In a thrilling NBA Cup matchup, Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 106-103 victory over the Miami Heat, scoring 37 points and dishing out 12 assists. Despite a significant 22-point lead, the Bucks managed to hold on for their fifth consecutive win, improving to 9-9 this season.

Miami's Jimmy Butler led his team with 23 points, but the Heat struggled from beyond the arc, being outscored 60-30 in 3-point shooting. The Bucks played without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was a late scratch due to knee swelling.