The Milwaukee Bucks have recently experienced a resurgence following a challenging 4-9 start to the season, capping off this improvement with a narrow 106-103 victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Cup on Tuesday. This marked the Bucks' fifth consecutive win, showcasing their potential to return to championship form.

Despite being without their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee injury, the Bucks leaned heavily on guard Damian Lillard, who delivered an impressive performance with 37 points and 12 assists. Lillard shot 10-of-17 from the field and demonstrated remarkable proficiency from beyond the arc, sinking 8-of-13 three-point attempts. Milwaukee built a substantial lead, leading by as many as 22 points during the game’s early stages, largely due to Lillard's formidable first-half output of 25 points.

The Heat managed to fight back into contention, tying the game in the latter half. A crucial moment emerged when Miami's Tyler Herro had an opportunity to put his team ahead with a last-second shot, only for it to miss its mark. Following this, Taurean Prince secured the win by converting two free throws, extending the Bucks' lead to three points as Terry Rozier's subsequent shot for the Heat also failed to find the net. Lillard's recent form has drawn significant praise from fans and analysts, highlighting his pivotal role in the Bucks' upward trajectory early in the season.