MILWAUKEE — Tyler Herro couldn’t believe it in the moment Sunday, still couldn’t believe it at Tuesday’s practice, and said he probably won’t come to complete grips of being sidelined with a broken right hand until his Miami Heat tip off Game 2 of their Eastern Conference opening-round NBA playoff series Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Kevin and Donnie recap the win for the Miami Heat over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their opening-round series in the NBA Playoffs.
Injuries to some of the NBA’s biggest stars have dimmed the start of the postseason as well as some title hopes. Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference playoff opener with a bruised lower back. While two-time All-Star Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro were also unable to finish their playoff openers.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
May 10, 1974: Skyhook winner in double overtime of Finals
Abdul-Jabbar possessed in his arsenal what many deem as the most lethal scoring weapon in league history.
March 21, 1973: Triple-double with career high for assists
Abdul-Jabbar’s versatility was perhaps at its peak during a 119-96 rout vs. the Supersonics in 1973.
Abdul-Jabbar recorded 36 points, along with a career-high 14 assists, and 11 rebounds for a triple-double. Behind Abdul-Jabbar’s proficient passing performance, the Bucks had six players with double-digit point totals.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s stint as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is complete after 38 years.
Dec. 10, 1971: Beatdown of Boston with career-high 55 points
Abdul-Jabbar played in 1,560 regular season contests and his greatest scoring outburst occurred during his second season.
Abdul-Jabbar exploded for 55 points and 18 rebounds in the Bucks’ 120-104 home victory vs. the Boston Celtics. Abdul-Jabbar netted 23 of his 36 shots and drained 9 of his 11 free throws.
1971: Finals MVP and Bucks’ first championship
Anchored by Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson, the 66-win Bucks secured the top record in the NBA during the 1970-71 season. The Bucks set a then-NBA record with 20 consecutive victories and Abdul-Jabbar collected his first MVP.
The Bucks topped the then-San Francisco Warriors 4-1 in the first round, then finished off the Lakers in five games to set up a Finals matchup vs. the Baltimore Bullets.
1969-70: Rookie of the Year
After a historic college career at UCLA, the Bucks selected Abdul-Jabbar with the No. 1 pick in the 1969 NBA Draft.
