The Dallas Mavericks dominated the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night in the preseason finale, picking up a 109-84 victory. While Dallas didn't have Luka Doncic, the Bucks were playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Bobby Portis. Dallas should've blown this game open and they did.

The only Milwaukee starter to play was guard Gary Trent Jr., who scored 12 points on 6-of-14 shooting in 22 minutes. Taurean Prince started and played 23 minutes while Pat Connaughton played 15 minutes and Delon Wright nine off the bench.

The Mavericks will have seven days between Thursday’s win and their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs

(WNFL) – The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t play Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez or Bobby Portis in Thursday’s pre-season finale for Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Bucks held a scrimmage Wednesday morning before heading to Dallas for their preseason finale Thursday evening at the American Airlines Center, but Khris Middleton did not participate and will not play against the Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks will set out in search of a first victory of the 2024-25 NBA pre-season campaign when they entertain the challenge of the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center on Friday.

The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason finale against the Milwaukee Bucks will feature key matchups, big performances from Dallas’ big men, and an underdog playing for a life-changing opportunity.

After their first preseason win, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to finish their regular-season prep with a .500 record as they take on former head coach Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks down in Big D. A preseason NBA Finals preview,