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The Bucks recorded a victory against the Heat without star player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Milwaukee Bucks recorded a 138-122 blowout victory against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of an NBA Eastern Conference round one Playoff fixture in the early hours of Thursday, April 20, 2023.
The Heat recorded a shock victory in Game 1 thanks to an outstanding performance by star player Jimmy Butler.
Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo against Heat
Also in Game 1, Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player Giannis Sina Antetokounmpo suffered a nasty injury.
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Antetokounmpo was unable to continue in the Bucks after suffering a lower back contusion near the conclusion of the first quarter.
He was listed as doubtful for Game Two but was eventually ruled out by Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer.
Bucks beat Heat to even series
The Bucks without the two-time MVP were hot from the start as they put up 35 points to take a 13-point lead at the halftime break.
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It was an avalanche of buckets in the second quarter for the Bucks as they put in 45 points to establish a 26-point lead at the halftime break.
The Bucks did not let their foot off the gas as they put up 37 points in the third quarter, extending their lead to 33 points.
Budenholzer made changes to the rotation in the fourth quarter as the Bucks coasted to record a 16-point victory.
The Bucks tie an NBA record for most threes in a single playoff game with 25 three-pointers in a big win over the Heat.
Nigerian contingent shine for Heat against Bucks
Nigerian-American professional basketball player Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent was productive for the Heat.
He chipped in 16 points and three assists in 21 minutes of action.
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American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Femi Adebayo poured in buckets despite the loss.
He put up 18 points, one block, five rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action.
American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Babatunde Victor Oladipo played in garbage time and contributed 15 points, five rebounds, and one assist.
The Bucks have now tied the series and travel to Miami to take on the Heat in Game 3 scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023.
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