Despite the Mavericks missing Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Daniel Gafford, they outscored the Bucks in the paint 58-46. But the Bucks also shot 35 free throws to Dallas' 25 and blocked six shots. They could've taken more advantage on the inside, but Damian Lillard and Gary Trent Jr. were doing just fine on the outside.

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Anthony Davis got hurt in his first game in a Dallas jersey, joining fellow Mavericks big men Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving hasn't had enough help from any of the Mavericks' supporting cast to hold down the fort in their absence.

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Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (right) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) react on the bench against the Milwaukee Bucks during th