Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview (05/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 5, 2025, 21:21 IST

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The Dallas Mavericks face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, with the Bucks coming off a 10-game winning streak. Key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard lead the Bucks, while Klay Thompson and Spencer Dinwiddie are notable Mavericks. Several Dallas players, including Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, are out due to injuries.

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview (05/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks (29-31) face a daunting challenge as they travel to take on the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks (50-10) in Northeast Ohio. The Cavaliers, currently on a 10-game winning streak (as of March 3rd), are aiming to tie their franchise record for single-season wins (66), while the Heat are fighting to climb back to .500, having lost six of their last ten. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, recently named Player of the Month for February, is coming off a stellar month averaging 25.8 points. On the other side, the Heat entered the game with a win, which was highlighted by Bam Adebayo becoming the franchise's all-time leader in double-doubles (222).
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Projected Starting Five (March 05, 2025)

Dallas Mavericks Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Klay Thompson	13.8	3.5	2.0
Spencer Dinwiddie	10.1	2.3	3.7
Max Christie	9.4	3.0	1.9
Kessler Edwards	2.4	2.4	0.9
Dwight Powell	1.6	2.0	0.8

Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Damian Lillard	25.4	4.7	7.2
Giannis Antetokounmpo	30.8	12.1	6.0
Taurean Prince	8.0	3.7	2.0
Kyle Kuzma	15.1	6.3	2.5
Brook Lopez	12.7	5.0	1.8

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Key Players to Watch on (March 05, 2025)

Dallas Mavericks Key Players

Klay Thompson
Spencer Dinwiddie

Milwaukee Bucks Key Players

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report of (March 05, 2025)

Dallas Mavericks:

Player	Status	Injury
Anthony Davis	OUT	Thigh
Dante Exum	OUT	Foot
Daniel Gafford	OUT	Knee
Jaden Hardy	OUT	Ankle
Kyrie Irving	OFS	Knee
Dereck Lively II	OUT	Ankle
Caleb Martin	GTD	Hip
PJ Washington	OUT	Ankle

Milwaukee Bucks:

Player	Status	Injury
Pat Connaughton	OUT	Calf
Pete Nance	OUT	Ankle
Bobby Portis	OUT	Suspension

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Team Stats of (March 05, 2025)

Statistics	Dallas Mavericks	Milwaukee Bucks
Records	32-30	35-25
Standings	10th	4th
Home/Away	13-17	20-9
OFF RTG	10th	14th
DEF RTG	14th	10th
NET RTG	16th	14th

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Previous Matchups

The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Dallas Mavericks was on January 29, 2025. The Bucks were able to win that game with a 15-point margin, as the Mavericks scored 117 points.

Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Leading Players of (March 05, 2025)

Statistic	Dallas Mavericks (Leaders)	Milwaukee Bucks (Leaders)
Points	Anthony Davis (25.7)	Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.8)
Rebounds	Anthony Davis (12.0)	Giannis Antetokounmpo (12.1)
Assists	Kyrie Irving (4.6)	Damian Lillard (7.2)

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Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Date, Time, and Venue

The Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks will be live from 08:30 p.m. ET from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, USA.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Streaming Details of (March 05, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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