Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - May 22nd, 2021 | Game 1, 2021 NBA Playoffs
The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are all set to kickstart the 2021 NBA playoffs on Saturday at Fiserv Forum.
The Milwaukee Bucks claimed the regular-season series between the two sides, winning it by a margin of 2-1. They last faced off on May 15th, with the Bucks emerging victorious 122-108.
The two teams also faced each other in the 2020 playoffs. They locked horns in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, which took place in the Orlando Bubble. The Miami Heat were the surprise winners of that series, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 4-1 en route to the NBA finals.
The Heat will be aiming to pull off an upset yet again, while the Bucks will be hoping they can avenge their heartbreaking loss from last year.
Miami Heat Injury Report
The Miami Heat saw every player practice on Wednesday. Victor Oladipo remains the only player sidelined for the team. He was ruled out for the remainder of the season as he had surgery on his quad injury.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Milwaukee Bucks have listed Jeff Teague as probable because of a sore left knee. Meanwhile, Thanasis Antetokounmpo has also been ruled out because of a knee injury. The latter will miss at least two weeks, as per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks - Predicted Lineups
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are expected to go with their strongest starting five for Saturday's game.
The backcourt will likely feature Kendrick Nunn and Duncan Robison, while forwards Jimmy Butler and Trevor Ariza are expected to be deployed on the frontcourt alongside center Bam Adebayo.
Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic and Andre Iguodala will likely play the most minutes coming off the Miami Heat bench.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are also expected to deploy their regular starting five in this game.
Jrue Holiday and Donte DiVincenzo will likely start as guards, while Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo will form the frontcourt trio alongside Brook Lopez.
Bobby Portis, Bryn Forbes and Pat Connaughton are expected to play the most minutes coming off the Milwaukee Bucks bench.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks - Predicted Starting 5s
Miami Heat
Point Guard - Kendrick Nunn l Shooting Guard - Duncan Robinson l Small Forward - Jimmy Butler l Power Forward - Trevor Ariza l Center - Bam Adebayo.
Milwaukee Bucks
Point Guard - Jrue Holiday l Shooting Guard - Donte DiVincenzo l Small Forward - Khris Middleton l Power Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo l Center - Brook Lopez.
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