Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 105-89 loss to Miami Heat

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on March 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on March 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 02: (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Starters

C-. With news that he wasn’t feeling well the previous afternoon in Charlotte, one has to wonder whether there were still some lingering effects for <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. ERIC BLEDSOE

D. Matched up against another former Marquette standout for large spells, this wasn’t a stellar performance for <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. WESLEY MATTHEWS

D+. A strong first quarter offered up real hope that <a rel=. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON

C-. Giannis Antetokounmpo gets credit for his 15 boards, but after one of his very best performances of the season on Sunday, Monday proved to be one of the reigning MVP’s worst efforts of the campaign. It certainly was his nadir when it comes to scoring, given that Antetokounmpo finished with a season-low 13 points on 6-of-18 shooting. Antetokounmpo was walled off by the Heat defense all game long, with <a rel=. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

A. <a rel=. Center. Milwaukee Bucks. BROOK LOPEZ