Cavaliers Defeat Bucks 118-106 in Solid Home Performance
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 118, Milwaukee Bucks 106, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 at Rocket Arena on November 17, 2025.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their dominance over the Milwaukee Bucks with a 118-106 victory at Rocket Arena. This win marks the Cavaliers' third consecutive triumph over the Bucks this season, pushing their lead in the series to 3-0. The Cavaliers showcased a strong home record, now standing at 11-5, while the Bucks dropped to 8-8 on the road.
Cleveland entered the game with a recent home record of 6-4 over their last ten games, and they had been averaging 122.0 points scored while allowing 118.6 points during that span. Their last five games saw them winning three and scoring an average of 123.4 points, indicating a potent offense. In contrast, the Bucks had a mixed away record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 116.9 points scored and allowing 119.8 points. They were coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, which snapped a brief winning streak.
The Cavaliers' recent form has been bolstered by key performances from Donovan Mitchell, who contributed significantly in this matchup. The game featured several scoring plays in the fourth quarter, including Mitchell making crucial free throws and a driving layup that helped secure the win. Dean Wade and Evan Mobley also made impactful plays, with Mobley assisting Wade's dunk, showcasing the team's strong chemistry.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks had Kevin Porter Jr. listed as Day-To-Day due to a knee issue, which could have affected their performance. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, appeared to be in good health, allowing them to field their best lineup.
The betting market reflected Cleveland's strong position, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win. The conditions at Rocket Arena were favorable for the Cavaliers, who have historically performed well at home against the Bucks.
In previous meetings, the Cavaliers have maintained a perfect record against the Bucks, winning all five encounters since the start of the 2025 season. This continuing trend adds to the significance of this fixture, as the Cavaliers have established themselves as a formidable opponent for Milwaukee.
As the game progressed, viewers could observe the Cavaliers' effective offensive strategies and their ability to capitalize on key moments, particularly in the fourth quarter. The combination of Mitchell's scoring and the team's overall defensive effort proved to be decisive in maintaining their lead and ultimately securing the victory.
Injury report
- Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
Leaders
- PointsDonovan Mitchell37Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDonovan Mitchell7Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsDean Wade8Cleveland Cavaliers
- PointsRyan Rollins24Milwaukee Bucks
- AssistsCole Anthony8Milwaukee Bucks
- ReboundsMyles Turner7Milwaukee Bucks
Recent form
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1122 scored · 118.6 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W108-100vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 15
- L113-126vs Toronto RaptorsNov 14
- W130-116at Miami HeatNov 13
- L138-140at Miami HeatNov 11
- W128-122vs Chicago BullsNov 9
- W148-115at Washington WizardsNov 8
- W132-121vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 6
- W117-109vs Atlanta HawksNov 2
- L101-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 31
- L105-125at Boston CelticsOct 29
Milwaukee Bucks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1116.9 scored · 119.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- L95-119vs Los Angeles LakersNov 16
- W147-134vs Charlotte HornetsNov 15
- L100-111at Charlotte HornetsNov 13
- W116-114at Dallas MavericksNov 11
- L115-122vs Houston RocketsNov 9
- W126-110vs Chicago BullsNov 8
- L100-128at Toronto RaptorsNov 5
- W117-115at Indiana PacersNov 4
- L133-135vs Sacramento KingsNov 1
- W120-110vs Golden State WarriorsOct 31
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Milwaukee Bucks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-93 | 44-79 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 17-36 | 15-35 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 43 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 15-21 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 41 |
| Assists | 26 | 25 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 54 |
| Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter72-73Ryan Rollins makes 24-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter72-75Evan Mobley makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter72-77Craig Porter Jr. makes dunk
- 3rd Quarter75-77Myles Turner makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 3rd Quarter76-77Bobby Portis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-77Bobby Portis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-79Craig Porter Jr. makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Jarrett Allen assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-79Cole Anthony makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter79-81Lonzo Ball makes 1-foot layup (Dean Wade assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-81Gary Trent Jr. makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Cole Anthony assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-82Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-82Bobby Portis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-82Bobby Portis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-85Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 3rd Quarter86-85Bobby Portis makes 9-foot two point shot (Cole Anthony assists)
- 3rd Quarter86-88Lonzo Ball makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-88Gary Trent Jr. makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter88-90Donovan Mitchell makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter88-92Craig Porter Jr. makes layup (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter91-92AJ Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
- 4th Quarter91-95Craig Porter Jr. makes 25-foot three pointer (Nae'Qwan Tomlin assists)
- 4th Quarter91-97Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes two point shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter91-100Sam Merrill makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dean Wade assists)
- 4th Quarter93-100Ryan Rollins makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-100Gary Trent Jr. makes 6-foot two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 4th Quarter95-103Sam Merrill makes 26-foot three point jumper (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter97-103Ryan Rollins makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter97-105Evan Mobley makes driving layup (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter99-105Gary Trent Jr. makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter99-108Sam Merrill makes 25-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter100-108Myles Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-108Myles Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-109Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-110Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-112Dean Wade makes dunk (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter104-112Ryan Rollins makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter104-114Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter104-116Evan Mobley makes dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter104-118Sam Merrill makes driving layup (De'Andre Hunter assists)
- 4th Quarter106-118Ryan Rollins makes 1-foot driving dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Cleveland Cavaliers, below favours Milwaukee Bucks.
Venue
- Rocket ArenaCleveland, OH
- Attendance19432
- OfficialsJohn Goble, Dedric Taylor, Suyash Mehta
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