Using a 23-2 run in the first eight plus minutes of the third quarter and 38 points from Antetokounmpo, the Bucks defeated Cleveland 117-102 on Friday night to end the Cavaliers’ four-game winning streak. Cavaliers vs Bucks NBA Game Scores 25 Nov 2022
Cavaliers vs Bucks NBA Game Scores
Milwaukee outscored the Cavaliers 35-10 in the third quarter to overcome a 16-point deficit. Since Jan. 4, 2019, when they outscored the Atlanta Hawks 43-14 in the first quarter of a 144-112 victory, the Bucks had not outscored a team by such a significant margin in a single frame.
Antetokounmpo, who also had nine rebounds and six assists, said, “We got a little bit of luck on our side and were able to knock down some jumpers and move downhill and were able to build that momentum and keep it going.” “I think our guards defending the pick-and-roll and Brook (Lopez) just contesting every shot on the defensive end gave it a start,” said Lopez.
Donovan Mitchell, who led the Cavaliers with 29 points, said, “They turned it up to a level we haven’t seen, that we haven’t experienced. Understanding that they will boost the physicality and that everything needs to be crisper and more accurate is important while playing playoff basketball.
For Cleveland, Darius Garland added 20 points. Mitchell and Garland shot 4 of 16 for 11 points over the final two periods after combining to shoot 14 of 26 and score 38 points in the first half.
After Carter connected with Antetokounmpo for a slam, the latter missed a free shot that would have completed a three-point play. Mitchell’s basket increased Cleveland’s advantage to 65-59, but a 3-pointer by Brook Lopez and a slam dunk by Antetokounmpo reduced it to one.
With 7:19 remaining in the third, Lopez made one of his six blocks to help set up a 3-pointer by Antetokounmpo that gave the Bucks their first lead of the game. The Bucks finally had a 22-point lead.
