: Milwaukee faced a difficult season plagued by injuries to core players, finishing 32–50 and missing the playoffs.
: Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the end of the season with a significant knee injury, and Damian Lillard remained sidelined for the entire regular season following an Achilles tear. Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks
: New York finished the regular season with a strong 53–29 record, securing the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. : Milwaukee faced a difficult season plagued by