Heat Stun Bucks To Close Out First-Round Series
The Miami Heat defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 128-126, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Heat led 36-33, through one quarter. The Bucks turned up their play in the second and outscored the visitors, 36-27, to claim a six-point advantage by halftime. They kept the pressure on in the third and pushed it to a 16-point game heading into the final frame, but the Heat came up clutch in the fourth, outscoring the hosts, 32-16, to force overtime. The Heat took the first lead in the extra period and stayed in front the rest of the way to close out the road win and complete the series upset.

Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block, in 46 minutes. Gabe Vincent followed up with 22 points and six assists, while Bam Adebayo logged 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block. The Heat shot 45.5 percent from the field, including 17-of-45 from deep.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 38 points, 20 rebounds and three assists, in 42 minutes. Khris Middleton followed up with 33 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Brook Lopez added 18 points, 10 rebounds, a steal and a block. The Bucks shot 46.2 percent from the field, including 14-of-33 from long range.
Posted on: 4/26/2023 9:47 PM
Miami Heat
Loading Boxscore...
Milwaukee Bucks
Loading Boxscore...