CLEVELAND (AP) – Kyrie Irving didn’t get tired of seeing the Milwaukee Bucks on consecutive days in December.
In fact, he wouldn’t mind playing them a few more times in late April, May or June when it really matters.
“I hope,” he said.
Irving had 31 points and a career-high 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in 24 hours over the young Bucks, 113-102 on Wednesday despite being without two starters.
The NBA champions were not at full strength as Kevin Love didn’t dress for the second straight game with a bruised left knee, and J.R. Smith sat out after breaking his right thumb Tuesday at Milwaukee. Smith needs surgery, and the Cavs won’t have a timetable on his return until after the operation.