{"id":476280,"date":"2024-01-18T04:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&p=476280"},"modified":"2024-01-18T03:30:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T07:30:35","slug":"mitchell-scores-31-points-as-cavaliers-thrash-bucks-135-95","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/mitchell-scores-31-points-as-cavaliers-thrash-bucks-135-95\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchell scores 31 points as Cavaliers thrash Bucks 135-95"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Donovan Mitchell’s amazing 31-point performance, the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> capitalized on the absence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> to secure their season-best sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> 135-95 on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo was sidelined due to a bruised right shoulder, marking his first absence from the lineup in 29 games, the second-longest streak of his career. Although not expected to be out for an extended period, the Bucks faced a tough challenge without their two-time MVP.<\/p>\n

The Cavaliers, despite missing two starters, showcased their resilience by limiting Milwaukee to a mere 2 points in the first six minutes, establishing a season-low for the Bucks. Georges Niang emerged as a key contributor, making an impressive 13 of 14 shots and achieving a career-high 33 points, with 20 coming in the first half.<\/p>\n

Cleveland, now 11-3 since losing Darius Garland to a broken jaw and Evan Mobley to knee surgery last month, demonstrated their dominance from the start, opening with a commanding 22-2 lead and maintaining control throughout the game. Jarrett Allen notched his 10th consecutive double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds.<\/p>\n

This game marked the first of three meetings between the Bucks and Cavaliers within nine days, with subsequent matchups scheduled for January 24 and January 26 in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n