Event Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Miami Heat (7-7) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (8-9) at Kaseya Center on Tuesday night, looking to secure a victory.
In their previous outing, the Bucks achieved a 125-119 win against the Hornets. The game witnessed 22 personal fouls by the Bucks and 21 from the Hornets. Milwaukee converted 19 of their 47 attempts from beyond the arc, while Charlotte shot an impressive 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 21. Charlotte gathered 48 boards (14 offensive, 34 defensive) and tallied 9 blocks, alongside 22 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee limited their opponents to 41.0% shooting from the field, forcing 10 turnovers and securing 3 steals. They recorded 51 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds, and shot 80.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts. Milwaukee finished with a field goal percentage of 48.3% (43 of 89) and hit 18 of 37 three-point attempts.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a crucial role in this matchup, scoring 32 points on 12 of 23 shooting. In 31 minutes, he also grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, showcasing his all-around game with a shooting percentage of 52.2% from the field.
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Currently, the Bucks hold an 8-9 record this season. They average 113.1 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, and maintain a shooting percentage of 48.0%. From beyond the arc, they hit 37.4% of their shots (233 of 623), and at the free-throw line, they connect at a 72.2% rate. The team averages 44.2 rebounds per game and has a total of 401 assists this season, placing them 23rd in the league for assists. The Bucks average 13.9 turnovers and commit 18.7 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Bucks force their opponents into 13.2 turnovers per game, while they draw 19.1 personal fouls. Their three-point defense stands at 37.3%, and they rank 16th in points allowed per game at 112.9. Opposing teams shoot 44.9% against them (695 of 1,548), while they average 45.9 boards allowed, ranking them 18th in the league for assists surrendered this season with 436.
The Heat recently celebrated a narrow victory against the Mavericks, finishing 123-118. They secured a total of 57 rebounds (45 defensively and 12 offensively) and committed 9 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. The Mavericks committed 24 fouls, allowing the Heat to take 27 free throws, of which they converted 17, yielding a 63.0% free-throw percentage. Miami made 14 of 41 long-range attempts, accounting for 34.1% shooting beyond the arc, and finished the night with 46 field goals made out of 107 attempts, giving them a 43.0% shooting percentage. Dallas managed to hit 44 of their 105 shots, resulting in a 41.9% field-goal percentage. The Heat also allowed 59 total rebounds, including 15 offensive boards for the Mavericks.
Jimmy Butler was instrumental for Miami, scoring 33 points on 11 of 17 shooting (64.7%) and recording 9 rebounds and 6 assists in 38 minutes of play.
The Heat’s current record stands at 7-7. Offensively, Miami shoots 44.2% from the field, ranking 25th in the league. They have accrued a total of 1,565 points this season, averaging 111.8 points per game, and retrieving 43.9 rebounds each game. They dish out assists at a rate of 25.4 per game, ranking 16th in the league while committing 12.6 turnovers per game. Miami averages 17.1 personal fouls per game and achieves a 76.6% success rate from the free-throw line.
The Heat rank 8th in the NBA for points allowed per game with 110.6 and manage to force 15.8 turnovers per game. Their opponents shoot 46.3% from the field (15th in the league) and make 35.4% of their three-point attempts (189 of 534). Opponents also convert 80.9% of their free throws against Miami. In terms of rebounding and assists allowed, Miami gives up an average of 46.8 boards (27th in the NBA) and 26.4 assists per game (18th).
Free Prediction: Bet on Milwaukee (+2.5)
