2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks season

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2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks season
NBA champions
Conference champions
Division champions
Head coachMike Budenholzer
General managerJon Horst
Owners
ArenaFiserv Forum
Results
Record46–26 (.639)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Central)
Conference: 3rd (Eastern)
Playoff finishNBA Champions
(Defeated Suns 4–2)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionBally Sports Wisconsin[A]
RadioWTMJ
< 2019–20 2021–22 >

The 2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 53rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On April 30, 2021, the Bucks clinched the Central Division for a record 10th time with a win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks finished the season with a 46–26 record (equal to 52 wins in an 82-game season), good enough for the third seed. The Bucks began their playoff run by sweeping the sixth-seeded Miami Heat in the opening round, in a rematch of Eastern Conference Semi-finals the previous year. The Bucks then defeated the second-seeded Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals in seven games. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in six games, reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 47 years, and winning the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.[1] The Bucks are the first NBA team to have won both a Western Conference and Eastern Conference championship in their history, as they were in the Western Conference when they reached the NBA Finals in 1971 and 1974. The Bucks would face the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. Despite losing the first two games, the Bucks won four straight, winning 4–2 and clinching their second NBA title, the first since 1971.[2]

Draft picks[]

Main article: 2020 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position(s) Nationality School
1 24 R. J. Hampton PG/SG  United States New Zealand Breakers
2 45 Jordan Nwora SF  Nigeria Louisville

Roster[]

2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From
F 34 Antetokounmpo, Giannis 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 1994-12-06 Greece
F 43 Antetokounmpo, Thanasis 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 219 lb (99 kg) 1992-07-18 Greece
G 3 Bryant, Elijah 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1995-04-19 BYU
G 24 Connaughton, Pat 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1993-01-06 Notre Dame
F 25 Diakite, Mamadi 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 1997-01-21 Virginia
G 0 DiVincenzo, Donte Injured 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1997-01-31 Villanova
G 7 Forbes, Bryn 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1993-07-23 Michigan State
G 21 Holiday, Jrue 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1990-06-12 UCLA
F 44 Jackson, Justin (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1995-03-28 North Carolina
C 11 Lopez, Brook 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 282 lb (128 kg) 1988-04-01 Stanford
G 15 Merrill, Sam 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996-05-15 Utah State
F 22 Middleton, Khris 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1991-08-12 Texas A&M
F 13 Nwora, Jordan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1998-09-09 Louisville
F 9 Portis, Bobby 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1995-02-10 Arkansas
G 5 Teague, Jeff 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1988-06-10 Wake Forest
G/F 66 Toupane, Axel (TW) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1992-07-23 France
F 17 Tucker, P. J. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1985-05-05 Texas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (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: May 13, 2021

Standings[]

Division[]

Central Division
W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP
y – Milwaukee Bucks 46 26 .639 3.0 26–10 20–16 11–1 72
Indiana Pacers 34 38 .472 15.0 13–23 21–15 7–5 72
Chicago Bulls 31 41 .431 18.0 15–21 16–20 7–5 72
Cleveland Cavaliers 22 50 .306 27.0 13–23 9–27 4–8 72
Detroit Pistons 20 52 .278 29.0 13–23 7–29 1–11 72


Conference[]

Eastern Conference
# Team W L PCT GB GP
1 c − Philadelphia 76ers * 49 23 .681 – 72
2 x – Brooklyn Nets 48 24 .667 1.0 72
3 y – Milwaukee Bucks * 46 26 .639 3.0 72
4 x – New York Knicks 41 31 .569 8.0 72
5 y – Atlanta Hawks * 41 31 .569 8.0 72
6 x – Miami Heat 40 32 .556 9.0 72
7 x – Boston Celtics 36 36 .500 13.0 72
8 x – Washington Wizards 34 38 .472 15.0 72
9 Indiana Pacers 34 38 .472 15.0 72
10 Charlotte Hornets 33 39 .458 16.0 72
11 Chicago Bulls 31 41 .431 18.0 72
12 Toronto Raptors 27 45 .375 22.0 72
13 Cleveland Cavaliers 22 50 .306 27.0 72
14 Orlando Magic 21 51 .292 28.0 72
15 Detroit Pistons 20 52 .278 29.0 72

Notes

  • z – Clinched home court advantage for the entire playoffs
  • c – Clinched home court advantage for the conference playoffs
  • y – Clinched division title
  • x – Clinched playoff spot

Game log[]

Preseason[]

2020 preseason game log
Total: 0–3 (Home: 0–2; Road: 0–1)
Preseason: 0–3 (Home: 0–2; Road: 0–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 December 12 Dallas L 102–112 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Bobby Portis (12) Bobby Portis (13) Fiserv Forum 0–1
2 December 14 Dallas L 112–128 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Augustin, Holiday (6) Fiserv Forum 0–2
3 December 18 @ New Orleans L 113–127 Khris Middleton (29) Donte DiVincenzo (8) Jrue Holiday (5) Smoothie King Center 0–3
2020–21 season schedule

Regular season[]

2020–21 game log
Total: 46–26 (Home: 26–10; Road: 20–16)
December: 2–3 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 December 23 @ Boston L 121–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Khris Middleton (14) Khris Middleton (8) TD Garden
0 		0–1
2 December 25 Golden State W 138–99 Khris Middleton (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Jrue Holiday (6) Fiserv Forum
0 		1–1
3 December 27 @ New York L 110–130 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Antetokounmpo, Holiday, Middleton (5) Madison Square Garden
0 		1–2
4 December 29 @ Miami W 144–97 Khris Middleton (25) Bobby Portis (9) Jrue Holiday (7) American Airlines Arena
0 		2–2
5 December 30 @ Miami L 108–119 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) American Airlines Arena
0 		2–3
January: 9–5 (Home: 6–2; Road: 3–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
6 January 1 Chicago W 126–96 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Antetokounmpo, Portis (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
0 		3–3
7 January 4 Detroit W 125–115 Giannis Antetokounmpo (43) Antetokounmpo, Middleton (9) Donte DiVincenzo (9) Fiserv Forum
0 		4–3
8 January 6 Detroit W 130–115 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Bobby Portis (10) Khris Middleton (7) Fiserv Forum
0 		5–3
9 January 8 Utah L 118–131 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Khris Middleton (10) Bobby Portis (8) Fiserv Forum
0 		5–4
10 January 9 Cleveland W 100–90 Khris Middleton (27) Bobby Portis (11) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
0 		6–4
11 January 11 @ Orlando W 121–99 Giannis Antetokounmpo (22) Khris Middleton (10) Antetokounmpo, Augustin (4) Amway Center
0 		7–4
12 January 13 @ Detroit W 110–101 Giannis Antetokounmpo (22) Brook Lopez (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Little Caesars Arena
0 		8–4
13 January 15 Dallas W 112–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Bobby Portis (13) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
0 		9–4
14 January 18 @ Brooklyn L 123–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Barclays Center
0 		9–5
15 January 21 L. A. Lakers L 106–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Holiday, Middleton (7) Fiserv Forum
0 		9–6
– January 22 Washington Postponed (COVID-19) (Makeup date: May 5)
16 January 24 Atlanta W 129–115 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
0 		10–6
17 January 27 @ Toronto W 115–108 Antetokounmpo, Middleton (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Amalie Arena
0 		11–6
18 January 29 @ New Orleans L 126–131 Giannis Antetokounmpo (38) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Khris Middleton (8) Smoothie King Center
0 		11–7
19 January 30 @ Charlotte L 114–126 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Spectrum Center
0 		11–8
February: 10–5 (Home: 7–2; Road: 3–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
20 February 1 Portland W 134–106 Jrue Holiday (22) Bobby Portis (8) Khris Middleton (9) Fiserv Forum
0 		12–8
21 February 3 Indiana W 130–110 Giannis Antetokounmpo (21) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
0 		13–8
22 February 5 @ Cleveland W 123–105 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Jrue Holiday (7) Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0 		14–8
23 February 6 @ Cleveland W 124–99 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
0 		15–8
24 February 8 @ Denver W 125–112 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Khris Middleton (12) Ball Arena
0 		16–8
25 February 10 @ Phoenix L 124–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (47) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Khris Middleton (11) Phoenix Suns Arena
0 		16–9
26 February 12 @ Utah L 115–129 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (6) Vivint Smart Home Arena
3,902 		16–10
27 February 14 @ Oklahoma City L 109–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
0 		16–11
28 February 16 Toronto L 113–124 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Antetokounmpo, DiVincenzo (8) Fiserv Forum
250 		16–12
29 February 18 Toronto L 96–110 Giannis Antetokounmpo (23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
500 		16–13
30 February 19 Oklahoma City W 98–85 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (19) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
750 		17–13
31 February 21 Sacramento W 128–115 Giannis Antetokounmpo (38) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		18��13
32 February 23 Minnesota W 139–112 Giannis Antetokounmpo (37) G. Antetokounmpo, T. Antetokounmpo (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		19–13
33 February 25 New Orleans W 129–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (38) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Donte DiVincenzo (9) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		20–13
34 February 28 L. A. Clippers W 105–100 Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Khris Middleton (8) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		21–13
March: 9–4 (Home: 4–3; Road: 5–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
35 March 2 Denver L 97–128 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Antetokounmpo, Connaughton (8) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		21–14
36 March 4 @ Memphis W 112–111 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) FedExForum
1,961 		22–14
ASG March 7 Team LeBron @ Team Durant W 170–150 Giannis Antetokounmpo (35) Chris Paul (8) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Chris Paul (16) Giannis Antetokounmpo (3) State Farm Arena
0 		1–0
37 March 11 New York W 134–101 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Fiserv Forum
1,800 		23–14
38 March 13 @ Washington W 125–119 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Donte DiVincenzo (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Capital One Arena
0 		24–14
39 March 15 @ Washington W 133–122 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Capital One Arena
0 		25–14
40 March 17 @ Philadelphia W 109–105 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Jrue Holiday (6) Wells Fargo Center
3,071 		26–14
41 March 20 San Antonio W 120–113 Giannis Antetokounmpo (26) Donte DiVincenzo (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		27–14
42 March 22 Indiana W 140–113 Jrue Holiday (28) Donte DiVincenzo (13) Jrue Holiday (14) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		28–14
43 March 24 Boston W 121–119 Khris Middleton (27) Khris Middleton (13) Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		29–14
44 March 26 Boston L 114–122 Khris Middleton (19) Pat Connaughton (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (5) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		29–15
45 March 27 New York L 96–102 Thanasis Antetokounmpo (23) T. Antetokounmpo, Lopez, Nwora (10) T. Antetokounmpo, Merrill (5) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		29–16
46 March 29 @ L. A. Clippers L 105–129 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Pat Connaughton (7) Jrue Holiday (7) Staples Center
0 		29–17
47 March 31 @ L. A. Lakers W 112–97 Jrue Holiday (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (10) Khris Middleton (8) Staples Center
0 		30–17
April: 9–7 (Home: 2–3; Road: 7–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
48 April 2 @ Portland W 127–109 Giannis Antetokounmpo (47) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Jrue Holiday (10) Moda Center
0 		31–17
49 April 3 @ Sacramento W 129–128 Jrue Holiday (33) Donte DiVincenzo (14) Jrue Holiday (11) Golden 1 Center
0 		32–17
50 April 6 @ Golden State L 121–122 Jrue Holiday (29) Bobby Portis (13) Khris Middleton (7) Chase Center
0 		32–18
51 April 8 @ Dallas L 101–116 Donte DiVincenzo (22) Bobby Portis (14) Holiday, Middleton, Teague (3) American Airlines Center
4,190 		32–19
52 April 9 Charlotte L 119–127 Jordan Nwora (24) Bobby Portis (13) Jeff Teague (6) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		32–20
53 April 11 @ Orlando W 124–87 Khris Middleton (21) Bobby Portis (10) Jrue Holiday (7) Amway Center
3,316 		33–20
54 April 14 @ Minnesota W 130–105 Khris Middleton (27) Lopez, Middleton (8) Khris Middleton (7) Target Center
0 		34–20
55 April 15 @ Atlanta W 120–109 Jrue Holiday (23) Brook Lopez (12) Holiday, Middleton (7) State Farm Arena
0 		35–20
56 April 17 Memphis L 115–128 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Khris Middleton (10) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		35–21
57 April 19 Phoenix L 127–128 Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) Pat Connaughton (9) Jrue Holiday (8) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		35–22
58 April 22 Philadelphia W 124–117 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (16) Jrue Holiday (11) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		36–22
59 April 24 Philadelphia W 132–94 Giannis Antetokounmpo (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Jeff Teague (8) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		37–22
60 April 25 @ Atlanta L 104–111 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Jrue Holiday (11) State Farm Arena
3,010 		37–23
61 April 27 @ Charlotte W 114–104 Giannis Antetokounmpo (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Spectrum Center
3,240 		38–23
62 April 29 @ Houston L 136–143 Khris Middleton (33) Bobby Portis (11) Jrue Holiday (10) Toyota Center
3,232 		38–24
63 April 30 @ Chicago W 108–98 Lopez, Middleton (22) Bobby Portis (14) Jrue Holiday (7) United Center
0 		39–24
May: 7–2 (Home: 6–0; Road: 1–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
64 May 2 Brooklyn W 117–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (49) Khris Middleton (11) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		40–24
65 May 4 Brooklyn W 124–118 Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) Donte DiVincenzo (15) Jrue Holiday (10) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		41–24
66 May 5 Washington W 135–134 Jrue Holiday (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		42–24
67 May 7 Houston W 141–133 Brook Lopez (24) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Jrue Holiday (8) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		43–24
68 May 10 @ San Antonio L 125–146 Giannis Antetokounmpo (28) Khris Middleton (7) DiVincenzo, Holiday (6) AT&T Center
3,992 		43–25
69 May 11 Orlando W 114–102 Giannis Antetokounmpo (27) Bobby Portis (15) G. Antetokounmpo, Middleton (5) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		44–25
70 May 13 @ Indiana W 142–133 Giannis Antetokounmpo (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) Jrue Holiday (14) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
0 		45–25
71 May 15 Miami W 122–108 Forbes, Middleton (21) G. Antetokounmpo, DiVincenzo (9) Jrue Holiday (10) Fiserv Forum
3,280 		46–25
72 May 16 @ Chicago L 112–118 Jordan Nwora (34) Jordan Nwora (14) Jeff Teague (7) United Center
3,427 		46–26
2020–21 season schedule

Playoffs[]

See also: 2021 NBA playoffs
2021 playoff game log
Total: 16–7 (Home: 10–1; Road: 6–6)
First round: 4–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 2–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 May 22 Miami W 109–107 (OT) Khris Middleton (27) Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Khris Middleton (6) Fiserv Forum
9,107 		1–0
2 May 24 Miami W 132–98 Giannis Antetokounmpo (31) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Jrue Holiday (15) Fiserv Forum
9,107 		2–0
3 May 27 @ Miami W 113–84 Khris Middleton (22) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Jrue Holiday (12) American Airlines Arena
17,000 		3–0
4 May 29 @ Miami W 120–103 Brook Lopez (25) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Giannis Antetokounmpo (15) American Airlines Arena
17,000 		4–0
Conference Semi-finals: 4–3 (Home: 3–0; Road: 1–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 June 5 @ Brooklyn L 107–115 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Khris Middleton (13) Jrue Holiday (6) Barclays Center
15,750 		0–1
2 June 7 @ Brooklyn L 86–125 Giannis Antetokounmpo (18) Giannis Antetokounmpo (11) Giannis Antetokounmpo (4) Barclays Center
15,776 		0–2
3 June 10 Brooklyn W 86–83 Khris Middleton (35) Khris Middleton (15) Jrue Holiday (5) Fiserv Forum
16,310 		1–2
4 June 13 Brooklyn W 107–96 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Jrue Holiday (9) Fiserv Forum
16,310 		2–2
5 June 15 @ Brooklyn L 108–114 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Jrue Holiday (8) Barclays Center
16,067 		2–3
6 June 17 Brooklyn W 104–89 Khris Middleton (38) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Holiday, Middleton (5) Fiserv Forum
16,310 		3–3
7 June 19 @ Brooklyn W 115–111 (OT) Giannis Antetokounmpo (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Jrue Holiday (8) Barclays Center
16,287 		4–3
Conference Finals: 4–2 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 June 23 Atlanta L 113–116 Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Jrue Holiday (10) Fiserv Forum
16,310 		0–1
2 June 25 Atlanta W 125–91 Giannis Antetokounmpo (25) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Khris Middleton (8) Fiserv Forum
16,422 		1–1
3 June 27 @ Atlanta W 113–102 Khris Middleton (38) Antetokounmpo, Middleton (11) Jrue Holiday (12) State Farm Arena
16,650 		2–1
4 June 29 @ Atlanta L 88–110 Jrue Holiday (19) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Jrue Holiday (9) State Farm Arena
16,478 		2–2
5 July 1 Atlanta W 123–112 Brook Lopez (33) Khris Middleton (13) Jrue Holiday (13) Fiserv Forum
16,389 		3–2
6 July 3 @ Atlanta W 118–107 Khris Middleton (32) Holiday, Portis (9) Jrue Holiday (9) State Farm Arena
16,620 		4–2
NBA Finals: 4–2 (Home: 3–0; Road: 1–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 July 6 @ Phoenix L 105–118 Khris Middleton (29) Giannis Antetokounmpo (17) Jrue Holiday (9) Phoenix Suns Arena
16,557 		0–1
2 July 8 @ Phoenix L 108–118 Giannis Antetokounmpo (42) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12) Khris Middleton (8) Phoenix Suns Arena
16,583 		0–2
3 July 11 Phoenix W 120–100 Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) Giannis Antetokounmpo (13) Jrue Holiday (9) Fiserv Forum
16,637 		1–2
4 July 14 Phoenix W 109–103 Khris Middleton (40) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Giannis Antetokounmpo (8) Fiserv Forum
16,911 		2–2
5 July 17 @ Phoenix W 123–119 Giannis Antetokounmpo (32) Giannis Antetokounmpo (9) Jrue Holiday (13) Footprint Center
16,562 		3–2
6 July 20 Phoenix W 105–98 Giannis Antetokounmpo (50) Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) Jrue Holiday (11) Fiserv Forum
17,397 		4–2
2021 playoff schedule

Transactions[]

Main article: List of 2020–21 NBA season transactions

Trades[]

November 18, 2020[3] To Milwaukee Bucks
2020 ORL second-round pick (#45) 		To Orlando Magic
2022 IND protected second-round pick
2026 MIL second-round pick
November 18, 2020[4] To Milwaukee Bucks
rights to İlkan Karaman (2012 #57) 		To Cleveland Cavaliers
2022 MIL first-round pick
2025 MIL second-round pick
November 24, 2020[5] To Milwaukee Bucks
Jrue Holiday (from New Orleans)
Draft rights to Sam Merrill (#60) (from New Orleans) 		To Denver Nuggets
Draft rights to R. J. Hampton (#24) (from Milwaukee)
To New Orleans Pelicans
Steven Adams (from Oklahoma City)
Eric Bledsoe (from Milwaukee)
2024 right to swap first-round pick with MIL (from Milwaukee)
2025 MIL first-round pick (from Milwaukee)
2026 right to swap first-round pick with MIL (from Milwaukee)
2027 MIL first-round pick (from Milwaukee) 		To Oklahoma City Thunder
George Hill (from Milwaukee)
Zylan Cheatham (from New Orleans) (Sign and trade)
Josh Gray (from New Orleans) (Sign and trade)
Darius Miller (from New Orleans)
Kenrich Williams (from New Orleans) (Sign and trade)
2023 DEN protected first-round pick (from Denver)
2023 WAS second-round pick (from New Orleans)
2024 CHA second-round pick (from New Orleans)

Failed Bogdan Bogdanović trade[]

In November 2020, the Bucks attempted to acquire Bogdan Bogdanović through a sign-and-trade deal along with Justin James from the Sacramento Kings for Donte DiVincenzo, D. J. Wilson, and Ersan İlyasova.[6][7][8] The trade unraveled when the NBA announced they were investigating the Bucks for having contact with Bogdanović and/or his agent before it was allowed under free agency rules. The Bucks reportedly felt double-crossed by the situation, and decided not to pursue the trade further. The league voided the team's second-round pick in 2022 at the conclusion of the investigation in December.[9][10] According to Bogdanović, he was not aware of the trade and felt betrayed by the Kings.[11] DiVincenzo and Wilson stayed with the Bucks and İlyasova was eventually waived. Bogdanović would sign with the Atlanta Hawks as a restricted free agent, after the Kings extended his qualifying offer.[12][13]

Free agency[]

Re-signed[]

Player Signed
Pat Connaughton[14] November 24

Additions[]

Player Signed Former Team
Jaylen Adams[15] November 24 Portland Trail Blazers
Mamadi Diakite[15] November 24 Virginia
Torrey Craig[16] November 26 Denver Nuggets
Bryn Forbes[16] November 26 San Antonio Spurs
Bobby Portis[16] November 26 New York Knicks
D. J. Augustin[17] November 28 Orlando Magic

Subtractions[]

Player Left New Team
Ersan İlyasova[18] November 19 Utah Jazz
Robin Lopez[19] November 22 Washington Wizards
Wesley Matthews[20] November 22 Los Angeles Lakers
Sterling Brown[21] November 26 Houston Rockets

Notes[]

  1. ^ Formerly Fox Sports Wisconsin until March 31, 2021.

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