Milwaukee survived a 40-point barrage from LeBron James and overcame a 17-point first half deficit by exploding in the final two quarters to win their third straight in a streak that also includes a triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Bucks (10-11) also defeated the Heat on January 22 in what had been Miami's only loss in nine games going into Wednesday's contest.

This time, Milwaukee ate into Miami's advantage with a 13-2 run to start the third quarter before kicking into a higher gear at the start of the next by outscoring the visitors 22-3 en route to a 98-82 lead in the blink of an eye.

Brandon Jennings sparked Milwaukee with 31 points, including seven three-pointers, while Drew Gooden added 17 and nine rebounds.

James poured in 24 first-quarter points to stake Miami (16-6) to a 40-23 lead at the first interval before the Bucks hauled themselves back into the contest to end the Heat's five-game winning streak.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)