The Cleveland Cavaliers (10-5) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (8-7) for the second time this season and in their seventh consecutive game, winning 118-106 on November 18.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game:
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Donovan Mitchell CLE SG 37 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 54.5 FPS
Mitchell has been a stat machine this month, putting up 30 points and four threes per game while shooting nearly 90% from the free-throw line. He’s also grabbed at least five rebounds in six consecutive outings, with five assists and at least one steal in every game.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Ryan Rollins MIL PG 24 PTS | 5-10 3PT | 5 AST | 34.1 FPS
Rollins continues his breakout season, marking his sixth 20-point performance, his sixth game with four made three-pointers, and his ninth five-assist game.
SCORING MACHINES:
Sam Merrill CLE SG 20 PTS | 7-10 FG | 6-9 3PT | 28.0 FPS
Merrill recorded his second 20-point game and his third with 5 three-pointers made this season.
Myles Turner MIL C 15 PTS | 4-5 3PT | 3-4 FT | 36.4 FPS
Turner came up strong on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he logged his tenth 10-point game of the season and his third with at least four made three-pointers. Defensively, he stayed consistent, averaging 3.2 stocks this month.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Cole Anthony MIL PG 4 PTS | 1 REB | 8 AST | 15.2 FPS
Anthony posted his third consecutive 5-assist game.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Dean Wade CLE PF 8 REB | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 28.1 FPS
Dean recorded a full stat line but made a bigger mark on defense with a season-high in rebounds.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
AJ Green MIL SG 12 PTS | 4-8 3PT | 4 AST | 24.6 FPS
Green knocked down a total of 9 threes in his last two games and has also scored 10+ in three-straight games. He also ranks 7th in the league this season in three-pointers made.
THE X-FACTOR:
Craig Porter CLE SG 11 PTS | 5-6 FG | 2 STL | 17.2 FPS
Porter scored in double-figures for the third time in his last four while also averaging 2 steals in that span.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Bobby Portis MIL PF 11 PTS | 6 REB | 1 STL | 21.2 FPS
Portis has scored in double digits in five of his last six games and has put up strong rebounding numbers in four of his last five. He’s also poised for a larger role with Giannis injured.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Kyle Kuzma MIL PF 10 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL
Kuzma has scored 25+ points twice in his last five games. However, his inconsistency remains a problem, as he averaged just 6.3 points in the other three, including scoring a season-worst 1 point performance in their loss to the Lakers.
