Bucks are having an off-color start to the season as they have lost two of their three games, however, it is early in the season and these trends can shift with line-up adjustments.
Heat is coming off a win against the Zion-led Pelicans, however, they were without the services of Jimmy Butler for most of the game as he suffered a right ankle stiffness.
In his absence, Adebayo, Dragic, and Duncan Robinson shared the scoring, where Robinson top-scored with 23 points. Heat‘s coach Erik Spoelstra will look to build the same energy as he did during the last season and confront the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo with full force.
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MATCH DETAILS :
SERIES : NBA Preseason 2020-21
VENUE : Miami, FL
DATE AND TIME : Thursday, December 31, 2020 06:00 AM
INJURY UPDATES OF MIAMI HEAT VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS :
MIAMI HEAT (MIA) :
STATUS OUT : So far no one has been ruled out for Miami.
STATUS QUESTIONABLE : The Miami Heat ace Jimmy Butler is questionable for the game against the Bucks.
MIAMI HEAT ACTIVE ROSTER- Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Myers Leonard, Goran Dragic, Avery Bradley, Andre Iguodala, Udonis Haslem, Maurice Harkless, Kendrick Nunn, Precious Achiuwa, KZ Okpala, Kelly Olynyk, Chris Silva, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS (MIL) :
STATUS OUT :
TORREY CRAIG : Torrey has been ruled out of the game against the Heat due to a nasal fracture.
Status Questionable: No further issues for the healthy Bucks.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS ACTIVE ROSTER : Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, D. J. Wilson, Jordan Nwora, Sam Merrill, Jaylen Adams, Mamadi Diakite, Brook Lopez, Donte DiVincenzo, Jrue Holiday, Torrey Craig, Bryn Forbes, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton
KEY PLAYERS OF MIA VS MIL :
GORAN DRAGIC:
Dragic is still a terrific scorer. He is averaging 19 PPG in the young season and is coming off 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals outing against the Pelicans. Surely an interesting fantasy pick.
JRUE HOLIDAY : Holiday’s numbers are down this year and he is coming off 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals outing against the Hornets and will look to up his scoring in subsequent match-ups. However, he is no slouch and is expected to average between 15-20 PPG this season.
AVERY BRADLEY : The ex-Celtic is still a more than useful two-player. This fact can be attested by his 12 PPG and 2 SPG. He is looking to solidify the bench role and give Heat the output that it needs.
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO :
PPG: 25.7
RPG: 13.0
APG: 3.7
Giannis is posting big numbers but still hasn’t found his full groove. Against the New York Knicks, he lodged 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, not small numbers by any means. Giannis needs help from his Guards on the defensive end and the Bucks need to lock in on that end. In any case, he is a great pick as the Super-Player .
KHRIS MIDDLETON :
PPG: 26.7
APG: 6.0
RPG: 7.3
Middleton has impressed in the early parts of the season and is looking at perhaps his best season in all departments. He is coming off a fabulous 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists outing against the Knicks. Expect him to be in the 20+ territory yet again.
TEAM SQUAD OF MIA VS MIL :
MIAMIHEAT (MIA) : Precious Achiuwa, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Alexander, Avery Bradley, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, Maurice Harkless, Udonis Haslem, Tyler Herro, Andre Iguodala, BJ Johnson, Meyers Leonard, Kendrick Nunn, KZ Okpala, Kelly Olynyk, Duncan Robinson, Chris Silva, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent
MILWAUKEE BUCKS (MIL) : Jaylen Adams, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, D.J. Augustin, Pat Connaughton, Torrey Craig, Donte DiVincenzo, Mamadi Diakite, Bryn Forbes, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, Sam Merrill, Khris Middleton, Jordan Nwora, Bobby Portis, D.J. Wilson
PROBABLE TEAM OF MIL VS MIA :
MIAMIHEAT (MIA) : Goran Dragic (PG), Andre Iguodala (SG), Jimmy Butler (SF), Maurice Harkless (PF), Bam Adebayo (C)
MILWAUKEE BUCKS (MIL) : Bryn Forbes (PG), Pat Connaughton (SG), Torrey Craig (SF), Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF), Brook Lopez (C)
DREAM 11 FANTASY PREDICTION :
SMALL LEAGUE :
GRAND LEAGUE :
RECORD OF CHASING TEAMS :
MIAMIHEAT (MIA) : W – 2 , L – 3
MILWAUKEE BUCKS (MIL) : W – 2 , L – 3
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