Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat Prediction: Hobbling Giannis in a must-win scenario

The NBA Playoffs this time around have been the most unpredictable in years now. The top seeds are facing the heat from the lower seeds and this time around a low seed can even win the title. The Lakers, the eighth seed, are three-one up against the Grizzlies and one game away from winning the series. In this match-up, another low-seed the Miami Heat takes on Milwaukee Bucks and can advance to the next round with a win.

Game V: No Giannis, no wins

The Miami Heat were on fire in Game 4 and completed a comeback 119:114 win in Game IV. Of course, it was Jimmy Butler who poured the most heat and ended up with a whopping 56 points night, shooting 19/28 from the field and 15/18 from the free-throw line. The Bucks were up 11 points in the third quarter but then the Heat didn’t hold back and closed the deal. For the Bucks, Brook Lopez turned back the clock and ended up with 36 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and a steal, but even though this is a spectacular statline, Antetokounmpo looked uncomfortable because of his injuries. Apart from Brook and Giannis, the rest of the team collapsed offensively. Same goes for the Heat, which apart from Butler didn’t generate much offense. The Heat shot 49.4% whereas Bucks shot 43.2%.

Injuries

• Bucks: PROBABLE: Giannis Antetokounmpo;
• Heat: OUT: Victor Oladipo, Tyler Herro. PROBABLE: Bam Adebayo.

Expert Betting Tips

Giannis’ injury and Jimmy’s incredible night have complicated things for the Bucks which despite finishing with the best record during the Regular Season are just a game away in the first round from getting eliminated. The Bucks’ complimentary players have been not up-to-the-par and Jrue Holiday has especially not clicked which has hurt their bottom line. Can the Bucks turn it around from here or will it be curtains? I see them winning this one and predict a scoreline of 121:114 in their favor.