Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks 5/15/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/15/2021 at 9:02 AM ET

The final game of the Saturday NBA schedule will feature an important matchup between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum. The Heat (39-31) are riding a four-game winning streak and trail Atlanta by a half-game for fourth place in the East. On Thursday, Miami raced out to a 16-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 106-94 home victory versus Philadelphia.

Miami G/F Jimmy Butler matched a game-high with 21 points on 6-for-10 shooting and pulled down five boards. Bam Adebayo contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists for the Heat.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 25 of their 35 home games and trail Brooklyn by one full-game for second place in the East. On Thursday, Milwaukee shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field during a 142-133 road victory against Indiana. The Bucks (45-25) outrebounded the Pacers by a 51-40 margin and assisted on 34 of their 54 made field goals.

All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 40 points to go along with 15 rebounds and six assists. Jrue Holiday added 20 points and 14 assists for the Bucks.

Miami G Kendrick Nunn (calf) was pulled from Thursday’s win and is listed as questionable for this game. If the Bucks win their final two games and the Nets lose one game, the Bucks will earn the number two seed. Take Milwaukee to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 120-112.

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