The 2001-02 Milwaukee Bucks entered the NBA season with high expectations following a strong 2000-01 campaign. However, they failed to replicate their past success, finishing with a 41-41 record. Despite boasting a talented roster featuring Ray Allen, Sam Cassell, and Glenn Robinson, the team struggled with consistency throughout the season.
Under head coach George Karl, the Bucks had a promising start but faltered in the second half, missing the playoffs by a narrow margin. Injuries and internal conflicts contributed to their decline, with the team losing 16 of their final 22 games. Although they ranked sixth in the league in points per game, defensive struggles and chemistry issues proved costly.
The season marked a turning point for the franchise, leading to significant roster changes in the offseason, including the trade of Robinson. The 2001-02 campaign remains a reminder of unfulfilled potential for the Bucks during that era.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season
POINTS
Ray Allen
21.8
REBOUNDS
Anthony Mason
7.9
ASSISTS
Sam Cassell
6.7
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Ray Allen | 69 | 21.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 43.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Glenn Robinson | 66 | 20.7 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 32.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sam Cassell | 74 | 19.7 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 34.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 74 | 11.7 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 32.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Redd | 67 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 44.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Mason | 82 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Anthony | 24 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 26.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darvin Ham | 70 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Caffey | 23 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rafer Alston | 50 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 38.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joel Przybilla | 71 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ervin Johnson | 81 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Pope | 45 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 16.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Foster | 6 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | W 119-112 | |
| Nov 01, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-101 | |
| Nov 03, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-99 | |
| Nov 08, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 86-82 | |
| Nov 10, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-82 | |
| Nov 14, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-98 | |
| Nov 17, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-93 | |
| Nov 21, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 96-92 | |
| Nov 22, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 78-75 | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 27, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-85 | |
| Nov 28, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-84 | |
| Nov 30, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 02, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 97-83 | |
| Dec 04, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | L 85-71 | |
| Dec 06, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 95-89 | |
| Dec 08, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 95-79 | |
| Dec 11, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 14, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-80 | |
| Dec 15, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 115-95 | |
| Dec 18, 2001 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 114-105 | |
| Dec 20, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 113-101 | |
| Dec 22, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-110 | |
| Dec 23, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 101-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 107-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 105-89 | |
| Dec 29, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-99 | |
| Dec 31, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2002 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-77 | |
| Jan 05, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 86-83 | |
| Jan 06, 2002 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 115-101 | |
| Jan 08, 2002 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-97 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 105-86 | |
| Jan 12, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | W 102-97 | |
| Jan 15, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 106-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 105-100 | |
| Jan 18, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-110 | |
| Jan 19, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 116-107 | |
| Jan 21, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-79 | |
| Jan 22, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 92-81 | |
| Jan 24, 2002 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-88 | |
| Jan 26, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | L 129-127 | |
| Jan 29, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-90 | |
| Jan 31, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 125-100 | |
| Feb 02, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 86-81 | |
| Feb 07, 2002 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 107-103 | |
| Feb 12, 2002 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-92 | |
| Feb 13, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-107 | |
| Feb 15, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | L 90-88 | |
| Feb 17, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 91-86 | |
| Feb 18, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 101-92 | |
| Feb 20, 2002 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-76 | |
| Feb 22, 2002 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 116-112 | |
| Feb 24, 2002 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-82 | |
| Feb 26, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-89 | |
| Feb 27, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | W 95-92 | |
| Mar 02, 2002 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-103 | |
| Mar 03, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-91 | |
| Mar 05, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 06, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 92-86 | |
| Mar 08, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-109 | |
| Mar 10, 2002 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 98-73 | |
| Mar 12, 2002 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-81 | |
| Mar 16, 2002 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 102-94 | |
| Mar 18, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 113-110 | |
| Mar 19, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | L 101-91 | |
| Mar 22, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-84 | |
| Mar 24, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-85 | |
| Mar 26, 2002 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 112-106 | |
| Mar 28, 2002 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 95-88 | |
| Mar 29, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-98 | |
| Mar 31, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-80 | |
| Apr 02, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-92 | |
| Apr 03, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 105-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-97 | |
| Apr 07, 2002 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-90 | |
| Apr 10, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-81 | |
| Apr 12, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 112-107 | |
| Apr 14, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 98-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-89 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 123-89 |