Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 25, 2026

A scorching opening quarter set the tone, but a second-half collapse cost Cleveland the road win. The teams combined for 66 points in the first period—the game's highest-scoring frame—before the pace slowed dramatically. That early pace proved pivotal: Milwaukee and Cleveland combined for just 109 points across the second half, with the fourth quarter yielding only 47 combined points, allowing the Bucks to escape with a 118–116 victory despite being outscored 116 to 114 through three quarters.

Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Dennis Schröder added 26 points and 5 assists. Jaylon Tyson chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. For Milwaukee, Kevin Porter Jr. posted 20 points with 5 assists, Ryan Rollins had 18 points and 9 assists, and Kyle Kuzma contributed 17 points. The combined 234 points exceeded the market total of 220.5 by 13.5, hitting the over by a comfortable margin. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under missed decisively. Cleveland's recent form—averaging 120.8 points per game over its last 10—suggested higher-volume offense, and the Cavaliers' two previous meetings with Milwaukee this season both cleared 220, setting the stage for another tempo-friendly matchup that ultimately delivered.