Cleveland turned a one-point first-quarter deficit into a 109-76 lead through three quarters, powered by a 48-point second.
Cleveland leads Milwaukee 109-76 after three quarters, with a 48-21 second-quarter blitz turning a one-point deficit into a commanding advantage. The Cavaliers added 37 in the third while holding the Bucks to 30, stretching the gap to 33. Evan Mobley has 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting, and Jarrett Allen has added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Cleveland entered ranked 13th in the power index with a 3-2 record; Milwaukee was 26th at 1-4.
Key Performers
Evan Mobley: 27 points, 11-of-16 FG Jarrett Allen: 25 points, 11 rebounds James Harden: 13 points, 7 assists