Lillard, Bucks overcome travel issues to trounce Heat 125-96 for 5th straight win

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


6 photos
Save Story

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame their travel issues to beat the Miami Heat 125-96 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory. The start of the game was pushed back an hour due to the Bucks' troubles getting out of New Orleans. The Bucks' plane arrived in Milwaukee less than three hours before the start of Thursday's game. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 12 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 21 points and shot 7 of 10 on 3-point attempts. Miami played without suspended star Jimmy Butler.

Photos

Most recent NBA stories

Related topics

Steve Megargee
    KSL.com Beyond Series

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button