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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 40 points not enough as Bucks fall to Cavs

Giannis Antetokounmpo came close to recording a triple-double, but his effort wasn’t enough to carry the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Arena. The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late surge to secure a 118-113 win in their home opener of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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