Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a stellar performance with 48 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks (33-16) to a 129-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (26-23). The win marked the first under coach Doc Rivers, who secured coaching duties for the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
Milwaukee faced a significant challenge in the first half, trailing by as many as 25 points against the Mavericks, but managed to erase the deficit and take the lead.
Dallas missed Kyrie Irving for the sixth consecutive game due to a sprained thumb. Luka Doncic just missed on a tripl-double as he dropped 40 points, dished 11 assists, and grabbed nine rebounds.
Damian Lillard played a crucial role in Milwaukee’s comeback, scoring 30 points on a 10-of-11 shooting, including a perfect five three-pointers.
