Who Will Win the 1st Round Series: Bucks or Heat? When Does Game 1 of the MIL vs. MIA Series Start? 2021 NBA Playoff 1st Round Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Bucks vs. Heat: 2021 NBA 1st Round Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2021 results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Bucks vs. Heat: 2021 NBA 1st Round Preview
2021 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs-1st Round: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat
Series Start Time for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Saturday, May 22, 2021 (2:00 P.M. EDT/11:00 A.M. PDT on ESPN)
Game 2-Monday, May 24, 2021 (7:30 P.M. EDT/4:30 P.M. PDT on TNT)
Game 3-Thursday, May 27, 2021 (7:30 P.M. EDT/4:30 P.M. PDT on TNT)
Game 4-Saturday, May 29, 2021 (1:30 P.M. EDT/10:30 A.M. PDT on TNT)
*Game 5-Tuesday, June 1, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
*Game 6-Thursday, June 3, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
Do or Die Game 7-Saturday, June 5, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
Series Locations: Fiserv Forum-Milwaukee, WI (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & American Airlines Arena-Miami, FL (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Bucks Won the Regular Season Series vs. Heat 2-1
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 2020 East Semifinals (MIA Won 4-1)
Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)-#3 Seed in the East
- 5 Straight Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 1980-1991
- 3rd Postseason Meeting vs. Heat (2013, 2020, 2021)
- Milwaukee is 1-8 vs. Miami All-Time in the Playoffs
- 8th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Looking for 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2020 East Quarterfinals vs. Magic
- Has Not Been to the Eastern Conference Finals Since 2019
- Seeking 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 1974
- Has Not Won an NBA Championship Since 1971
Miami Heat (40-32)-#6 Seed in the East
- Back-to-Back Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2009-2014
- 3rd Postseason Meeting vs. Bucks (3rd Since 2010)
- Miami is 8-1 vs. Milwaukee All-Time in the Playoffs
- Seeking 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2020 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Celtics
- Has Not Been to the Eastern Conference Finals in Consecutive Seasons Since 2011-2014
- Looking for 1st Consecutive NBA Finals Appearances Since 2011-2014
- Seeking First NBA Championship Since 2013
- 9th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
Top Players to Watch in Bucks vs. Heat Series (2020-2021 Regular Season Statistics)
Milwaukee Bucks
- PF Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 5.0 APG
- C Brook Lopez: 12.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 0.7 APG
- PG Jrue Holiday: 17.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 6.1 APG
- SF Khris Middleton: 20.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.4 APG
- SF Justin Jackson: 9.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.0 APG
Miami Heat
- PG Goran Dragic: 13.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.4 APG
- PG Tyler Herro: 15.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.4 APG
- C Bam Adebayo: 18.7 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 5.4 APG
- SF Trevor Ariza: 9.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.8 APG
- SG Kendrick Nunn: 14.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.6 APG
Official Bucks vs. Heat: 2021 NBA 1st Round Series Prediction
Bucks in Seven Games
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