Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 26, 2025
Final · NBA · Tip-off 6:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Final Total: 231
Game Recap
Cleveland's second-quarter surge proved decisive in a tightly contested matchup. The Cavaliers and Bucks combined for 61 points in the second quarter—the game's highest-scoring frame—pushing the first-half total to 121 combined. Milwaukee kept pace early with 31 points in Q1 against Cleveland's 29, but the Cavaliers seized control after halftime, outscoring the visitors 53-57 over the final two quarters while holding the Bucks to just 29 in the fourth.
Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Milwaukee's offensive load with 40 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, supported by AJ Green's 20 points and Ryan Rollins's 14 points and 8 assists. Cleveland countered through committee: Donovan Mitchell posted 24 points and 4 assists, Evan Mobley contributed 23 points and 8 rebounds, and Sam Merrill added 17 points off the bench. The combined total of 231 fell short of expectations, as the second half's 110 combined points—particularly a sluggish third quarter that saw just 49 combined—compressed what had been a fast-paced opening half. Cleveland's balanced attack and defensive discipline in crunch time secured the 118–113 victory, spoiling a dominant individual performance from Antetokounmpo.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 113 | |
| 29 | 36 | 21 | 32 | 118 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | 40 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| #20 | AJ Green | G | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| #13 | Ryan Rollins | G | 14 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| #45 | Donovan Mitchell | G | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| #4 | Evan Mobley | C | 23 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| #5 | Sam Merrill | G | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 127.5 | 118.0 | |
| 121.0 | 121.5 | |
| Scored sum | 248.5 | vs — |
| Allowed sum | 239.5 | vs — |