The Cleveland Cavaliers (24-15) routed the Milwaukee Bucks (28-13) 135-95, capitalizing on the absence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out with a bruised right shoulder.
Donovan Mitchell led the charge for the Cavaliers with 31 points, contributing to their season-best six-game winning streak.
Georges Niang emerged as a crucial force for Cleveland, making 13 of 14 shots and notching a career-high 33 points, with 20 coming in the first half.