Bucks in Six

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series concludes with Games 6 and 7 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Facing elimination at the Bradley Center, Ray Allen delivered one of the greatest shooting performances in Bucks playoff history to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Philadelphia.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with Games 4 and 5 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After stealing homecourt advantage early in the series, the Bucks found themselves in a physical battle against Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo and a Sixers team built to wear opponents down.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with the start of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After surviving Charlotte in seven games, the Bucks advanced to face that season's NBA MVP Allen Iverson, Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo and the top-seeded Sixers with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. This is how Milwaukee opened the series, answered back in Philadelphia, and made a statement at the Bradley Center.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with Games 6 and 7 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Facing elimination on the road after three straight losses, the Bucks needed their Big Three to respond. This is how Sam Cassell, Glenn Robinson, Ray Allen and Ervin Johnson helped Milwaukee come back in Game 6, win a Game 7 at the Bradley Center, and reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 15 years.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with Games 3, 4 and 5 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. After taking control at home, the Bucks headed to Charlotte with a 2-0 series lead, but the Hornets’ size, defense and physicality changed everything. This is how Charlotte fought back and pushed Milwaukee to the brink.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with the start of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. After closing out the Orlando Magic, the Bucks advanced to face a bigger, more physical team that had already swept the Miami Heat and entered the series determined to pull another upset.

The Bucks in Six 2001 anniversary series continues with Games 3 and 4 of Milwaukee’s first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. With the Bucks leading 2-0, Tracy McGrady and the Magic made things uncomfortable in Orlando. The series got tighter, the trash talk got louder, and Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson found himself at the center of a playoff rivalry that gave the matchup its edge. This is how the Bucks survived T-Mac’s brilliance, closed out the Magic, and won their first playoff series in 12 years.

Bucks in Six presents a special series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Milwaukee Bucks' run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2001. Our series begins with a recap of the first two games of the the team's First Round match up with the Orlando Magic. The series pit the Bucks and their Big Three of Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, Sam Cassell, and Ray Allen against an up and coming superstar in that season's NBA Most Improved Player, Tracy McGrady.

The Bucks ended the regular season with a 126-106 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia.

AJ Green knocks down franchise record 11-threes as Bucks roll to a 125-108 win over Nets.

Jericho Sims posts a triple-double, while Ryan Rollins scores 23 points in the Bucks 137-111 loss to the Pistons.

Playing without seven key contributors, the Bucks offense struggled to find a groove in a 96-90 loss to the Nets.

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and the Bucks surged to a 131-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Celtics nearly recreated their incredible 54-point first quarter from Wednesday night and continued to build a lead from there, beating the Bucks 133-101 and clinching the season series 3-1.

The Bucks were down to just seven active players in Houston after Gary Trent Jr. went down in the first quarter, but the opportunity arose for multiple young Bucks to step up and shine. Milwaukee competed all the way to the bitter end but ultimately came up just short against Kevin Durant and the Rockets.

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points, Kyle Kuzma added 20 as the Bucks rolled to a 123-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Gary Trent Junior knocked down 9 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough as the shorthanded Bucks fell to the Clippers 127-113.

The Bucks quest for an 11th straight postseason appearance officially came to an end on Saturday as the San Antonio Spurs won 127-95 and eliminated the Bucks.

Playing without Giannis, Kevin Porter Junior and Bobby Portis, the Bucks outshine Suns in 108-105 win.

The Bucks only trip to Utah this season results in a 128-96 loss to the Jazz.

With Giannis sidelined due to a knee injury, the Bucks suffered a 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Milwaukee.

The Bucks returned home for a 134-123 win over the Indiana Pacers in a game Giannis was forced to leave due to a lower leg injury.

The Bucks brief two-game road trip wrapped up with a 122-99 loss to the Hawks in Atlanta.

Giannis scored 31 points, but the Bucks fall short in 112-105 loss to Heat in Miami.

Outscored 29-17 in the fourth quarter, the Bucks stumble their way to a 129-114 loss to the Suns.

With Giannis, Kevin Porter Junior and Kyle Kuzma all sidelined, the Bucks offense fell flat in a 130-91 loss to the Orlando Magic in Milwaukee.

Giannis flirts with a triple-double as the Bucks snap a four-game losing streak with a 113-99 win over the Utah Jazz.

Second half slumber dooms Bucks in 131-113 loss to Hawks at Fiserv Forum.

Despite Giannis Anetokounmpo's return to the court, the Bucks struggled en route to their third straight loss.

The Chicago Bulls outscored the Bucks 69-31 in the second half to earn a 120-97 win in Chicago.

The Bucks four-game homestand ended with a 127-98 loss to the Knicks at Fiserv Forum

Kevin Porter Junior leads seven Bucks in double figures with 20 in a thrilling 118-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kevin Porter Junior scored 32 points as the Bucks erased a 9-point fourth quarter deficit to earn a 128-117 win over Heat.

The Toronto Raptors outscored the Bucks 38-24 in the second quarter in earning a 122-94 at Fiserv Forum.

In their first game since the all-star break, the Bucks outscored the New Orleans Pelicans 36-22 in the fourth quarter of a 139-118 road win.

In their final game before the all-star break, the Bucks earned a convincing 110-93 win over the defending champion Thunder in Oklahoma City.

Kevin Porter Junior logs a triple-double and Cam Thomas explodes for 34 at the Bucks outlast the Magic 116-108 in Orlando.

The first of two straight games in Orlando did not go Milwaukee's way as the Magic cruised in the second half.

The Bucks won their third in a row on Friday night, finishing a sweep of their three-game homestand as they held on against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum.

The Bucks kick off a three-game homestand with a thrilling 141-37 overtime win over the Pelicans.

Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points as the Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 131-115 win over the Bulls.

Bucks start hot, but fade in 107-79 loss to Celtics in Boston.

Bucks comeback attempt falls short in 109-99 loss to Wizards.

Myles turner scored a season-high 31 but the Bucks unable to keep up with the hot-shooting 76ers in 139-122 loss in Philadelphia.

Bucks can't quite fully erase a 23-point deficit against an injury-riddled Denver Nuggets squad and now await official word on Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder earn a 122-102 win over the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Giannis scored 21 points and the Bucks held off the hard-charging Hawks to earn a 112-110 win in Atlanta.

The Bucks two-game road trip begins with a 119-101 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio.