The Dallas Mavericks were in downtown Milwaukee to compete in a road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. However, the Mavericks suffered a blowout loss to the Bucks, 137-107, at the Fiserv Forum. Dallas fell to 32-31 and lost its third game in a row, while Milwaukee improved to 36-25 and won its fourth straight game.
Klay Thompson led the Mavericks with 28 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Naji Marshall followed up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Brandon Williams added 14 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Max Christie had 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored nine points, two rebounds, and two assists. Kessler Edwards recorded seven points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Dallas Mavericks-Milwaukee Bucks Recap
The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Anthony Davis with a left adductor strain, Caleb Martin with a right hip strain, Daniel Gafford with a right knee sprain, Dante Exum with a right foot contusion, Dereck Lively II with a right ankle stress fracture, Kyrie Irving with a torn ACL, and Jaden Hardy and PJ Washington Jr. with right ankle sprains. The Milwaukee Bucks’ Pat Connaughton has a left calf strain, and Gary Trent Jr. has right knee soreness.
The Mavericks’ starting lineup presented Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Dwight Powell. Although not in Wednesday’s starting lineup, Olivier-Maxence Prosper has made the most of his opportunities. Prosper’s minutes have been stacking up, and so has his scoring potential. He has put together three games with at least 10 points and five with at least four rebounds since February 2, 2025.
The Bucks jumped out to an early lead to set the tone of the first quarter. Damian Lillard scored 16 first-quarter points. The Bucks took a comfortable lead, 43-30, to end the first. The Mavericks picked up the pace in the second quarter. Klay Thompson and Max Christie combined for 28 first-half points. However, Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo united for 46 first-half points. The Bucks took a 72-53 lead into halftime.
The Bucks opened the third-quarter scoring, and the Mavericks sped up for a while. Giannis Antetokounmpo became the 52nd player in NBA history to score 20,000 points. The Bucks took a commanding lead, 106-79, through three quarters. The Bucks’ offensive dominance continued in the fourth-quarter scoring. The Bucks scored a season-high 137 points en route to a 137-107 win in regulation.
Mavericks-Bucks Highlights
The Dallas Mavericks-Milwaukee Bucks game featured multiple highlights, such as the Mavericks hosting the 10th annual Mavs Ball and raising a record-breaking $2.14 million to benefit the Mavs Foundation. The 2025 Mavs Ball was attended by nearly 700 guests, including the 2024-25 Maverick team, Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd, and several Mavericks legends, such as Shawn Marion, who delivered a 10th-anniversary toast.
For the Mavericks, the Mavericks’ season ticket prices are going up by 8.61%. The Mavericks said in a statement obtained by WFAA that the increases reflect ongoing investments in team and fan engagement. According to the Mavericks, full-season members will save 15% to 23% compared to projected market prices next season, and mini-season ticket holders will save 11% to 20%.
And, for the Bucks, Damian Lillard’s revelation before the Bucks head into the postseason is a wake-up call. After Saturday’s 132-117 win over the Mavericks, Lillard told reporters that the Bucks’ struggles on the road were the No. 1 priority. Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers spoke about the execution of the pick-and-roll and mentioned the exhaustion of the options.
Final Thoughts
Kyrie Irving was injured in Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, and the Dallas Mavericks are running out of bodies. Irving awkwardly came down and fell to the court on the baseline late in the first quarter before grabbing his left knee and staying on the floor. He didn’t return but shot his two free throws while in agony. Anthony Davis was one of the people who helped him off the court.
The Mavericks must push forward after an MRI confirmed Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee after taking a misstep late in the first quarter in Monday’s loss to the Kings. He’ll miss the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season. His injury is a huge blow for a short-handed team treading water. The team’s goal should be for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dante Exum, and Max Christie to become star players.
Days before Monday’s game, Dallas concluded its Black History Month initiatives with AT&T. The Mavericks brought history to life for Dallas Independent School District students during a visit to the African American Museum of Dallas on February 28, 2025. James Madison and Sunset High Schoolers enjoyed visiting the museum, alongside Max Christie and Kessler Edwards.
The Mavericks will open a two-game homestand against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Central. Grizzlies’ Point Guard Ja Morant was fined $25,000 on Sunday for throwing a game ball in Friday’s 114-113 loss to the New York Knicks at the FedExForum. Morant angrily flung a ball across the court and into the stands as the Grizzlies led 88-82 at the end of the third quarter. He was assessed a technical foul.
