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.