Cleveland Cavaliers 123, Milwaukee Bucks 116
NBA · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Milwaukee Bucks 123–116 on 2026-03-17 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:45 swung win probability 53% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Milwaukee Bucks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 37 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 123 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 24 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:45 swung win probability 53% → 3%.
Why Milwaukee Bucks lost
- Lost Q1 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 5:35 (win probability 60% → 20% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 14–0 | Q2 7:02 | 13% → 61% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 5:35 | 60% → 20% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 5:45 | 53% → 3% |