Bucks Bust Heat

     The Milwaukee Bucks raced by the Miami Heat 122-114 at Fiserv Forum on Monday night. Both clubs have won three of the last four Eastern Conference titles. The Bucks paid back the Heat after losing to them in the first round of the NBA Playoffs last season. 

     The first quarter was close between both teams and they were tied 28-28 at the end of the frame. Milwaukee(2-1) scored the first seven points of the second quarter and had a 62-52 lead at halftime. 

     The Bucks had a 15-6 spurt against Miami(1-3) to begin the second half and led 97-73 at the end of the third quarter. The Heat outscored their opponent 41-25 in the final quarter, however that was not enough.

     Tyler Herro led Miami with a game-high 35 points. Jimmy Butler had 13 points while Duncan Robinson added 15 points. 

     Giannis Antetokounmpo compiled a team-high 33 points and seven rebounds for Milwaukee. His new teammate Damian Lillard dropped in 25 points and Bobby Portis drained in 16 points.