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Can the Cavaliers Extend Their Winning Streak at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to host the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent winning momentum. The Cavaliers have been showcasing a strong performance in their past games, with an impressive win against the Dallas Mavericks (113-110) and a solid victory over the Chicago Bulls (109-95). These wins have bolstered their record to 18 wins and 13 losses for the season.


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The game against Dallas highlighted Cleveland's ability to maintain composure under pressure, overcoming a significant lead by Dallas and edging out a close win. The team's efficiency rating of 132 and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.06 demonstrate their effective ball movement and decision-making under duress.


Against Chicago, Cleveland's dominance was more pronounced as they led for nearly 41 minutes of playtime. Their defensive prowess shone through with a lower defensive points per possession (0.97) compared to that against Dallas (1.1), indicating tighter defense that contributed significantly to their win.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Cavs; they faced a setback when they hosted New Orleans Pelicans at home earlier in December, losing 104-123. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways such as maintaining an offensive points per possession rate of 1.08 and showcasing resilience through effective field goal percentage standing at 57 percent.


As we look forward to this upcoming clash on December 30th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio – where Eastern meets Central time zones – fans can anticipate another thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and high-energy basketball action from both teams.


The game is scheduled for broadcast on NBA TV channel 216 nationally or BSOH channel 660 locally in Cleveland; Bucks fans can catch it on BSWI channel 669. Don't miss out on what promises to be an exciting matchup as we wind down another year of top-tier basketball!

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