Giannis Antetokounmpo has been doing it all for the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo put up another incredible statline in the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, posting 40 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in an early season showdown on Sunday. After dropping their first game of the season to the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten right back on track with back-to-back victories.
The first Cleveland Cavaliers back-to-back of the season will see a familiar face absent from the lineup. The Cavs play the Detroit Pistons (2-1) tonight, with Kenny Atkinson’s side looking to bag a third straight victory, having dropped their season opener against the New York Knicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble by trading for oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball in the offseason. The move, assuming Ball can capture some of his old magic, would give the Cavaliers another ball-dominant facilitator with good court vision and strong defensive skill sets.
Back in early July, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls were involved in a team-alerting trade. The Cavaliers sent guard Isaac Okoro to the Bulls in exchange for veteran guard Lonzo Ball.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Since taking over as head coach, Kenny Atkinson has always been constructive in his criticisms of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This endearing quality has earned him the buy-in of his players, the adoration of the fan base, and the trust of the organization.
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball celebrated his last night of being 27 years old in style. Ball provided 11 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the Cavaliers' 118-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a winning start on their home floor against the Milwaukee Bucks – but it wasn’t by any means clinical. Team basketball overcame superstardom in the end, as the Cavs edged over the line 118-113, over the Bucks and Giannis , who reeled in 40 points and pulled down 14 rebounds along with nine assists.
The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a 118-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Five Cavs, including an offseason guard addition in Lonzo Ball and four starters, ended the game in double digits.
The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their second win of the season with a 118-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. What started as an off scoring night for the duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley ended with the two earning a combined 47 points as they quickly turned things around in the second half.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are still a work in progress. There were stretches of clunky offense and unfocused defense. Neither cost the Cavs as they came away with a 118-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their home opener.
No one was expecting any big surprises during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2025-26 NBA season. This team has been together long enough — and proven enough in the regular season — that it felt unlikely we’d learn anything substantial about them in the opening weeks.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter made his 2025-26 season debut on Sunday night in the wine-and-gold’s home opener, and immediately, the Cavs took notice.
The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was electric Sunday night, packed with 19,432 fans who came to witness something special from the Cleveland Cavaliers. They got exactly that—a gritty, pulse-pounding victory as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 in a game that had everyone on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
The Cavaliers finally notched their first win of the season, and Donovan Mitchell wasn’t all that thrilled. Not because of the outcome, but because of how it nearly slipped away, writes Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.
Lonzo Ball is loving his time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he is one of the most important guards on the roster. While he is happy with his time playing for the Cavaliers, he does leave an opening to play for the Los Angeles Lakers again in the future.
Two perennial All-Stars and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year will share the court as the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the home portion of their schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed and fended off a late comeback try in a 131-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Friday night in New York.
There are stats, and then there are statements. If you were watching Donovan Mitchell on Friday night, you saw a claim staked in real time. 35 points, 5 made threes, and a new spot ahead of LeBron James in the Cavaliers’ record books.
Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your flexibility — and probably your roster.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.