Damian Lillard was on a mission to end the Bucks’ four-game losing streak — he drained 10 3-pointers and had 39 points when he hit this stepback mid-range jumper to put Milwaukee up one on undefeated Cleveland.
But that left 9.8 seconds on the clock, enough time for Donovan Mitchell to hit the game-winner for Cleveland.
Gary Trent Jr. defended that well, but a better offense beat a good defense.
People are reaching for the panic button in Milwaukee because the Bucks fall to 1-5 on the season despite 41 points and nine assists from Lillard, and almost a triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo of 34 points, 16 boards and nine assists.
Cleveland is now 7-0 on the young season behind 30 from Mitchell leading the Cavaliers’ deeper, more balanced scoring attack.
