Miami Heat Vs Milwaukee Bucks, NBA 2026: Bucks Surge To 128–117 Win Over Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks bounced back in style on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 128–117 at Fiserv Forum, ending Miami’s three-game winning streak and dropping the Heat to 31–28 and 8th in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Porter Jr. led the charge with a season-high 32 points as Milwaukee outscored Miami 71–25 in a dominant fourth quarter, overturning a nine-point deficit. Miami’s Tyler Herro struggled to find rhythm after returning from injury, missing several three-point attempts and failing to convert in the paint, highlighting the Heat’s reliance on him for scoring. The win marked Milwaukee’s seventh victory in nine games, a strong rebound after a 26-point loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Updated on: 25 February 2026 6:36 pm

Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Bobby Portis

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis gestures after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Norman Powell

Miami Heat's Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, left, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Jericho Sims during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Kelel Ware

Miami Heat's Kel'el Ware (7) dunks over Milwaukee Bucks' Jericho Sims and Ryan Rollins during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Miami Heat's Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Ousmane Dieng during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Ryan Rollins

Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins (13) shoots past Miami Heat's Norman Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Cam Thomas

Milwaukee Bucks' Cam Thomas (24) looks to shoot past Miami Heat's Andrew Wiggins during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Andrew Wiggins

Milwaukee Bucks' Cam Thomas, middle, drives to the basket between Miami Heat's Andrew Wiggins, left, and Norman Powell, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Miami Heat NBA basketball game-Kevin Porter Jr

Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. (7) drives to the basket against Miami Heat's Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash

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Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis, left, drives to the basket against Miami Heat's Kasparas Jakučionis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash