Hoping to build momentum before the regular-season opener at home against Atlanta on Oct. 18, the Mavericks (0-0) will welcome in the young and athletic Bucks (0-0) that are led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Mavs will also try to continue building chemistry on the fly, hoping to mesh before the season opener. And according to Mavs coach Rick Carlisle, the coaching staff will use the preseason schedule to find the right combination of players that will make up the team’s rotation this season.
“We’ll have a plan for minutes. I wouldn’t expect our key veteran guys to play the whole game.