Key Takeaways:
- Pelle Larsson delivered a career-best 28 points for Miami Heat during Thursday night’s 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks
- Bam Adebayo contributed 21 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, following his previous 83-point performance
- Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 31 points but missed a crucial three-pointer with 52 seconds remaining
Game Summary
The Miami Heat notched their season-long seventh consecutive victory on Thursday evening, seeing off the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 in Miami. Pelle Larsson paced the Heat with a new personal best of 28 points, while Bam Adebayo added 21 points, following up his remarkable 83-point showing in the prior contest. Adebayo dominated the decisive stretch, recording 12 points in the final quarter to help secure the win and keep Miami in sixth place within the Eastern Conference — trailing the Orlando Magic, who have won six in a row, by mere percentage points.
SEVEN STRAIGHT 👀 pic.twitter.com/QwQmrPdE07
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 13, 2026
Key Moments and Player Performances
Larsson’s standout night featured a pivotal rebound in the closing minute after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s open attempt from beyond the arc rattled out with 52 seconds to play. Larsson then sank a three-pointer just 24 seconds later, extending Miami’s lead to six and effectively clinching the result. Miami also saw notable contributions from Kasparas Jakučionis with 18 points, Davion Mitchell posting 13 points, and Kel’el Ware pulling down 13 rebounds.
On the opposing side, Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 31 points. Bobby Portis Jr. finished with 19 points, while Ryan Rollins recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists.
| Miami Heat | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Kasparas Jakučionis | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Davion Mitchell | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Kel’el Ware | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31 | 6 | 3 |
| Bobby Portis Jr. | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Ryan Rollins | 16 | 5 | 10 |
Injury Report and Lineup Details
Miami remained depleted, with Norman Powell (groin), Andrew Wiggins (toe), Tyler Herro (quad), and Nikola Jovic (back) all sidelined. On the Milwaukee side, remarkably no players missed out due to injury for the first time since the opening night. However, starting guard Ousmane Dieng departed early because of illness.
Quotes and Reactions
“We’ve had the starting group that we’ve had to start the season once,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “And that was for five minutes. … It’s just one of those years. I still wish we could have figured it out. At this point, we just haven’t been able to and it’s tough.”
Looking Ahead
The Bucks, who have now lost seven of their past eight outings, are set to face Atlanta on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Heat will look to extend their unbeaten streak when they host Orlando on the same night.
