Fresh off their NBA Cup victory, the Milwaukee Bucks return to regular-season action on Saturday, heading to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Bucks had a rocky start to their campaign, managing just two wins in their opening 10 games—a performance that set off alarm bells and cast doubt on their postseason aspirations, let alone championship hopes.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are riding high after one of their most dominant performances of the season. They secured a commanding 130-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, marking their second-largest victory of the year, following only their season-opening triumph against the Toronto Raptors at home.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA game, plus plenty more.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Date and tip-off time
The Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly-anticipated NBA clash on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, in Cleveland, Ohio.
| Date | Friday, December 20, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks live on:
- TV channel: FDSO and FDSW
- Streaming service: Fubo
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How to listen to Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play commentary on radio
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Cleveland Cavaliers team news & key players
Cleveland may be missing key contributors for this matchup. Isaac Okoro, who played against the Nets, is questionable due to a lingering shoulder issue that has kept him out of recent practices. Additionally, Max Strus and Craig Porter Jr. are dealing with ankle injuries, while Jaylon Tyson remains sidelined by illness.
Milwaukee Bucks team news & key players
For the Bucks, Khris Middleton is the lone player on the injury report. The 33-year-old forward missed Wednesday’s win over the Thunder with a non-COVID illness and remains uncertain for Saturday's clash.
The Bucks will rely heavily on their dynamic duo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who have been the league's most prolific scoring pair this season, averaging a combined 58.4 points per game. Both stars will aim to light up the court once more as Milwaukee looks to continue their momentum following their recent triumph.
Head-to-Head record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/24 | Cleveland Cavaliers 116-114 Milwaukee Bucks | NBA |
| 03/11/24 | Milwaukee Bucks 113-114 Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA |
| 15/07/24 | Milwaukee Bucks 81-112 Cleveland Cavaliers | LVSL |
| 27/01/24 | Milwaukee Bucks 100-112 Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA |
| 25/01/24 | Milwaukee Bucks 126-116 Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA |