Bam Adebayo Adds 21 Points as Heat Beat Bucks for Seventh Straight Victory
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The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to seven games on Thursday night, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 behind 21 points from center Bam Adebayo.
Adebayo, two nights removed from an 83-point showcase, delivered when it mattered most, scoring 12 of his points in the fourth quarter. The All-Star had just six points at halftime and attempted only one free throw through the first 24 minutes.
Rookie guard Pelle Larsson provided a career-best 28 points and secured the key sequence of the night. After Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with less than a minute remaining, Larsson grabbed the rebound and buried a three from the right wing, giving Miami a six-point cushion.
Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 31 points for Milwaukee. Bobby Portis Jr. contributed 19, while Ryan Rollins finished with 16 points and 10 assists.
The victory keeps the Heat in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, one spot behind the surging Orlando Magic.
Source: Hoops Wire
