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The Milwaukee Bucks come off an empty trip to Miami where they slowed down Bam Adebayo following his historic 83-point game but couldn’t come away with a win, falling 112-105.

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ESPN Analyst Confirms Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Visit to Stephen Curry’s Party Amid Bucks’ Troubling Season

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors started the 2025-26 NBA season with championship aspirations. But a season-ending injury to superstar Jimmy Butler, and Curry’s runner’s knee condition have derailed their campaign.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 13

Heat troll Bucks following Milwaukee’s post on Bam’s 83

The silver lining for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday was keeping Bam Adebayo from surpassing his 83-point explosion. The downside, however, was that the Miami Heat still defeated the visiting Bucks 112 – 105 and made a statement in the process.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ‘Heat culture’ references add fire to possible Bucks offseason exit

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the talk of the town at this year’s NBA trade deadline. For the first time ever, the Milwaukee Bucks were actually fielding calls about Giannis, who has continued to put pressure on the organization to make winning moves or risk losing him at this point in his career.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 13

Bucks vs. Heat Player Grades: Giannis giveth, Giannis taketh

With Kevin Porter Jr. back, the Milwaukee Bucks put up one heck of a fight against the Miami Heat—who, granted, were down Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and Norman Powell—but couldn’t make the most of their possessions late, losing 112-105.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 13

'For me personally, it’s a tough season': Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up about challenging Bucks year

Giannis Antetokounmpo openly admits that the 2025–26 season has been a lot for him and the Milwaukee Bucks to manage. Following Thursday’s 112 to 105 loss to the Miami Heat, the Greek superstar reflected on just how demanding and unpredictable this year has been.

Ousmane Dieng News / WI Sports Heroics / March 13

Bucks’ Ousmane Dieng leaves game with illness in loss to Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks slipped to 27–38 on Thursday after suffering a 112 to 105 defeat against the Miami Heat, leaving them six games behind the final play in position in the Eastern Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / March 13

Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on costly play after Bucks fall to the Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled throughout the 2025–26 season, yet Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to compete despite the team’s difficult position.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 13

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the struggling Bucks head to Kaseya center to take on Bam Adebayo and thewhite hot Heat

The Miami Heat welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks to Kaseya Center on Thursday night. Miami enters the matchup riding a six-game winning streak, most recently a 150-129 blowout highlighted by Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point outing.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Bucks’ Doc Rivers makes blunt admission on plan vs. Bam Adebayo

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had the opportunity to look like a million bucks (pun intended) as they went to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in their first game since Bam Adebayo’s insane 83-point outing.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 12

Rapid Recap: Heat 112, Bucks 105

The Milwaukee Bucks battled, but were unable to extinguish the Miami Heat, losing 112-95 as the Heat won their seventh straight game. Despite not having Tyler Herro, the Heat pulled through because of Pelle Larson, who had a career-high 28 points.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

Ousmane Dieng News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Bucks’ Ousmane Dieng ruled out for rest of game vs. Heat with health issue

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a blow against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Thursday after Ousmane Dieng was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to illness.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

'I apologize to absolutely no one': Heat HC Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Bam Adebayo's historic performance

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo's performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday was one of the best we have ever seen in a game in NBA history.

Former NBA player has profane rant about Adebayo's 83-point game

Heat legend Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Adebayo's outburst

Doris Burke makes an 'uncomfortable' admission about Adebayo's big game

Bucks fall to Suns, but Kyle Kuzma reaches 10,000-point milestone

Lakers' expected contract offer to Austin Reaves is revealed

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 12

Bucks Mired in Mediocrity Even with Giannis Back

The Milwaukee Bucks welcomed back Giannis Antetokounmpo last Monday night against the Boston Celtics, who were without Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta, and Jayson Tatum. Milwaukee played the day before and lost horrifically against the Chicago Bulls, but that was without Giannis.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / March 12

Bucks Draft Watch: Conference tournament action

The Bucks are slogging through the final quarter of somewhat meaningless basketball. A trip to the play-in seems less and less likely with each passing game, and Bucks fans have their eye trained on the latest shifts in lottery order rather than actual playoff standings.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 12