MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9 (AP) -- Mo Williams scored a season-high 35 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 98-92 victory over Miami on Wednesday night, sending the Heat to their ninth straight loss.
Dwyane Wade scored 34 points to lead Miami, which extended its longest losing streak since dropping 12 in a row in the 2001-02 season and also lost its eighth straight on the road. Jason Williams scored a season-high 23 points in his first game since recovering from inflammation in his left knee.
Andrew Bogut scored 17 points to lead Milwaukee, which played without guard Michael Redd for the fourth game in a row because of a deep thigh bruise.
Mo Williams made all 12 free throws and added six assists for Milwaukee, which won its third straight game for the first time since winning five in a row Nov. 14-24. Williams made two free throws to give Milwaukee a 95-90 lead with 10.3 seconds left.
After a lay-up by Wade with 7.4 seconds left, Williams made two more free throws for a 97-92 lead with 6.1 seconds remaining.
Ricky Davis then missed a 3-pointer and Yi Jianlian made one free throw for the final margin.
It looked as if Milwaukee would have an easier time after starting the fourth quarter on a 17-5 run. Bobby Simmons' basket gave the Bucks an 85-71 lead with 6:10 left.
But Miami went on a 12-1 run, capped by two free throws by Jason Williams, to trim the deficit to 86-83 with 3:11 to play.
Mo Williams answered with a 3-pointer for an 89-83 lead with 2:51 left.
In the third quarter, Miami failed to score in the first 5:02, but later got a 16-2 run to take a 66-64 lead with 1:52 remaining. It was the team's first lead since 5-2.
Notes: Before the game, Miami coach Pat Riley dismissed rumors that he would retire as coach after the season. ... The teams combined for just 11 baskets and nine turnovers in the third quarter. ... Milwaukee's Jake Voskuhl returned from a right hip strain injury. ... The Heat are 0-7 on Wednesdays and 4-13 when Wade scores at least 25 points. Milwaukee won at home for the first time since Dec. 22 against Charlotte, and 10 of its 15 victories are at the Bradley Center.
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