With the trade deadline passed and the Dallas Mavericks coming out on the other side truly starting the Luka Doncic Era, the Mavs were methodically beaten by the Milwaukee Bucks, who looked terrific even without resting Khris Middleton or the newly acquired Nikola Mirotic. The Bucks are going to be a serious force in the playoffs, surrounding MVP-candidate Giannis Antentokoumpo with elite shooting and executing at both ends.
MAVS STARTERS STILL STRUGGLING
Newcomer Tim Hardaway Jr. got his first start for Dallas, after coming off the bench last game.