1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season
The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 losses, 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.Draft picks
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
1 | 13 | Jeff Grayer | SF/SG | | Iowa State |
2 | 39 | Tito Horford | C | | Miami |
3 | 63 | Mike Jones | | | Auburn |
Roster
Regular season
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
East First Round
Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks:
Bucks win series 3–2
- Game 1 @ The Omni, Atlanta : Atlanta 100, Milwaukee 92
- Game 2 @ The Omni, Atlanta : Milwaukee 108, Atlanta 98
- Game 3 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee : Milwaukee 117, Atlanta 113
- Game 4 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee : Atlanta 113, Milwaukee 106
- Game 5 @ The Omni, Atlanta : Milwaukee 96, Atlanta 92
Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First RoundEast Conference Semifinals
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks:
Pistons win series 4–0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1976 Western Conference First RoundPlayer statistics
Season
Playoffs
Trades