Overview
- Antetokounmpo powered a third-quarter rally that wiped out most of a 16-point Cleveland lead, finishing with 40 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.
- Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to settle the Cavaliers in the closing minutes.
- Evan Mobley tallied 23 points and went 12-for-12 on free throws, sinking six in the final 16 seconds to secure the result.
- De’Andre Hunter made his season debut with 16 points, and Sam Merrill continued his hot start with 17 on four threes.
- Milwaukee’s zone fueled a lengthy Cavs field‑goal drought, yet Cleveland controlled the boards 58-45 and both teams left at 2-1.