How to watch Bucks vs. Heat basketball game
By Scout Staff
3 min read
Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the Milwaukee Bucks and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Miami Heat 105-76.
The Bucks have enjoyed the tag-team combination of center Bobby Portis and small forward Khris Middleton. The former has posted a double-double on 15 points and 15 boards along with two blocks, while the latter has 20 points and eight assists in addition to six rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is DeMarcus Cousins’ foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Miami hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 13 points or fewer.
This is tied with the most points Milwaukee has had yet this year going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Playing
Miami @ Milwaukee
Current Records: Miami 14-9; Milwaukee 14-9
What to Know
The Miami Heat might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 4 at Fiserv Forum. The Heat will be strutting in after a win while Milwaukee will be stumbling in from a defeat.
Miami was able to grind out a solid victory over the Indiana Pacers this past Friday, winning 113-104. Shooting guard Duncan Robinson and point guard Kyle Lowry were among the main playmakers for Miami as the former had 24 points and the latter shot 6-for-13 from beyond the arc and finished with 26 points and nine dimes. Robinson’s performance made up for a slower contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers this past Wednesday. Robinson’s points were the most he has had all season.
Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Milwaukee as they fell 97-93 to the Toronto Raptors this past Thursday. Point guard Jrue Holiday put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 26 points and eight assists in addition to six rebounds.
Miami is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 5-0 against the spread when expected to lose.
Everything came up roses for the Heat at home against the Bucks in the teams’ previous meeting in October as the squad secured a 137-95 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Miami since the team won’t have home-court advantage. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $44.65
Odds
The Bucks are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Heat, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Miami have won 16 out of their last 30 games against Milwaukee.
- Oct 21, 2021 – Miami 137 vs. Milwaukee 95
- May 29, 2021 – Milwaukee 120 vs. Miami 103
- May 27, 2021 – Milwaukee 113 vs. Miami 84
- May 24, 2021 – Milwaukee 132 vs. Miami 98
- May 22, 2021 – Milwaukee 109 vs. Miami 107
- May 15, 2021 – Milwaukee 122 vs. Miami 108
- Dec 30, 2020 – Miami 119 vs. Milwaukee 108
- Dec 29, 2020 – Milwaukee 144 vs. Miami 97
- Sep 08, 2020 – Miami 103 vs. Milwaukee 94
- Sep 06, 2020 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Miami 115
- Sep 04, 2020 – Miami 115 vs. Milwaukee 100
- Sep 02, 2020 – Miami 116 vs. Milwaukee 114
- Aug 31, 2020 – Miami 115 vs. Milwaukee 104
- Aug 06, 2020 – Milwaukee 130 vs. Miami 116
- Mar 02, 2020 – Miami 105 vs. Milwaukee 89
- Oct 26, 2019 – Miami 131 vs. Milwaukee 126
- Mar 22, 2019 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Miami 87
- Mar 15, 2019 – Milwaukee 113 vs. Miami 98
- Jan 15, 2019 – Milwaukee 124 vs. Miami 86
- Dec 22, 2018 – Miami 94 vs. Milwaukee 87
- Feb 09, 2018 – Miami 91 vs. Milwaukee 85
- Jan 17, 2018 – Miami 106 vs. Milwaukee 101
- Jan 14, 2018 – Miami 97 vs. Milwaukee 79
- Feb 08, 2017 – Miami 106 vs. Milwaukee 88
- Jan 21, 2017 – Miami 109 vs. Milwaukee 97
- Jan 13, 2017 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Miami 108
- Nov 17, 2016 – Miami 96 vs. Milwaukee 73
- Mar 09, 2016 – Milwaukee 114 vs. Miami 108
- Jan 29, 2016 – Miami 107 vs. Milwaukee 103
- Jan 19, 2016 – Milwaukee 91 vs. Miami 79
Injury Report for Milwaukee
- George Hill: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- DeMarcus Cousins: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Calf)
- Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Ankle)
- Semi Ojeleye: Out (Calf)
- Brook Lopez: Out (Back)
Injury Report for Miami
- Markieff Morris: Out (Neck)
- Jimmy Butler: Out (Back)
- Victor Oladipo: Out (Quadriceps)
- Bam Adebayo: Out (Thumb)