Last Updated on July 18, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a timeline of significant events between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, focusing on key matchups and notable occurrences:
1969 NBA Finals:
- May 5, 1969: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4, winning the NBA Championship in their third year of existence.
1971 NBA Finals:
- May 1, 1971: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 to win their second NBA Championship.
1972 NBA Playoffs:
- The Lakers defeat the Bucks in the Western Conference Finals en route to winning the NBA Championship.
1982 NBA Playoffs:
- The Lakers defeat the Bucks in the Western Conference Semifinals on their way to winning the NBA Championship.
1984 NBA Playoffs:
- The Bucks defeat the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals.
2010 NBA Playoffs:
- The Lakers defeat the Bucks in the regular season and go on to win the NBA Championship.
Recent Meetings:
- The Lakers and Bucks have had competitive regular-season matchups in recent years, with stars like LeBron James (for the Lakers) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (for the Bucks) often leading their teams.
Recent Championships:
- The Lakers won NBA Championships in 2020, led by LeBron James, while the Bucks won their most recent championship in 2021, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
This timeline highlights some of the key moments and interactions between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks over the years in the NBA playoffs and regular season.