The Miami HEAT defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 106-88 Wednesday night at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Hassan Whiteside led the way for the HEAT with 23 points.
1. Whiteside Feasts
To put it simply, Whiteside was engaged early and often against the Bucks. Whether it was thunderous alley-oop jams or strong and-ones, the big fella did not disappoint. Thanks to Whiteside’s quick start, he notched a double-double in the first half with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Let’s take a look at one of the 7-footer’s most thunderous alley-oops during the flurry. With 5:20 left in the second quarter, Rodney McGruder attacked the basket from the right corner and easily got by Tony Snell, which prompted John Henson to slide over and contest.