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Giannis, Bucks Eliminated By Butler, Heat Despite 16-Point Fourth-Quarter Lead

  • Jimmy Butler scored 42 points to lead the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks 128-126 in overtime of Game 5.
  • The Bucks blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead and lost at home, becoming just the fifth No. 1 seed to drop an opening playoff series.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 20 rebounds but struggled at the free-throw line, where the Bucks missed 17 attempts.
  • The Heat overcame injuries to advance and will face the Knicks in the second round.
  • The Bucks face an offseason of difficult questions after their title defense ended in the first round.
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