The Milwaukee Bucks (10-3, 7-1 Home) and their superb defense host the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5, 4-4 Away) and their powerful offense on Wednesday. Cleveland was defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-124 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, their fourth straight loss.
Darius Garland was a top performer in defeat with 51 points and six assists. The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind the Bucks. Milwaukee dropped their last game on Monday at Fiserv Forum, falling to the Atlanta Hawks 121-106. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 27 points to top the scoresheet in the losing effort.
With 20 points and eight rebounds, Marjon Beauchamp also produced a strong performance. The Bucks are first in the Eastern Conference, 0.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics. It’s the first meeting of the season between the teams.
Cleveland won three out of four games between the teams last season, including a 133-115 triumph in their last meeting at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 10, their third straight head-to-head victory.
Kevin Love led the Cavaliers with 32 points and 10 rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili had 28 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists in the loss. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.6 points per game, best in the NBA, to lead the Cavs in scoring this season. Mitchell also has dished 6.1 assists per game, most in the NBA.
Meanwhile, Jarrett Allen is grabbing 11.5 rebounds. Antetokounmpo’s 31.3 points per game have powered the Bucks on offense. He has the top scoring average in the NBA. Antetokounmpo also has pulled down 11.8 rebounds per game, most in the league.
Jrue Holiday has doled out 7.9 assists per game. The Bucks are the league’s top team for defensive efficiency, while the Cavaliers rank third in offensive efficiency. The Cavaliers are 1-6 in seven trips to Fiserv Forum. Cleveland is seeking to snap a three-game losing skid away from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this season.
Cleveland is 6-4 in the last 10 games with an average margin of +5.3 (115.8-110.5). Milwaukee has gone 7-3 over the last 10, scoring 112.4 points per game on average while allowing 109.9 (+2.5 margin).
CAVALIERS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Dean Wade: 7.0 | 11.5 | -4.5
Assists per game:
Donovan Mitchell: 4.3 | 6.1 | -1.8
BUCKS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Jevon Carter: 26.4 | 15.2 | +11.2
Points per game:
Jrue Holiday: 13.0 | 19.6 | -6.6
Rebounds per game:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 7.5 | 11.8 | -4.3
Assists per game:
Jrue Holiday: 10.0 | 7.9 | +2.1
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 3.0 | 5.2 | -2.2
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Cleveland Cavaliers (+145)
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