Against the Miami Heat, the Bucks risk their undefeated record in the In-Season Tournament.
The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Miami on Tuesday night in hopes of winning a vital In-Season Tournament game, following their incredible comeback victory on Sunday.
With a 3-0 record that leads them to the top of East Group B standings, the Bucks will look to finish group play undefeated. In the identical group, the Heat have a 2-1 record.
The two teams are playing each other for the second time this season; on October 30, the Bucks won 122-114 in their first meeting.
The Bucks got some revenge for their shocking first-round playoff loss to the Heat the season before, as Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and Damian Lillard scored 23 in the win.
Getting heated up again
After losing their opening five-game winning streak of the season, Milwaukee recovered to win two straight games. In their previous game, they overcame a 26-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102.
It was also Milwaukee’s biggest comeback victory in over ten years. It was the biggest comeback of the season.
In the Bucks’ last two victories, Antetokounmpo and Lillard combined for at least 30 points apiece, causing serious damage to the opposition.
The Bucks are in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings with 12 wins and 5 losses. With a 10-7 record, the Heat are positioned in the middle of the pack.
Miami has won four of its first five games at home, while Milwaukee is currently 4-4 away from home. The Heat have triumphed in their previous three home games.
After suffering losses to the Brooklyn Nets 112-97 and the New York Knicks 100-98, the South Beach team is now on a two-game losing streak.
Injury report:
Jae Crowder (left adductor surgery) is out and Chris Middleton (Achilles) is questionable against the Heat.
For the Heat, Haywood Highsmith (back) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) are listed as doubtful, while Duncan Robinson (thumb) and Bam Adebayo (hip) are listed as probable.
The Heat are without R.J. Hampton, Dru Smith (knee), and Tyler Herro (ankle).
