Bucks pull away from Mavericks, win 123-99

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Fiserv Forum, with Ryan Rollins leading the way with 24 points and nine assists. Milwaukee took control early, won every quarter, and steadily widened the gap in a balanced offensive performance.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Dallas opened with 31 points, but Milwaukee was sharper on the other end and finished the period ahead 38-31. The Bucks established their pace quickly, moving the ball well and creating quality looks from deep while still keeping the Mavericks from turning their fast start into a lead.

Second Quarter

Milwaukee added to its advantage in the second, outscoring Dallas 27-20 to take a 65-51 lead into halftime. The Bucks continued to get contributions across the lineup, while the Mavericks had trouble sustaining offensive rhythm as Milwaukee’s defense forced tougher half-court possessions.

Third Quarter

The game tilted further in the third. Milwaukee posted a 25-19 edge in the quarter and pushed the margin to 90-70 entering the fourth. Dallas struggled to find perimeter accuracy, and the Bucks controlled the glass well enough to limit second-chance momentum.

Fourth Quarter

Any chance of a Mavericks push was answered in the final period. Milwaukee outscored Dallas 33-29 in the fourth to close out the 24-point win. The Bucks stayed organized offensively, continued to generate three-point attempts, and finished the night without allowing the margin to tighten late.

Key Performers

Ryan Rollins, Bucks: Rollins was the standout performer with 24 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, setting the tone as both a scorer and playmaker.

Ousmane Dieng, Bucks: Dieng led Milwaukee on the glass with 10 rebounds and helped the home team finish with a 59-50 rebounding edge.

Cooper Flagg, Mavericks: Flagg paced Dallas with 19 points and 10 rebounds, giving the Mavericks one of their few steady sources of production.

Moussa Cisse, Mavericks: Cisse grabbed 13 rebounds and competed effectively inside, but Dallas could not convert enough possessions into efficient offense.

NerdSports Stat: Milwaukee won all four quarters and still attempted 54 threes, meaning nearly 59% of the Bucks’ field-goal attempts came from beyond the arc in a game they also won by nine rebounds.

Game Analysis

This game came down to efficiency and control. Milwaukee shot 44.6% from the field and 37.0% from three, knocking down 20 triples overall. Dallas, meanwhile, finished at 35.4% from the floor and 27.8% from three, a gap that made it difficult to stay within range after halftime.

The Bucks also had a clear edge in ball movement, finishing with 28 assists to Dallas’ 18. Rollins’ nine assists were central to that effort, and Milwaukee’s ability to spread production across the roster kept the Mavericks from focusing on one primary option. Even with both teams making 21 free throws, the difference in shot quality and perimeter success favored the home side throughout the night.

Dallas did generate 96 field-goal attempts, but the lower conversion rate prevented those extra chances from changing the game. Milwaukee was more effective possession to possession, particularly once it built its double-digit lead in the second quarter and carried that control through the rest of the evening.

Closing Context

With the result, the Bucks improved to 30-45 and 17-21 at home, while the Mavericks dropped to 24-52 and 10-28 on the road. This was listed as a makeup game from Jan. 25, and Milwaukee used it to add a needed home win late in the season. Dallas, meanwhile, continues to look for consistency as the schedule winds down.

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