The league has penalized Cleveland following a bold decision the team made for an eventual victory against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee has exceeded expectations at 8-6 behind the MVP play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Bucks have struggled by alternating wins and losses over the last 10 games, failing to put together a winning streak or losing streak.

Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference face off on Monday night, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Mil

The Bucks fought hard but couldn’t overcome Giannis’ injury, losing consecutive games for the first time this season

The Milwaukee Bucks (8-6) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-5) meet Monday night at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH., at 7 pm on Peacock as superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donovan Mitchell are in the spotlight. The Bucks come in to Monday’s matchup seventh in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Cavaliers are third.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in Cleveland and look to get back on the winning track vs. the Cavaliers a nationally televised game on Nov. 17.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's red-hot start to the 2025-26 season continued Monday in a 118-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.