Bucks Halt Skid, Beat Mavericks for 8th Straight Time

Milwaukee dominates Dallas in 123-99 victory, ending a four-game losing streak.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:25am

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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 on Tuesday night, ending a four-game skid and extending their winning streak against the Mavericks to eight games. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 24 points and 9 assists, while Kyle Kuzma added 20 points. Cooper Flagg scored 19 points for the Mavericks, who have lost 7 of their last 8 games.

Why it matters

The Bucks' victory halts their recent losing streak and keeps them in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the struggling Mavericks continue to slide down the standings in the West, raising questions about their ability to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Milwaukee shot 63.6% from the field and 4-for-9 from 3-point range in the first quarter to take a 38-31 lead. The Bucks then clamped down defensively in the second quarter, forcing 5 turnovers and holding the Mavericks to just 29.2% shooting to take a 65-51 halftime lead. The Bucks' dominance continued in the second half as they dished out 28 assists compared to just 18 for Dallas.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Ryan Rollins

A guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who scored 24 points and dished 9 assists in the victory.

Kyle Kuzma

A forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who scored 20 points in the win.

Cooper Flagg

A guard for the Dallas Mavericks who led his team with 19 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We really locked in on the defensive end in the second quarter and that set the tone for the rest of the game.”

— Ryan Rollins, Bucks Guard

What’s next

The Bucks will look to build on this victory as they continue their playoff push, while the Mavericks will try to get back on track and climb back up the Western Conference standings.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Bucks' ability to dominate on both ends of the floor, as well as the Mavericks' continued struggles this season. Milwaukee's defense was the key, as they were able to force turnovers and limit Dallas' scoring opportunities.