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Dribbles: Cavs finally make it easy on themselves, and the big men lead the way

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 136-111 road win over the Bucks on Saturday night. 1. This was the type of game the Cavs needed. They came in having played five mostly uneven games, some good and some bad, and finally…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:24 AM
Dribbles: Cavs finally make it easy on themselves, and the big men lead the way
Key Things to Know
  • Frontcourt duo Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined for 52 points in Cleveland's 136-111 victory over Milwaukee.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 48-21 in a decisive second-quarter surge.
  • Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson stated the team was intentional about getting the ball to their big men.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a commanding 136-111 road victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, powered by a dominant frontcourt showing. Big men Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen spearheaded the offense, scoring 27 and 25 points respectively. Cleveland broke the game open with a 48-21 run in the second quarter, establishing a lead that swelled to 36 points in the fourth quarter.

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson noted the deliberate game plan to feed the frontcourt following their morning film session. Donovan Mitchell contributed 15 points, James Harden recorded 13 points and seven assists, and rookie Meleek Thomas added 13 points in his return from injury. Kel'el Ware led Milwaukee with 19 points as Cleveland improved their record to 4-2.

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