The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday night, then took aim at two unlikely rivals: the Miami Heat and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays. As the Bucks' victory went final in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Brewers were closing out their own win in Saint Petersburg, Florida, defeating the Rays 10-1 in Game 3 of the World Series to take a 3-0 series lead.
The Bucks' social media jab came before the Brewers finished. The Brewers led 10-0 in the final third of the game, and the Bucks felt confident enough to post a petty message anyway. Moments before the Bucks won, the Heat dropped to 0-4 with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Milwaukee traded franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami in a blockbuster trade in June, so the Bucks seemed unbothered about rubbing salt in those wounds. The team posted an image reading, "Bad day to be a Florida sports fan," referencing the Heat's defeat and Tampa Bay's impending loss.
The Brewers closed out their game about 40 minutes later, one win away from their first World Series title. They used an eight-run fifth inning to pull away from the Rays, who played Game 3 at Tropicana Field. Teams are 25-0 when leading 3-0 in the World Series, according to ESPN Research.
The Bucks' win also ended a 0-3 start to the season. Tyler Herro led the team with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, while Ryan Rollins added 19 points. Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee coincided with the Bucks' season opener, so the team adjusted its tipoff time to avoid a conflict. The Heat and Bucks will face off for the first time Nov. 18. Game 4 of the World Series is Tuesday in Tampa Bay, and the Bucks are off that day.
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