In a thrilling season opener at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118–113 on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The victory marked a strong start for the Cavaliers, who were without key players Darius Garland and Max Strus due to injuries.
Game Highlights
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and contributed 4 assists. beaconjournal.com
- Evan Mobley added 23 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 12-for-12. beaconjournal.com
- Sam Merrill came off the bench to score 17 points, providing a crucial spark for Cleveland’s offense.
- De’Andre Hunter, returning from a knee injury, contributed 16 points, including a key stepback jumper and a 3-pointer that helped the Cavaliers regain momentum in the second half.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 40 points and 14 rebounds, falling just one assist shy of a triple-double. beaconjournal.com
- AJ Green added 20 points for Milwaukee, while the team was missing key players Kyle Kuzma, Cole Anthony, and Kevin Porter Jr. due to injuries.
Game Recap
The Cavaliers trailed by 18 points midway through the third quarter but mounted a comeback to take the lead. A dunk by Ryan Rollins tied the game at 98 with 6:54 remaining. Following Rollins’ dunk, Cleveland scored seven consecutive points, including a stepback jumper by Hunter, a 3-pointer by Lonzo Ball, and a mid-range jumper by Mitchell, to regain the lead and secure the win.
Looking Ahead
The Cavaliers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season. The Bucks, despite the loss, will aim to regroup and address their defensive lapses in upcoming games.
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