Bucks Secure Playoff Spot with Overtime Win Over Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double and Kevin Porter Jr.'s clutch performance propel Milwaukee to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Milwaukee Bucks clinched their ninth consecutive playoff berth with a 121-115 overtime victory against the Miami Heat on April 5, 2025.
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second straight triple-double, finishing with 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in the win.
Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists off the bench, including a decisive layup in overtime to seal the game.
The Bucks completed a four-game season sweep of the Heat for the first time in a decade and moved into the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Heat, missing key players like Tyler Herro, now face an uphill battle in the play-in tournament race, sitting behind Chicago and Atlanta in the standings.