NBA Playoffs: Heat Take 1-0 Lead Over Bucks as East Finals Gets Underway
Miami Heats Beats Out Milwaukee Bucks 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals
The Miami Heat took an early 1-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, winning 115-104 in Game 1 at FTX Arena. Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, but he was just 9-of-25 from the field. The Heat took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-18 to take a 10-point lead into halftime. The Bucks cut the lead to five points in the third quarter, but the Heat responded with a 9-0 run to push the lead back to 14 points. The Bucks never got closer than seven points in the fourth quarter. The Heat's victory was a complete team effort. Five players scored in double figures, and the Heat shot 50.6% from the field. The Bucks, on the other hand, shot just 42.1% from the field and were 9-of-30 from three-point range. The Heat will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Bucks in Game 2 on Thursday night. The Bucks will need to find a way to slow down Butler and Adebayo if they want to tie the series up.Key Stats
- Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- The Heat shot 50.6% from the field, while the Bucks shot just 42.1%.
- The Heat were 11-of-25 from three-point range, while the Bucks were 9-of-30.
Key Plays
- The Heat took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Bucks 33-18.
- The Bucks cut the lead to five points in the third quarter, but the Heat responded with a 9-0 run.
- The Bucks never got closer than seven points in the fourth quarter.
What's Next
- The Heat will host the Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night.
- The Bucks will need to find a way to slow down Butler and Adebayo if they want to tie the series up.
