March 18th - The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 123-116. Harden scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Mobley contributed 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Bucks, Porter Jr. had 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Rollins added 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

At the start of the game, the Cavaliers relied on Harden's outside shooting and Mobley's consecutive inside scoring to create an offensive surge. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers led 37-24. In the second quarter, Portis and Dieng hit consecutive three-pointers, while Rollins and Porter scored in quick succession to help the Bucks take the lead. At halftime, the Bucks led 58-56.

After switching sides, Mitchell and Mobley responded consistently, while the Bucks maintained a slight advantage thanks to Porter and Portis. At the end of the third quarter, the Bucks led 87-85 . In the final quarter, Merrill and Ellis hit three-pointers, and Harden's consecutive drives to the basket gave the Cavaliers a lead. In the crucial moments, Mobley scored steadily inside, and Harden's free throws sealed the victory. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 123-116 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Harden 27 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Mobley 27 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists; Mitchell 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Merrill 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Wade 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Ellis 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Strus 6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Bryant 5 points

Bucks player statistics

Porter had 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists; Rollins had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Dieng had 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Portis had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; Nance had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; Prince had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Green had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Sims had 4 points and 6 rebounds.

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