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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Rookies unafraid, veterans spooked in Halloween shellacking

The Milwaukee Bucks lost badly, 136-11, to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Halloween. For three of four quarters, the Bucks played decently, but losing the second by [checks notes] 27 points cooked their goose. Milwaukee just couldn’t get shots to fall…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Rookies unafraid, veterans spooked in Halloween shellacking
Key Things to Know
  • Jack Trehearne graded the Milwaukee Bucks following their 136-111 blowout defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Milwaukee lost the second quarter by 27 points after shooting 25 percent to Cleveland's 81.8 percent.
  • Rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament received the team's highest marks with B grades.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jack Trehearne of Brew Hoop evaluated the Milwaukee Bucks' performance following a lopsided 136-111 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Halloween. The Bucks collapsed in the second quarter, getting outscored by 27 points while shooting just 25 percent from the field. Trehearne highlighted positive showings from rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament despite the blowout, awarding both players B grades.

Conversely, several veteran players received low marks, with Tyler Herro earning a D after shooting 5-for-18. Head coach Taylor Jenkins and center Kel'el Ware both received C- grades, with Trehearne suggesting the Bucks monitor rotation issues and even consider listening to potential trade offers for Ware.

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