The Miami Heat recorded a convincing 119–86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on 11 July 2026. Miami pulled away after halftime with dominant third- and fourth-quarter performances to improve to 1–2, while Milwaukee dropped to 0–3.
Milwaukee made a strong start, edging the opening quarter 31–26 behind an efficient offensive display. The Heat responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Bucks 30–25 to reduce the deficit and head into halftime trailing by just two points at 56–61.
The momentum shifted decisively after the break. Miami produced an outstanding third quarter, scoring 29 points while holding Milwaukee to just seven, turning a narrow halftime deficit into a commanding lead. The Heat maintained their intensity in the fourth quarter, adding 34 points and limiting the Bucks to 23 to complete a comprehensive 33-point victory.
J. Young led Miami with 19 points and seven assists, orchestrating the offense during the decisive second half. Milwaukee’s P. Nance finished with 16 points and seven rebounds, but the Bucks were unable to recover after their difficult third quarter. The result gave the Heat their first win of the Las Vegas Summer League, while Milwaukee remained without a victory.
Standout Performances
- J. Young (Miami Heat): 19 points, 7 assists.
- P. Nance (Milwaukee Bucks): 16 points, 7 rebounds.
- Miami Heat: Outscored Milwaukee 63–30 in the second half.
- Records: Heat 1–2, Bucks 0–3.
The turning point came in the third quarter when Miami dominated both ends of the court, outscoring Milwaukee 29–7. That 22-point swing transformed a two-point halftime deficit into a comfortable lead that the Heat extended in the final period.
Game Statistics
- League: NBA 2K26 Summer League – Las Vegas
- Date: 11 July 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Final Score: Miami Heat 119, Milwaukee Bucks 86
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Bucks 31–26 Heat
- Q2: Heat 30–25 Bucks
- Q3: Heat 29–7 Bucks
- Q4: Heat 34–23 Bucks
- Top Performer (Miami): J. Young – 19 points, 7 assists
- Top Performer (Milwaukee): P. Nance – 16 points, 7 rebounds
- Records: Heat (1–2), Bucks (0–3)