The Dallas Mavericks played their first game on the 2019-2020 season without Luka Doncic in the lineup on Monday evening. The team traveled to Milwaukee to face the Bucks, but he was back in Dallas receiving treatment on his injured ankle.
The Mavs seemingly didn’t miss a beat. They rode a strong 36-point first quarter into a 120-116 victory which snapped the Bucks 18-game winning streak. Kristaps Porzingis stepped up and showcased his superstar ability. He dropped 26 points and 12 rebounds as he led Dallas to a road win.