In their preseason finale, the Dallas Mavericks secured a 109-84 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, despite star Luka Doncic being sidelined with a calf injury. Coach Jason Kidd aimed to keep players healthy ahead of the regular season, while the Bucks rested key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Kyrie Irving showcased his readiness with 14 points, and Klay Thompson rebounded from a poor performance to score 11 points. Four other Mavericks also reached double figures, indicating a solid team effort as they prepare for their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs.