- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) are set to clash with the Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) at Rocket Arena this Sunday.
In their previous outing, the Bucks secured a 133-120 victory over the Wizards. Milwaukee showcased a solid 51.0% shooting from the field, going 50 for 98, and excelled from deep, nailing 18 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 19 shots for an efficiency rate of 78.9%. On the rebounding front, the Bucks gathered 46 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 31 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee allowed Washington to shoot 46.9% from the field (46 of 98) and was out-rebounded, as Washington collected 56 total boards (13 offensive, 43 defensive) while registering 6 blocks. The Wizards struggled from the charity stripe, converting just 11 of 19 attempts (57.9%) and made 17 of 42 three-point tries. The Bucks finished the game with 22 personal fouls compared to 19 for the Wizards.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a key role in the game, finishing with 37 points on 16 of 26 shooting, alongside 14 rebounds and 5 assists in just 27 minutes on the court.
Milwaukee enters this matchup with a 1-0 record this season. They average 8.0 turnovers per game and commit approximately 22.0 fouls nightly. As a unit, the Bucks are pulling down 46.0 rebounds per game and have amassed an impressive 31 assists, ranking them 7th in the league in passing. The Bucks are shooting 40.9% from three-point range (18 of 44) and making 78.9% of their free throws. Scoring an average of 133.0 points per game places them 5th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 51.0%.
Defensively, the Bucks force their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game and draw 19.0 fouls. They currently rank 11th in allowing assists, having surrendered 23 this season. Milwaukee has allowed a shooting percentage of 46.9% (46 of 98) and gives up 56.0 rebounds per game. They allow 40.5% from three-point range and are ranked 16th in points per game allowed, averaging 120.0 points.
In their last match, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat, falling 119-111 to the Knicks. Cleveland permitted New York to collect 48 rebounds (9 offensive). The Cavaliers completed 35.0% of their three-point attempts, going 14 of 40, while shooting 31 of 36 from the free-throw line (86.1%). They allowed the Knicks to shoot 43.0% from the field, hitting 37 of 86 shots. Cleveland achieved a shooting percentage of 46.5% (40 of 86) overall, converting on 41.3% of their three-point attempts with 19 successful shots out of 46. The Knicks committed 23 fouls, leading to 18 free-throw attempts for the Cavaliers. Cleveland turned the ball over 15 times and recorded 8 steals, with 28 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards totaling 32 for the game.
Donovan Mitchell was a standout for the Cavaliers, scoring 31 points in 36 minutes of play, with 5 assists and shooting 48.0% (12 of 25) while also grabbing 2 rebounds.
Cleveland holds a record of 0-1 for the season. Offensively, the Cavaliers have shot 46.5% from the field, ranking them 16th in the league. With 111 points scored this season, they average 32.0 rebounds per game and record 21.0 assists (26th in the league), coupled with 15.0 turnovers. Cleveland is committing 25.0 fouls on average and shooting 66.7% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, the Cavaliers rank 13th in points allowed per game (119.0). They force 14.0 turnovers per night and allow opponents to shoot 43.0% (4th in the NBA). Cleveland permits 35.0% from three-point range and 86.1% at the free-throw line. They average giving up 22.0 assists and 48.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 8th and 22nd, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this high-stakes NBA encounter?
Prediction: Back Cleveland
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