Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a comprehensive year-by-year breakdown of the Milwaukee Bucks’ regular season records and playoff outcomes from their inaugural 1968–69 season through the 2024–25 season:
| Season | W | L | Win% | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–69 | 27 | 55 | .329 | Did not qualify |
| 1969–70 | 56 | 26 | .683 | Lost in Division Finals |
| 1970–71 | 66 | 16 | .805 | Won NBA Championship |
| 1971–72 | 63 | 19 | .768 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 1972–73 | 60 | 22 | .732 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1973–74 | 59 | 23 | .720 | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 1974–75 | 38 | 44 | .463 | Did not qualify |
| 1975–76 | 38 | 44 | .463 | Lost in First Round |
| 1976–77 | 30 | 52 | .366 | Did not qualify |
| 1977–78 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1978–79 | 38 | 44 | .463 | Did not qualify |
| 1979–80 | 49 | 33 | .598 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1980–81 | 60 | 22 | .732 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1981–82 | 55 | 27 | .671 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1982–83 | 51 | 31 | .622 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 1983–84 | 50 | 32 | .610 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 1984–85 | 59 | 23 | .720 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1985–86 | 57 | 25 | .695 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 1986–87 | 50 | 32 | .610 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1987–88 | 42 | 40 | .512 | Lost in First Round |
| 1988–89 | 49 | 33 | .598 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1989–90 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in First Round |
| 1990–91 | 48 | 34 | .585 | Lost in First Round |
| 1991–92 | 31 | 51 | .378 | Did not qualify |
| 1992–93 | 28 | 54 | .341 | Did not qualify |
| 1993–94 | 20 | 62 | .244 | Did not qualify |
| 1994–95 | 34 | 48 | .415 | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | 25 | 57 | .305 | Did not qualify |
| 1996–97 | 33 | 49 | .402 | Did not qualify |
| 1997–98 | 36 | 46 | .439 | Did not qualify |
| 1998–99 | 28 | 22 | .560 | Lost in First Round |
| 1999–00 | 42 | 40 | .512 | Lost in First Round |
| 2000–01 | 52 | 30 | .634 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 2001–02 | 41 | 41 | .500 | Did not qualify |
| 2002–03 | 42 | 40 | .512 | Lost in First Round |
| 2003–04 | 41 | 41 | .500 | Lost in First Round |
| 2004–05 | 30 | 52 | .366 | Did not qualify |
| 2005–06 | 40 | 42 | .488 | Lost in First Round |
| 2006–07 | 28 | 54 | .341 | Did not qualify |
| 2007–08 | 26 | 56 | .317 | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | 34 | 48 | .415 | Did not qualify |
| 2009–10 | 46 | 36 | .561 | Lost in First Round |
| 2010–11 | 35 | 47 | .427 | Did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | 31 | 35 | .470 | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 38 | 44 | .463 | Lost in First Round |
| 2013–14 | 15 | 67 | .183 | Did not qualify |
| 2014–15 | 41 | 41 | .500 | Lost in First Round |
| 2015–16 | 33 | 49 | .402 | Did not qualify |
| 2016–17 | 42 | 40 | .512 | Lost in First Round |
| 2017–18 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in First Round |
| 2018–19 | 60 | 22 | .732 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 2019–20 | 56 | 17 | .767 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2020–21 | 46 | 26 | .638 | Won NBA Championship |
| 2021–22 | 51 | 31 | .622 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2022–23 | 58 | 24 | .707 | Lost in First Round |
| 2023–24 | 49 | 33 | .598 | Lost in First Round |
| 2024–25 | 48 | 34 | .585 | Lost in First Round |
This table provides a detailed overview of the Bucks’ performance each season, including their win-loss records and playoff outcomes.
As of the end of the 2024–25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks have achieved a total of 2,437 wins and 2,170 losses, resulting in a .529 winning percentage over 57 seasons. They have made 37 playoff appearances and secured two NBA championships, in 1971 and 2021.