1985–86 Milwaukee Bucks season
The 1985–86 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 18th season for the Bucks. Milwaukee posted a 57-25 record but lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
| 1 | 22 | Jerry Reynolds | SG/SF | United States | Louisiana State |
| 3 | 68 | Eugene McDowell | PF/C | United States | Florida |
| 4 | 91 | Cozell McQueen | F | United States | North Carolina State |
| 5 | 114 | Ray Knight | | United States | Providence |
| 6 | 137 | Quentin Anderson | | United States | Texas Tech |
| 7 | 160 | Mario Elie | SG/SF | United States | American International |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Playoffs
East First Round
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Jersey Nets:
Bucks win series 3–0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference SemifinalsEast Conference Semifinals
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers:
Bucks win series 4–3
- Game 1 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Philadelphia 118, Milwaukee 112
- Game 2 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 107
- Game 3 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia : Philadelphia 107, Milwaukee 103
- Game 4 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia : Milwaukee 109, Philadelphia 104
- Game 5 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Milwaukee 113, Philadelphia 108
- Game 6 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia : Philadelphia 126, Milwaukee 108
- Game 7 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Milwaukee 113, Philadelphia 112
Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference SemifinalsBoston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks:
Celtics win series 4–0
- Game 1 @ Boston Garden, Boston : Boston 128, Milwaukee 96
- Game 2 @ Boston Garden, Boston : Boston 122, Milwaukee 111
- Game 3 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Boston 111, Milwaukee 107
- Game 4 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee : Boston 111, Milwaukee 98
Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference FinalsSeason
Playoffs
Awards and Records
Trades
Free agents
