Bucks vs Cavaliers
Wed, Feb 25
Final
Bucks
Bucks
(25 - 31)
118
-
116
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(37 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 33 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 118 |
| Cavaliers | 33 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 116 |
Venue: Fiserv Forum
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Porter Jr.
MIL | #7 | G/F
20
8
5
Jarrett Allen
CLE | #31 | C
27
11
1
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 72% chance of winning the game
Despite Milwaukee's surprising offensive output without Giannis, the Cavaliers' superior defense and rebounding advantage should secure a road victory on this back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a calf injury, removing Milwaukee's primary rim protector and offensive engine.
- • The Cavaliers feature a potent backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden that vastly outmatches Milwaukee's rotation of Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins.
- • Cleveland ranks 10th in the league in rebounding while Milwaukee sits at 27th, giving Jarrett Allen a significant advantage in the paint.
- • The Bucks have surprising momentum, having won 7 of their last 9 games without Giannis including a 128-117 win over Miami yesterday.
- • Cleveland boasts a significantly better defense, holding the Knicks to 94 points yesterday while the Bucks allowed 117 to the Heat.
- • Milwaukee must rely on high-variance scoring from Cam Thomas and Kyle Kuzma to overcome their structural defensive weaknesses.
