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Cavaliers Dominate Bucks to Maintain NBA's Best Record

Cleveland's commanding 124-101 victory highlights their depth and league-leading form, while Milwaukee struggles without Damian Lillard.

  • Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 27 points as Cleveland improved to 24-4, maintaining the NBA's top record and a dominant 15-1 home record.
  • The Bucks, fresh off their NBA Cup win, were without star guard Damian Lillard due to a calf strain, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points in a losing effort.
  • Cleveland's depth shone with six players scoring in double figures, including Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Dean Wade, while the team hit 20 three-pointers.
  • Max Strus made his season debut for Cleveland after recovering from injuries, contributing nine points off the bench in 19 minutes.
  • Milwaukee committed 20 turnovers and struggled offensively without Lillard, with head coach Doc Rivers calling the game a poor reflection of the team's potential.
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