Last preseason match for the two teams and logical victory for the Mavericks against the Bucks. Milwaukee had decided to rest its starters to rotate its squad and continue to test certain players. It is Anzejs Pasecņiks, a Latvian pivot drafted in 2017 by Orlando who has made several trips to Europe, who takes advantage of this window to score 11 points on 5 out of 9 shooting. But the pace is already too high for Milwaukee and its replacements. Under the leadership of a Kyrie Irving already well in rhythm and skillful (13 points on 100% shooting), Dallas widens the gap in the middle of the 2nd quarter with a 16-0!
The Bucks try to hang on, but Dallas shoots 55% to 25%, and leaves Milwaukee no chance. Gary Trent Jr, who arrived this summer to strengthen the 2021 NBA champions, scored 12 points at 6 out of 14 but it was not enough. With a five type (only deprived of Luka Doncic), Dallas takes the opportunity to perfect the integration of Klay Thompson (11 points at 3/7 at 3 points).
Found easily by his teammates, the former Warrior also creates his own mid-range shots to amuse the young Milwaukee guard. Derek Lively II scored 10 points at 100% (4/4 on shots and 2/2 on free throws). After reaching the break with a 16-point lead, Dallas logically rests its starters and the second half is without much interest, other than getting the substitutes of the two teams in shape.
Milwaukee begins its season next Wednesday and will face the Sixers of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Mavericks will face Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
