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Rookie Yi hits new low in NBA regular season
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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)

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