The 2012-13 Milwaukee Bucks finished the NBA regular season with a record of 38-44, securing the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite the losing record, they managed to make the playoffs but were swept in the first round by the Miami Heat, the eventual NBA champions. The Bucks were led by head coach Jim Boylan, who took over mid-season after Scott Skiles parted ways with the team.
Key players included Monta Ellis, who averaged 19.2 points per game, and Brandon Jennings, contributing 17.5 points and 6.5 assists per game. The frontline featured Larry Sanders, who emerged as a defensive force, finishing second in the league for blocks per game. The season marked the last time the Bucks would make the playoffs until the arrival of head coach Jason Kidd and the rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Overall, the Bucks showed flashes of potential but lacked the consistency needed for a deeper postseason run.
- Regular Season Record: 38-44
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2012-13 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Monta Ellis | 82 | 19.2 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 28.7 | 4 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 15.8 |
| Brandon Jennings | 80 | 17.5 | 3.1 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 37.5 | 4 | 13.3 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 21.4 |
| Ersan İlyasova | 73 | 13.2 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 44.4 | 4 | 11.5 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 40.0 |
| JJ Redick | 28 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 31.8 | 4 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 75 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 42.8 | 4 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 43.8 |
| Larry Sanders | 71 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 4 | 10.8 | 8.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Beno Udrih | 39 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | 58 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 35.1 | 4 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Samuel Dalembert | 47 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 100.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Henson | 63 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marquis Daniels | 59 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 27.8 | 3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tobias Harris | 28 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gustavo Ayón | 12 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ekpe Udoh | 76 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Doron Lamb | 23 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Drew Gooden | 16 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ish Smith | 16 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joel Przybilla | 12 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
In the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced a formidable Miami Heat team led by LeBron James, ultimately getting swept in four games. Despite strong performances from Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, the Bucks struggled to match Miami's firepower and defensive intensity. This series highlighted the gap between Milwaukee and the league's elite, underscoring the need for a roster overhaul to compete at a higher level.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-87 | |
| Apr 23, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-86 | |
| Apr 25, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 104-91 | |
| Apr 28, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 88-77 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2012-13 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2012-13 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | W 99-88 | |
| Nov 03, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-102 | |
| Nov 07, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-90 | |
| Nov 09, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-91 | |
| Nov 10, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 96-92 | |
| Nov 12, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-96 | |
| Nov 14, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 99-85 | |
| Nov 17, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 117-113 | |
| Nov 19, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 102-98 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 113-106 | |
| Nov 24, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 93-86 | |
| Nov 26, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 93-92 | |
| Nov 28, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | L 102-88 | |
| Nov 30, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-85 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 91-88 | |
| Dec 03, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 102-81 | |
| Dec 05, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-99 | |
| Dec 07, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 108-93 | |
| Dec 09, 2012 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 97-88 | |
| Dec 12, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 98-85 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-86 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-85 | |
| Dec 18, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 98-93 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 90-80 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | W 99-94 | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-82 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 108-93 | |
| Dec 29, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-85 | |
| Dec 30, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 96-94 | |
| Jan 02, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 117-110 | |
| Jan 04, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 115-101 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-80 | |
| Jan 08, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-99 | |
| Jan 09, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-96 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-87 | |
| Jan 13, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-96 | |
| Jan 15, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-88 | |
| Jan 17, 2013 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-104 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-102 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-108 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 109-102 | |
| Jan 29, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-90 | |
| Jan 30, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 104-88 | |
| Feb 01, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | L 96-86 | |
| Feb 02, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 107-98 | |
| Feb 05, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 112-104 | |
| Feb 06, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-86 | |
| Feb 09, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 105-100 | |
| Feb 11, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 102-90 | |
| Feb 13, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-92 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 113-111 | |
| Feb 20, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 97-94 | |
| Feb 23, 2013 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 103-102 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 95-90 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | W 110-107 | |
| Mar 02, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 122-114 | |
| Mar 04, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 109-108 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-101 | |
| Mar 09, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 103-93 | |
| Mar 10, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 115-113 | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 115-108 | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | L 106-93 | |
| Mar 15, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 107-94 | |
| Mar 17, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-109 | |
| Mar 19, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 98-90 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-78 | |
| Mar 24, 2013 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 104-99 | |
| Mar 27, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-92 | |
| Mar 28, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-103 | |
| Mar 30, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-99 | |
| Apr 01, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 131-102 | |
| Apr 03, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-98 | |
| Apr 05, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-83 | |
| Apr 06, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 100-83 | |
| Apr 09, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 94-83 | |
| Apr 10, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-103 | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 13, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-85 | |
| Apr 15, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 112-111 | |
| Apr 17, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 95-89 |