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Cavs top Bucks, Raptors end Knicks win streak

MIAMI: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season high 45 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, but couldn't stop his Eastern Conference leading Milwaukee Bucks from falling to a 114-106 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Cleveland had lost their previous two meetings with the Bucks this season, but with Donovan Mitchell scoring 36 points they delivered a strong fourth quarter to ensure victory.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (No. 34) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 (December 22 in Manila), in Cleveland. AP PHOTO