The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Fiserv Forum, led by Evan Mobley’s game-high 27 points. Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 11 rebounds as Cleveland turned a one-point first-quarter deficit into a comfortable road victory with a 48-point second quarter.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Bucks Take a Narrow Lead
Milwaukee finished the opening period ahead 25-24. That one-point advantage gave the Bucks an encouraging start, but the Cavaliers changed the game’s direction in the next quarter.
Second Quarter: Cleveland Scores 48 to Take Control
Cleveland outscored Milwaukee 48-21 in the second period, turning its early deficit into a 72-46 halftime lead. The 27-point difference in the quarter exceeded the eventual 25-point margin of victory and proved to be the defining stretch of the night.
Third Quarter: Cavaliers Extend the Advantage
The Cavaliers followed with a 37-30 third quarter, bringing their lead to 109-76. Across the two middle periods, Cleveland scored 85 points to Milwaukee’s 51, creating more separation before the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Milwaukee Finishes with Its Best Period
The Bucks outscored Cleveland 35-27 in the final quarter, their highest-scoring period of the game. That reduced the deficit by eight points, but the Cavaliers’ substantial advantage carried them to a 136-111 regulation win.
Key Performers
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: Led all scorers with 27 points.
- Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers: Delivered 25 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, combining with Mobley for 52 points.
- James Harden, Cavaliers: Led Cleveland with seven assists as the team finished with 41.
- Kel’el Ware, Bucks: Paced Milwaukee in both scoring and rebounding with 19 points and 10 boards.
- Ryan Rollins, Bucks: Led Milwaukee with seven assists.
NerdSports Stat: Despite making 20 three-pointers, Cleveland generated 16 of its 25 points of separation on two-point baskets—64% of the final margin. The Cavaliers scored 64 points on twos, compared with Milwaukee’s 48.
Game Analysis
Shooting efficiency separated the teams. Both clubs attempted 100 field goals, but Cleveland made 52 while Milwaukee converted 41. The Cavaliers shot 52.0% overall and 43.5% from three-point range, making 20 of 46 attempts. The Bucks finished at 41.0% overall and 33.3% from distance, going 17-for-51.
Milwaukee attempted five more three-pointers, yet Cleveland made three more. The Cavaliers also converted 32 of 54 two-point attempts, compared with the Bucks’ 24 of 49, giving the visitors an efficiency advantage inside the arc as well.
Cleveland paired its shooting with productive passing and rebounding. Its 41 assists accompanied 52 made field goals, while Milwaukee recorded 33 assists on 41 makes. The Cavaliers also held a 56-45 rebounding advantage, with Allen leading the team on the boards.
The free-throw line provided no difference between the teams: each went 12-for-18, shooting 66.7%. Ultimately, Cleveland’s superior field-goal conversion and its sustained scoring through the middle two quarters established a lead Milwaukee could not overcome.
Closing Context: Cleveland Improves to 4-2
The Cavaliers improved to 4-2 overall and earned their first road win, moving to 1-2 away from home. Milwaukee fell to 1-5 overall and 1-3 at Fiserv Forum. Both Eastern Conference teams return to action Monday, November 2: Cleveland hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder at 4:00 p.m. PST, while Milwaukee hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on October 31, 2026.
Evan Mobley scored 27 points. His individual shooting percentage was not provided in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 4-2 in the Eastern Conference. Their exact conference position was not provided.
Jarrett Allen was the standout all-around performer with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Evan Mobley led all scorers with 27 points.
