Bucks Snap 4-Game Skid with Dominant Win Over Mavericks

Milwaukee breaks losing streak with 123-99 victory, led by strong performances from Rollins and Kuzma.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:49am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the frenetic action of an NBA basketball game, with players' forms dissolving into vibrant brushstrokes and splashes of paint.The Bucks' offensive explosion against the Mavericks showcased their potential to turn their season around with a renewed sense of momentum and belief.Houston Today

The Milwaukee Bucks ended their four-game losing streak with an impressive 123-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The Bucks built a comfortable 65-51 lead by halftime, led by 24 points from Ryan Rollins and 20 points from Kyle Kuzma. Milwaukee's hot three-point shooting in the second half, connecting on 11 of their first 22 attempts, helped them pull away for the dominant victory.

Why it matters

This win is a crucial psychological boost for the Bucks, who had lost 14 of their last 17 games overall. Ending the skid with such a commanding performance against a familiar opponent could be the momentum shift Milwaukee needs to turn their season around.

The details

The Bucks' offensive explosion was led by Ryan Rollins, who scored a game-high 24 points, and Kyle Kuzma with 20 points. Milwaukee also got valuable contributions from AJ Green off the bench with 17 points, as well as solid efforts from Gary Trent Jr. (13 points), Pete Nance (11), and Myles Turner (10). On the Mavericks' side, Cooper Flagg put up 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Brandon Williams added 18 points and John Poulakidas had a season-high 11 points. The early exit of Dallas' Daniel Gafford with a potential elbow injury in the third quarter also disrupted the Mavericks' flow.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Ryan Rollins

A Milwaukee Bucks player who scored a game-high 24 points in the win.

Kyle Kuzma

A Milwaukee Bucks player who scored 20 points in the victory.

Cooper Flagg

A Dallas Mavericks player who put up 19 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Brandon Williams

A Dallas Mavericks player who scored 18 points in the defeat.

Daniel Gafford

A Dallas Mavericks player who exited the game early with a potential elbow injury.

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What’s next

The Mavericks will face the Orlando Magic in their next game, while the Bucks will head to Houston.

The takeaway

This win is more than just a statistic for the Bucks - it's a psychological boost that could signal the start of a genuine resurgence for Milwaukee. The team's balanced scoring and hot shooting performance suggest they have the potential to turn their season around.