Bucks Bash Heat

     The Milwaukee Bucks smashed the Miami Heat 125-96 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. It was the start of the Heat's two-game road trip. They will play in Brooklyn on Saturday.

     Miami(21-22) had a 30-27 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Milwaukee(25-17) overtook them in the second quarter and had a 71-55 halftime lead.  

     The Bucks held off their opponent and led 94-74 at the conclusion of the third quarter. The Heat could not dent the margin in the fourth quarter.

     Kel'el Ware led the Heat with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro dropped in 21 points while Duncan Robinson added 12 points. Bam Adebayo also had a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. 

     Damian Lillard fell short of a triple-double with 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds for Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 25 points along with 12 rebounds for a double-double.