The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-116, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening.

The Bucks got out to a strong start and held a four-point lead after one quarter. They kept the momentum going in the second and outscored the Cavs, 29-23, push to a 10-point lead at the break. The visitors kept up the fight in the third but could not improve their situation, as the Bucks pushed it to a 14-point game going into the final quarter. The Cavs did not back down and poured in 37 points in the fourth, but they came up short, ending an eight-game win streak. This also marks the third straight win for the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 35 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Damian Lillard followed up with 28 points, four assists and two steals, while Khris Middleton totaled 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 23 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Jarrett Allen followed up with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while Max Strus and Georges Niang chipped in 14 points each.

The Cavaliers (26-16) and Bucks (31-13) clash again in Cleveland on Friday.