Milwaukee Bucks Overcome 25-Point Deficit to Beat Mavericks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 25-point deficit to secure a 129-117 victory against the Dallas Mavericks, marking the first win under coach Doc Rivers. Antetokounmpo scored 48 points and had 10 assists, and the Bucks started their rally with a 15-0 run in the final two minutes of the first half. Luka Doncic had 40 points and 11 assists for the Mavericks, and Rivers' first victory with the Bucks means he and his staff will coach the Eastern Conference in the All-Star Game. The Mavericks were up 49-24 early in the second quarter but eventually lost the lead, unable to complete a comeback.