In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a dramatic 116-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at the American Airlines Center. The Bucks improved to 5-3, while the Mavs slipped to 3-8, highlighting some ongoing struggles for the Texas squad.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the hero once again, dropping 30 points overall, with 15 coming in the crucial fourth quarter to fuel a comeback from a double-digit deficit. The Greek Freak's dominance down the stretch proved too much, as Milwaukee's bench outscored Dallas 43-33, showing depth that's been key early in the season. Kyle Kuzma, fitting right in after his move to the Bucks, shone brightly in the ugly affair, contributing solid scoring and rebounding to help steady the ship.
On the other side, rookie sensation Cooper Flagg impressed with 26 points and nine rebounds for Dallas, but it wasn't enough to hold off the late rally. D'Angelo Russell saw limited action at just 16 minutes, a puzzling choice that left the Mavs' offense sputtering at times. Player stats from the matchup underscore the Bucks' resilience: Milwaukee shot efficiently in the paint, while Dallas faltered on turnovers in crunch time.
For those who missed it, catch the full highlights on YouTube or stream the replay via Prime Video—perfect for reliving that tense finish. Bucks vs Mavericks games always deliver drama, but this one exposed vulnerabilities on both ends.
As the NBA season heats up, one can't help but wonder if these close calls will define Milwaukee's path forward.
