The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks to start the high-voltage NBA game on November 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Cavaliers have begun strongly in division games, starting 3-0 and ranking sixth in the East, averaging 27.6 assists per game, partly due to Donovan Mitchell's 5.4 assists per game. The Bucks, meanwhile, are 2-1 in the division and seventh in the league, averaging 26.8 assists per game, trailing just Giannis Antetokounmpo's team-high 7.1.
Cleveland's perimeter strength stands out, with 16.0 made threes per game, well exceeding Milwaukee's normal 12.3 triples. The Bucks respond with a potent attack, scoring 118.4 points per game—slightly more than the Cavaliers' average of 116.9 points.
Cleveland won the first game of the season, 118-113, on October 27. This will be their second encounter. Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points in the game, while Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 40 points.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Date and tip-off time
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an exciting NBA game on November 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio.
| Date | November 17, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Rocket Arena |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks on TV & stream live online
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- Streaming service: Peacock
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Cleveland Cavaliers team news
Donovan Mitchell is shooting an effective 49.8% from the field and 83.3% from the free-throw line while averaging 30.4 points a game.
Evan Mobley averages 9.0 rebounds per game, comprising 2.8 offensive and 6.2 defensive.
Lonzo Ball averages 5.4 assists per contest.
Cleveland Cavaliers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SG, Jaylon Tyson | Illness | Day-to-Day |
| PG, Darius Garland | Toe injury | Day-to-Day |
Milwaukee Bucks team news
Giannis Antetokounmpo is pulling down 11.4 rebounds in addition to averaging 32.6 points per game on a remarkable 63.2% shooting percentage.
AJ Green averages 10.8 points per game, 2.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and a strong 49.0% field goal percentage.
Myles Turner is shooting 44.0% and averaging 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
Milwaukee Bucks injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| SG, Kevin Porter Jr. | Ankle injury | Out |
| SF, Taurean Prince | Neck injury | Out |
Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks head-to-head record
The Cavaliers have won all five of their meetings with the Bucks in the most recent head-to-head series, including a close 118-113 victory on October 27, 2025. Cleveland has repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to perform well under pressure against Milwaukee, as seen by several close endings, including the one-point victory on November 3.
The Cavaliers' two additional decisive victories, a resounding 124-101 victory in December 2024 and a strong 112-100 outcome in March 2025, demonstrate a matchup pattern that strongly favors them.
In light of this tendency, the Bucks will require a potent defensive response and star-caliber output to finally end Cleveland's winning run, while the Cavaliers may once again control the tempo and find crucial scoring runs late.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Cavaliers 118-113 Bucks |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Cavaliers 112-100 Bucks |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Cavaliers 124-101 Bucks |
| Nov 05, 2024 | Cavaliers 116-114 Bucks |
| Nov 03, 2024 | Cavaliers 114-113 Bucks |