Fueled by Brook Lopez and his 3-pointers, the injury-depleted Bucks stormed past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-96.
Donovan Mitchell ignited himself in the early going of this one, rattling off 16 points in the opening frame. Evan Mobley chipped in with eight of his own, culminating in a 37-34 advantage for the Cavaliers after one.
A 27-8 advantage in bench points that favored Milwaukee helped give the injury-ridden home team a 61-60 lead. This was all with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring just six points. Brook Lopez led the scoring for Milwaukee in the first half, totaling four threes and 18 points.