The Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers in ugly fashion, 100-90.
The Bucks seemed a little out of sorts all night, which tracks since Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the game with back spasms. Thankfully, Bobby Portis was more than happy to pick up the slack, scoring 12 points in the game’s first quarter, which ended in a 27-14 Milwaukee lead. The Bucks’ offense skidded to a stop for most of the second quarter, but the Cavaliers’ limited roster and the Bucks’ improved defense (perhaps due to a lower degree of difficulty?) kept the game close.