Bucks 128-117 Heat: Porter’s 32+7+7 Sparks Milwaukee Victory

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame the Miami Heat 128-117 in an NBA regular-season game, despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Jordan Porter starred with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, becoming only the second Bucks guard in the past 15 years to post such numbers in a single game, joining Damian Lillard.

Game Recap: The first quarter was tightly contested, with both teams hitting 4 three-pointers; the Bucks led 30-29. In the second quarter, Milwaukee scored over 30 points in consecutive quarters while limiting Miami, taking a 63-58 halftime lead. The third quarter saw the Bucks outscored 26-35, falling behind 89-93. In the fourth, Milwaukee surged with an 11-1 run to reclaim the lead. Porter’s clutch “3+1” sparked a 10-0 run, sealing the win 128-117, with the Bucks outscoring Miami 39-24 in the final quarter and reaching a maximum 12-point lead.

Five Bucks players scored in double figures: Porter (32), Rollins (21), Portis (21), Kuzma (19), and Giannis (11). For the Heat, Powell scored 26, Adebayo 18, Wiggins 16, Vassell 14, Herro 14, and LaRosa 10.

Starters:
Heat: LaRosa, Powell, Wiggins, Mitchell, Adebayo
Bucks: Green, Kuzma, Turner, Porter, Rollins