Heat vs. Bucks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Miami Heat (41-21) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-25) at Fiserv Forum Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday March 2, 2022 Miami Heat 53, Milwaukee Bucks 53 (Q2 04:56) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @ eric_nehm Bucks and Heat tied at …

The Miami Heat (41-21) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-25) at Fiserv Forum

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday March 2, 2022

Miami Heat 53, Milwaukee Bucks 53 (Q2 04:56)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks and Heat tied at 53 with 4:56 left in the second quarter.
Both teams shooting the ball well. Bucks are 9-of-19 from 3. Heat are 7-of-12 from 3. – 8:53 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks take advantage of the fact Caleb Martin went down – and stayed down in the paint – and eventually had Tyler Herro fall over him. Khris Middleton ties it up at 53-53. – 8:52 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
sometimes i think the Heat signed both Martin twins because of how active Caleb is. – 8:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat already with nine second-chance points. – 8:51 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With his first 3-pointer, Gabe Vincent became the fifth Heat player to convert 100 this season. – 8:49 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton had a legitimate gripe on that foul call. He said he got pushed in the back which caused his drive to be out of control.
He was right. – 8:49 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo picks up his third personal foul on a charge with 8:57 left in the second quarter as he was attempting to kick it out to Grayson Allen for 3. – 8:46 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
On a 10-0 run, capped off by this bucket from Tyler 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6EcinpQFYC8:46 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The Heat’s marginal gains might make a big difference if these teams match up again. Improved Herro and Cody Martin in particular. The latter is potentially critical to match up with Middleton in staggered Bucks units – 8:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Max Strus draws the charge and Giannis picks up his third foul with 8:57 left in the first half. – 8:45 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Giannis with third foul four seconds after returning. – 8:45 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry there in spirit
Run. The. Floor. Against. This. Team. – 8:44 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Shot even sweeter at the buzzer. 🤌 pic.twitter.com/IRj0dynLzs8:44 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday’s second turnover turns into a bucket for a second time and the Bucks and Bulls are tied at 41 with 9:01 left in the first half. Timeout Budenholzer. – 8:43 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat were down 10. Then they had a 10-0 run. And now it’s tied. #math8:43 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks were up 10 early, now they are tied with the #Heat 41-41 in the opening minutes of the second quarter. – 8:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
10-0 Heat run and the game is tied 41-41. Bucks call timeout. – 8:42 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Once again:
Transition Bam Adebayo is a different player
He’s decisive
He’s physical
And it gets him in rhythm – 8:42 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
If Milwaukee continues to shoot 206%, it’ll be very tough for Miami tonight. #analysis8:40 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks up, 36-28, after one quarter. Middleton with 10pts/2ast. Portis with 8pts/2reb. Antetokounmpo with 7pts/4reb/2ast.
Advanced Stats
OffRtg: 138.5
DefRtg: 107.7
Net Rtg: +30.8
ORB%: 28.6%
DRB%: 76.5% – 8:38 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro must take the pull-up deep mid range tonight
It’s sitting there
Enough of going all the way in for the floater with this matchup – 8:38 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Heat miss Kyle Lowry tonight in a big way. – 8:38 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis skillfully beats the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/PwLygFUN1U8:37 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat bench 0 for 5 to start this one
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo off to rough starts
8 point game end of the first – 8:36 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 4 points and hands out an assist in the final 2:06 and the #Bucks lead the #Heat 36-28 after one. – 8:35 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis with the #ofcourse. Heat down 36-28 after one. – 8:35 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Bucks 36, Heat 28. Bucks shooting 6 of 13 on threes. – 8:35 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bucks 36, Heat 28 going into second period. Robinson with nine on threes 3s for Heat. Middleton with 10 for Bucks. – 8:35 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
The Bucks Bobby Portis got a tech the other night and it really seemed to galvanize the team, let’s see if Bickerstaff getting himself ejected does the same thing. – 8:34 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Those are two back-to-back possessions that really show Giannis Antetokounmpo’s growth offensively.
Finished with finesse after creating space on Bam Adebayo and then waits out the help defense and finds Serge Ibaka for an easy one at the rim. – 8:34 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Good night to get DHO Duncan Robinson playing at a high level – 8:31 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat need to get stops to fuel the offense. Bucks shooting 60%, so there will be a natural regression. But they can’t rely on that. – 8:29 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Herro, Martin, Dedmon enter together off Heat bench. – 8:29 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris is khashing in early. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BnwlqXtS0t8:27 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The Bucks are stupidly locked in tonight. – 8:27 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bucks looking to get the Duncan Robinson switch onto Jrue Holiday, and it has worked the last two possessions. Bucks lead 28-19. – 8:26 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has 10 points on 3 of 5 shooting for the #Bucks, who lead the #Heat 28-19. – 8:26 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Duncan Robinson’s second 3-pointer moved him past Glen Rice for third on the Heat all-time list. – 8:26 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
PJ Tucker post splits should be utilized much more than they are – 8:25 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Bam getting it done on both ends 💪 pic.twitter.com/jsIz1jH5lC8:24 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo already with five shot attempts and about to take his third free throw of the game. There’s 6:42 left in the first quarter. – 8:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks have made seven of their first 11 shots (5-for-7 from behind the three-point line). – 8:21 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
When Bam Adebayo pushes pace, he’s instinctive
That’s the why that element is so important
He’s at his best when he plays with his instincts – 8:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Giannis second foul with 7:06 left in first period. – 8:19 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bucks now playing Giannis at center with Holiday, Middleton, Allen and Matthews around him. – 8:19 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Wesley Matthews is tonight’s sixth man for the #Bucks8:19 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis trying to match Bobby from three. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/LdOOlE41aK8:18 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Duncan Robinson’s first 3-pointer tied Glen Rice for third on the Heat all-time list. – 8:16 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Bucks backing off Heat’s best players, in Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, as their base defense
Giving Bam the mid-range jumper
Giving Jimmy a pull-up three
One shot should be taken, one shouldn’t – 8:16 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby picking up where he left off. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XFWbnygwSm8:15 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bucks’ first 12 points on two Portis 3s and one apiece from Holiday and Giannis. Sustainable? – 8:14 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bucks have started 4 of 5 on threes, which is kind of what you need to do to beat the Heat. – 8:14 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Duncan Robinson first 3-pointer advisory. – 8:13 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo draws fouls from P.J. Tucker and Bam Adebayo in the first 64 seconds of action. – 8:12 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis with a 3 for the Bucks’ first points tonight. – 8:11 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Sitting next to @LaVozDelHEAT in Milwaukee. Brings back memories of sitting in my grandparents’ house as a kid and listening to Heat games. – 8:10 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/OtvjnXL37u8:06 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue grit.
🎥 @sociosUSA pic.twitter.com/U3cA4FZkJ47:55 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
About 30 family and friends at Fiserv Forum to watch Tyler Herro play tonight. Herro attended nearby Whitnall High School. – 7:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Duncan Robinson: “That’s not enough just to know that I’m providing space. I want more for myself, I want more to try to help this team” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Heat is 22-7 this season when Robinson makes at least three threes in a game – 7:51 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tonight’s starters vs. Heat. pic.twitter.com/TwDXgUMBSC7:35 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Gabe Vincent again starting in place of Kyle Lowry, who remains away for a family matter. Butler, Adebayo, Tucker, Robinson the other starters vs. Bucks. – 7:33 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Our guys ⤵️
Starting 5 // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/EzSGxVut9F7:32 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Ready for battle.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/MY9kwKk2F57:12 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kevin Durant to return for Nets-Heat on Thursday nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/02/kev…6:59 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks came up short in their last matchup vs. Miami on December 21, 2021.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/1lJOzGMkAN6:55 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
How many threes BP dropping tonight?
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/kwISmVdtbv6:43 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra on PJ Tucker doing more for Heat than with Bucks, “He’s just added more dimensions to our offense, more weapons.” – 6:33 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is live
@Underdog__NBA
– Harden’s home debut
– Bucks vs. Heat showdown
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– Fastest 5 Minutes in the NBA
Talking about it all leading up to tipoff, get up in here
➡️ https://t.co/rIPGX4FiPI pic.twitter.com/vVw4IZLJAh6:32 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Victor Oladipo’s status has been changed to out because of “right knee injury recovery” because his G League assignment is over and he’s back with the Heat in Milwaukee. – 6:31 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets Star Kevin Durant To Return Thursday Against Miami via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago…6:30 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Victor Oladipo back with Heat from G League, he now again is listed as out due to “right knee; injury recovery.” – 6:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
In the zone.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/u3GwoeXTTa6:28 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Mike Budenholzer on Heat’s defensive approach vs. Giannis: “They give him a lot of attention and they also have good individual defenders.” – 6:20 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Mike Budenholzer notes Heat and Bucks “respect” for each other. Notes rotations for each team were different in the three previous matchups. This time no Lowry for Heat. – 6:20 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kevin Durant will return Thursday for the Nets vs. the Heat pic.twitter.com/Cvc6nTk0Ub6:12 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Official statement from the @Milwaukee Bucks and @FiservForum: pic.twitter.com/rahtxJ25pU5:54 PM

George Hill @George_Hill3
Lady jags playing in jungle tomorrow may have to pull up to that…@IUPUIMensBball @IUPUI_WBB5:32 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“Bucks in Six always, that’s for the culture.” pic.twitter.com/VjyQ9tygY45:31 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Kyle Lowry plays ‘huge’ role in Gabe Vincent’s emergence. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Oladipo takes flight after G League workouts, but Morris remains grounded. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Is Duncan Robinson the Heat’s most-polarizing player? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Power Rakings: Suns stay on top, barely, with Heat, Grizzlies close nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/02/nba…5:02 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Study up ahead of tonight.
📝 @Jockey pic.twitter.com/Kmoh36vxHD5:01 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
How important is Duncan Robinson’s shooting to the Heat’s winning formula? These numbers help tell the story miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Oladipo and Durant updates and more – 5:00 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant injury update: Nets star expected to return from MCL sprain Thursday vs. Heat
https://t.co/n7NMMw0LOb pic.twitter.com/QZES7nLb6j4:44 PM

Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
First DeRozan, tonight Giannis and tomorrow Durant is expected to make his return against the Heat si.com/nba/heat/miami…4:43 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
Listening to the latest @Zach Lowe pod and I hear @Sedano talk about Haslem as basically an assistant coach. I’ve been wondering for two years now, when will a franchise offer him their head coach position? He’s been the highest paid assistant coach for years. – 4:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Spoelstra earlier on Bucks: “They’re playing good basketball. When their three main guys with GA, Middleton and Holiday have all been on the court in the same game, their record is fantastic.”
Bucks are 25-8 when their leading trio has been available this season. – 4:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant is removed from Brooklyn’s injury report altogether and is expected to make his return tomorrow for the #Nets against the visiting #Heat. #NBA4:31 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tonight’s the night!!
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🎟 https://t.co/vg9MZjh4YG pic.twitter.com/cPhbDLdSMW4:30 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kevin Durant makes his return tomorrow against the Heat.
The Nets went 5-16 since he last played on Jan. 15 (8-19 without him this season). – 4:11 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Nets aren’t listing Kevin Durant (sprained MCL) on the injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Miami. Durant hasn’t played since Jan. 15 against New Orleans. – 4:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Nets have removed Kevin Durant from the injury report for Thursday’s game vs the Heat. – 4:03 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Kevin Durant is not listed on the Nets’ injury report for Thursday’s game against Miami. As @Adrian Wojnarowski reported on NBA Today, there was optimism he’d return against the Heat. – 4:03 PM
Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC
Kevin Durant not on injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Heat so that’s good for the Nets who kind of need wins these days – 4:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets center Andre Drummond (left knee soreness) is probable tomorrow vs the East-leading #Heat. #NBA4:03 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kevin Durant is not listed on Nets’ current injury report for MIA game, possible indication that he will be available to play. – 4:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets star Kevin Durant is expected to return Thursday vs. Miami. He was not listed on injury report today. – 4:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is not listed on the Nets injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Heat. Andre Drummond is probable. – 4:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant is available for tomorrow’s game against the Miami Heat. #Nets4:02 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Another eastern conference matchup brewing.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/Rja7ML4h1x4:01 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Heat say Kyle Lowry (personal reasons) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Bucks. – 3:35 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#MIAvsMIL UPDATE: Kyle Lowry (personal reasons) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Bucks.
Check out our game day rundown for a look at the official injury report on both sides as well as a special #MiamiMashup offer from @MiamiHEATstore ⬇️
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Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks score more or less than 30.5 points in the paint tonight?
📊 @betwayusa3:32 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
No national attention? No problem for the Heat #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami…3:12 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
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Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Milwaukee has parted ways with coach Pat Baldwin Sr. – 2:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Victor Oladipo takes flight after G League workouts, but Markieff Morris remains grounded. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Dragic reunion looms; Tyler’s not-so-terrible takes; and after Heat cameo, Stauskas goes for 57. – 2:02 PM