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Bucks vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on November 17, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 33 | 24 | 31 | 18 | 106 |
| Cavaliers | 26 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 118 |
Top Performers
Bucks
- 24 PTS Ryan Rollins
- 7 REB Myles Turner
- 8 AST Cole Anthony
Cavaliers
- 37 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 8 REB Dean Wade
- 7 AST Donovan Mitchell
Bucks vs Cavaliers Box Score
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins G | 28 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9-22 | 5-10 | 1-1 | +1 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo F | 13 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0 |
| Kyle Kuzma F | 24 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +2 |
| AJ Green G | 40 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 4-8 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Myles Turner CF | 37 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 4-5 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Gary Trent Jr. GF | 31 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jericho Sims C | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Cole Anthony G | 21 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Gary Harris G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Bobby Portis F | 26 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 4-6 | -13 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 37 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14-22 | 4-8 | 5-7 | +7 |
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-10 | 6-9 | 0-0 | +4 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 25 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 24 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0 |
| Evan Mobley F | 36 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4-9 | 1-2 | 5-8 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Lonzo Ball G | 23 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-6 | 1-2 | +11 |
| Craig Porter G | 20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Dean Wade FC | 27 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +14 |
Bucks vs Cavaliers Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Bucks by outscoring them 33-24 in the second quarter after trailing by 7. Cleveland moved to 10-5, while Milwaukee fell to 8-7.
A 33-26 first quarter gave the Bucks an early lead. The Cavaliers erased it before halftime and led Cavaliers 59-57. They went into the fourth ahead Cavaliers 92-88, then outscored Milwaukee 26-18 in the final period. Cleveland shot 44 of 79 from the field, while the Bucks made 39 of 93.
Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 37 points and added 7 assists. Ryan Rollins topped Milwaukee with 24 points, and Cole Anthony handed out 8 assists. Dean Wade pulled down 8 rebounds for Cleveland, which finished with 45 rebounds to the Bucks' 34.
The number to know: 15 of 21 at the free-throw line for the Cavaliers, against 11 of 15 for the Bucks, which gave Cleveland four more makes from the stripe.
Team Stats
| Bucks | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 39-93 | Field Goals | 44-79 |
| 41.9% | FG % | 55.7% |
| 17-36 | 3-Pointers | 15-35 |
| 47.2% | 3P % | 42.9% |
| 11-15 | Free Throws | 15-21 |
| 73.3% | FT % | 71.4% |
| 34 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 4 |
| 26 | Assists | 25 |
| 9 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bucks | 51.1% | 12.3% | 14.6% | 0.118 |
 Cavaliers | 65.2% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 0.190 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bucks vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, November 17, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bucks My24 / Bucks+ · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bucks vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bucks last 5
- L vs Lakers 95-119 Nov 15, 2025
- W vs Hornets 147-134 Nov 14, 2025
- L @ Hornets 100-111 Nov 12, 2025
- W @ Mavericks 116-114 Nov 10, 2025
- L vs Rockets 115-122 Nov 9, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Grizzlies 108-100 Nov 15, 2025
- L vs Raptors 113-126 Nov 13, 2025
- W @ Heat 130-116 Nov 12, 2025
- L @ Heat 138-140 Nov 10, 2025
- W vs Bulls 128-122 Nov 8, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bucks 123-116
- Feb 25, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bucks 116-118
- Oct 26, 2025 Bucks @ Cavaliers 113-118
More NBA Games on Nov 17, 2025
- Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2108
Philadelphia 76ers3-1110Top: Maxey 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2112
Detroit Pistons3-1127Top: Duren 31 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3113
Miami Heat0-4115Top: McBride 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1108
Toronto Raptors2-1110Top: Ingram 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-296
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1120Top: Reid 22 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0126
New Orleans Pelicans0-3109Top: Holmgren 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3130
Denver Nuggets1-2127Top: Jokić 36 PTS, 18 REB, 13 ASTBox score ›
That covers Bucks vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bucks host the Rockets Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Bucks vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Bucks vs Cavaliers on Nov 17, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 37 points.
What are the Bucks and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Bucks were 8-7 and the Cavaliers were 10-5 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bucks vs Cavaliers?
Ryan Rollins scored 24 for the Bucks. Donovan Mitchell scored 37 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Bucks vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Bucks vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Bucks 123-116 on Mar 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Bucks vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Bucks vs Cavaliers?
Bucks-Cavaliers: Q1 33-26, Q2 24-33, Q3 31-33, Q4 18-26.
What is next for the Bucks and Cavaliers?
Bucks host the Rockets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.