The Milwaukee Bucks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Milwaukee enters Tuesday’s game with a 24-31 record after losing at home to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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In Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, Kevin Porter Jr. led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 21 points and 10 assists while Ryan Rollins added 21 points and nine rebounds of his own.
Now Milwaukee will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Heat in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, the Heat enters Tuesday’s contest with a 31-27 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Saturday night.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (21).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Andrew Wiggins led the way for the Heat in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Norman Powell recorded 25 points and six assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Heat Injury Report: Will Davion Mitchell, Nikola Jovic Play?
For the Heat, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Davion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic.
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Miami has listed Mitchell as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Mitchell is sidelined once again, Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith could both be in line for increased roles.
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The Heat have listed Jovic as doubtful due to lower-back tightness and he is expected to miss his second straight game.
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With Jovic likely to be sidelined on Tuesday, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could both have larger roles.
Terry Rozier has been ruled out for Tuesday as he remains away from the team as he has not played in any games this season for the Heat.
Bucks Injury Report: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Play?
On the other side, the Bucks have two players listed on their injury report, including star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Milwaukee has ruled out Giannis due to a right calf strain as he will miss his 12th consecutive contest.
With Giannis still sidelined, Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Ousmane Dieng could all continue to have larger roles.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean PrinceDarren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The Bucks have also ruled out veteran forward Taurean Prince as he remains sidelined while recovering from neck surgery.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Heat and Bucks from Milwaukee at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.