Bucks Triumph over Heat as Porter Jr. Leads the Charge

Written by Pavel Kateliev

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, | Updated: February 25, 2026

Key Takeaways:

Milwaukee Bucks secured a 128-117 victory against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, earning their fourth win in five outings
Kevin Porter Jr. equalled his season best by posting 32 points, while Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins added 21 points each
Miami Heat saw their three-game winning streak end, despite Norman Powell’s 26-point performance

Match Analysis

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame the Miami Heat 128-117 in a gripping contest on Tuesday night in Milwaukee, marking their fourth win in the last five fixtures. Kevin Porter Jr. stood out by matching his season-high total with 32 points, ably supported by Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins, each registering 21 points for the hosts.

Performance Breakdown

Kyle Kuzma contributed 19 points and Ousmane Dieng chipped in with 11 for Milwaukee, who remained resilient despite being shorthanded. The Heat’s efforts were led by Norman Powell, who registered a team-best 26 points. Bam Adebayo produced 18 points and collected nine rebounds, whilst Andrew Wiggins added 16 points. Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware finished with 14 points apiece, and Pelle Larsson provided 10. Davion Mitchell returned from illness to post eight points and eight assists.

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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 25, 2026

Key Moments and Statistics

Milwaukee edged the opening quarter 30-29 behind Kuzma’s 13-point surge. At half-time, the Bucks held a slender 63-58 lead, only for Miami to battle back in the third period and hold a 93-89 advantage entering the final quarter. Early in the fourth, Ware’s three-pointer gave Miami a lead of nine – their largest of the night. Milwaukee responded swiftly, erasing the deficit to move ahead 103-102 following consecutive three-pointers from Portis and Dieng.

During a tightly contested final period, Porter nailed a crucial corner three-pointer while drawing a foul, converting the four-point play to push Milwaukee ahead 118-116. With just over a minute on the clock, Rollins added back-to-back baskets to put the game out of the Heat’s reach.

Team	Top Scorer	Points	Notable Contributions
Milwaukee Bucks	Kevin Porter Jr.	32	Bobby Portis (21), Ryan Rollins (21), Kyle Kuzma (19), Ousmane Dieng (11)
Miami Heat	Norman Powell	26	Bam Adebayo (18 points, 9 rebounds), Andrew Wiggins (16), Tyler Herro (14), Kel’el Ware (14)

Noteworthy Statistics and Absences

Miami capitalised on Milwaukee’s errors, scoring 16 points from 11 Bucks turnovers, while Milwaukee managed 11 points off 16 Heat turnovers. The Bucks continue to contend with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, as he missed his 12th consecutive game since injuring his right calf on January 23. With Antetokounmpo this season, Milwaukee have a record of 15-15; without him, they stand at 10-16.

On the Miami side, Nikola Jovic (back) was unavailable for a second successive game. Although he travelled to Milwaukee with the team, he returned to Miami on Tuesday to continue treatment.