Milwaukee was expected to win this game rather easily and a wire - to - wire win would just confirm that notion. In fact, the Bucks took a 12 - point lead after the first quarter, as the game never got within seven points after that. Rebounding was the key for the Bucks, winning that battle, 46 - 27. Milwaukee was also unconscious shooting the ball, as they hit 50 percent from the field and 60 percent from three - point range. Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic tied the team - lead with 19 points apiece for the Heat. James Johnson was huge off the bench for Miami, accruing 10 points and 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the Bucks best player, accumulating 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists on 8 - of - 12 shooting. Jabari Parker led the team in scoring, dropping 24 points to go along with five boards. Greg Monroe recorded a double - double off the bench, totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds.
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