Kamal Ghorui
The Miami Heat play the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 24, 2026. Miami comes into the game in a playoff position. Milwaukee is trying to move up after a poor run.Team news is the main factor in this matchup. Miami has a few players dealing with minor issues but most of the rotation is available. Milwaukee is without Giannis Antetokounmpo, which changes how they play on both ends.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury report (February 24, 2026)
Miami is 31-27. Nikola Jovic is out with back tightness. Terry Rozier is not with the team. Davion Mitchell is expected to play despite illness. Tyler Herro, Keshad Johnson, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Dru Smith, and Andrew Wiggins are all available.Milwaukee Bucks is 24-31. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a calf injury. Taurean Prince remains out after neck surgery. Alex Antetokounmpo is unavailable on a two-way deal.
| Team | Out | Probable/Questionable | Available (Notable) |
| Heat | Jovic (back), Rozier (not with team) | Mitchell (illness) | Herro (ribs), Powell (back), Wiggins (toe), Johnson (knee) |
| Bucks | G. Antetokounmpo (calf), Prince (neck), A. Antetokounmpo (G League) | None listed | Portis, Trent Jr., Kuzma (per roster) |
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Rosters (February 24, 2026)
Miami Heat’s group is largely intact. Bam Adebayo leads the frontcourt. Tyler Herro handles scoring in the backcourt. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Keshad Johnson, Pelle Larsson, Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Dru Smith, and Andrew Wiggins fill out the main rotation. Kel’el Ware and other depth pieces remain available, while Jovic is out.Milwaukee has to adjust without Giannis. Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner handle the frontcourt. Gary Trent Jr., Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo take on larger roles.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-head
Miami Heat leads the season series 1-0. They also hold a 55-42 lead in the all-time record between the teams.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Team stats comparison
Miami scores 119.7 points per game, which ranks second. They also rank well in assists and rebounding, and hold a positive net rating.Milwaukee Bucks shoots well, especially from three. However, they score fewer points, rebound less, and struggle from the free-throw line.
| Stat | Heat (31-27) | Bucks (24-31) |
| PPG | 119.7 (2nd) | 112.3 (27th) |
| OPP PPG | 116.8 (29th) | 115.2 (17th) |
| FG% | 46.3% (20th) | 48.3% (5th) |
| 3PT% | 36.1% (14th) | 39.2% (2nd) |
| Net Rating | +2.9 (10th) | -2.9 (22nd) |
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks Key matchups (February 24, 2026)
Bam Adebayo faces Bobby Portis or Myles Turner inside. Without Giannis, Milwaukee lacks a strong interior presence.Tyler Herro and Norman Powell give Miami an advantage in scoring against Gary Trent Jr. and Gary Harris.Andrew Wiggins can defend multiple positions and is likely to spend time on Kyle Kuzma. Milwaukee will need Portis to produce inside, but overall, Miami has more options available for this game.
