Overview
- The Cavaliers beat the Bucks 136-111 on Oct. 31, 2026, built largely on a 48-point second quarter that produced a 72-46 halftime lead.
- Evan Mobley scored 27 and Jarrett Allen had 25 and 11 rebounds as both logged 16 field-goal attempts and were deliberately fed by Cleveland’s perimeter players.
- Cleveland dominated the paint, shooting 25-for-35 in the restricted area for 60 points in the paint and turning interior control into a runaway lead.
- The loss dropped Milwaukee to 1-5 and underscored ongoing fit and shooting problems for a roster still adjusting after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
- Cleveland returns home riding its first road win of the season and a blueprint of prioritizing its bigs, while the Bucks head to Minnesota facing more lineup and strategy decisions.