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The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a much-needed win on Monday night, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106. Cleveland received a boost in its victory when Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left the game in the second quarter due to a left groin strain and never returned.

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14 Takeaways from Cavs 118-106 victory over Bucks: ‘We won the game, great’

The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106. It wasn’t a complete performance by any stretch, but it was much better than Cleveland’s last two outings.

Cade Cunningham News / Fear The Sword / November 18

Cade Cunningham on 2021 NBA Lottery: ‘Don’t let me go to Cleveland’

The 2021 NBA Draft class will likely go down as one of the better ones in recent memory, with Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, and Scottie Barnes all looking like stars in their own right.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 18

'We Know We Can Play Better' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach is Not Satisfied With Latest Win Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers notched a 118-106 home win against the Milwaukee Bucks, as Donovan Mitchell had a big performance. The six-time NBA All-Star contributed 37 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and four three-pointers on 14-for-22 shooting from the field in 36 minutes of action.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

Cavaliers star launched full-court heave with so much time left on the clock

Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley may need to get his eyesight checked after his team’s Monday contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mobley grabbed a defensive rebound off a Gary Harris missed three-pointer with over 10 seconds left in the first quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / November 17

Cavs top Bucks, but Kenny Atkinson sees ‘clunky’ everywhere

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 118-106 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. 1. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson will tell you this one won’t be inducted into the Cavs Hall of Fame.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Donovan Mitchell continues torrid start as Cavaliers beat Bucks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's red-hot start to the 2025-26 season continued Monday in a 118-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / November 17

Donovan Mitchell collects 37 as Cavaliers outclass Bucks

Donovan Mitchell collected 37 points and seven assists, and Sam Merrill scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on Monday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 17

How the Cavaliers secured win vs. Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the win column after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 inside Rocket Arena. While the Cavs struggled in the first quarter and took on a deficit, they chipped away at their disadvantage throughout the evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 17

‘He wants to be great so bad,’ Kenny Atkinson is finding the right approach for Evan Mobley

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers entered the season with high expectations for their 24-year-old star. Fresh off his first All-NBA selection and winning Defensive Player of the Year, Evan Mobley is being tasked with becoming an offensive focal point.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / November 17

The Cavs offensive process isn’t perfect, and Kenny Atkinson knows it

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense has struggled at the start of the season. They come into Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks 13th in offensive rating after having one of the best offensive ratings in league history last season.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 17

‘You need guys like that for your team’ Opposing coach praises Cavs two-way player

The Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed a nice boost off of their bench from an unexpected player. Well, unexpected to some. We’ve been singing Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s praises since last spring — but other people are finally starting to take notice.

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Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 17

Darius Garland injury hurts Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-5 through the first 14 games of the season, but there is room for improvement. The team hasn't played its best basketball yet, partially because Darius Garland has only played in three games for the Cavs.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Fan who charged at Donovan Mitchell banned from Barclays Center indefinitely

A fan who went viral for charging at Donovan Mitchell during an Oct. 25 Cleveland Cavaliers-Brooklyn Nets matchup in Brooklyn received a harsh punishment.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 17

Cavs remain true title contenders, insiders say

The Cavaliers aren’t headed for 15-0 Monday against the Bucks, and not everything has gone incredibly smoothly. But they’ve played most of the early season without All-Star Darius Garland, all of it without starter Max Strus, and some of it without other key guys.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 17

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

It seems the Cleveland Cavaliers still have not solved the problems they've had this season when it comes to their game play in the beginning of games.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 17

Nae’Qwan Tomlin continues to provide exactly what Cavs need: ‘He’s like a racehorse’

Cleveland Cavaliers two-way forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin has made the most of his opportunity for playing time with the team’s recent injuries. He’s provided a much-needed boost for a group that has been in a funk to start the season.

Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / November 16

Evan Mobley explains the top priority for how Cleveland Cavaliers approach games after win over Memphis

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the two overwhelming favorites in the Eastern Conference. They hold the third seed in the East, but they are not playing as well as people expected before the season.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 16

Donovan Mitchell positive, but admits Cavs ‘not pretty right now’

It wasn’t a thing of beauty, and it rarely is when Donovan Mitchell has to play the role of basketball savior. But that he did, scoring 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Cavaliers to a comeback of a 108-100 home win over the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / November 14

NBA fans react strongly to Evan Mobley’s performance in Cleveland Cavaliers loss to Toronto

Evan Mobley was supposed to take a giant step forward this season but that has not been the case. Evan Mobley was expected to have a big season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and be one of the main reasons why they would be in title contention.

Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / November 14

Scottie Barnes lifts Raptors over Cavaliers for fifth win in six games

Scottie Barnes collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and five blocked shots, and Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points as the visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 on Thursday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson ‘wasn’t satisfied’ with first-year development of key player

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson admitted his faults with the development of Craig Porter Jr. last season. After Porter’s “heroic” effort

Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Cavaliers' Darius Garland exits Monday’s game with left toe injury

All-Star point guard Darius Garland has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday’s contest in Miami after sustaining a left toe injury. He will be reevaluated after the game, the Cavaliers announced.