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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116–114 on November 10 at the American Airlines Center in a closely contested matchup that came down to late-game execution. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 30 points, while Kyle Kuzma added 26 in a balanced offensive effort. The Bucks' superior three-point shooting proved decisive—they made 14 threes compared to Dallas's 9—and shot 45.1 percent overall to the Mavericks' 41.6 percent. Milwaukee's fourth-quarter explosion, outscoring Dallas 37–26 in the final frame, broke open what had been a tightly contested game through three quarters. Dallas countered with Collin Flagg's 26 points and Brandon Williams's 19, but the Mavericks managed only 25 assists and committed 14 turnovers, limiting their offensive rhythm. Both teams' defensive ratings hovered near 108.5, indicating similar intensity on that end, though Milwaukee's bench depth and perimeter firepower gave them the edge down the stretch. The Bucks' fourth-quarter surge suggests they can sustain momentum in close games, a critical trait as the season progresses.
