The 2008-09 Milwaukee Bucks season was marked by challenges, resulting in a 34-48 record under head coach Scott Skiles. This placed the team third in the Central Division but did not qualify them for the playoffs. The Bucks were led by standout performances from Richard Jefferson and Michael Redd, although Redd’s season was cut short due to a torn ACL and MCL in January, which severely impacted the team’s competitiveness.
Milwaukee ranked 20th in the league in points per game, struggling on both ends of the court. The team’s major offseason move was acquiring Jefferson from the New Jersey Nets, aiming to bolster their scoring options. Despite some strong individual performances, including rookie Luc Mbah a Moute’s defensive contributions, the Bucks could not sustain consistency. Injuries and lack of depth were pivotal factors in their underwhelming season performance, prompting the need for strategic changes in the following offseason to enhance their playoff prospects.
- Regular Season Record: 34-48
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2008-09 Season
POINTS
Michael Redd
21.2
REBOUNDS
Andrew Bogut
10.3
ASSISTS
Ramon Sessions
5.7
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Michael Redd | 33 | 21.2 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 36.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Richard Jefferson | 82 | 19.6 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 39.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Villanueva | 78 | 16.2 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ramon Sessions | 79 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 17.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andrew Bogut | 36 | 11.7 | 10.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Ridnour | 72 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 35.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Bell | 70 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 36.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | 82 | 7.2 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keith Bogans | 29 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 34.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Alexander | 59 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 34.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyronn Lue | 30 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 46.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dan Gadzuric | 67 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Francisco Elson | 59 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 24.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Austin Croshere | 11 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 45.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Malik Allen | 49 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eddie Gill | 6 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 66.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Damon Jones | 18 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 39.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2008-09 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2008-09 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-95 | |
| Oct 29, 2008 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 98-87 | |
| Nov 01, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 91-87 | |
| Nov 02, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-86 | |
| Nov 05, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-104 | |
| Nov 07, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-89 | |
| Nov 08, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 104-96 | |
| Nov 11, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-93 | |
| Nov 12, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 82-78 | |
| Nov 14, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-96 | |
| Nov 15, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 102-97 | |
| Nov 18, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 114-105 | |
| Nov 19, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-94 | |
| Nov 21, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-87 | |
| Nov 22, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 79-74 | |
| Nov 24, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-101 | |
| Nov 26, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-96 | |
| Nov 28, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-97 | |
| Nov 29, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-85 | |
| Dec 03, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 97-90 | |
| Dec 05, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 101-96 | |
| Dec 07, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-92 | |
| Dec 09, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 125-110 | |
| Dec 10, 2008 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-96 | |
| Dec 13, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 121-103 | |
| Dec 15, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-83 | |
| Dec 17, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-88 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-81 | |
| Dec 20, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-85 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 94-86 | |
| Dec 27, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 87-76 | |
| Dec 30, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 100-98 | |
| Dec 31, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-81 | |
| Jan 02, 2009 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-75 | |
| Jan 03, 2009 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 102-92 | |
| Jan 05, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 07, 2009 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-105 | |
| Jan 09, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 104-102 | |
| Jan 10, 2009 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-104 | |
| Jan 12, 2009 | @ Washington Wizards | W 97-91 | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | L 102-99 | |
| Jan 16, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 129-122 | |
| Jan 17, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 19, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-85 | |
| Jan 21, 2009 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 133-99 | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-104 | |
| Jan 26, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 90-83 | |
| Jan 28, 2009 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-99 | |
| Jan 30, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-85 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 110-107 | |
| Feb 03, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-85 | |
| Feb 07, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 126-121 | |
| Feb 09, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-112 | |
| Feb 11, 2009 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 122-110 | |
| Feb 17, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 92-86 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 113-104 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-103 | |
| Feb 22, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 120-117 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 116-96 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 95-94 | |
| Feb 28, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 109-93 | |
| Mar 03, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 99-95 | |
| Mar 04, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-73 | |
| Mar 06, 2009 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 117-102 | |
| Mar 07, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-120 | |
| Mar 10, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | L 120-112 | |
| Mar 13, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 95-86 | |
| Mar 15, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 86-77 | |
| Mar 18, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 106-80 | |
| Mar 21, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-84 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-106 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-94 | |
| Mar 28, 2009 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-85 | |
| Mar 30, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-78 | |
| Apr 01, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-98 | |
| Apr 02, 2009 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-95 | |
| Apr 04, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 107-102 | |
| Apr 08, 2009 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 113-105 | |
| Apr 11, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 115-98 | |
| Apr 13, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 98-80 | |
| Apr 15, 2009 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-108 |