The Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena where they will open a three-game homestand, beginning tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Including Thursday’s game, Cleveland (8-3) will play five of the next seven contests at The Q where they are a perfect 5-0 in 2015-16.
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Since January 19 of last season, the Cavaliers hold a 25-1 regular season record at home, winning by double figures in 17 of the 26 games and outscoring opponents by 11.7 points per game (105.5-93.8) over that stretch.
Cleveland has made at least 11 three-pointers in three of the last four games, which includes a season-high 14 triples at Milwaukee on November 14. On the season, the Cavs are connecting on 9.4 three-pointers per game (tied-4th in NBA).
Milwaukee (5-6) will look to bounce back following Tuesday night’s 115-86 loss to the Wizards in Washington. The Bucks lost control of the game in the last eight minutes of the second quarter and were outscored 28-8 as the Wizards took a 64-46 lead into halftime.
The Bucks went on a 20-8 run of their own in the first seven minutes of the third quarter to cut the margin to 72-66, but never got any closer. Khris Middleton led Milwaukee with 14 points.
On the season, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks at 16.9 points per game while Greg Monroe averages a near double-double with 16.5 points to go along with 9.7 boards a contest.
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, TNT
Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 La Mega
Programming Note: On Thursday, FOX Sports Ohio is airing the Cavs – Bucks game (8:00 p.m.) and the Blue Jackets – Senators game (7:30 p.m.). To view TV listings, CLICK HERE.
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Status Update: (Cavs) – Iman Shumpert, (Ruptured Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Out), Kyrie Irving, (Fractured Left Knee Cap, Out), Mo Williams, (Right Lower Leg Soreness, Questionable)
Status Update: (Bucks) – Jabari Parker, (Mid-Foot Sprain, Out), O.J. Mayo, (Right Hamstring Strain, Out)
*Subject to change.
This is the second of four regular season matchups between the Central Division foes.
The Cavs have won four of the last five home games over the Bucks.
In the two team’s last meeting this past Saturday, LeBron James notched his 4th double-double of the season (293rd of career) after tallying with a game-high 37 points, a 5-11 (.455) mark from beyond the arc, 12 rebounds (four offensive), five assists, one steal and three blocks in 45 minutes.
Kevin Love recorded his 300th career double-double (6th of the season) after finishing with 24 points, a 4-9 (.444) clip from the three-point line, a team-high 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 44 minutes.
Hardwood Classics Night: This season Cavs fans will have the chance to turn back the clock and revisit the 1974-1981 years through a series of six games that will be themed Hardwood Classics Nights. Each night, The Q will throw it back with fun sights and sounds that helped define an era. There will also be surprises from past seasons, including visits from some of the team’s most memorable players and personalities. MORE INFORMATION
After tonight, the Cavs will play four of their next six contests at The Q with the next matchup coming against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, November 21st. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET.GET TICKETS | VIEW FULL SCHEDULE
