The 2005-06 Milwaukee Bucks finished the NBA regular season with a 40-42 record, securing the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Under the guidance of head coach Terry Stotts, the Bucks made their first playoff appearance since the 2002-03 season. Key players included Michael Redd, who led the team with an average of 25.4 points per game, and newly acquired Australian center Andrew Bogut, the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Despite flashes of strong play, the Bucks struggled with consistency throughout the season. In the playoffs, they faced the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round, losing the series 4-1. The series highlighted the team’s need for improvement on both ends of the court to compete with elite teams. Overall, the season marked a step forward for Milwaukee, laying the groundwork for future development around core talents like Redd and Bogut.
- Regular Season Record: 40-42
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Michael Redd | 80 | 25.4 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 39.5 | 5 | 27.2 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 46.7 |
| Bobby Simmons | 75 | 13.4 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 42.0 | 5 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 41.7 |
| T.J. Ford | 72 | 12.2 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 33.7 | 5 | 12.6 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Mo Williams | 58 | 12.1 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 38.2 | 5 | 7.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| Andrew Bogut | 82 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 5 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Magloire | 82 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Joe Smith | 44 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Bell | 59 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 42.3 | 5 | 9.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 45.5 |
| Dan Gadzuric | 74 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Toni Kukoč | 65 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 30.6 | 3 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 62.5 |
| Jiří Welsch | 58 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 28.6 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jermaine Jackson | 30 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reece Gaines | 12 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ervin Johnson | 18 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Davis | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Detroit Pistons in the first round. Despite a strong effort from standout players like Michael Redd, the Bucks were overpowered by the Pistons' formidable defense and playoff experience, losing the series 4-1. This matchup highlighted the Pistons' dominance in the Eastern Conference during that era.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 92-74 | |
| Apr 26, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-98 | |
| Apr 29, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 124-104 | |
| May 01, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 109-99 | |
| May 03, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 122-93 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2005 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-108 | |
| Nov 02, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 05, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | W 105-100 | |
| Nov 08, 2005 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 110-103 | |
| Nov 12, 2005 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-102 | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-85 | |
| Nov 16, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 90-87 | |
| Nov 18, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-82 | |
| Nov 21, 2005 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-80 | |
| Nov 23, 2005 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-97 | |
| Nov 25, 2005 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-91 | |
| Nov 26, 2005 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 85-76 | |
| Nov 29, 2005 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-111 | |
| Dec 02, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | W 105-102 | |
| Dec 03, 2005 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 104-84 | |
| Dec 06, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-92 | |
| Dec 07, 2005 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 88-85 | |
| Dec 10, 2005 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-106 | |
| Dec 12, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-92 | |
| Dec 14, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | L 100-83 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | @ Boston Celtics | W 100-96 | |
| Dec 17, 2005 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 88-80 | |
| Dec 20, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 109-107 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 101-94 | |
| Dec 26, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-93 | |
| Dec 27, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-98 | |
| Dec 30, 2005 | vs. New York Knicks | W 113-108 | |
| Jan 02, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 93-92 | |
| Jan 04, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-84 | |
| Jan 06, 2006 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-91 | |
| Jan 07, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-88 | |
| Jan 10, 2006 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-92 | |
| Jan 11, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 112-88 | |
| Jan 13, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-102 | |
| Jan 14, 2006 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 100-93 | |
| Jan 16, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 114-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-92 | |
| Jan 20, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 118-102 | |
| Jan 21, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 101-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 97-80 | |
| Jan 25, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-102 | |
| Jan 27, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 108-87 | |
| Jan 29, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 83-79 | |
| Jan 30, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 94-93 | |
| Feb 01, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | L 86-84 | |
| Feb 04, 2006 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 88-78 | |
| Feb 06, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-86 | |
| Feb 08, 2006 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 94-89 | |
| Feb 11, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 99-93 | |
| Feb 12, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 94-79 | |
| Feb 14, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 106-91 | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-77 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 89-85 | |
| Feb 22, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-91 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-111 | |
| Feb 25, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 99-89 | |
| Feb 27, 2006 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 110-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-110 | |
| Mar 04, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 123-116 | |
| Mar 10, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 92-86 | |
| Mar 11, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-98 | |
| Mar 13, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 88-87 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 104-88 | |
| Mar 17, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 97-96 | |
| Mar 18, 2006 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 20, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-93 | |
| Mar 22, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-105 | |
| Mar 24, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-96 | |
| Mar 26, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 125-116 | |
| Mar 28, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 132-110 | |
| Mar 31, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-105 | |
| Apr 01, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-89 | |
| Apr 04, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-89 | |
| Apr 05, 2006 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-105 | |
| Apr 07, 2006 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 100-90 | |
| Apr 09, 2006 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 95-83 | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 100-97 | |
| Apr 14, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-80 | |
| Apr 15, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 120-114 | |
| Apr 17, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 113-93 | |
| Apr 18, 2006 | @ Washington Wizards | L 116-103 |