Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 34 points. Giannis had a double-double with 32 points and 15 rebounds. AJ Green had 18, Kyle Kuzma 17 and Jericho Sims added 10 with seven boards. The Bucks are now 36-25 and will host Orlando on Saturday night.
Kyle Kuzma experienced a unique moment during his return to Washington as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. In a recent game against the Wizards, Kuzma reflected on the surreal experience of interacting with former teammates after being traded just weeks ago.
The Bucks had six players in double figures led by Damian Lillard with 28. Giannis finished with 23 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Brook Lopez had 17, while Gary Trent Jr & Kyle Kuzma had 16 each.
Kyle Kuzma has been incredible for the Milwaukee Bucks, and a sizeable reason for that has to do with his outside shot.
Dallas never stood a chance against the Bucks with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring as efficiently as they did.
It didn’t prevent Bucks' Damian Lillard from having an impactful night. He and Antetokounmpo’s scoring led six Bucks players in double figures, including Kyle Kuzma (17 points, 10 rebounds), Gary Trent Jr. (15 points), Kevin Porter Jr. (15 points), and Brook Lopez (13 points, 13 rebounds).
Kyle Kuzma is settling in nicely with the Bucks, putting up arguably his best game for his new team since the midseason trade.
Damian Lillard has some concerns with his health. In the last game against the Hawks, Lillard got poked in the eye. Now, Lillard is on the injury report ahead of the Bucks' matchup with the Mavericks. He is listed as probable due to a left eye contusion, but will play and start.
Stars are playing fewer minutes overall, but more minutes together as Milwaukee has won seven of its last eight games.
The Milwaukee Bucks made the bold decision to trade away Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma. They wanted someone younger who could still add something this season. Middleton clearly is not someone who is going to be the same player he once was.