Bucks Host Streaking Cavs
The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on Friday evening.

The Bucks (12-5) need to bounce back from a loss in their last game, as they face the third game of a four-game home stand with a chance to add to their 9-2 home record. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team, averaging 30.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game. Jrue Holiday averages 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.6 steals, while Brook Lopez is averaging 16.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. The Bucks average 111.5 points per game, and they remain solid on the defensive end, holding opponents to an average of 107.5 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. Khris Middleton (wrist) has not made his season debut yet, and remains questionable for action on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Cavs (12-6) have won four in a row and look to keep it rolling as they head out on the road with a chance to build on their 4-5 road record. Donovan Mitchell leads the team, averaging 30.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Darius Garland averages 23.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals, while Evan Mobley averages 14.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per game. The Cavs are averaging 115.5 points per game, while shooting an average of 48.7 percent from the field, which is fifth highest in the league. On the other end, they are holding opponents to 107.6 points per game, which is fifth fewest in the league. Caris LeVert (ankle) missed the last two games and remains questionable for action, along with Kevin Love (thumb), who also missed the last game.
Posted on: 11/24/2022 1:44 PM