Bucks Cruise Past Mavericks 123-99

Milwaukee snaps losing streak with dominant home win over Dallas

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:27am

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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 at home, led by strong performances from Ryan Rollins (24 points) and Kyle Kuzma (20 points). The Bucks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, shooting 50% from the field in the first half compared to just 34% for the Mavericks.

Why it matters

This win snaps a recent losing streak for the Bucks, who have struggled at times this season. The dominant performance over the Mavericks could be a sign that Milwaukee is regaining its form as a top contender in the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Bucks got off to a fast start, taking a 38-31 lead after the first quarter. They extended their advantage to 14 points by halftime and continued to pull away in the second half. Milwaukee shot the ball extremely well, going 22-of-44 from the field in the first half, while the Mavericks struggled at 17-of-50. Kuzma and Rollins led the way for the Bucks, with Rollins knocking down four 3-pointers.

  • The Bucks and Mavericks completed their 2-game season series on April 1, 2026.
  • Milwaukee jumped out to a 15-7 lead in the opening minutes of the game.

The players

Ryan Rollins

A key contributor for the Bucks, scoring 24 points and hitting 4 3-pointers in the win.

Kyle Kuzma

Scored 20 points and helped the Bucks get off to a strong start, setting up easy baskets for his teammates.

Cooper Flagg

Led the Mavericks with 19 points, but Dallas struggled to keep pace with Milwaukee's hot shooting.

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What they’re saying

“We really got it going offensively tonight and that set the tone. When we're playing with that kind of pace and energy, we're tough to beat.”

— Ryan Rollins, Bucks Guard

What’s next

The Bucks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will try to bounce back in their next game as they fight to secure a postseason berth.

The takeaway

This dominant victory over a fellow playoff contender could be a turning point for the Bucks, who have shown flashes of their championship-caliber potential this season. If Milwaukee can sustain this level of play, they will be a formidable opponent come playoff time.