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Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 32 points leading the Bucks' fourth win in five games as Miami Heat collapsed in the fourth quarter, missing key free throws and shots.

  • At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night, snapping Miami's three-game streak with Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins pacing the win.
  • In Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence, Milwaukee battled back from a late deficit, with a decisive play by Porter swinging momentum in the fourth quarter.
  • Statistically, the game turned late when Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points, Miami went cold in the fourth quarter, and turnovers plus Ryan Rollins' late baskets sealed the win.
  • Looking ahead to rematches on March 12 and March 30, the result impacts the Eastern Conference play-in race with both teams still in contention.
  • Miami, nearly fully healthy, missed Nikola Jovic, and Mitchell said defensive lapses and playoff pressure were their downfall, Spoelstra acknowledged.
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Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

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.

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Essentially Sports broke the news in on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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