Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups and depth charts for Nov. 4 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Milwaukee Bucks get another shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. lost at home 114-113 on Saturday after Donovan Mitchell drilled the game-winning basket. The Bucks lost to even the season series in the rematch.

The Cavaliers, which have won seven straight games, look to sustain their unbeaten start to the season. Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland will lead the Cavs in front of their home fans.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks injury report

Khris Middleton (ankle surgery recovery) and MarJohn Beauchamp (non-Covid illness) are ruled out. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable due to a right adductor strain.

Cleveland Cavaliers injury report

Max Strus (ankle sprain) and Jaylon Tyson (hip sprain) are unavailable. Caris LeVert is questionable due to right knee soreness.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Starting lineups and depth charts

Bucks starting lineup and depth chart:

Starters	2nd	3rd
Damian Lillard	Delon Wright
Gary Trent Jr.	Pat Connaughton	A.J. Green
Taurean Prince	Andre Jackson Jr.
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Bobby Portis	Tyler Smith
Brook Lopez	Liam Robbins

Cavaliers starting lineup and depth chart:

Starters	2nd	3rd
Darius Garland	Craig Porter Jr.
Donovan Mitchell	Caris LeVert	Ty Jerome
Dean Wade	Sam Merrill	Isaac Okoro
Evan Mobley	Tristan Thompson	Georges Niang
Jarrett Allen

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Key matchups

Damian Lillard vs. Darius Garland

Damian Lillard erupted for 41 points on 13 for 24 shooting, including 10 for 15 from behind the arc. “Dame Time” had little trouble going up against Darius Garland. Had the Cavaliers lost on Saturday, Garland would have taken much of the blame on defense. He can’t afford another lackluster outing against Lillard in the rematch.

Donovan Mitchell also had his turn guarding Lillard and couldn’t do much to slow him down. He also needs to answer the bell on defense to help Garland.

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Jarrett Allen or Evan Mobley

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Saturday’s game with 34 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. Jarrett Allen struggled to contain the two-time MVP. Evan Mobley also spent time shadowing the “Greek Freak” and had limited success.

Cleveland’s Twin Tower must be better for the Cavaliers to keep their unbeaten streak alive.

Gary Trent Jr. or Taurean Prince vs. Donovan Mitchell

Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince will again have their hands full in guarding Donovan Mitchell. “Spida” led the Cavs with 30 points and hit the game-winning jumper. Slowing down Mitchell will be the two players’ most important task.