The Milwaukee Bucks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference matchup.
Milwaukee enters Tuesday’s game with a 29-45 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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In Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, Gary Trent Jr. led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 36 points and four assists while Taurean Prince added 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists of his own off the bench.
Now Milwaukee will try to bounce back at home on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Mavericks team.
On the other side, Dallas enters Tuesday’s contest with a 24-51 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Daniel Gafford led the way for the Mavericks in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points and eight rebounds while Brandon Williams recorded 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mavericks Injury Report: Will Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington Play?
For the Mavericks, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31).Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Dallas have listed Thompson as doubtful due to rest and they are expected to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
The Mavericks have ruled out Washington and Naji Marshall due to an illness as they will both miss their second straight game.
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Marvin Bagley III has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury as he will miss his second consecutive contest while Caleb Martin remains sidelined while recovering from a heel injury.
Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II have also been ruled out as they are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
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Bucks Injury Report: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins Play?
On the other side, the Bucks have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ryan Rollins.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Milwaukee has ruled out Giannis due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise as he will miss his eighth consecutive contest and there is still no timetable for his return.
The Bucks have also ruled out Bobby Portis due to a left wrist sprain while Kevin Porter Jr. remains sidelined due to right knee synovitis.
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo has also been ruled out with a left calf strain while Gary Harris has been listed as questionable due to personal reasons.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan RollinsKirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Rollins has bene listed as probable due to left hip flexor soreness while Kyle Kuzma is probable due to right Achilles tendinopathy and both players are expected to play against the Mavericks.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and Bucks from Milwaukee at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
