In the NBA regular season on February 14, the Miami Heat still showed strong team strength without Butler, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks with a score of 123-97. This game fully demonstrated that the Heat can still rely on the strength of the team to win even in the absence of core players.
At the beginning of the game, the Heat showed a strong desire to attack. Bam Adebayo's powerful dunk fired the first shot, and then Dunroe's three-pointer stretched the score into double digits. The Heat played well at all sides, with Jovic, Martin and others all playing well to help the team take a 12-point lead in the first quarter.
Heading into the second quarter, although the Bucks tried to fight back, the Heat's defense was very tight, making it difficult for opponents to find a breakthrough. At the same time, the Heat's outside feel was also maintained very well, with frequent three-point shots, and the difference once widened to more than 20 points. At halftime, the Heat led the Bucks 69-52.
Yibian fought again, and the Heat continued to remain strong, flowering more, making it difficult for the Bucks to resist. Although Beverley hit a key three-pointer just before the end of the third quarter to stop the bleeding for the Bucks, the margin was still as high as 22 points. In the final quarter, the Heat played steadily, did not give the Bucks any chance to fight back, and finally won with a score of 123-97.
In this game, the Heat had six players score in double figures, showing strong team strength. The likes of Bam Adebayo, Dunroe and Jovic played a key role in the team's success. The Bucks, on the other hand, have struggled, and while Antetokounmpo is still playing consistently, the rest of the players are not doing well, especially on the outside.
The win was significant for the Heat, not only boosting the team's morale, but also proving that they are capable of competing against strong teams even without Butler. At the same time, the loss is also a reminder for the Bucks that they need to work harder to improve their overall strength in order to emerge victorious in a fierce game.