The Milwaukee Bucks (35 - 36) defeated the Miami Heat (32 - 38) 89 - 88 on Tuesday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. After losing six straight, the Bucks finally got a game to fall their way, as Khris Middleton was able to hit a game - winning three - pointer on the assist from Zaza Pachulia, who was barely able to save the ball from going out of bounds before finding Middleton. It was a big win for the Bucks, as they increased their lead over the Heat for the sixth projected playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings to two and a half games. On the other hand, it was a tough loss for the Heat, who are now holding just a one game lead over the Celtics for seventh. With the Nets, Pacers, Hornets and Celtics all trailing them by less than three games, they ca n't afford very many losses from here on out. While they did n't have the best night shooting the ball, the Bucks did secure a hefty 53 - 34 rebounding advantage over the Heat, as three players reached double - digit rebounds. Ersan Ilyasova led the way, finishing with 19 points (7 - 15 FG, 2 - 5 3Pt, 3 - 4 FT), 11 rebounds and three blocked shots. It marked his second double - double over his last three games, a stretch where he's averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds. Notching a double - double of his own, Pachulia recorded 14 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 3 FT) and 11 rebounds. He also had seven assists, five steals and a blocked shot as well, doing some key things on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The five steals were a season - high for the center. Giannis Antetokounmpo played a huge factor in the comeback win as well, finishing with 16 points (6 - 10 FG, 4 - 4 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocked shots. He's been very impressive for the Bucks of late, averaging 18 points, 9 rebounds and 1 blocks over his last five games. Dwyane Wade did his best to keep the Heat in front of the Bucks, as he posted a team - high of 21 points (7 - 14 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 6 - 7 FT), to go along with four assists and three steals. Despite losing five of their last ten, Wade has been the model of consistency and has averaged 25 points, five assists and two steals over those last ten games. Fellow backcourt mate, Goran Dragic, also did his part despite taking the loss. He went 7 - for - 12 from the field and 1 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points, while also adding six assists as well. His shot has been falling at a high rate, considering he's finished over 50 percent from the field in four of his last five games. Luol Deng was the only other starter in double figures, as he chipped in with 13 points (5 - 13 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and four rebounds. Unfortunately for the Heat, Hassan Whiteside had to leave the game after just 12 minutes due to suffering a laceration to his right hand. The Heat's next game will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, while the Bucks will be at home against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.
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