MILWAUKEE -- The NBA's longest winning streak is over.
After rolling off 18 consecutive victories, the Milwaukee Bucks have tasted defeat for the first time since Nov. 8 following a 120-116 loss to the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.
Despite 48 points, 14 rebounds and four assists from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks shot just 41.9% as a team.
The 18 straight wins are second best in franchise history, behind the 20-game win streak last accomplished by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 1970-71 NBA championship Bucks squad.
Entering Monday's game, the Bucks were averaging league highs in points (121.