The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles worsened after a 137-107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. With Luka Doncic traded mid-season and Anthony Davis already sidelined, the team suffered another major setback when Kyrie Irving was ruled out for the season. This left Klay Thompson as the primary scoring option, but despite his efforts, the Mavs failed to keep pace with the Bucks’ offensive firepower.
The Mavericks are now on a three-game losing streak, holding a 32-31 record and sitting at the 10th seed in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Bucks improved to 36-25, moving into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Giannis Antetokounmpo And Damian Lillard Set The Tone Early For The Milwaukee Bucks Win
Milwaukee took control of the game from the start as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 28 points in the first quarter. The Bucks’ duo overwhelmed the Mavs’ defense and set the pace for a win.
Antetokounmpo finished the game with 32 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists in just 25 minutes. This game marked a historic milestone for the two-time MVP, as he became the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points, joining legends like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, and Michael Jordan.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 6th youngest player in NBA history to reach 20K PTS.
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 6, 2025
Only LeBron, KD, Kobe, Wilt, & MJ were younger. pic.twitter.com/C2JNKQDqMN
Lillard put up 34 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Kyle Kuzma added 17 points and five rebounds in 27 minutes. Both Kevin Porter Jr. and Jericho Sims added ten points in the win, while AJ Green scored 18 points in the win.
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Klay Thompson tried to keep the Mavericks competitive, scoring 28 points with six three-pointers. It was his seventh game this season with at least six threes and also marked the 185th time in his career that he made five or more from deep.
Naji Marshall contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, but the rest of the team struggled to find consistency. Max Christie added 13 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie scored eight points, and Brandon Williams scored 14 points.
