Bucks continue skid, blow another lead

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Milwaukee Bucks’ coach Larry Krystkowiak says he’s not sure what buttons to push anymore.

That’s after the Bucks lost at home Tuesday night to the NBA’s worst team, the Miami Heat, 112-106.

The Heat went on a 17-0 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth and they made 6 of 7 from three-point range in the final period.

Jason Williams had 21 points and 10 assists for Miami, which ended an eight-game losing streak.

It was the Heat’s fourth win in their last 39 games and they improved to 12-54.

Michael Redd led the Bucks with 27 points. Michael Ruffin had season-highs of 14 points and 16 rebounds for Milwaukee which lost its sixth straight.

Rookie Yi Jianlian returned after missing six games with wrist and ankle injuries. He had no points and two rebounds.

The Bucks have now lost 18 games this season after taking a lead into the fourth quarter.

After starting 6-0 at home, they’re back to .500 at the Bradley Center at 17-17.

Krystkowiak said the coaches would try to fix things, but the players need to take more responsibility.

The Bucks will host Cleveland on Saturday night.

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