The Bucks and Heat battle for their second win in Vegas
The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat both aim to end their disappointing Summer League campaigns tonight by securing their second win in Sin City; both teams currently sit at 1-3.
Where We’re At
After beginning their Vegas campaign on a high note when Jamaree Bouyea nailed a game-winning three against Denver, the summer Bucks have dropped their following three games to the Cavs, Clippers, and Bulls. Of course, two-way guard Mark Sears hasn’t played yet due to a calf complaint, while Milwaukee’s other two-way guard Jamaree Bouyea has missed the last two games with a thigh contusion (I doubt either plays tonight). So, it’s not like the Bucks have had their full complement; still, losing sucks. Hopefully, that changes against the Heat.
Miami is on a back-to-back tonight after losing by 20 to Detroit yesterday. First-round pick Kasparas Jakučionis has been up and down throughout Summer League, dropping 15 points on 4/12 shooting against the Pistons. But it was Myron Gardner who stood out yesterday, dropping 19 on efficient 7/11 shooting, including 4/5 from deep. Miami also has G League veteran Erik Stevenson, who can get hot within a moment’s notice if the defence isn’t paying attention.
Injury Report
Like I mentioned above, don’t expect the Bucks to risk either Sears or Bouyea for a game that means very little. That said, we’ll know for sure about injury updates closer to gametime. I suppose there’s a chance Chris Livingston might get sat down, having shown enough in Vegas to earn himself another contract in the Cream City.
Player To Watch
For Miami, I’d keep an eye on Erik Stevenson. Having watched a lot of the Wisconsin Herd last season, I know this guy has extraordinary shooting ability; the Bucks will have to be aware of him at all times. For Milwaukee, it will be the final opportunity for Tyler Smith to make up for what has been a pretty disappointing showing in Vegas; more than anything else, I’m just looking for assertiveness from Smith.
How To Watch
ESPN+ or ESPN 3 and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin at 6:00 p.m. CDT.
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