Manila, Philippines – After a road victory by the Cavaliers last night at BMO Harris Bradley Center, the defending champion beat again the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena tonight December 21, 2016 (Eastern Time) with 11pts margin (113-102).
After Lebron James took a record last night with his career points that passes Moses Malone in scoring list. James nearly finished with double-double with his 29pts along with his 9 rebounds and 6 assist.
Their main starter Jr Smith also had an injury after last night games when he broke his right thumb.
Kevin Love again on the bench because of stiffness and swelling in his left knee for 2 consecutive games against the Bucks.
Photo Credit: Giannis Antetokounmpo defended by Richard Jefferson,, @bucks twitter
Despite the absence of their 2 Key starters the Cavaliers 2 main weapons Kyrie Erving and LeBron James combined for 60pts in home victory they also combined 62pts last night in their road victory against the Bucks.
First Quarter
It’s just like the other night, Bucks open the game with Henson basket, but tonight Jabari Parker open with a dunk, but that was the only time they lead tonight against the Cavaliers with (2-0) and the Cavaliers tied directly then went (5-0) run. Cavaliers lead did not go as far Bucks even the score with 7 apiece, but Cavaliers went (15-4) run to extend the lead 22-11. Bucks only trim that leads by 22-31 to end the first period.
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 2 (2-2) (7-7)
Biggest Lead: 11pts (Cavaliers)
Second Quarter
Lebron James had a major damaged of the Bucks as he started on fire and scored 12pts alone in the period and the lead balloon to (51-35). But coach Tyronn Lue decided to put Lebron James on the bench with more than 5 minutes to play in the second period. Without Lebron James on the floor Bucks had a major run and trim the lead to just 4pts (56-52) under 2 minutes.
Just like last night when Cavaliers lead trimmed from 18pts to 4pts going into the break. Its almost the same scenario tonight as Cavaliers lead from 16pts and just leading by (59-54) going into the break.
Giannis Antetokounmpo already had 20pts in 5-7 field goals or 71.4% shooting. He was perfect on the line as he made 10 of his 10 free throws.
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 2
Biggest Lead: 16pts (Cavaliers)
Third Quarter
Cavaliers only leading by 3pts under 5 minutes until James and Jefferson hit a pair of triple then a basket by James to extend the lead by 11pts then Cavaliers lead balloon to 15pts to end the period.
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 2
Biggest Lead: 15pts (Cavaliers)
Fourth Quarter
Milwaukee Bucks had no answer on the Cavaliers offense and the leads continue to grow and the Cavaliers balloon to (81-102) the biggest lead of the game.
Richard Jefferson ejected with 4 minutes to play when he earned his second technical fouls after got tangled with Thon Maker on rebounding position.
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 2
Biggest Lead: 21pts (Cavaliers)
Kyrie Erving finished with double-double with his 31pts and 13 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo “The Greek Freak” who scored 20pts in the first half only finished with 28pts while Jabari Parker only added 27pts.
They will face again each other on February 27, 2016 (Eastern Time) at Quicken Loans Arena.
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