**Milwaukee Bucks (8-6, Seventh in Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (9-5, Third in Eastern Conference)**
*Location: Cleveland*
*Date & Time: Monday, 7 p.m. EST*
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### Game Preview:
The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Monday night. The Cavaliers currently hold a 9-5 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference, while the Bucks sit just behind at 8-6, seventh in the conference.
Cleveland has been strong against division opponents, boasting a 3-0 record. The team averages 27.6 assists per game, led by Donovan Mitchell, who contributes an average of 5.4 assists. On the other side, Milwaukee has gone 2-1 against division teams and ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks average 26.8 assists per game, with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge at 7.1 assists per game.
The Cavaliers also excel in converting three-pointers, averaging 16.0 made threes per game this season — which is 3.7 more than the 12.3 three-pointers the Bucks allow opponents to make per game.
In terms of scoring, Milwaukee averages 118.4 points per game, slightly higher than the 116.9 points the Cavaliers concede to opponents.
This game marks the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Cleveland won their first encounter on October 26, defeating Milwaukee 118-113. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 for the Bucks.
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### Top Performers:
– **Cleveland Cavaliers:**
– *Evan Mobley* is shooting 46.8% from the field and averaging 19.2 points per game.
– *Donovan Mitchell* has been impressive over the last 10 games, averaging 30.0 points per game.
– **Milwaukee Bucks:**
– *Giannis Antetokounmpo* is putting up stellar numbers with 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.
– *AJ Green* is also contributing significantly, averaging 15 points over the past 10 games.
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### Last 10 Games Stats:
– **Cavaliers (6-4):**
– Average 122.0 points, 45.3 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.3 steals, and 6.7 blocks per game.
– Shooting 44.5% from the field.
– Opponents average 118.6 points against them.
– **Bucks (5-5):**
– Average 116.9 points, 39.1 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.5 steals, and 4.4 blocks per game.
– Shooting 49.4% from the field.
– Opponents average 119.8 points against them.
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### Injury Report:
– **Cavaliers:**
– Jaylon Tyson: Day to day (illness)
– Max Strus: Out (foot)
– Darius Garland: Day to day (toe)
– **Bucks:**
– Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (ankle)
– Taurean Prince: Out (neck)
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This highly anticipated game promises to be a competitive battle in the Eastern Conference as both teams aim to improve their standings. Be sure to catch the action live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST from Cleveland.
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