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Allen's hot start helps Bucks defeat Mavericks 124-115

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on Grayson Allen’s sizzling start to beat Dallas 124-115

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks game photos at Fiserv Forum Photos from the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday at Fiserv Forum.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Live coverage: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks game updates at Fiserv Forum The Milwaukee Bucks play the Dallas Mavericks Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Follow here for updates.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Khris Middleton - Won't play Sunday Middleton (wrist) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Though Middleton is continuing to participate in practices while he works his way back from left wrist surgery, the Bucks haven't provided a clear indication of when he'll be available to make his season debut. Milwaukee seems content to evaluate Middleton's status on a game-by-game basis, so his next chance to play will arrive Wednesday in New York against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Will return Sunday Connaughton is available for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact Connaughton sat out Friday's win due to an illness, but he'll be back in the mix Sunday. The backup wing has made only two appearances this season, totaling 10 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists in 30 minutes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs at Bucks GAMEDAY: Dallas Tries to Stop 3-Game Skid Against East Elite After losing three consecutive games for the first time this season, the beat-up Dallas Mavericks will try to pick themselves up off the mat...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mavs at Bucks GAMEDAY: Dallas Tries to Stop 3-Game Skid Against East Elite After losing three consecutive games for the first time this season, the beat-up Dallas Mavericks will try to pick themselves up off the mat...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mavs at Bucks GAMEDAY: Dallas Tries to Stop 3-Game Skid Against East Elite After losing three consecutive games for the first time this season, the beat-up Dallas Mavericks will try to pick themselves up off the mat...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Antetokounmpo and Doncic clash in Milwaukee-Dallas matchup

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić square off in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Milwaukee and Dallas take the court

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Serge Ibaka - Out Sunday Ibaka (illness) is out Sunday against the Mavericks.

Impact Ibaka will sit out again Sunday, marking his third straight absence. His next chance to play is Wednesday at New York.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Questionable vs. Mavericks Connaughton (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks.

Impact Connaughton missed Friday's win over the Cavaliers. If available, his presence will likely continue cutting into the workloads of MarJon Beauchamp and Jordan Nwora.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jrue Holiday - Script, foul trouble limit minutes Holiday ended with nine points (4-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes during Friday's 117-102 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Holiday picked up four fouls, and the Bucks made a huge 35-10 run in the third quarter, which essentially put the game away and allowed for some garbage time in the fourth. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about the muted performance, though Holiday is struggling from three since returning from injury, going just 3-for-17 (17.6 percent) across the past four games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Top Highlights: Giannis Antetokounmpo puts exclamation on 38-point night with poster dunk With 14 games of NBA action on the schedule Friday night, there were countless highlights across the league.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Huge in victory Antetokounmpo boomed for 38 points (13-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-14 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Friday's 117-102 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Antetokounmpo had 22 of Milwaukee's 52 points at halftime, when the Bucks trailed by 11. Antetokounmpo logged a plus-23 in the second half as Milwaukee navigated a comeback to win comfortably. Nightly greatness has become the expectation for Antetokounmpo.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jevon Carter - Rains in five threes Carter logged 18 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 117-102 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Carter matched his season high with five made threes en route to a big night offensively for Milwaukee, with only Giannis Antetokounmpo (36 points) scoring more. Carter had combined for 14 points (6-16 FG) across three contests prior to Friday, showcasing his inconsistency.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Cavaliers fall apart in third quarter, get crushed by Milwaukee Bucks again, 117-102 The Cavs imploded in the second half, losing to the Bucks for the second time in nine days.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Bucks storm back in 2nd half to beat Cavaliers 117-102

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 38 points and the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a 23-2 run in the first eight-plus minutes of the third quarter, rallying past the Cleveland Cavaliers...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Serge Ibaka - Out Friday Ibaka (illness) will not play Friday against the Cavaliers

Impact Ibaka holds a depth role in the frontcourt and has averaged just 11.4 minutes per game this season, which means Bobby Portis could be in line for a larger role. Ibaka's next chance to play will come on Sunday against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jrue Holiday - Active Friday Holiday (illness) will play and start in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports

Impact As expected, Holiday will play in Friday's contest and is in the starting lineup alongside Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Giannis ANtetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. Through 13 appearances, Holiday has averaged 18.2 points, 7.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serge Ibaka - Unlikely to play Friday Ibaka (illness) is likely out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Stephen Watson of Bally Sports reports.

Impact Ibaka is battling a non-COVID illness ahead of Friday's game. Ibaka's next opportunity to play will be Sunday's game against the Mavericks if he can't go against Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Officially out Friday Connaughton (illness) will not play in Friday's tilt against the Cavaliers, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Connaughton just returned from a lengthy absence to make his debut earlier this week, logging just 14 and 16 minutes in his two appearances. In his absence, Jevon Carter and Wesley Matthews should handle larger roles. Connaughton's next chance to play will come Sunday against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serge Ibaka - Questionable versus Cleveland Ibaka is questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Ibaka could miss his second game in a row after not playing in Wednesday's game against Chicago. If Ibaka can't play Friday, his next opportunity will be Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton - Picks up questionable tag Connaughton is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Connaughton has averaged 5.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 15.0 minutes per contest since returning to the court following his extended absence due to a calf strain, but it appears he's now dealing with an illness. If Connaughton is sidelined Friday, Wesley Matthews and Jordan Nwora could see increased run off the bench.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE