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Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks will meet again on Saturday for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Check out all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo & Jimmy Butler. (Getty)
Giannis Antetokounmpo & Jimmy Butler. (Getty)

Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks will play again on Saturday, May 29, at 1:30pm (ET) at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Here, you’ll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

The Miami Heat have been the biggest disappointment of the playoffs thus far. It’s not like you can’t lose but you just can’t get whopped two times in a row – including one at home – and stay still, stagnant, lifeless.

The Milwaukee Bucks have obliterated the Heat’s defense night in and night out. They’re getting whatever they want from everywhere on the floor and most people think this series will end in just four games.

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Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Match Information

Date: Saturday,May 29, 2021
Time: 1:30 PM (ET)
Location: AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Times By State In The U.S

ET: 1:30 PM
CT: 12:30 PM
MT: 11:30 AM
PT: 10:30 AM

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Storylines

The Miami Heat made it to the NBA Finals just last season. They were on a mission to prove that last year’s success wasn’t a fluke because of the bubble, and they’ve failed. Injuries in the regular season, tough luck, and poor defensive commitment have them against the ropes.

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The Milwaukee Bucks clearly learned from their past mistakes and now look nearly unstoppable. Jrue Holiday was a massive upgrade over Eric Bledsoe and they’re just dominating the Heat in every single aspect of this game.

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Results

Miami Heat: 40-32 (21-15 at Home)

Milwaukee Bucks: 46-26 (20-16 on The Road)

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Lineups

Miami Heat

Kendrick Nunn (PG)
Duncan Robinson (SG)
Jimmy Butler (SF)
Trevor Ariza (PF)
Bam Adebayo (C)

Milwaukee Bucks

Jrue Holiday (PG)
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF)
Brook Lopez (C)

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How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks In The U.S

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks to be played on May 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami will be broadcasted in the US by TNT, and NBA League Pass.

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Predictions And Odds

As you’d expect, most bookmakers believe that the Milwaukee Bucks will end the series in just four games, as they’re currently favored by 4.5 points. Also, the game total is set at 222.5 points.

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FanDuel
Handicap Bucks -4.5
Game Total o/u 222.5

* Odds via FanDuel

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