Lillard scores 18 points and the Bucks lead the Cavs 38-30 after the first quarter

The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers face off at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference tonight at Fiserv Forum, with the Bucks at the bottom at 1-4 and the Cavaliers at the top at 6-0.

Damian Lillard hit five three-pointers and scored 18 points in the first quarter, helping the Bucks to a 38-30 lead over the Cavaliers in the first quarter. Milwaukee was 8 of 15 from behind the three-point line as a team. Cleveland was 6 of 12.

The Bucks have lost four games in a row. The last time they lost five games in a row was from February 10th to 18th in the 2020-21 championship season.

Cleveland will play back-to-back games after beating Orlando on Friday. Milwaukee lost to Memphis on Thursday while the Grizzlies played back-to-back games.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

The game begins at 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks.

Is Giannis playing?

Yes. He has been suffering from tendonitis in his right kneecap since pre-season, but so far he has not appeared to be affected in any way.

Cavaliers injury report

Caris LeVert is out (right knee pain)
Max Strus is out (right ankle sprain)
Jaylon Tyson is out (left hip sprain)
Craig Porter Jr., probable (right thumb sprain)

Bucks starter

Guards: Damian Lillard, Gary Trent Jr.
Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bull Prince
Center: Brook Lopez

Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds, over/under

Milwaukee is a slight 1.5-point favorite over Cleveland and the over/under is 231.5 points, according to BetMGM.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

Is Giannis playing?

Cavaliers injury report

Bucks starter

Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds, over/under

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