The 2018–19 Bucks were to face either the Toronto Raptors or the Philadelphia 76ers for a place in the NBA Finals .
The Bucks then defeated the Boston Celtics in the Semifinals in five games , advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001 , where they will face either the Toronto Raptors or the Philadelphia 76ers for a right to play in the NBA Finals .
2018–19 Milwaukee Bucks season