Milwaukee Bucks paint points meet Miami Heat second-chance run as bench totals tilt the night

The Milwaukee Bucks moved to 27-39 after a 112-105 result against the Miami Heat, who went to 38-29 at Kaseya Center on 7:30 PM EDT.

First quarter

The Milwaukee Bucks opened with 21 points in the first quarter while the Miami Heat put up 31 points and took control with a 15-point biggest lead.

The Heat started with 63 total rebounds for the game and 15 offensive rebounds, and that extra work fed 18 second-chance points.

Second quarter

The Herd scored 30 points in the second quarter and finished with 52 points in the paint on 62 percent shooting in the paint attempts.

The Bucks also produced 56 bench points and 26 assists, and those contributions kept the margin within reach at halftime.

Third quarter

The Bucks matched the Heat with 26 points in the third quarter, and Milwaukee finished with 10 steals that helped generate 15 points off turnovers.

The Heat countered with 27 fast-break points, and Miami’s 22 made free throws on 82 percent added to its cushion.

Fourth quarter

The Bucks scored 28 points in the fourth quarter and finished at 49 percent on field goals with 9 made three-pointers at 35 percent.

The Heat closed at 112 points despite 41 percent shooting overall, and Miami’s 14 made three-pointers helped offset that efficiency gap.

Milwaukee Bucks post-match stats also showed 14 turnovers and 30 personal fouls, while Miami finished with 12 turnovers and 14 personal fouls.

In a Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat full match report angle, the Bucks’ 44 rebounds and 15 fast-break points on 57 percent finished plays stood against Miami’s 63 rebounds and 26 bench points.

A Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat scoreline review also starts with Milwaukee getting 14 made free throws at 74 percent, while Miami took 27 attempts at the line.

For post-game thoughts Milwaukee Bucks, the team’s offensive rating of 103 and defensive rating of 111 lined up with Miami’s 111 offensive rating and 103 defensive rating in the box score.

Next on the schedule

The Milwaukee Bucks are listed as the away team at the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on 3/14/2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast on FDSSE and FDSWI.

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