The NBA Belt · reign 2,221
Milwaukee Bucks
Took the belt from Washington Wizards, 105–86, on January 11, 2002. Lost it to Phoenix Suns, 92–81, on January 22, 2002.
6Defenses
11Days
93rdReign for the franchise
Defended against
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The season
- 2001–02: Sacramento Kings had the best record (61–21–0); Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 35 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Milwaukee Bucks across the 8 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Allen | 208 | 8 |
| 2 | Sam Cassell | 170 | 8 |
| 3 | Tim Thomas | 123 | 8 |
| 4 | Michael Redd | 109 | 8 |
| 5 | Anthony Mason | 86 | 8 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Milwaukee Bucks’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,045 | Jan 11, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington Wizards 105–86 Game → | +19 | Title change |
| 5,046 | Jan 12, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat New York Knicks 102–97 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,047 | Jan 15, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Indiana Pacers 106–102 | +4 | Defense |
| 5,048 | Jan 16, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Indiana Pacers 105–100 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,049 | Jan 18, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando Magic 115–110 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,050 | Jan 19, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Atlanta Hawks 116–107 | +9 | Defense |
| 5,051 | Jan 21, 2002 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Detroit Pistons 97–79 | +18 | Defense |
| 5,052 | Jan 22, 2002 | Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee Bucks 92–81 Game → | −11 | Title change |