Cavaliers and Bucks Meet in Midwest Clash
The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Monday night.

The Cavaliers (13-11) have surprised plenty with their play this season, and they'll enter Monday's contest having just seen a four-game win streak snapped with a 119-118 loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 31 points, complementing them with five assists, four rebounds, four steals and one block. Jarrett Allen generated a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that included two assists, two steals and two blocks. Ricky Rubio supplied 15 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Evan Mobley pitched in a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double that included three assists, one steal and one block.

The Cavaliers will likely list Dean Wade (calf) as no better than questionable for Monday's game.

The Bucks (15-9) check into Monday's contest with plenty of steam, as they've won nine of their last 10 games. Their most recent success came Saturday night, when they prevailed over the Miami Heat by a 124-102 score. Pat Connaughton led the Bucks with 23 points, adding four rebounds. Khris Middleton followed with 22 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Bobby Ports generated a 19-point, 16-rebound double-double that included three assists, two steals and two blocks. Jrue Holiday registered 16 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one block. DeMarcus Cousins offered 11 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Bucks will list Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), George Hill (knee) and Grayson Allen (illness) as questionable for Monday's contest. Brook Lopez (back) and Donte DiVincenzo (finger) will be out.

Monday's game marks the first of four meetings between the teams this season. The Bucks swept the three-game 2020-21 season series from the Cavaliers.
Posted on: 12/5/2021 9:25 PM