Bucks Hold Off Heat At Home
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 123-115, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday.

The Bucks jumped out to a strong start and led, 34-26, after one quarter, but the Heat bounced back and tied it up at 62, by halftime. The score stayed tight through the second, while the Bucks took a two-point lead into the fourth. The hosts stayed in control down the stretch and closed out their seventh straight win, while this marks the second straight loss for the Heat.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 35 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Khris Middleton followed up with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Grayson Allen added 19 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Bucks shot 52 percent from the field, including 14-of-40 from long range.

Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 32 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 33 minutes. Tyler Herro followed up with 24 points, five rebounds, six assists and a steal, while Bam Adebayo totaled 16 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals. The Heat shot 44 percent from the field, including 8-of-31 from deep.

The Heat (29-25) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pacers on Wednesday. The Bucks (36-17) take on the Trail Blazers in Portland on Monday.
Posted on: 2/4/2023 8:09 PM
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