Doc Rivers knew the Milwaukee Bucks would be without two of their primary ball-handlers for their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which complicated the game plan. Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) and Cole Anthony (illness) were both ruled out, stripping the Bucks of two players capable of being the floor general for this team. It quickly became an unavoidable issue.
Bucks' depleted guard depth factored in to turnover frenzy
The Bucks earned 17 turnovers on the night. Not all of them were due to terrible passes, but a good chunk of them certainly were. Without two of their lead guards, plenty of players who typically would not handle the ball found themselves doing it.