2023–24 Milwaukee Bucks season

2023–24 Milwaukee Bucks season
Division champions
Head coachAdrian Griffin (fired Jan. 23, 30–13 record)
Joe Prunty (interim, 2–1 record)
Doc Rivers (17–19 record)
General managerJon Horst
Owners
ArenaFiserv Forum
Results
Record49–33 (.598)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Central)
Conference: 3rd (Eastern)
Playoff finishFirst Round
(lost to Pacers 2–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionBally Sports Wisconsin
Weigel Broadcasting[a] (10 games)
RadioWTMJ
< 2022–23 2024–25 >

The 2023–24 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 56th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On May 4, 2023, the Bucks fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons with the team, including winning the 2021 NBA Finals as head coach, after a disappointing first round exit last season to the eight–seeded and eventual Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.[1] On June 5, 2023, the Bucks hired Adrian Griffin as their head coach.[2] On September 27, 2023, 7-time NBA All-Star point guard Damian Lillard was traded to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade that sent Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers, and Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkić, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson to the Phoenix Suns.

On January 23, 2024, the Bucks dismissed head coach Adrian Griffin from his position despite having the second-best record in both the Eastern Conference and the NBA at the time with a 30–13 record.[3] Three days later, Doc Rivers was hired as the Bucks' head coach.[4]

On April 7, 2024, despite Milwaukee losing to the New York Knicks 122–109, the Bucks clinched their eighth straight playoff berth following the Miami Heat losing to the Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic defeating the Chicago Bulls. However, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury at the end of the season, causing him to miss the first round matchup against the Pacers in the playoffs. Lillard also missed postseason games due to injury, leaving the short-handed Bucks to be eliminated by the Pacers in six games, suffering a first round upset for the second straight year.

The Milwaukee Bucks drew an average home attendance of 17,640 in 42 home games in the 2023-24 NBA season.[5]

Draft

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Main article: 2023 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position(s) Nationality College / Club
2 58 Chris Livingston SF/PF  United States Kentucky (Fr.)

The Bucks entered this draft with a second-round pick.[6]

Roster

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2023–24 Milwaukee Bucks roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
F 34 Antetokounmpo, Giannis 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 243 lb (110 kg) 1994-12-06 Greece
F 43 Antetokounmpo, Thanasis 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1992-07-18 Greece
G 5 Beasley, Malik 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1996-11-26 Florida State
F 3 Beauchamp, MarJon 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 199 lb (90 kg) 2000-10-12 Yakima Valley
G 21 Beverley, Patrick 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1988-07-12 Arkansas
G 24 Connaughton, Pat 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1993-01-06 Notre Dame
F 99 Crowder, Jae 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1990-07-06 Marquette
F 12 Gallinari, Danilo 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 1988-08-08 Italy
F 00 Galloway, Jaylin (TW) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-12-21 Sprayberry HS (GA)
G 20 Green, A. J. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-09-27 Northern Iowa
G 44 Jackson, Andre Jr. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 2001-11-13 Connecticut
G 0 Lillard, Damian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1990-07-15 Weber State
F 7 Livingston, Chris 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2003-10-15 Kentucky
C 11 Lopez, Brook 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 282 lb (128 kg) 1988-04-01 Stanford
F 22 Middleton, Khris 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1991-08-12 Texas A&M
F/C 9 Portis, Bobby Jr. 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1995-02-10 Arkansas
G 55 Rollins, Ryan (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-07-03 Toledo
G 23 Washington, TyTy Jr. (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-11-15 Kentucky
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: March 30, 2024

Standings

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The Bucks hosting Cleveland
The Bucks hosting the Los Angeles Clippers

Division

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Central DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
y – Milwaukee Bucks4933.598–31‍–‍1118‍–‍2210‍–‍782
x – Cleveland Cavaliers4834.5851.026‍–‍1522‍–‍1911‍–‍582
x – Indiana Pacers4735.5732.026‍–‍1521‍–‍2011‍–‍682
pi – Chicago Bulls3943.47610.020‍–‍2119‍–‍227‍–‍982
Detroit Pistons1468.17135.07‍–‍337‍–‍352‍–‍1482

Conference

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Eastern Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1z – Boston Celtics *6418.780–82
2x – New York Knicks5032.61014.082
3y – Milwaukee Bucks *4933.59815.082
4x – Cleveland Cavaliers4834.58516.082
5y – Orlando Magic *4735.57317.082
6x – Indiana Pacers4735.57317.082
7x – Philadelphia 76ers4735.57317.082
8x – Miami Heat4636.56118.082
9pi – Chicago Bulls3943.47625.082
10pi – Atlanta Hawks3646.43928.082
11Brooklyn Nets3250.39032.082
12Toronto Raptors2557.30539.082
13Charlotte Hornets2161.25643.082
14Washington Wizards1567.18349.082
15Detroit Pistons1468.17150.082

Game log

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Preseason

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2023 preseason game log
Total: 3–2 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–2)
Preseason: 3–2 (home: 2–0; road: 1–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 8 Chicago W 105–102 MarJon Beauchamp (18) MarJon Beauchamp (9) TyTy Washington Jr. (7) Fiserv Forum
15,433 		1–0
2 October 10 @ Memphis L 102–108 Jae Crowder (14) Beauchamp, Portis (8) Cameron Payne (5) FedExForum
14,797 		1–1
3 October 15 @ L.A. Lakers W 108–97 Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) G. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton, Portis (8) Cameron Payne (7) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		2–1
4 October 17 @ Oklahoma City L 101–124 Malik Beasley (20) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Pat Connaughton (5) Paycom Center
 2–2
5 October 20 Memphis W 124–116 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Jae Crowder (10) Middleton, Washington Jr. (5) Fiserv Forum
15,993 		3–2
2023–24 preseason schedule

Regular season

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2023–24 game log
Total: 49–33 (Home: 31–11; Road: 18–22)
October: 2–1 (home: 2–1; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 26 Philadelphia W 118–117 Damian Lillard (39) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Lillard, Middleton (4) Fiserv Forum
17,783 		1–0
2 October 29 Atlanta L 110–127 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Damian Lillard (5) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		1–1
3 October 30 Miami W 122–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Bobby Portis (8) Khris Middleton (5) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		2–1
November: 11–5 (home: 6–0; road: 5–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
4 November 1 @ Toronto L 111–130 Malik Beasley (20) Bobby Portis (6) Damian Lillard (6) Scotiabank Arena
19,800 		2–2
5 November 3 New York W 110–105 Damian Lillard (30) Khris Middleton (9) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Fiserv Forum
17,717 		3–2
6 November 6 @ Brooklyn W 129–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Damian Lillard (7) Barclays Center
17,935 		4–2
7 November 8 Detroit W 120–118 Damian Lillard (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Giannis Antetokounmpo (5) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		5–2
8 November 9 @ Indiana L 124–126 Giannis Antetokounmpo (54) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Cameron Payne (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
14,648 		5–3
9 November 11 @ Orlando L 97–112 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) G. Antetokounmpo, Middleton (7) Amway Center
19,354 		5–4
10 November 13 Chicago W 118–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Connaughton, Lillard, Payne (5) Fiserv Forum
17,865 		6–4
11 November 15 @ Toronto W 128–112 Damian Lillard (37) Brook Lopez (8) Damian Lillard (13) Scotiabank Arena
19,800 		7–4
12 November 17 @ Charlotte W 130–99 Damian Lillard (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Spectrum Center
19,258 		8–4
13 November 18 Dallas W 132–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Damian Lillard (12) Fiserv Forum
18,128 		9–4
14 November 20 @ Washington W 142–129 Giannis Antetokounmpo (42) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Capital One Arena
17,746 		10–4
15 November 22 @ Boston L 116–119 Brook Lopez (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Khris Middleton (7) TD Garden
19,156 		10–5
16 November 24 Washington W 131–128 Brook Lopez (39) Malik Beasley (11) Damian Lillard (10) Fiserv Forum
17,880 		11–5
17 November 26 Portland W 108–102 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Fiserv Forum
17,602 		12–5
18 November 28 @ Miami W 131–124 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) G. Antetokounmpo, Beasley (10) Damian Lillard (9) Kaseya Center
19,691 		13–5
19 November 30 @ Chicago L 113–120 (OT) Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Damian Lillard (13) United Center
19,838 		13–6
December: 11–2 (home: 8–1; road: 3–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
20 December 2 Atlanta W 132–121 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
17,866 		14–6
21 December 5 New York W 146–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) G. Antetokounmpo, Lopez (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
17,448 		15–6
22 December 7 Indiana L 119–128 Giannis Antetokounmpo (37) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Damian Lillard (7) T-Mobile Arena
16,837 		15–7
23 December 11 Chicago W 133–129 (OT) Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Khris Middleton (13) Damian Lillard (9) Fiserv Forum
17,440 		16–7
24 December 13 Indiana W 140–126 Giannis Antetokounmpo (64) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Khris Middleton (7) Fiserv Forum
17,431 		17–7
25 December 16 Detroit W 146–114 Damian Lillard (33) Bobby Portis (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Fiserv Forum
17,666 		18–7
26 December 17 Houston W 128–119 Damian Lillard (39) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Damian Lillard (11) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		19–7
27 December 19 San Antonio W 132–119 Damian Lillard (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Fiserv Forum
17,729 		20–7
28 December 21 Orlando W 118–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (37) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Damian Lillard (8) Fiserv Forum
17,928 		21–7
29 December 23 @ New York W 130–111 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) Bobby Portis (11) G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (7) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		22–7
30 December 25 @ New York L 122–129 G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Damian Lillard (8) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		22–8
31 December 27 @ Brooklyn W 144–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Khris Middleton (10) Barclays Center
18,199 		23–8
32 December 29 @ Cleveland W 119–111 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Khris Middleton (11) Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
19,432 		24–8
January: 8–8 (home: 5–3; road: 3–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
33 January 1 Indiana L 113–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Fiserv Forum
17,922 		24–9
34 January 3 @ Indiana L 130–142 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		24–10
35 January 4 @ San Antonio W 125–121 Giannis Antetokounmpo (44) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Damian Lillard (10) Frost Bank Center
19,082 		25–10
36 January 6 @ Houston L 108–112 Giannis Antetokounmpo (48) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Damian Lillard (8) Toyota Center
18,055 		25–11
37 January 8 Utah L 116–132 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		25–12
38 January 11 Boston W 135–102 Bobby Portis (28) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (12) Khris Middleton (7) Fiserv Forum
17,781 		26–12
39 January 13 Golden State W 129–118 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Andre Jackson Jr. (10) Khris Middleton (10) Fiserv Forum
18,009 		27–12
40 January 14 Sacramento W 143–142 (OT) Damian Lillard (29) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
17,612 		28–12
41 January 17 @ Cleveland L 95–135 Damian Lillard (17) Andre Jackson Jr. (8) Damian Lillard (5) Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
19,432 		28–13
42 January 20 @ Detroit W 141–135 Damian Lillard (45) G. Antetokounmpo, Lopez (10) Damian Lillard (11) Little Caesars Arena
19,996 		29–13
43 January 22 @ Detroit W 122–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Little Caesars Arena
17,201 		30–13
44 January 24 Cleveland W 126–116 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
17,510 		31–13
45 January 26 Cleveland L 100–112 G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (22) Brook Lopez (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Fiserv Forum
17,855 		31–14
46 January 27 New Orleans W 141–117 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Damian Lillard (9) Fiserv Forum
17,940 		32–14
47 January 29 @ Denver L 107–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (12) Damian Lillard (5) Ball Arena
19,801 		32–15
48 January 31 @ Portland L 116–119 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Khris Middleton (8) Moda Center
19,335 		32–16
February: 7–5 (home: 3–2; road: 4–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
49 February 3 @ Dallas W 129–117 Giannis Antetokounmpo (48) Bobby Portis (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) American Airlines Center
20,377 		33–16
50 February 4 @ Utah L 108–123 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (7) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Delta Center
18,206 		33–17
51 February 6 @ Phoenix L 106–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) G. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton (6) Footprint Center
17,071 		33–18
52 February 8 Minnesota L 105–129 A. J. Green (27) Bobby Portis (9) Pat Connaughton (9) Fiserv Forum
17,577 		33–19
53 February 9 Charlotte W 120–84 Damian Lillard (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Damian Lillard (8) Fiserv Forum
17,690 		34–19
54 February 12 Denver W 112–95 Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) G. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton, Lillard (5) Fiserv Forum
17,444 		35–19
55 February 13 Miami L 97–123 Giannis Antetokounmpo (23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
17,520 		35–20
56 February 15 @ Memphis L 110–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Brook Lopez (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) FedExForum
16,544 		35–21
57 February 23 @ Minnesota W 112–107 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Damian Lillard (10) Target Center
18,024 		36–21
58 February 25 @ Philadelphia W 119–98 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (9) Wells Fargo Center
19,831 		37–21
59 February 27 Charlotte W 123–85 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Damian Lillard (9) Damian Lillard (7) Fiserv Forum
17,607 		38–21
60 February 29 @ Charlotte W 111–99 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (5) Spectrum Center
18,463 		39–21
March: 8–6 (home: 5–1; road: 3–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
61 March 1 @ Chicago W 113–97 Giannis Antetokounmpo (46) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Damian Lillard (7) United Center
21,249 		40–21
62 March 4 L.A. Clippers W 113–106 Damian Lillard (41) Bobby Portis (16) Damian Lillard (4) Fiserv Forum
17,875 		41–21
63 March 6 @ Golden State L 90–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (6) Chase Center
18,064 		41–22
64 March 8 @ L.A. Lakers L 122–123 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) G. Antetokounmpo, Lillard (12) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		41–23
65 March 10 @ L.A. Clippers W 124–117 Damian Lillard (35) Bobby Portis (8) Damian Lillard (11) Crypto.com Arena
19,370 		42–23
66 March 12 @ Sacramento L 94–129 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Damian Lillard (6) Golden 1 Center
17,832 		42–24
67 March 14 Philadelphia W 114–105 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Damian Lillard (9) Fiserv Forum
17,635 		43–24
68 March 17 Phoenix W 140–129 Lillard, Portis (31) Bobby Portis (10) Damian Lillard (16) Fiserv Forum
17,783 		44–24
69 March 20 @ Boston L 119–122 Damian Lillard (32) Bobby Portis (15) Middleton, Lillard (6) TD Garden
19,156 		44–25
70 March 21 Brooklyn W 115–108 Damian Lillard (30) G. Antetokounmpo, Portis (9) Damian Lillard (12) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		45–25
71 March 24 Oklahoma City W 118–93 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (19) Khris Middleton (10) Fiserv Forum
17,877 		46–25
72 March 26 L.A. Lakers L 124–128 (2OT) Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (21) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Fiserv Forum
18,085 		46–26
73 March 28 @ New Orleans L 100–107 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Damian Lillard (7) Smoothie King Center
17,484 		46–27
74 March 30 @ Atlanta W 122–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) State Farm Arena
17,700 		47–27
April: 2–6 (home: 2–3; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
75 April 2 @ Washington L 113–117 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Capital One Arena
16,492 		47–28
76 April 3 Memphis L 101–111 Brook Lopez (25) Brook Lopez (10) G. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton (8) Fiserv Forum
17,420 		47–29
77 April 5 Toronto L 111–117 Damian Lillard (36) Bobby Portis (10) Lillard, Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
17,750 		47–30
78 April 7 New York L 109–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
17,536 		47–31
79 April 9 Boston W 104–91 Patrick Beverley (20) Beverley, Lopez (10) Khris Middleton (9) Fiserv Forum
17,493 		48–31
80 April 10 Orlando W 117–99 Bobby Portis (30) Bobby Portis (9) Damian Lillard (9) Fiserv Forum
17,563 		49–31
81 April 12 @ Oklahoma City L 107–125 Lopez, Middleton (18) Bobby Portis (8) Patrick Beverley (7) Paycom Center
18,203 		49–32
82 April 14 @ Orlando L 88–113 Middleton, Portis (17) Bobby Portis (10) Khris Middleton (5) Kia Center
18,846 		49–33
2023–24 season schedule

Playoffs

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See also: 2024 NBA playoffs
2024 playoff game log
Total: 2–4 (home: 2–1; road: 0–3)
First Round: 2–4 (home: 2–1; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 April 21 Indiana W 109–94 Damian Lillard (35) Bobby Portis (11) Patrick Beverley (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		1–0
2 April 23 Indiana L 108–125 Damian Lillard (34) Bobby Portis (11) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
17,683 		1–1
3 April 26 @ Indiana L 118–121 (OT) Khris Middleton (42) Bobby Portis (18) Damian Lillard (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		1–2
4 April 28 @ Indiana L 113–126 Brook Lopez (27) Khris Middleton (10) Andre Jackson Jr. (7) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		1–3
5 April 30 Indiana W 115–92 Middleton, Portis (29) Khris Middleton (12) Patrick Beverley (12) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		2–3
6 May 2 @ Indiana L 98–120 Damian Lillard (28) Bobby Portis (15) Patrick Beverley (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		2–4
2024 playoff schedule

In-Season Tournament

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Main article: 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament

This was the first regular season where all the NBA teams competed in a mid-season tournament setting due to the implementation of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.[7][8] During the in-season tournament period, the Bucks competed in Group B of the Eastern Conference, which included the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets. The Bucks compiled a 4–0 record in the qualifying stage and earned the 1 seed through a higher point differential than the Pacers. After beating the Knicks 146–122 in the quarterfinals, the Bucks saw their in season tournament hopes dashed in an 128–119 loss to the Pacers.

East group B

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Pos Team
 Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification MIL NYK MIA CHA WAS
1 Milwaukee Bucks 4 4 0 502 456 +46 Advance to knockout stage — 110–105 131–124 130–99 131–128
2 New York Knicks 4 3 1 440 398 +42 105–110 — 100–98 115–91 120–99
3 Miami Heat 4 2 2 454 450 +4 124–131 98–100 — 111–105 121–114
4 Charlotte Hornets 4 1 3 419 473 −54 99–130 91–115 105–111 — 124–117
5 Washington Wizards 4 0 4 458 496 −38 128–131 99–120 114–121 117–124 —
Source: NBA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Player statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game

Regular season

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Milwaukee Bucks statistics
Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Giannis Antetokounmpo 73 73 35.2 .611 .274 .657 11.5 6.5 1.2 1.1 30.4
Thanasis Antetokounmpo 34 0 4.6 .533 .000 .000 .4 .5 .2 .1 .9
Malik Beasley 79 77 29.6 .443 .413 .714 3.7 1.4 .7 .1 11.3
MarJon Beauchamp 48 1 12.7 .488 .400 .679 2.1 .6 .3 .1 4.4
Patrick Beverley† 26 8 20.9 .391 .361 .852 3.6 2.6 .7 .5 6.0
Marques Bolden† 2 0 1.5 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Pat Connaughton 76 3 22.1 .435 .345 .759 3.1 2.1 .5 .3 5.6
Jae Crowder 50 25 23.1 .422 .349 .722 3.2 1.3 .8 .2 6.2
Danilo Gallinari† 17 0 9.1 .378 .176 .889 1.1 .7 .4 .1 2.8
A. J. Green 56 0 11.0 .423 .408 .895 1.1 .5 .2 .1 4.5
Andre Jackson Jr. 57 8 10.0 .500 .370 .727 2.0 .9 .3 .1 2.2
Damian Lillard 73 73 35.3 .424 .354 .920 4.4 7.0 1.0 .2 24.3
Chris Livingston 21 0 4.3 .500 .200 .750 1.0 .2 .1 .0 1.2
Brook Lopez 79 79 30.5 .485 .366 .821 5.2 1.6 .5 2.4 12.5
Robin Lopez 16 2 4.1 .368 .250 1.000 .3 .3 .1 .2 1.1
Khris Middleton 55 55 27.0 .493 .381 .833 4.7 5.3 .9 .3 15.1
Cameron Payne† 47 2 14.9 .455 .397 .841 1.3 2.3 .5 .1 6.2
Bobby Portis 82 4 24.5 .508 .407 .790 7.4 1.3 .8 .4 13.8
Ryan Rollins† 3 0 4.0 .500 1.000 .7 1.0 .7 .0 1.0
TyTy Washington Jr. 11 0 5.1 .300 .333 .5 .5 .3 .0 1.3
Lindell Wigginton 3 0 2.7 .400 .000 1.000 .0 .0 .0 .0 2.0

Playoffs

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Milwaukee Bucks statistics
Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Thanasis Antetokounmpo 2 0 2.5 .0 .0 .5 .5 .0
Malik Beasley 6 2 21.8 .512 .440 2.5 .7 .7 .0 8.8
MarJon Beauchamp 4 0 2.5 .250 .000 .500 .3 .5 .0 .0 .8
Patrick Beverley 6 6 35.0 .410 .364 .867 3.3 5.5 1.0 .7 8.2
Pat Connaughton 6 0 20.7 .440 .273 1.000 3.8 2.2 1.0 .2 4.5
Jae Crowder 4 0 10.5 .250 .143 1.000 1.5 .5 .0 .5 2.3
Danilo Gallinari 3 0 12.3 .500 .000 .750 3.0 .7 .0 .0 3.7
A. J. Green 6 0 11.2 .375 .182 1.000 1.5 .3 .0 .0 2.8
Andre Jackson Jr. 5 0 12.0 .455 .333 2.2 2.0 1.0 .2 2.4
Damian Lillard 4 4 39.0 .420 .417 .974 3.3 5.0 1.0 .0 31.3
Chris Livingston 2 0 3.0 1.000 .000 .0 .0 .0 .0 1.0
Brook Lopez 6 6 33.3 .587 .435 .533 4.3 1.8 .0 1.3 17.7
Khris Middleton 6 6 38.3 .482 .355 .900 9.2 4.7 .5 .2 24.7
Bobby Portis 6 6 31.2 .484 .250 .615 11.3 1.0 .5 .2 16.5
  • † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Bucks only.

Transactions

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Main article: List of 2023–24 NBA season transactions

Trades

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Free agency

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Re-signed

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Date Player Contract terms Ref.
July 1 Khris Middleton 3 years $102M [9]
July 1 Brook Lopez 2 years $48M [10]
July 3 Jae Crowder 1 year minimum [11]

Additions

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Date Player Contract terms Former team Ref.
June 23 Drew Timme Two-way contract Gonzaga Bulldogs [12]
Omari Moore Two-way contract San Jose State Spartans [13]
July 3 Malik Beasley 1 year $2.7M Los Angeles Lakers [14]

Subtractions

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Date Player Reason left New team Ref.
July 1 Joe Ingles Free agency Orlando Magic [15]
July 3 Jevon Carter Free agency Chicago Bulls [16]

References

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  1. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Part Ways With Head Coach Mike Budenholzer". NBA.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Hire Adrian Griffin As Head Coach". NBA.com. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Dismiss Head Coach Adrian Griffin". NBA.com. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Nehm, Shams Charania and Eric. "Bucks hiring Doc Rivers as coach". The Athletic. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.espn.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2024
  6. ^ "Ties broken for order of selection in 2023 NBA Draft presented by State Farm". NBA.com. April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "NBA officially unveils format, groups for new in-season tournament". ESPN. July 8, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "In-Season Tournament 101: Rules, format and how it works". National Basketball Association. July 8, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Re-Sign Khris Middleton". www.nba.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Re-Sign Brook Lopez". www.nba.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Jae Crowder re-signs with the Milwaukee Bucks". www.si.com. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "Fan favorite and former Gonzaga forward Drew Timme signs with Bucks after going undrafted". www.usatoday.com. June 23, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Sign Omari Moore To A Two-Way Contract". www.nba.com. July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  14. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Sign Malik Beasley". www.nba.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "Orlando Magic Sign Joe Ingles". www.nba.com. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "Bulls sign Jevon Carter". www.nba.com. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.

Notes

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  1. ^ Affiliates include:
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