Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview (03/09): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More |


Tonight in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bucks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potentially pivotal playoff preview. The Cavaliers have been dominant, solidifying their position at the top of the Eastern Conference. While the Bucks have shown inconsistency, they are always a formidable force at home. The key question heading into this highly anticipated matchup is the availability of Milwaukee’s key players.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Projected Starting Five (March 09, 2025)

Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting Five

Player PTS REB AST
Donovan Mitchell 24.4 4.3 4.7
Darius Garland 21.0 2.5 6.7
Max Strus 8.7 4.2 3.1
Jarrett Allen 13.4 10.3 1.9
Evan Mobley 18.6 9.4 3.1

Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Five

Player PTS REB AST
Damian Lillard 25.5 4.7 7.1
Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.9 12.1 5.9
Taurean Prince 8.0 3.8 2.0
Kyle Kuzma 15.1 6.3 2.4
Brook Lopez 12.4 4.9 1.8

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Key Players to Watch on (March 09, 2025)

Cleveland Cavaliers Key Players

  • Donovan Mitchell
  • Darius Garland

Milwaukee Bucks Key Players

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Damian Lillard

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report of (March 09, 2025)

Cleveland Cavaliers:

Player Status Injury
Cody Martin GTD Abdomen
Monte Morris OUT Back

Milwaukee Bucks:

Player Status Injury
Pat Connaughton OUT Calf
Pete Nance OUT Ankle
Bobby Portis OUT Suspension
Ryan Rollins OUT Personal
Gary Trent Jr. OUT Knee

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Team Stats of (March 09, 2025)

Statistics Cleveland Cavaliers Milwaukee Bucks
Records 53-10 36-26
Standings 1st 4th
Home/Away 24-6 21-10
OFF RTG 1st 13th
DEF RTG 7th 9th
NET RTG 2nd 11th

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Previous Matchups

The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers was on December 20, 2024. The Cavaliers were able to win that game with just a 9-point margin, as the Bucks scored 101 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Leading Players of (March 09, 2025)

Statistic Cleveland Cavaliers
(Leaders)
Milwaukee Bucks
(Leaders)
Points Donovan Mitchell (24.4) Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.9)
Rebounds Jarrett Allen (10.3) Giannis Antetokounmpo (12.1)
Assists Darius Garland (6.7) Damian Lillard (7.1)

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Date, Time, and Venue

The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks will be live from 08:00 p.m. ET from Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Streaming Details of (March 09, 2025)

  • TV: NBCSBA
  • Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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