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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 19 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 124-117
26-25 38-32 29-28 31-32
Position#6
Record40-29
FormLLWLW
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game110.1
vs
Position#15
Record37-32
FormLWWLW
Points / game105.5
Allowed / game105.7
USANBA· Quicken Loans Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks
17 Feb 2027
CLE v MIL
upcoming
16 Feb 2027
CLE v MIL
upcoming
17 Nov 2025
CLE118
MIL106
26 Oct 2025
CLE118
MIL113
20 Dec 2024
CLE124
MIL101
04 Nov 2024
CLE116
MIL114
17 Jan 2024
CLE135
MIL95
29 Dec 2023
CLE111
MIL119
21 Jan 2023
CLE114
MIL102
21 Dec 2022
CLE114
MIL106
10 Apr 2022
CLE133
MIL115
26 Jan 2022
CLE115
MIL99
06 Feb 2021
CLE99
MIL124
05 Feb 2021
CLE105
MIL123
11 Apr 2020
CLE v MIL
upcoming
29 Nov 2019
CLE110
MIL119
20 Mar 2019
CLE107
MIL102
14 Dec 2018
CLE102
MIL114
19 Mar 2018
CLE124
MIL117
07 Nov 2017
CLE124
MIL119
27 Feb 2017
CLE102
MIL95
21 Dec 2016
CLE113
MIL102
23 Mar 2016
CLE113
MIL104
19 Nov 2015
CLE115
MIL100
31 Dec 2014
CLE80
MIL96
02 Dec 2014
CLE111
MIL108
24 Jan 2014
CLE93
MIL78
20 Dec 2013
CLE114
MIL111
25 Jan 2013
CLE113
MIL108
14 Dec 2012
CLE86
MIL90
30 Mar 2012
CLE84
MIL121
10 Feb 2012
CLE112
MIL113
21 Jan 2011
CLE88
MIL102
24 Nov 2010
CLE83
MIL81
31 Mar 2010
CLE101
MIL98
18 Dec 2009
CLE85
MIL82
04 Mar 2009
CLE91
MIL73
11 Nov 2008
CLE99
MIL93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
129-123
129
123
+6
121avg 103
H28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
97-108
97
108
-11
86avg 103
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
117-126
117
126
-9
110avg 103
H04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
112-90
112
90
+22
113avg 103
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
113-108
113
108
+5
102avg 103
A08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
102-116
102
116
-14
90avg 103
A10/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
113-127
113
127
-14
100avg 103
A12/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
129-107
129
107
+22
123avg 103
A14/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
105-113
105
113
-8
91avg 103
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
114-109
114
109
+5
107avg 103
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-29
35-32
34-30
35-32
29-32
27-27
15-18
26-31
31-37
31-36
35-30
20-23
26-28
28-21
36-21
22-20
38-23
32-35
19-29
24-21
17-35
30-26
30-24
25-31
29-33
31-32
22-33
31-29
38-18
30-34
34-28
27-27
29-29
25-30
23-29
28-25
32-31
37-21
16-29
29-28
225.8Avg total
113.1Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)110.3110.1220.4+0.258%
Season at home (33)110.9111.0221.9-0.167%
Season away (36)109.7109.2218.9+0.550%
Last 10 (10)113.1112.7225.8+0.450%
Last 5 (5)112.6114.4227.0-1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)98.0119.8217.8-21.80%
vs Similar ◀ (19)110.6113.7224.3-3.242%
vs Weaker (7)115.6107.7223.3+7.986%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#18
L
104-107
104
107
-3
96avg 96
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
87-110
87
110
-23
74avg 96
A01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
96-103
96
103
-7
81avg 96
H03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
118-110
118
110
+8
105avg 96
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
89-92
89
92
-3
79avg 96
A06/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
99-110
99
110
-11
88avg 96
H08/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
120-112
120
112
+8
123avg 96
H10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
121-103
121
103
+18
127avg 96
A13/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
117-126
117
126
-9
105avg 96
A14/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
122-117
122
117
+5
121avg 96
H17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-40
28-24
31-20
23-23
32-32
12-21
26-32
17-25
21-18
25-27
21-33
29-25
31-43
29-29
33-14
25-24
17-20
29-24
23-29
20-19
22-24
24-34
30-29
23-23
26-22
34-33
31-34
29-23
32-24
32-26
26-23
31-30
20-36
32-25
28-30
37-35
26-31
30-19
39-37
27-30
216.3Avg total
107.3Scored
109.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)105.5105.7211.2-0.354%
Season at home (36)106.5105.6212.1+0.961%
Season away (33)104.4105.9210.3-1.545%
Last 10 (10)107.3109.0216.3-1.740%
Last 5 (5)115.8113.6229.4+2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)105.7109.7215.3-4.050%
vs Similar ◀ (16)101.1102.6203.8-1.538%
vs Weaker (8)112.1105.8217.9+6.488%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -4.1-4.1Q2Q2: +1.2+1.2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: +0.4+0.4
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -4.1-4.1Q2Q2: +1.2+1.2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: +0.4+0.4
Cleveland CavaliersMilwaukee Bucks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
62-73
62
73
-11
H04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
47-61
47
61
-14
A10/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A12/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
68-52
68
52
+16
A14/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
69-52
69
52
+17
A18/03
NBA
118.9Avg total
60.0Scored
58.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.258.1116.3+0.150%-
Last 30 at home (14)58.059.4117.4-1.436%-
Last 30 away (16)58.457.0115.4+1.462%-
Last 10 (10)60.058.9118.9+1.140%-
Last 5 (5)59.657.8117.4+1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)49.861.5111.2-11.825%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)57.959.4117.4-1.542%-
vs Weaker (7)63.752.6116.3+11.186%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#18
L
50-64
50
64
-14
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
46-45
46
45
+1
H03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
60-72
60
72
-12
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A06/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
46-58
46
58
-12
H08/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
64-50
64
50
+14
A13/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A14/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H17/03
NBA
107.6Avg total
52.4Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.252.3105.6+0.957%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.254.2108.4+0.050%-
Last 30 away (14)52.150.2102.4+1.964%-
Last 10 (10)52.455.2107.6-2.850%-
Last 5 (5)55.654.8110.4+0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)55.060.7115.7-5.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)52.350.4102.8+1.969%-
vs Weaker (8)53.849.9103.6+3.950%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.230.7
54.6%
51.0%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.412.0
38.2%
36.1%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.815.7
72.0%
76.5%15.7
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 107.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.229.7
51.0%
51.0%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.19.4
39.0%
36.1%28.2
🏀 Free throws25.019.7
78.8%
76.5%19.7
They take 82.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 19 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWLLWWLLW
Milwaukee Bucks
WLWWLLWLLL
#6
League position
#15
+0.4
Net rating
-1.7
112.0
Offensive rating
108.8
111.6
Defensive rating
110.5
55.6%
Effective FG%
53.2%
53.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
11.9%
Turnover %
14.4%
19.7%
Off. rebound %
23.1%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.30
38.2%
3-point %
39.0%
55.5%
Assist %
60.1%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.0 · 108.8Defence111.6 · 110.5Shooting55.6% · 53.2%3-point %38.2% · 39.0%Ball care11.9% · 14.4%Off. rebounds19.7% · 23.1%Free throws0.25 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/18AChicago Bulls114-109
16/03/18APortland Trail Blazers105-113
14/03/18APhoenix Suns129-107
12/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers113-127
10/03/18ALos Angeles Clippers102-116
08/03/18ADenver Nuggets113-108
06/03/18HDetroit Pistons112-90
04/03/18HDenver Nuggets117-126
02/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers97-108
28/02/18HBrooklyn Nets129-123
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/18HAtlanta Hawks122-117
14/03/18AOrlando Magic117-126
13/03/18AMemphis Grizzlies121-103
10/03/18HNew York Knicks120-112
08/03/18HHouston Rockets99-110
06/03/18AIndiana Pacers89-92
05/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers118-110
03/03/18HIndiana Pacers96-103
01/03/18ADetroit Pistons87-110
28/02/18HWashington Wizards104-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW58%
HomeLWLLW67%
AwayLLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693336
Win %58%67%50%
Points / game110.3110.9109.7
Allowed / game110.1111.0109.2
Point differential+0.2-0.1+0.5
Avg total220.4221.9218.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%15%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won65% (20)90% (10)40% (10)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW54%
HomeLWLWW61%
AwayWLLWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693633
Win %54%61%45%
Points / game105.5106.5104.4
Allowed / game105.7105.6105.9
Point differential-0.3+0.9-1.5
Avg total211.2212.1210.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%11%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)77% (13)25% (8)
Overtime %6%3%9%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Houston Rockets70561480%113.6104.7+8.9
2 Golden State Warriors70531776%115.5107.6+7.9
3 Toronto Raptors70521874%112.5103.9+8.6
4 Boston Celtics70472367%104.3100.4+3.9
5 Portland Trail Blazers70442663%106.0103.0+3.0
6 Oklahoma City Thunder72432960%107.4104.1+3.3
7 Cleveland Cavaliers69402958%110.3110.1+0.2
8 Utah Jazz70403057%103.199.8+3.3
9 San Antonio Spurs70403057%102.499.3+3.1
10 Indiana Pacers70403057%105.8104.4+1.4
11 Washington Wizards70403057%107.5106.1+1.4
12 New Orleans Pelicans70403057%111.7111.1+0.5
13 Minnesota Timberwolves71403156%109.8107.6+2.2
14 Philadelphia 76ers68383056%108.1105.8+2.3
15 Denver Nuggets70383254%109.0107.9+1.2
16 Los Angeles Clippers69373254%109.3108.3+1.0
17 Milwaukee Bucks69373254%105.5105.7-0.3
18 Miami Heat70373353%102.5102.5+0.0
19 Los Angeles Lakers69313845%108.5109.9-1.5
20 Detroit Pistons69303943%102.6104.3-1.7
21 Charlotte Hornets70304043%107.2107.9-0.7
22 New York Knicks70254536%104.3107.7-3.5
23 Chicago Bulls69244535%103.7109.5-5.9
24 Sacramento Kings71234832%99.5107.1-7.5
25 Dallas Mavericks70224831%102.6105.0-2.4
26 Brooklyn Nets70224831%106.1110.3-4.2
27 Orlando Magic70214930%104.7109.3-4.7
28 Atlanta Hawks70205029%104.0109.2-5.2
29 Memphis Grizzlies69195028%98.8104.0-5.3
30 Phoenix Suns71195227%104.4113.9-9.5
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers26382931124
Milwaukee Bucks25322832117
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