Heat Down Bucks

     The Miami Heat held off the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 113-104 at FTX Arena on Wednesday night. Miami won two of the three games in the season series. The Heat tied a franchise record with 22 three-point shots made in a game. 

     Miami(15-11) jumped out to a 14-7 lead, however they were down 26-24 after one quarter. Milwaukee(16-10) was able to stay ahead 51-44 by halftime. The Heat outscored the Bucks 39-26 in the third quarter to go up 83-77. 

     Kyle Lowry compiled a double-double with 22 points and 13 assists for the Heat. Caleb Martin had a career-high 28 points along with eight rebounds. P.J.Tucker added 18 points and eight assists while Max Strus dropped in 16 points. 

     Jrue Holiday put up a team-high 27 points and Khris Middleton pumped in 20 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to score 15 points. Bobby Portis stepped up with 18 points and eight rebounds.