Kevin Porter Jr. and the Bucks beat Cleveland in a tight game

Kevin Porter Jr. led Milwaukee to another important victory against Cleveland. The Bucks guard compiled 20 points in a 118-116 win that allows his team to continue its current winning streak.

Ryan Rollins provides support, Milwaukee continues winning

Ryan Rollins provided valuable offensive support with his 18 points, allowing the Bucks to secure their fifth victory in the last six games. This collective performance comes while Giannis Antetokounmpo misses his 13th consecutive game due to a right calf strain.

The Cavaliers gave Milwaukee a tough fight despite a depleted roster. Cleveland played without James Harden, who fractured his right thumb Tuesday night during the home victory against New York. Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley were also absent, with Mitchell suffering from a right groin strain.

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A thrilling finish in Milwaukee

Jarrett Allen delivered a remarkable performance with 27 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland. The center even thought he had tied the game at the buzzer with a basket under the rim, but the referees ultimately waved off the basket, ruling that time had expired.

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Dennis Schroder, acquired from Sacramento on February 1st, shined with 26 points, his best total in nine games wearing the Cavaliers jersey. The German tied the game at 116 with 35.6 seconds remaining after scoring from the right side of the paint. Jaylon Tyson had previously brought Cleveland within 116-114 on two free throws.

Kevin Porter Jr. ultimately made the difference by hitting a mid-range jumper from the free throw line, giving Milwaukee a 118-116 lead with 20.2 seconds on the clock. Kyle Kuzma had missed a crucial 3-pointer in the final moments.

This defeat, only the second in ten games for Cleveland, drops the Cavaliers to fourth place in the Eastern Conference, half a game behind New York.