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Cavaliers vs Bucks final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on March 17, 2026 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 37 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 123 |
| Bucks | 24 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 27 PTS James Harden
- 15 REB Evan Mobley
- 6 AST James Harden
Bucks
- 25 PTS Kevin Porter
- 9 REB Bobby Portis
- 10 AST Kevin Porter
Cavaliers vs Bucks Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 33 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-14 | 1-4 | 10-13 | -15 |
| James Harden G | 33 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 2-4 | 11-13 | +17 |
| Dean Wade FC | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Sam Merrill G | 28 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 3-8 | 2-2 | +22 |
| Evan Mobley F | 32 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12-21 | 0-2 | 3-5 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -8 |
| Max Strus GF | 23 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Keon Ellis G | 24 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter GF | 32 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8-15 | 1-4 | 8-8 | -9 |
| Taurean Prince F | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Jericho Sims C | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -18 |
| Kyle Kuzma F | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Ryan Rollins G | 33 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 3-7 | 4-4 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Pete Nance F | 29 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5-6 | 3-4 | 0-2 | +7 |
| AJ Green G | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bobby Portis F | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-19 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Ousmane Dieng F | 29 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 5-8 | 0-2 | +2 |
Cavaliers vs Bucks Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Bucks with a 38-29 fourth quarter after trailing by 2 entering it. Cleveland moved to 42-27 on the season, while Milwaukee fell to 28-40.
A 34-point second quarter from the Bucks erased a 13-point Cavaliers lead and put Milwaukee up 58-57 at halftime. The Bucks led 87-85 after three quarters. Cleveland got to the line 34 times and made 27 free throws, against 12 of 17 for Milwaukee.
James Harden led the Cavaliers with 27 points and 6 assists, while Evan Mobley grabbed 15 rebounds. Kevin Porter answered with 25 points and 10 assists for the Bucks, and Bobby Portis pulled down 9 rebounds. Cleveland also won the rebounding count, 46 to 39, and committed 6 turnovers to Milwaukee's 8.
The number to know: 12 of 36. The Cavaliers made only that many threes, yet outscored a Bucks team that hit 20 of 45 from deep.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 42-86 | Field Goals | 42-88 |
| 48.8% | FG % | 47.7% |
| 12-36 | 3-Pointers | 20-45 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 44.4% |
| 27-34 | Free Throws | 12-17 |
| 79.4% | FT % | 70.6% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 27 | Assists | 24 |
| 3 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 6 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 20 | Fouls | 22 |
| 15 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 55.8% | 5.6% | 23.8% | 0.314 |
 Bucks | 59.1% | 7.7% | 16.3% | 0.136 |
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
- Tuesday, March 17, 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
- L vs Mavericks 120-130 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 138-105 Mar 13, 2026
- L @ Magic 122-128 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs 76ers 115-101 Mar 9, 2026
- L vs Celtics 98-109 Mar 8, 2026
Bucks last 5
- W vs Pacers 134-123 Mar 15, 2026
- L @ Hawks 99-122 Mar 14, 2026
- L @ Heat 105-112 Mar 12, 2026
- L vs Suns 114-129 Mar 10, 2026
- L vs Magic 91-130 Mar 8, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 25, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bucks 116-118
- Nov 17, 2025 Bucks @ Cavaliers 106-118
- Oct 26, 2025 Bucks @ Cavaliers 113-118
More NBA Games on Mar 17, 2026
- Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-1113
Orlando Magic1-3108Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat1-4106
Charlotte Hornets3-2136Top: Ball 30 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons4-1130
Washington Wizards2-3117Top: Duren 36 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-3110
New York Knicks2-3136Top: Hart 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2104
Minnesota Timberwolves3-2116Top: Booker 34 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs3-2132
Sacramento Kings0-4104Top: Raynaud 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers4-196
Denver Nuggets2-2124Top: Braun 22 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Bucks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers visit the Hawks Oct 29; Bucks host the Cavaliers Oct 31.
Cavaliers vs Bucks FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Bucks on Mar 17, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 27 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Bucks records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 42-27 and the Bucks were 28-40 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Bucks?
James Harden scored 27 for the Cavaliers. Kevin Porter scored 25 for the Bucks.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Bucks season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Bucks game?
The Bucks beat the Cavaliers 118-116 on Feb 25, 2026 at home.
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 37-24, Q2 20-34, Q3 28-29, Q4 38-29.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Bucks?
Cavaliers visit the Hawks on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET; Bucks host the Cavaliers on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 PM ET.