Rookie Yi Jianlian contributed only 5 points to a Bucks win
against the Cavaliers, at Cleveland, on Tuesday night. It is the
Buck's first victory in five road games this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Yi Jianlian
of China defends against LeBron James in a NBA regular game against
Cavaliers, at Cleveland, Tuesday night. Yi contributed only 5
points to the Bucks' win over the Cavaliers 111-107. [Photo:
Sina.com]
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cavaliers111-107, ending an
eight-game losing streak in Cleveland. It is also the first time
for the Bucks to beat the Cavaliers in eight tries since December
2005.
Michael Redd scored a season-high 34 points in the game and Mo
William added 20.
China's Yi plunged to new low in his NBA season. He was on the
court for only 15 minutes, managing 5 points with 3 rebounds, a
turnover and a foul. He shot no blocks.
The Cavaliers trailed just 107-104 after falling behind 104-95
with 2:19 left. But Redd hit two free throws to put the Bucks back
in control.
LeBron James finished with 34 points, seven assists and seven
rebounds in 44 minutes. Daniel Gibson had a career-high 26 points,
and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the
Cavs.
(China Daily via Agencies November 21, 2007)
