Game 13: Milwaukee Bucks (9-4) vs. Dallas Mavericks (9-4) | 125-132 loss

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Iztok game notes from X

1. Two star combos going at each other was entertaining to watch but role players making shots in 4th qtr decided it at the end

Kyrie scored 39, Luka 35, Giannis had 40, Dame 27

But in the 4th Bucks went 6/13 from 3, while Mavs were 3/15

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2. Mavs are (still) too small and lack bulk inside

Grant competed vs Giannis but gives up 5 inches. Lively lacks bulk and it's hard to adjust for a rookie to the speed & tenacity of the Greek Freak.

Giannis dominated (16/17, 94% FG, 32 points) in the paint and in transition.

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3. Luka and Kyrie going in waves was fun too watch

That being said Mavs still almost outgunned the Bucks.
Luka & Kyrie had great runs and shot 31/55 combined. Rest of the Mavs were just 20/48.

Luka dominated vs Bucks drop. And Kyrie's 33 pts 2nd half explosion was just wild.
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4. Details - part I

Mavs are playing much faster this yr but they had some reckless drives vs best rim protector in Lopez in transition & early offense.

DJJ missed 3 such contested shots + 1 transition turnover. THJ missed 2 early shots over Lopez + 1 bad transition turnover.