Bucks Get By Heat

     The Milwaukee Bucks pushed by the Miami Heat 106-103 in the NBA Cup group stage on Tuesday night at Kaseya Center. Miami now has a group record of 1-2. The Heat are in a stretch of three contests in four nights prior to Thanksgiving Day. 

     Milwaukee(9-9) sprinted out to a 31-20 advantage by the conclusion of the first quarter. The Bucks continued to have their momentum during the second quarter and they led 65-51 at halftime. 

     Miami(7-8) mounted a comeback and trailed 85-80 at the end of the third quarter. The Heat tied it up 96-96 with 4:02 remaining in the fourth. Milwaukee went on a 10-7 run down the stretch and put the game away. 

     Jimmy Butler had a club-high 23 points for Miami. Tyler Herro scored 18 points while Terry Rozier came off the bench with 17 points. Bam Adebayo was able to put in 16 points. 

     The Bucks were led by Damian Lillard. He finished with game-highs of 37 points and 12 assists. Brook Lopez added 13 points and Bobby Portis poured in 11 points.