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Cavaliers Hold Off Bucks 118-113 in Home Opener as Mitchell, Mobley Deliver Late

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 40-14-9 surge cut a 16-point deficit before Cleveland steadied at the line.

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.