April 1st - The Bucks defeated the Mavericks 123-99. Rollins scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Kuzma added 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Mavericks, Flagg had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Williams contributed 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Bucks gradually took control thanks to Kuzma's consistent output, while Rollins and outside shooting helped the team widen the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Bucks led 38-31. In the second quarter, Rollins and Dieng hit consecutive three-pointers to extend the lead to double digits. Although the Mavericks had some sporadic comebacks, they couldn't sustain the lead. At halftime, the Bucks led 65-51.

After switching sides, the Bucks extended their lead to over 20 points. The Mavericks relied on scoring from players like Flagner, but their overall offense and defense remained inferior. At the end of the third quarter, the Bucks still led 90-70 . In the final quarter, the Bucks hit consecutive three-pointers, widening the gap to around 30 points, effectively ending the game's suspense early on. Ultimately, the Bucks defeated the Mavericks 123-99 .

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Williams 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Polakidas 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Nembuhad 9 points, 4 assists; Cissé 8 points, 13 rebounds; Johnson 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Middleton 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Gafford 7 points, 4 rebounds

Bucks player statistics

Rollins 24 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists; Kuzma 20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Green 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Trent 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Nance 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Dieng 11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists; Turner 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Sims 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist

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