Bucks Finish Strong to Beat Heat 120-113 for 4th Straight Win
The Milwaukee Bucks used a strong fourth quarter to rally past the Miami Heat 120-113 on Sunday, securing their fourth consecutive victory.
Key Performances
Damian Lillard scored 28 points, including eight assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 16 rebounds. Brook Lopez added 17 points, Kyle Kuzma and Gary Trent Jr. each scored 16, and Kevin Porter Jr. finished with 11. For the Heat, Tyler Herro had 40 points, matching a season high, and 11 assists, while Bam Adebayo scored 24, Andrew Wiggins had 20, and Kel’el Ware provided 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Fourth Quarter Rally
The Bucks trailed by as many as 14 points, but outscored the Heat 35-20 in the fourth quarter to secure the win. After a 3-pointer by Herro tied the score at 109, the Bucks closed the game on an 11-4 run.
Takeaways
* Heat: Herro, a Milwaukee native and winner of the NBA 3-point shooting competition during All-Star weekend, went just 1 of 5 from deep in the first half and finished 3 for 12.
* Bucks: Lillard and Antetokounmpo, who were expected to be on playing-time restrictions due to injuries, played 37 and 31 minutes, respectively. Antetokounmpo played only 19 minutes Friday out of caution and because of foul trouble.
Key Moment
After scoring seven consecutive points early in the fourth quarter, Porter threw an alley-oop to Jericho Sims for an easy dunk that put the Bucks in front 97-95 with 9:20 left, giving Milwaukee its first lead since early in the first quarter.
Key Stat
Milwaukee’s bench outscored Heat reserves 34-12.
Up Next
The Heat play at Atlanta on Monday, and the Bucks visit Houston on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The Bucks’ strong fourth quarter performance and balanced scoring efforts from their starters and bench helped secure their fourth consecutive win. As they look ahead to their next games, the team will be seeking to continue their momentum and build on their recent success.
FAQs
* How many points did Damian Lillard score in the game?
+ 28 points
* Who had 40 points for the Heat, matching a season high?
+ Tyler Herro
* What was the final score of the game?
+ 120-113 in favor of the Bucks
* What was the key moment in the game?
+ Porter’s alley-oop to Sims that put the Bucks in front 97-95 with 9:20 left
