Even with the Eastern Conference’s top record secured, the Milwaukee Bucks did not approach their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with the intent of throwing the game. After all, they only have four more games until the playoffs will begin, so the time to prepare is now. Milwaukee treated this game seriously, but weren’t able to overcome the offense of the Mavericks as they fell to Dallas, 136-132.
Brook Lopez (34 points, 6/12 from three) was huge tonight, and provided the momentum behind the Bucks’ big push in the second quarter. Eric Bledsoe (15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) continued his comeback from coronavirus, making several smart drives to the basket to bend the defense.