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18-03-2025 Vol 19

Bucks fall to 0-9 toward top teams in the east with loss to cavaliers

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Milwaukee Bucks still hasn’t won a game this season against the best teams at the Eastern Conference.

Even with a renovated watch list since the last time Bucks played Cleveland CavaliersIt was more of the same with Milwaukee, who suffered a 112-100 loss against the East’s top team on Sunday on the Fiserv Forum.

Bucks fell to 0-9 against the top three in the east: Cleveland, Boston and New York.

Milwaukee (36-27) was within a marked distance in the fourth quarter, at one point cut the deficit to five points, then Cleveland (54-10) threw the door with a 13-0 race that made it 102-84 with 4 minutes 35 seconds left.

Box score: Cavaliers 112, Bucks 100

Bucks has fallen back-to-back games and are in the midst of a challenging stretch over the next month, which includes a five-game road trip to the west coast.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points to lead Bucks, and Damian Lillard added 22.

Cavaliers had five players in double, led by Max Strase ’17 points.

Five numbers

5 Dunks in the first half for Giannis Antetokounmpo

50 Place on NBA’s scoring list at all times for Antetokounmpo after passing Tom Chambers in the first quarter.

4 Turnover in the first four minutes of the second quarter of Bucks

35 Bench points for Cavaliers

21 Seconds that Bucks had the lead in the game

Does Giannis play?

Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo was considered likely to play as he had controlled the aftermath of a left calf strain that became a bit on February 5th. But before the game is Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma and Gary Trent Jr. Everyone is available to play.

What is the Bucks record without Giannis?

6-6.

Which channel is the Bucks game on?

  • TV: ESPN and FANDUEL SPORTS WISCONSIN
  • Current: You can stream the game on the ESPN app and Fanduel Sports Wisconsin app via your TV or streaming carrier. FUBO also has one Free trial for new subscribers.
  • Advertisers: Michael Grady (Play-by-play), Cory Alexander (analyst) and Angel Gray (Reporter) call the game to ESPN. Lisa Byington (Play-by-play), Marques Johnson (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (Sideline Reporter) call the game at Fanduel Sports Wisconsin.

Bucks Damage Report

  • Bobby Portis Jr., Out (League Suspension)
  • Pat Connaughton, out (left calf strain)
  • Pete Nance, Out (Left Ankle Dispute)
  • Gary Trent Jr., probable (right knee hyperextension)
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (left calfestraing)
  • Kyle Kuzma, probable (left ankle displacer)

Bucks Starting Setup

  • Guards: Damian Lillard, Taudean Prince
  • Forward: Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Center: Brook Lopez

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under

Spread: Cavaliers with 8

Over/below: 239.5

Moneyline: Cavs -345, Bucks +270

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