The NBA Belt · reign 2,110
Milwaukee Bucks
Took the belt from New Jersey Nets, 94–86, on March 2, 1999. Lost it to Indiana Pacers, 109–104, on March 12, 1999.
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85thReign for the franchise
Defended against
Knicks ×2WarriorsBullsSeattle SuperSonics
The season
- 1998–99: San Antonio Spurs had the best record (37–13–0); San Antonio Spurs won the NBA title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 30 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Milwaukee Bucks across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Robinson | 145 | 7 |
| 2 | Ray Allen | 106 | 7 |
| 3 | Tyrone Hill | 69 | 6 |
| 4 | Dell Curry | 61 | 7 |
| 5 | Terrell Brandon | 58 | 6 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Milwaukee Bucks’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,777 | Mar 2, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat New Jersey Nets 94–86 Game → | +8 | Title change |
| 4,778 | Mar 3, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Golden State Warriors 106–78 | +28 | Defense |
| 4,779 | Mar 5, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat New York Knicks 88–87 | +1 | Defense |
| 4,780 | Mar 8, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Chicago Bulls 81–76 | +5 | Defense |
| 4,781 | Mar 9, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat New York Knicks 87–86 | +1 | Defense |
| 4,782 | Mar 10, 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Seattle SuperSonics 101–97 | +4 | Defense |
| 4,783 | Mar 12, 1999 | Indiana Pacers beat Milwaukee Bucks 109–104 Game → | −5 | Title change |