1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season

Updated on Dec 18, 2024

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Head coach Del Harris Arena Bradley Center		Owner(s) Herb Kohl Record 49–33 (.598)
Place Division: 4th (Central)Conference: 5th (Eastern) Playoff finish East Conference Semifinals(eliminated 0–4)

The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 loses, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs. It marked the last time the Bucks would advance to the second round until 2000–01. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bucks were swept by the eventual champions Detroit Pistons.

Season standings

z - clinched division titley - clinched division titlex - clinched playoff spot

East First Round

(4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: Bucks win series 3–2

Game 1 @ The Omni, Atlanta (April 27): Atlanta 100, Milwaukee 92

Game 2 @ The Omni, Atlanta (April 29): Milwaukee 108, Atlanta 98

Game 3 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (May 2): Milwaukee 117, Atlanta 113

Game 4 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (May 5): Atlanta 113, Milwaukee 106

Game 5 @ The Omni, Atlanta (May 7): Milwaukee 96, Atlanta 92

Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Atlanta won 3-2)

East Conference Semifinals

(1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: Pistons win series 4–0

Game 1 @ The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills (May 10): Detroit 85, Milwaukee 80

Game 2 @ The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills (May 12): Detroit 112, Milwaukee 92

Game 3 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (May 14): Detroit 110, Milwaukee 90

Game 4 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (May 15): Detroit 96, Milwaukee 94

Last Playoff Meeting: 1976 Western Conference First Round (Detroit won 2-1)

Awards and records

Terry Cummings, All-NBA Third Team

References

1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season Wikipedia

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Season standings

East First Round

East Conference Semifinals

Awards and records

References