If you’re the kind of fan who pores over box scores, the Mavericks-Bucks matchup is a treasure trove. The Bucks’ 123–99 victory on March 31, 2026 (ESPN (game recap)) features eye-popping individual performances and a season-high turnover count for Dallas.

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Most Recent Game: Bucks 123-99 Mavericks (Mar 31, 2026) ·
Top Scorer (MIL): Damian Lillard (34 pts) ·
Top Scorer (DAL): Kyrie Irving (28 pts) ·
Rebound Leader: Giannis Antetokounmpo (12 reb) ·
Assist Leader: Luka Dončić (10 ast)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • Mar 31, 2026: Bucks 123-99 Mavericks (ESPN (box score))
  • Jan 25, 2026: Game postponed due to winter storm (ESPN (news))
  • 2023: Mark Cuban sells 73% stake to Miriam Adelson (ESPN (ownership))
4What’s next
  • Rescheduled game date TBD (ESPN (news))
  • Mavs look to improve turnover rate (18 vs Bucks) (ESPN (game recap))
  • Bucks continue push for playoff seeding (ESPN (game recap))

Here are the key facts from the March 31 matchup:

Key facts: Mavericks vs Bucks, March 31, 2026 (ESPN box score)
Label Value
Most Recent Score Bucks 123 – Mavericks 99
Date March 31, 2026
Top Scorer (MIL) Damian Lillard (34 pts)
Top Scorer (DAL) Kyrie Irving (28 pts)
Rebound Leader Giannis Antetokounmpo (12 reb)
Assist Leader Luka Dončić (10 ast)

What are the player stats from the most recent Mavericks vs Bucks game?

The March 31, 2026 game at Fiserv Forum ended with a comfortable win for Milwaukee. Here’s the breakdown.

Game score and team totals

  • Final: Bucks 123 – Mavericks 99 (ESPN game recap)
  • Field goal percentage: MIL 45% (41-92), DAL 35% (34-96)
  • Three-point percentage: MIL 37% (20-54), DAL 28% (10-36)
  • Free throw percentage: MIL 81%, DAL 75%
  • Turnovers: MIL 14, DAL 18
The pattern

Dallas turned the ball over 18 times, leading to 22 fast-break points for Milwaukee. That single stat decided the game.

The implication: The Mavericks’ 18 turnovers directly fueled 22 fast-break points, turning a close contest into a blowout.

Player-by-player stats (Bucks)

  • Damian Lillard: 34 pts, 6 ast, 4 reb (ESPN box score)
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast
  • Brook Lopez: 18 pts, 7 reb, 3 blk

Why this matters: Lillard and Giannis combined for 66 points, more than half of Milwaukee’s total. When both are on, the Bucks are near impossible to stop.

Player-by-player stats (Mavericks)

  • Kyrie Irving: 28 pts, 4 ast, 3 reb (ESPN box score)
  • Luka Dončić: 22 pts, 10 ast, 8 reb
  • P.J. Washington: 14 pts, 6 reb

The Mavericks shot just 35% from the field, their second-lowest FG% of the season. Without a third scorer stepping up, the comeback never materialized.

Who is the Mavs leading scorer?

Two answers: all-time and current season.

All-time scoring leader for Dallas Mavericks

Current season scoring leader

  • Luka Dončić leads the 2025-26 Mavericks with an average of 28.7 PPG (ESPN (team stats))

The gap between Nowitzki and everyone else is massive — Dončić would need about eight more seasons at his current pace to surpass Dirk.

Why are Mavericks and Bucks postponed?

The January 25, 2026 game between the two teams was postponed due to a winter storm that hit the Milwaukee area.

  • The NBA announced the postponement citing severe weather conditions (ESPN (news))
  • Both teams were in town, but travel and fan safety concerns forced the league to reschedule

The trade-off: While postponements disrupt schedules, the NBA prioritizes player and fan safety. The rescheduled date was later slotted into the calendar, adding a back-to-back for both teams.

Who scored 73 points in a game?

Several players have reached or surpassed 73 points in a single NBA game. The list includes:

  • Wilt Chamberlain – 100 points (March 2, 1962)
  • Kobe Bryant – 81 points (January 22, 2006)
  • David Thompson – 73 points (April 9, 1978)
  • Luka Dončić – 73 points (January 26, 2024) (Land of Basketball (game log))

Dončić’s 73-point explosion against the Atlanta Hawks is the most recent entry on this elite list, and it came in a losing effort (Mavs lost 148-143).

Who owns 73% of the Mavs?

In 2023, Mark Cuban sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family.

  • Cuban sold approximately 73% of the franchise to Miriam Adelson and her family (Las Vegas Sands) (ESPN (ownership))
  • He retained a minority stake and remains head of basketball operations
  • Cuban later expressed regret about the sale in a podcast interview (ESPN Video (podcast))

The catch: Cuban still controls the basketball side, but the financial decision means he no longer has the final say on major franchise moves. Fans wonder if he’ll try to buy back the team.

Timeline of key events

  • – Bucks defeat Mavericks 123-99 at Fiserv Forum (ESPN (box score))
  • – Mavericks-Bucks game postponed due to winter storm (ESPN (news))
  • – Luka Dončić scores 73 points for Mavericks vs Hawks (Land of Basketball (game log))
  • – Mark Cuban sells 73% stake in Mavericks to Miriam Adelson (ESPN (ownership))

What we know vs what’s uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • Bucks 123-99 Mavericks on Mar 31, 2026 (ESPN (box score))
  • Mavericks-Bucks game postponed Jan 25, 2026 due to winter storm (ESPN)
  • Luka Dončić scored 73 points on Jan 26, 2024 (Land of Basketball)
  • Mark Cuban sold approximately 73% of Mavericks in 2023 (ESPN)
  • Dirk Nowitzki is Mavs all-time leading scorer (Land of Basketball)

What’s unclear

  • Whether Mark Cuban will attempt to buy back the Mavericks – he expressed desire but no confirmed actions
  • Exact number of H2H games all-time (AiScore says 57 since 2004, Land of Basketball says 89 overall)
  • Reasons behind the 69 jersey number rule in NBA (unclear if official or myth)
  • Whether the postponed Jan 25 game will be rescheduled to a date that affects playoff seeding
  • Accuracy of certain box score rebound totals (sources disagree on team rebound counts)

Voices from the league

“I regret who I sold the Mavericks to.”

– Mark Cuban, minority owner of the Mavericks, in a podcast interview (ESPN Video (podcast))

“Luka is a generational talent. Any criticism is overblown.”

– Rick Carlisle, former Mavericks coach, defending Luka Dončić (Yahoo Sports)

The pattern from this matchup is clear: when the Bucks’ star duo scores 60+ combined, they’re near impossible to contain. For the Mavericks, the key to closing the gap lies in reducing turnovers and finding a consistent third scorer. For the Bucks, it’s about keeping Lillard and Giannis healthy into the playoffs.

Additional sources

365scores.com, sofascore.com, landofbasketball.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between the Mavericks and Bucks?

All-time regular season: Bucks lead 51–38 across 89 games (Land of Basketball). Since 2004, sources show 57 meetings with Bucks at 24–33 (AiScore).

How do the Mavericks and Bucks compare in points per game this season?

As of late March 2026, the Bucks average 112.1 PPG, Mavericks 108.3 PPG in the head-to-head series (AiScore).

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s average against the Mavericks?

Giannis averages 26.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game against Dallas in his career (ESPN player stats).

Who is the Bucks all-time leading scorer?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the Bucks’ all-time leading scorer with 14,211 points (Land of Basketball). Giannis is closing in on second place.

How many points did Luka Dončić score in his last game against the Bucks?

Luka Dončić scored 22 points on March 31, 2026 (ESPN box score).

What was the final score of the most recent Mavericks vs Bucks game?

The game ended 123–99 in favor of the Bucks on March 31, 2026 (ESPN game recap).

Are there any notable individual performances in the Mavs-Bucks rivalry?

Yes: Luka Dončić’s 73-point game (though vs Hawks, not Bucks) and Giannis’s 32-12 double-double in the latest meeting highlight the talent in this rivalry.

For the Dallas Mavericks, the next step is clear: clean up the turnovers and get consistent production from role players. For the Milwaukee Bucks, the key is keeping their star duo fresh. If they manage that, a deep playoff run is well within reach.

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