Bucks Out Score Cavaliers 111-107

The Milwaukee Bucks came to Cleveland’s Q Arena Tuesday night and stood toe to toe for four quarters in a hard fought game against the Cavaliers. It was a game that featured 14 ties and saw the lead change 10 different times. The contest ended however with Milwaukee prevailing defeating Cleveland 111-107.

Cleveland started off this game with the hot hand, leading 31-21 at the end of the first quarter. But Milwaukee had whittled the ten point lead to just four points at the half as Cleveland led 53-49 when the teams went to their respective locker rooms. Milwaukee went ahead to stay in the third quarter as they led by four points going into the final period at 74-70, and they maintained that same margin at the end of the game.

Milwaukee shooting guard Michael Redd led the Bucks with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, he shot 8-15 from the field and went 3-5 from three point range. Mo Williams added 20 points, 9 assists, 6 boards, Charlie Villanueva scored 17 points off the bench to go along with 9 rebounds. Royal Ivey had the shooters touch coming off the bench to go 6-7 for 15 points, and center Andrew Bogut scored 12 for Milwaukee in the win.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James also had 34 points, with 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. James had a tough night shooting from outside the arc going only 1-7. Daniel Gibson scored 26 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, Zydrunas Ilgauskas 16 points, 12 boards, and Drew Gooden had 11 points and a team high 13 rebounds. The Bucks now have a 5-4 record, they will host the L.A. Lakers Wednesday. Cleveland is now 5-6 they will travel to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves Wednesday night.