Key Takeaways:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as Milwaukee came back to defeat Dallas 116-114
- Kyle Kuzma contributed a season-high 26 points from the bench, sealing the win with a late dunk after a crucial steal
- Cooper Flagg scored a career-best 26 points for the Mavericks, while Anthony Davis missed his sixth consecutive game through injury
Match Overview
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a dramatic 116-114 comeback triumph over the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Monday night, scoring 15 of his 30 total points during a crucial fourth-quarter stretch. Trailing by 13 points at the start of the final period, Milwaukee staged a resilient rally, capped by Ryan Rollins’ decisive driving layup with 17.9 seconds remaining to put the visitors in front for good.
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Key Moments and Individual Performances
Coming off the bench, Kyle Kuzma provided a major spark for the Bucks with a season-high 26 points. Kuzma capped his night with a dunk 14 seconds from time, immediately after intercepting a Dallas inbound intended for Cooper Flagg, who had slipped beyond the three-point arc.
The Mavericks, trailing 116-113 in the closing seconds, saw P.J. Washington Jr. fouled on a desperation three-point attempt by Antetokounmpo with just 1.2 seconds left. Washington missed his second free throw and deliberately missed his third, but the ensuing attempt by Moussa Cisse to tip the ball was secured by Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis Jr., enabling the Bucks to close out the win.
Flagg, last summer’s overall number one draft pick, led Dallas with a career-best 26 points, while Brandon Williams added 19 in his first starting appearance of the season.
Additional Notes and Statistics
Antetokounmpo entered the fixture leading the NBA in scoring, averaging 33.8 points and 19.2 two-point attempts per game. On this occasion, he attempted only four two-pointers in the first half, all during the second period, and finished with 18 field-goal attempts overall—including a 1-for-2 mark from three-point range.
| Player | Team | Points | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 30 | 15 points in fourth quarter; foul leading to late free throws |
| Kyle Kuzma | Bucks | 26 | Season-high; secured win with late dunk and steal |
| Cooper Flagg | Mavericks | 26 | Career-high; slipped leading to key turnover |
| Brandon Williams | Mavericks | 19 | First start this season |
Injuries and Team Updates
Dallas’ Anthony Davis was unavailable for the sixth successive contest due to a strained left calf. Head coach Jason Kidd reported ongoing progress in Davis’ recovery. The Mavericks also competed without Dereck Lively II for the eighth game in a row, as he continues to nurse a right knee sprain.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Bucks will play at Charlotte on Wednesday night, starting a double-header against the Hornets
- The Mavericks are set to host Phoenix on Wednesday night
