- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, W
- Broadcast: NBC
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This evening, the Milwaukee Bucks (28-39) will clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers (41-27) at the Fiserv Forum.
The Cavaliers recently faced off against the Mavericks, suffering a setback with a score of 130-120 in their last game. Cleveland achieved a field goal percentage of 51.1% (45 of 88) and hit 16 out of 41 three-point attempts, while also converting 14 of 21 free throws for a percentage of 66.7%. On the boards, they grabbed a total of 38 rebounds, including 10 offensive, and dished out 32 assists. The Cavaliers also forced 13 turnovers while recording 5 steals. Defensively, Cleveland allowed the Mavericks to shoot 52.9%, with Dallas making 46 of 87 attempts. The Mavericks tallied 35 assists and achieved 13 steals, while accumulating 44 rebounds (9 offensive, 35 defensive) and 5 blocks. Dallas shot 85.2% from the free-throw line, making 23 of 27 attempts, and successfully converted 15 of 30 three-pointers. Both teams ended the game with 21 personal fouls
Donovan Mitchell emerged as a key player in the matchup, shooting 41.7% from the field and contributing 11 assists over 39 minutes of play. He scored 26 points on 10 of 24 shooting while also grabbing a single rebound.
Entering this matchup, Cleveland boasts a record of 41-27 for the season. They average 14.2 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 fouls. As a team, the Cavaliers are securing 44.2 rebounds per game and have amassed 1,927 assists so far this season, ranking 6th in the league for assists. Cleveland’s shooting from beyond the arc stands at 36.1% (992 of 2,748), and they convert 77.4% of free throw attempts. They average 119.1 points per game, placing them 3rd in the NBA, while shooting 47.8% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Cavaliers force 15.6 turnovers per game and draw 20.4 personal fouls. They allow 36.9% on three-point attempts and rank 14th in points allowed per game (114.9). Opponents are shooting 46.3% against them (2,801 of 6,049), and they concede 43.7 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers rank 18th in the league for total assists surrendered, allowing 1,822.
In their previous game, the Bucks claimed victory against the Pacers with a final score of 134-123. Milwaukee managed to secure 27 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, totaling 40 rebounds for the game. They had 9 turnovers and recorded 10 steals during the contest. The Pacers committed 15 fouls, sending the Bucks to the free-throw line for 19 opportunities; Milwaukee converted 13 of these for a 68.4% shooting rate. From three-point range, the Bucks made 23 of 44 attempts (52.3%). They shot 54.4% from the field, scoring 49 of 90 attempts. Defensively, the Bucks permitted the Pacers to hit 42 of their 81 attempts from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 51.9%. Milwaukee closed with a 50.0% rate from beyond the arc, making 21 of 42 shots, and finished at 18 of 23 from the free-throw line (78.3%). In total rebounds, the Bucks allowed Indiana to grab 40 boards (10 offensive).
Giannis Antetokounmpo was pivotal in this contest, converting 50.0% of his attempts (11 of 22) and collecting 14 rebounds, totaling 31 points in 23 minutes along with 8 assists.
This season, Milwaukee holds a record of 28-39. Offensively, the Bucks shoot at 48.0% from the field, ranking 7th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 7,449 points this season (averaging 111.2 points per game) and grab an average of 41.0 rebounds per game. The team averages 26.0 assists per game (17th in basketball) alongside 14.7 turnovers. The Bucks commit an average of 19.7 fouls per game and convert 73.2% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Milwaukee allows opponents to hit 37.0% from three-point range (989 of 2,671) and 77.9% of their free throws. They surrender an average of 27.7 assists and 44.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 25th and 18th, respectively, in the league. The Bucks are rated 19th in points allowed per game at 116.1. They force 13.1 turnovers every game and permit an opposing shooting percentage of 46.8% (11th in basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cleveland
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