Key Takeaways:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 118:113 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their Eastern Conference NBA clash
- Donovan Mitchell tallied 24 points, including 10 in the final quarter, while Evan Mobley achieved a flawless 12-of-12 free throw display
- Both sides now stand at two wins and one loss each since the season began
Game Overview
The Cleveland Cavaliers registered a hard-fought 118:113 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on their home court in an Eastern Conference encounter. The Cavaliers established an 18-point cushion midway through the third quarter, but saw their advantage eroded as the Bucks drew level shortly after the beginning of the final period. Nevertheless, the hosts responded strongly in the closing stages, retaking the lead and sealing the win through pivotal performances from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.
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Key Player Performances
Donovan Mitchell emerged as a decisive factor in the final stretch, posting 24 points in total, with 10 coming during the final 12 minutes. Evan Mobley contributed 23 points, but also delivered a notable career milestone by converting all 12 of his free throw attempts – the most he has attempted without a miss thus far in his NBA tenure. In addition, Mobley collected eight rebounds and six assists.
This free throw achievement matched a franchise mark last set by LeBron James on 5 November 2014, when James also produced a 12-of-12 showing from the line against Utah. In Cavaliers history, only 23 players have managed to be perfect from the free throw stripe in a game with 12 or more attempts.
| Player | Points | Free Throws (FTM/FTA) | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | 24 | 5/8 | 3 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley (CLE) | 23 | 12/12 | 8 | 6 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | 40 | 11/16 | 14 | 9 |
| AJ Green (MIL) | 20 | 4/5 | 2 | 2 |
Bucks’ Standout and Team Records
For the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant performance with 40 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, he received minimal scoring support, with AJ Green being the only other Bucks player to surpass 15 points, finishing with 20. Following this contest, both the Cavaliers and Bucks hold records of two wins and one loss since the season’s outset.
