"In addition to Miami's recent streak, they have risen to the third seed in the wide open Eastern Conference at a 12-6 record overall- including a dominant 8-1 at home. The Bucks on the other hand have struggled despite another MVP caliber campaign from Antetokounmpo. They have limped to just an 8-10 record and even sit outside of the play-in picture currently as the 11th seed. Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable to play in Miami tonight with an adductor strain."
"But the true biggest storyline for Miami heading into tonight is the long awaited backcourt duo of Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. Herro made his season debut in their previous win on Monday, and amassed a team-high 24 points and 7 rebounds on 12 of 18 shooting. Powell was out for that game with a sore groin, but has been upgraded to probable versus the Bucks."
"If Andrew Wiggins (listed as questionable) is good to go, it will be interesting to see who the odd man out will be within the Heat's starting lineup. Both Davion Mitchell and Kel'el Ware have been playing extremely well. Ware especially is averaging nearly 15 points and 15 boards over his last eight outings. Coach Erik Spoelstra will have to decide if he opts to go big or small with that first unit, if everyone is available."
The Miami Heat have won five straight games and eight of their last 10, climbing to third in the Eastern Conference at 12-6 overall and 8-1 at home. The Milwaukee Bucks sit at 8-10 and 11th in the East despite another MVP-caliber season from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed as questionable with an adductor strain. Milwaukee still leads the Heat's NBA Cup group and remains the reigning in-season tournament champion, making this matchup consequential for cup standings. Tyler Herro returned with 24 points and 7 rebounds, and Norman Powell is probable, creating a potent backcourt pairing. Andrew Wiggins is questionable, Davion Mitchell and Kel'el Ware have played well, and Coach Erik Spoelstra must decide between a bigger or smaller starting unit if everyone is available.
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