Bucks in Six

The Bucks competed against the new-look 76ers in Philadelphia, but ultimately fell short thanks in large part to a big night from Joel Embiid.

Tough end to an otherwise exciting home opener for the Bucks as they see a 15-point lead wilt away before halftime and come up just short despite re-taking the lead in the final minutes with some heroics from Tyler Herro.

The Milwaukee Bucks begin the post-Giannis era of basketball with a 128-116 loss to the Wizards on opening night of the 2026-27 season.

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.