The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 112-104, at Fiserv Forum on Monday night.

The Bucks (16-9) knew they'd be in for a fight against a Cavaliers (13-12) squad that had given several quality teams trouble this season, and sure enough, the first quarter played out to a 24-24 deadlock. However, Milwaukee was able to change the tone of the contest with a big performance in the middle periods, The hosts outscored Cleveland by a 64-54 margin over the second and third quarters, helping set the stage for the eight-point victory.

Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 25 points, complementing them with nine rebounds and two blocks. Lauri Markkanen furnished 20 points, seven boards, two assists and one block. Kevin Love totaled 15 points, four rebounds and three assists. Evan Mobley supplied 12 points, six boards, two assists and one steal. Darius Garland registered 10 points, nine assists and three rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Bucks with a 27-point, 12-rebound double-double that included two assists and one block. Khris Middleton posted 21 points, eight assists and three rebounds. Jrue Holiday managed 20 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block. Pat Connaughton furnished 12 points and four rebounds, while Bobby Portis generated a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double that included three assists and one block.

The Cavaliers head back home to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, while the Bucks hit the road and visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night as well.