Evan Mobley and James Harden tally 27 each as Cavs stop Bucks
Published on March 18, 2026.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-116, with Evan Mobley and James Harden scoring 27 points each. The victory marks Cleveland's 11th win in 15 games with Harden in the lineup. Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. had 25 points and 10 assists, while Ousmane Dieng and Ryan Rollins scored 19 points apiece for the Bucks. Despite six lead changes in the third quarter, Milwaukee held onto an 87-85 lead after 36 minutes. Cleveland's Sam Merrill and Keon Ellis each made three 3-pointers during this surge. Giannis Antetokounmpo was absent due to a knee injury. The Cavaliers are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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