Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Player Stats and Box Score for Mar. 1 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Milwaukee Bucks versus Dallas Mavericks matchup on Saturday had playoff implications on the line. The Bucks (33-25) are trying to firmly entrench themselves in the Eastern Conference's top four, while the Mavericks (32-28) are looking to get out of the play-in scenario and secure an outright playoff spot.

Both teams are also refining their new-look rosters after an eventful trade deadline. On the one hand, Milwaukee is out to get plenty of reps for new piece Kyle Kuzma as he finds his place in the offense alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Meanwhile, Dallas is in its post-Luka Doncic era, though their prized acquisition Anthony Davis remains out of action.

In the end, it was Milwaukee that prevailed 132-117. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with a near triple-double of 29 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, along with one steal and two blocks. Damian Lillard had a strong showing as well with 28 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Antetokounmpo and Lillard set the tone for the Bucks' offense by taking 21 free throw shots and making 19. All in all, the Mavericks — who are scrambling to find a rim protector in the absence of Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Lively II — struggled to contain the Bucks' aggressiveness in this game. The Bucks ended up taking a total of 35 bonus shots compared to the Mavs' 25.

Meanwhile, Dallas had a poor shooting night from deep, making just 11 of their 40 outside shots (27.5%). Kyrie Irving converted just two of his nine attempts from beyond the arc, though he still finished with 31 points on a 39.1% shooting clip. Starting center Moses Brown had 18 points while Klay Thompson and Jaden Hardy contribued 16 apiece, but in the end, the Mavs could not keep up with the superior firepower of the visiting team.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Player Stats and Box Score

Bucks

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Kyle Kuzma	10	8	2	1	0	3	2	31:55	4-10	1-2	1-2	+6
Giannis Antetokounmpo	29	9	9	1	0	0	2	32:02	9-14	0-1	11-13	+22
Brook Lopez	13	6	3	0	2	0	2	29:24	6-10	1-3	0-0	+20
Damian Lillard	28	6	6	2	0	3	1	35:36	8-17	4-12	8-8	+22
Taurean Prince	9	7	5	0	1	0	4	30:57	3-8	2-6	1-1	+15
AJ Green	6	1	1	0	0	1	4	18:44	1-3	1-3	3-3	-2
Gary Trent Jr.	20	5	2	0	0	1	2	30:22	7-16	4-12	2-2	+4
Kevin Porter Jr.	11	2	3	2	0	2	1	12:24	3-6	0-0	5-6	-7
Jericho Sims	6	8	2	0	1	3	1	18:36	3-3	0-0	0-0	-5

Mavericks

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Klay Thompson	16	2	5	1	0	2	2	28:33	5-14	4-9	2-2	+1
P.J. Washington Jr.	4	5	0	0	0	1	0	15:21	2-8	0-4	0-1	-21
Moses Brown	18	9	0	0	0	0	5	21:50	8-9	0-0	2-2	-18
Kyrie Irving	31	5	3	1	0	2	1	38:26	9-23	2-9	11-11	-11
Max Christie	5	2	3	1	0	0	1	26:47	2-6	1-4	0-0	-13
Naji Marshall	7	4	4	4	0	3	1	29:30	3-7	0-4	1-1	-3
Jaden Hardy	16	1	4	0	0	0	2	21:34	6-10	4-7	0-0	+3
Spencer Dinwiddie	12	0	3	0	0	1	2	20:28	5-9	0-3	2-5	-14
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	13:51	1-1	0-0	0-0	+7
Dwight Powell	2	3	3	0	1	1	2	12:19	1-1	0-0	0-1	-4
Dante Exum	4	1	0	0	0	1	4	11:19	1-3	0-0	2-2	-2

Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Game Summary

At the start of the game, the Mavericks were able to seze control. They lead 36-31 at the end of the first quarter with Irving spearheading the attack. The Bucks, however, were able to clamp down on the defensive end, outscoring their opponent 40-27 in the second quarter.

The Bucks' relentless defense (which has remained potent despite the absence of workhorse Bobby Portis due to suspension) tightened its grip on the Mavs' shotmaking in the third quarter, which they handily won 30-16. Even as Dallas tried to inch closer in the fourth period, Antetokounmpo and Lillard slammed the door shut on a Mavs comeback to secure the 132-117 win.