As Giannis would leave the game due to injury, the Bucks were unable to get the job done in Game 1, falling 130-117.
The Bucks did not get the start they wanted to begin this one. Poor shooting (2-of-9 from deep), seven turnovers, and foul trouble from Giannis and Jrue Holiday resulted in the Heat snatching a 33-24 lead going into the second, making life tough for Milwaukee.
The second quarter was as close to disastrous for the Bucks as it could be. First, Giannis was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a lower back contusion.