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JazzCleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks: Feb 25, 2026
Cavaliers vs Bucks final: the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 on February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 33 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 116 |
| Bucks | 33 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 118 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 27 PTS Jarrett Allen
- 11 REB Jarrett Allen
- 9 AST Craig Porter
Bucks
- 20 PTS Kevin Porter
- 11 REB Jericho Sims
- 9 AST Ryan Rollins
Cavaliers vs Bucks Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schröder G | 34 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-14 | 3-6 | 7-9 | -5 |
| Sam Merrill G | 33 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-13 | 2-8 | 0-2 | -2 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 32 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10-15 | 0-0 | 7-8 | -10 |
| Dean Wade FC | 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-2 | +9 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 35 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-16 | 1-6 | 3-3 | -19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Thomas Bryant CF | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Keon Ellis G | 28 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-8 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Craig Porter G | 21 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 1-1 | +5 |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter GF | 37 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10-16 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +7 |
| AJ Green G | 37 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Ryan Rollins G | 34 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8-13 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Myles Turner CF | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 0-1 | +5 |
| Kyle Kuzma F | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 5-10 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bobby Portis F | 21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Ousmane Dieng F | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Cam Thomas G | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jericho Sims C | 28 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 |
Cavaliers vs Bucks Recap
Milwaukee's 2-point win over Cleveland came down to a 4-point fourth quarter edge, deciding a game tied after three quarters. The Cavaliers fell to 37-23 with the loss.
The Cavaliers led 63-62 at halftime and held a 94-93 advantage through three quarters. Milwaukee outscored Cleveland 25-22 in the fourth to pull ahead. The Bucks shot 48 of 88 from the field while the Cavaliers made 42 of 87, a 3-point gap that proved decisive.
Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Kevin Porter paced Milwaukee with 20 points. Both teams tied at 28 assists each, but Milwaukee turned the ball over 13 times to Cleveland's 11.
The number to know: Cleveland's 20-of-27 free throw shooting kept the game close, though the Bucks' superior field goal accuracy sealed the 2-point margin.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 42-87 | Field Goals | 48-88 |
| 48.3% | FG % | 54.5% |
| 12-40 | 3-Pointers | 19-45 |
| 30.0% | 3P % | 42.2% |
| 20-27 | Free Throws | 3-5 |
| 74.1% | FT % | 60.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 28 | Assists | 28 |
| 7 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 10 | Fouls | 20 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 55.2% | 10.0% | 36.4% | 0.230 |
 Bucks | 65.3% | 12.6% | 22.2% | 0.034 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Bucks Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, February 25, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Bucks My24 / Bucks+
- Arena
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Bucks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Knicks 109-94 Feb 24, 2026
- L @ Thunder 113-121 Feb 22, 2026
- W @ Hornets 118-113 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Nets 112-84 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-113 Feb 11, 2026
Bucks last 5
- W vs Heat 128-117 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Raptors 94-122 Feb 22, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 139-118 Feb 20, 2026
- W @ Thunder 110-93 Feb 12, 2026
- W @ Magic 116-108 Feb 11, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bucks 123-116
- Nov 17, 2025 Bucks @ Cavaliers 106-118
- Oct 26, 2025 Bucks @ Cavaliers 113-118
More NBA Games on Feb 25, 2026
- Final
Golden State Warriors0-3133
Memphis Grizzlies3-0112Top: II 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0116
Detroit Pistons3-0124Top: Williams 30 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2110
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Vassell 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-397
Houston Rockets3-0128Top: Sheppard 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-184
Denver Nuggets1-1103Top: Jokić 30 PTS, 12 REBBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Bucks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Bucks host the Pacers Oct 26.
Cavaliers vs Bucks FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Bucks on Feb 25, 2026?
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Kevin Porter led the Bucks with 20 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Bucks records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 37-23 and the Bucks were 26-31 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Bucks?
Jarrett Allen scored 27 for the Cavaliers. Kevin Porter scored 20 for the Bucks.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Bucks season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Bucks game?
The Cavaliers beat the Bucks 123-116 on Mar 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Bucks played?
At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Bucks?
Cavaliers-Bucks: Q1 33-33, Q2 30-29, Q3 31-31, Q4 22-25.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Bucks?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Bucks host the Pacers on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.