The Miami Heat had all their weapons; the Milwaukee Bucks were lacking their leading man. Didn’t matter, with Erik Spoelstra’s team losing Tuesday night.

Five takeaways from the Heat’s 128-117 road loss on Tuesday against a Milwaukee Bucks team playing without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo:

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 32 points as the Bucks beat the Heat 128-117 for their fourth win in five games, rallying late in the fourth quarter.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points and Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins scored 21 apiece as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games.

The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a disappointing loss in their last game, beating the Miami Heat 128-117. Kevin Porter Jr. led all scorers with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis also chipped in 21 each. Norman Powell scored 26 for the Heat.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2026 – The National Basketball Association game scheduled for today between the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum has been postponed due to the Mavericks inability to leave Dallas as a result of inclement weather in the area.

An important stretch of home games continues for the Milwaukee Bucks as they host an Eastern Conference rival, the Miami Heat, on Tuesday night.

The Milwaukee Bucks hope to get Giannis Antetokounmpo back sooner than later as they get back from the All-Star break. A heavy home slate gives the Bucks an opportunity to potentially make the postseason with a strong finish.

With Nikola Jovic set for a doctor visit, missing practice with Davion Mitchell, their status for the Heat facing the Bucks is in question.

The Bucks are on their first winning streak of the season after a 105-99 victory over the Pacers on Feb. 6 was their third in a row.

The Milwaukee Bucks (24-31 record) will be facing the Miami Heat (31-27 record) on Tuesday night in the NBA. Milwaukee is currently in 11th in the Eastern Conference this season and it appears as if they are on the verge of not making the playoffs this season.