nba Game Recap
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Wrap - Milwaukee Wins 128-99
The battle between the Bucks and Heat didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Miami was handed a 128-99 defeat on Friday at Fiserv Forum.
Bettors who backed the Bucks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 223.5.
Milwaukee got 24 points from Jrue Holiday and another 18 points from Bobby Portis. Jrue Holiday contributed 7 assists, while Bobby Portis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Miami got 23 points from Jimmy Butler in a losing cause and another 18 points from Bam Adebayo. Kevin Love contributed 4 assists for the Heat, while Kevin Love had 8 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 73-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-45.
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Miami, they head on the road to face Charlotte.