The Miami Heat travel to Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, February 24, with playoff positioning at stake in the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined with a right calf strain, marking a significant absence for a team fighting to climb from 11th place at 24-30. Taurean Prince is also out following neck surgery, while Alex Antetokounmpo remains on a G League assignment.
Giannis has averaged 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 30 games this season while shooting 64.5% from the field. Porter Jr. is averaging 17.7 points and 7.7 assists, and Rollins contributes 17.1 points while shooting 42.0% from three-point range.
The Heat, currently seventh in the East at 31-27, enter on a three-game winning streak. Miami defeated Memphis 136-120 on February 21 after a 128-97 road win over Atlanta, scoring 264 points across those two contests.
Tyler Herro is available despite a rib injury and is averaging 21.5 points in 13 appearances. Norman Powell leads the team in scoring at 22.9 points per game, while Bam Adebayo adds 18.3 points and 9.8 rebounds, anchoring a group that averages 120.0 points per game.
Nikola Jovic is listed as doubtful with low back tightness, and Davion Mitchell is questionable due to illness. Terry Rozier is out and not with the team, but Andrew Wiggins and Keshad Johnson are available despite minor injuries.
Miami’s offensive balance presents a challenge for a Bucks defense that allowed 122 points in its February 22 loss to Toronto. Milwaukee did respond with a 139-118 win in New Orleans on February 20.
The teams have met once this season, with Miami earning a 106-103 victory on November 26.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET in Milwaukee, where the Bucks hold a 12-12 home record. Miami enters at 14-16 on the road, seeking to strengthen its position in the crowded middle of the Eastern Conference standings.
