Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1, sixth in the Eastern Conference) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
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Milwaukee is led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging a triple-double after two games this season at 29.5 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. He’s also averaging 5.5 turnovers, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks.
The Bucks finished 60-22 overall and 14-2 in Central Division play during the 2018-19 season. Milwaukee shot 47.6% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range last season but traded away its best deep shooter in Malcolm Brogdon.
Khris Middleton, who re-signed to a near-max contract in the offseason, is averaging 18 points on 44-percent shooting through two games, to go along with 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Cleveland is led by Tristan Thompson’s 20.5 points a game, followed by Collin Sexton (17.0) and Kevin Love (16.0), after two games this season. Love is also averaging 15.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.0 steals.
Cleveland finished 4-12 in Central Division play and 6-35 on the road during the 2018-19 season. The Cavaliers allowed opponents to score 114.1 points per game and shoot 49.5% from the field last season.
Bucks Injuries: None listed.
Cavaliers Injuries: Dylan Windler: day to day (stress reaction), Ante Zizic: out (foot), John Henson: out (hamstring).