Overview
- Dallas lost 116-114 to Milwaukee after a fourth‑quarter rally, with Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 30 points as rookie Cooper Flagg led the Mavs with a career‑best 26; the defeat dropped Dallas to 3-8.
- At 18 years and 324 days, Flagg became only the second NBA player to record a 25‑point game before turning 19, joining LeBron James.
- Flagg said he played through a right‑thumb sprain on his shooting hand, describing it as a minor issue he plans to tape going forward.
- Home fans at American Airlines Center chanted “Fire Nico!” multiple times in the fourth quarter, reflecting mounting frustration with the front office.
- Shams Charania reported that team governor Patrick Dumont has decided to part ways with GM Nico Harrison and plans to name Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as interim general managers.