Garland's 39 Points, Allen's Block Lift Cavs to 116-114 Win Over Bucks, Tie Best 8-0 Start

Nov 5, 2024, 02:05 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-114 on Monday night, improving their record to 8-0 and tying the best start in franchise history set in 1976-77. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 39 points and 8 assists, shooting an impressive 15-of-22 from the field, including 7-of-11 from three-point range. Garland scored 22 points in the first half, setting the tone for the game. Jarrett Allen contributed defensively with a game-saving block on Damian Lillard in the final seconds. Lillard, leading the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks with 36 points, saw his potential game-tying attempt denied by Allen. The Bucks suffered their sixth consecutive loss, dropping to a 1-6 record.