Damian Lillard was on a mission to end the Bucks’ four-game losing streak — he drained 10 3-pointers and had 39 points when he hit this stepback midrange jumper to put Milwaukee up one on undefeated Cleveland.
DAME PUTS THE BUCKS UP 1 🔥
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But that left 9.8 seconds on the clock, enough time for Donovan Mitchell to hit the game-winner for Cleveland.
SPIDA GIVES THE CAVS BACK THE LEAD 🚨🚨
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Gary Trent Jr. defended that well, but better offense beat good defense.
People are reaching for the panic button in Milwaukee as the Bucks fall to 1-5 on the season despite 41 points and nine assists by Lillard, and a near triple-double by Giannis Antetokounmpo of 34 points, 16 boards and nine assists.
Cleveland is now 7-0 on the young season behind 30 from Mitchell leading a deeper, more balanced scoring attack by the Cavaliers.
