Overview
- The matchup tips at 7 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland and streams exclusively on Peacock.
- Cleveland lists Darius Garland (toe), Max Strus (foot) and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) out, while Milwaukee has Giannis Antetokounmpo probable and Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince out.
- Oddsmakers price Cleveland as a 6.5-point favorite with a total around 236–237.
- The Cavaliers won the first meeting 118-113 in late October, when Donovan Mitchell scored 24 and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 in defeat.
- Cleveland enters 9-5 and Milwaukee 8-6, with both teams among the East’s leaders in assists per game and star production driving usage.