Cavaliers handle Bucks 117-94

James Harden had 14 points and 13 assists and the Cavaliers ran away from the Bucks 117-94.

The Cavaliers took control in the first quarter, outscoring the Bucks 34-20. The lead reached 26.

Evan Mobley added 28 points for the Cavaliers. Edwin Reed led the Bucks with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists.

Sam Merrill left with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss one game.

The Cavaliers are 5-2; the Bucks fall to 3-4.