Manila, Philippines – Lebron James and his Cavaliers visit Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center Last Night December 20, 2016 (Eastern Time).
Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime 114-108. Jus last Month November 29, 2016 (Eastern Time) when Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cavaliers by 17pts margin (118-101).
Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love did not play against the Milwaukee Bucks because of stiffness and swelling in his left knee.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James shoots over Milwaukee Bucks’ Malcolm Brogdon during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. (AP / Morry Gash)
Despite the absence of Kevin Love, James and Kyrie Erving combined with 62pts in tonight’s road victory against Milwaukee Bucks.
Lebron James lead the Cavaliers with his 34pts and 12 rebounds along with his 7 assist in the game.
Before the game begins Lebron James is just 1 point behind by Moses Malone which Malone had a total career 24,409 points.
Early in the opening period Lebron James set another milestone in his career as he passed Moses Malone in scoring leader. Lebron James lay-up with 9:12 minutes in the first quarter made him on the top 8 list with 24,410pts.
Cleveland Cavaliers lead the game as much as 18pts early in the second period.
First Quarter
Henson opens the Bucks points (2-0), Cavaliers started early their offense as they lead as much as 15pts (26-11) but the Bucks just trim the lead to (35-27) after the opening period.
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 1 (2-2)
Biggest Lead: 15pts (Cavaliers)
Second Quarter
Cavaliers continued to punch as they went (9-0) run, including Lebron James lay-up plus a pair of triples of Mike Dunleavy and Channing Frye and split free throw of Imman Shumpert. The leads grow (44-27) until Mirza Teletovic made a triple but Shumpert easily answered with a triple (47-29). Bucks ignited and went 18-5 run that trims the lead (52-47). Defending champions just hold a 4pts lead going into the break (57-53).
Total Lead Changes: 1
Total Deadlock: 1
Biggest Lead: 18pts (Cavaliers)
Third Quarter
Milwaukee Bucks regain the leads early in the period (58-57) after Dellavedova and Parker 2 free throws, but the Bucks did not hold that lead in longer time as James made his Jumper on the other end plus a triple of Erving that extends the lead again (62-58) of the Cavaliers. But Bucks still manage to even the score with 62 apiece then a quick 4pts play that in favor again the leads by Bucks (66-62), the game was even again with 71 apiece. James and Frye combined a pair of triple that extend the lead (77-71) and holds 6pts lead going into the final period (84-78).
Total Lead Changes: 5
Total Deadlock: 3 (62-62) (71-71)
Biggest Lead of Cavaliers: 6pts (77-71 and 84-78)
Biggest Lead of Bucks: 4pts (66-62 and 71-67)
Fourth Quarter
Cavaliers lead extend again to 9pts early (89-80) but “The Greek Freak” exploded with a pair of triple that trims the lead (89-86), Bucks only behind by 2pts (91-89) halfway in the final quarter but the Cavaliers still leading under 2 minutes (100-93). Tony Snell 3pts with under a minute to play trims the lead (100-98) but the Cavaliers score nailed to 100 with no basket made then Jabari Parker’s Lay-up on the final end enables the Bucks to tie with 100 apiece with 15seconds remaining. But Cavaliers could not capitalize after a quick time out when Kyrie Erving missed his last shot.
Total Lead Changes: 5
Total Deadlock: 3
Biggest Lead: 9pts (89-80) Cavaliers
Over Time
Both teams took the extra period with full energy as they both exchanged the lead until Tony Snell made a lay-up with 1:12 minutes remaining (108-107) but Lebron James buried a triple with 24seconds remaining (110-108) Jabari had the chance to tie the game again but he missed his 2 free throws that enable them to foul on the next position.
Total Lead Changes: 10
Total Deadlock: 4 (102-102)
Biggest Lead: 6pts (114-108) Cavaliers
Kyrie Erving added 28pts and 5rebounds and 5 assists.
Jabari Parker leads the Bucks with 30pts while Giannis Antetokounmpo “The Greek Freak” finished with double-double 25pts and 13 rebounds.
Cavaliers will host again tomorrow night against the Bucks Wednesday, December 21, 2016 (Eastern Time) at Quicken Loans Arena.
They will face again each other on February 27, 2016 (Eastern Time) at Quicken Loans Arena
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