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NBA Odds: Bucks-Mavericks prediction, odds and pick - 12/9/2022 (ClutchPoints)

Saving one of the best NBA games for last on Friday night's slate, the Milwaukee Bucks head down to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a ...

With that being said, the Mavericks are in for one of their biggest tests versus a dominant Milwaukee crew that does not shoot themselves in the foot very often. Simply put, for a team that is on the verge of breaking out with an MVP candidate superstar play running the show, those were exactly the type of wins Dallas has to come up with to be more respected around the league. Another reason why Milwaukee may end up improving upon their 14-9 record against the spread will be because of a clean bill of health. As for Dallas, the Mavs are coming off of a stupendous last-second road win over the Denver Nuggets that could end up being a gigantic victory when the season is all but concluded in April. Currently, Milwaukee boasts the third-best defensive unit in the league as they are only allowing opponents to score 108 points per game. Winners of three-consecutive games in rather convincing fashion, the Bucks go to Texas with an extreme amount of confidence.

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Dallas Mavericks lose to Milwaukee Bucks 106-105 because they ... (Mavs Moneyball)

With Luka Doncic getting his usual second quarter rest, the Mavericks opened the quarter holding Milwaukee to repeated misses. Spencer Dinwiddie and Christian ...

They’re still fourth in the league in per game attempts and 27th in the league in percentage. Once again the Mavericks went with a mixed unit to start the fourth, with Doncic on the bench. The free throws were the reason the Mavericks lost, but when you see this kind of play drawn up compared to the typical garbage can play design Dallas uses to get Luka a final shot, I want to scream into the void. No one in the media will ask about this final play or what Dallas was thinking. With Luka Doncic getting his usual second quarter rest, the Mavericks opened the quarter holding Milwaukee to repeated misses. The second half started with an exchange of runs, first by the Mavericks, then right back by the Bucks. I’d like to talk about the hustle plays of Dwight Powell, the threes made by Maxi Kleber, the dunks from Spencer Dinwiddie. Instead, we have to talk about the Maverick free throw woes, which were the entire reason they lost this game. After the Bucks took an 11-10 lead off a Grayson Allen and-one, the Mavericks rattled off an 8-0 run forcing a Milwaukee timeout. The two teams exchanged leads early, with the Mavericks bombing from beyond the arc and the Bucks attacking the paint relentlessly. But when Doncic returned, the Dallas offense dried up with Milwaukee stopping repeated Dallas forays at the rim and the Mavericks bricking numerous open looks. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks in defeat with 33.

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Mavs Choke at Free-Throw Line, Fall to Bucks in 4th-Quarter Collapse (Sports Illustrated)

The Dallas Mavericks' three-game win streak was snapped against the Milwaukee Bucks due to horrendous free-throw shooting down the stretch.

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Dallas Mavericks' Tyler Dorsey: "I'm Just Waiting On My Opportunity ... (Sports Illustrated)

In an exclusive interview with Fastbreak on FanNation, Dallas Mavericks two-way guard Tyler Dorsey talked about his journey this past offseason and recent ...

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3 key takeaways from Dallas Mavericks wild loss to the Bucks (The Smoking Cuban)

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 9 in a wild game that could have gone either way and here are three takeaways from the contest.

Dallas shut down the Bucks' offense for two quarters, but it came alive in the fourth to steal the win. The Mavs' defense has been up and down to start this year, but it was again on Friday night. The Mavs reached the conference finals last season on the back of their defense.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Dec 9, 2022 Game Summary ... (NBA.com)

The Bucks took down the surging Sacramento Kings 126-113 in Milwaukee on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 35 points, seven assists and ...

Bucks: Antetokounmpo was trying to become the first player in 12 years to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 50% from the field in nine consecutive games. Mavericks: At Chicago on Saturday as the Mavs finish their third back-to-back in two weeks. scored all 10 of his points in the first half. Dallas didn't immediately take a timeout, but was out of sorts with Doncic trying to find an opening before Kidd finally called time with 2.4 seconds to go. ''The vision to see it and get the ball to Brook. Their previous worst ever with at least 20 attempts, according to sportradar, was 47.6% (10 for 21) against the Nets in 1998.

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Lopez wins it for Bucks in dying seconds over Mavericks (TSN)

That sixth foul set the stage for how the Bucks made it four consecutive victories. Tim Hardaway Jr. missed all three free throws after getting fouled by the ...

Bucks: Antetokounmpo was trying to become the first player in 12 years to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 50% from the field in nine consecutive games. Mavericks: At Chicago on Saturday as the Mavs finish their third back-to-back in two weeks. scored all 10 of his points in the first half. “The vision to see it and get the ball to Brook. Dallas didn’t immediately take a timeout, but was out of sorts with Doncic trying to find an opening before Kidd finally called time with 2.4 seconds to go. Their previous worst ever with at least 20 attempts, according to sportradar, was 47.6% (10 for 21) against the Nets in 1998.

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Mavericks news: Luka Doncic on Dude Perfect, Mavs go holiday ... (The Smoking Cuban)

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic recorded with the Dude Perfect cast on Dec. 8, while other Mavericks went holiday shopping for kids.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight in the marquee matchup on the schedule. Will Luka Doncic or Giannis Antetokounmpo get the upper hand in their second matchup of the season? Damian Lillard got hot to produce a 40-point double-double, but Jamal Murray drilled the game-winner with just 0.9 left to lift the Nuggets to 15-10 on the year. They took multiple families in need out and bought them gifts for the holiday season. and Dwight Powell participated in the Mavs holiday shopping spree. Fans should be excited to see Luka’s episode, which should come out in the coming weeks.

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Mavericks Odds: How to bet the Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks (Mavs Moneyball)

Should we expect something different or more of the same in the second game between the two teams?

Someone more technologically savvy than myself could probably find a way to research this, but I imagine Luka has hit his overs more often than not. Grayson Allen is the greatest shooter of our generation and the folks over at DraftKings are insulting him with a point total that low. In Luka we trust. If the Mavericks are going to pull this out, Luka will have to have another spectacular night and the role players will need to step up. The Bucks allow a ton of corner threes and I expect Dorian Finney-Smith to be the beneficiary, If he can hit two threes, he’ll hit the over on 3 pointers made and should be able to hit his over on points. Role players are hitting more open shots while the attention to detail on the defensive ends seems to have reappeared.

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Bucks vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks today.

The model has simulated Mavericks vs. Bucks 10,000 times and the results are in. Here are several [NBA odds and betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Mavericks vs. The Mavericks have one of the better backcourts in the league led by MVP candidate Luke Doncic. Meanwhile, Milwaukee had enough points to win and then some against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, taking their contest 126-113. Bucks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20221209_MIL@DAL/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. Milwaukee is favored by 1 point in the latest Mavericks vs. [You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/mavericks-vs-bucks-prediction-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-best-bets-for-dec-9-2022/#ttag=12092022_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_BucksMavericksAUTO). Bucks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 223.5. The model enters Week 8 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 111-70 roll on all top-rated NBA picks that dates back to last season, returning more than $3,000. The Bucks won their last outing 126-113 over the [Sacramento Kings](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/SAC/sacramento-kings/), while the Mavs are coming off an impressive 116-115 road win over the [Denver Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/). [Giannis Antetokounmpo](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) and the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) (18-6) hit the road to take on Luka Doncic and the [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/) (13-11) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Trade or keep: 2 Dallas Mavericks eligible to be traded on Dec. 15 (The Smoking Cuban)

That likely means upgrading their roster before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Dallas made a key move last season when they swapped Kristaps Porzingis for Spencer ...

Will the Dallas Mavericks make a move before the Feb. The Mavericks should be hunting for an upgrade as they attempt to move McGee to a place where he can make a larger impact. Dallas traded for Christian Wood, so he is eligible to be dealt now, and the Mavericks have an extension deadline in late December that could determine his long-term future with the team. Just a few months in and that long-term deal for the 34-year-old is already looking like a massive mistake. Teams are unable to move players that signed in the offseason until that date, and it is the unofficial kick-off of trade season. The trade market is about to heat up as 16 percent of the league’s players become eligible to be traded on Dec.

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Game day preview and injury report: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas ... (Sports Illustrated)

Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo face off again as the Bucks take on Mavs at the American Airlines center.

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Milwaukee Bucks use late rally to beat Dallas Mavericks (Bally Sports)

The Bucks held on despite Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out with 2:55 remaining. The Greek Freak finished with 28 points to end an eight-game run with at ...

Bucks: Antetokounmpo was trying to become the first player in 12 years to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 50% from the field in nine consecutive games. Mavericks: At Chicago on Saturday as the Mavs finish their third back-to-back in two weeks. scored all 10 of his points in the first half. “The vision to see it and get the ball to Brook. Dallas didn’t immediately take a timeout, but was out of sorts with Doncic trying to find an opening before Kidd finally called time with 2.4 seconds to go. Their previous worst ever with at least 20 attempts, according to sportradar, was 47.6% (10 for 21) against the Nets in 1998.

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3 key takeaways from the Milwaukee Bucks' road win vs. the Dallas ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Milwaukee Bucks extend their winning streak courtesy of a an alley-oop game winner by Brook Lopez.

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Lopez layup, Mavs FT woes save Bucks after Giannis fouls out (Wichita Eagle)

Brook Lopez hit a wide-open layup off an inbounds play with seven seconds to go, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-105.

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Brook Lopez hits game-winner for Bucks in 106-105 win over ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Milwaukee Bucks continued their road travels in the state of Texas on Friday night, beginning with a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks at the American ...

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10 Things From Dallas Mavericks History That NBA Fans Should Know (TheSportster)

While there may be quite a few teams based out of Texas, the Dallas Mavericks seem to be having the most success these days. While any team is capable of ...

An additional accolade could be put on top of that as he’s also often listed as the [greatest European player](https://www.thesportster.com/nba-best-european-players/) in NBA history. Anyone who’s been a fan of the NBA for any stretch of time knows that a rebuild means a team is in for a couple of years of struggle. He is seemingly never afraid to speak his mind and push for exactly what he believes is in the best interest of his team. Considering the team performed well for the next decade, it’s probably fair to say that worked. They would stop the Miami Heat in dominant fashion in the finals to finally claim their first championship. Unfortunately, the rest of the year was anything but good for The Mavericks as they were often on the wrong side of the win column whenever they met with other teams. It may be a bit of a stereotype, but considering how Texas is perceived by most people, it makes sense that the name for the Dallas Mavericks came from a western show. [exciting play of Luka Doncic](https://www.thesportster.com/news/dirk-nowitzkis-luka-doncic-praise/), a man who helped the team see a brief rise in success. In fact, they aren’t even the first Dallas-based team of the three, with that honor actually going to the While The Mavericks were successful in their debut game, it’s worth pointing out that something like that isn’t always an easy feat. Something that a lot of people seem to forget about is the fact that three basketball teams exist in Texas. While any team is capable of turning their season around with the right changes, it’s probably fair to say that a lot of basketball fans find themselves watching out for The Mavericks.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Dec 9, 2022 Game Summary ... (NBA.com)

The Bucks took down the surging Sacramento Kings 126-113 in Milwaukee on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 35 points, seven assists and ...

Bucks: Antetokounmpo was trying to become the first player in 12 years to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 50% from the field in nine consecutive games. Mavericks: At Chicago on Saturday as the Mavs finish their third back-to-back in two weeks. scored all 10 of his points in the first half. Dallas didn't immediately take a timeout, but was out of sorts with Doncic trying to find an opening before Kidd finally called time with 2.4 seconds to go. ''The vision to see it and get the ball to Brook. Their previous worst ever with at least 20 attempts, according to sportradar, was 47.6% (10 for 21) against the Nets in 1998.

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Keys to Chicago Bulls' home game vs. Dallas Mavericks (Sports Illustrated)

DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls look to win their second straight game when they host Luka Doncic and the Mavericks.

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Preventable disasters keep befalling the Dallas Mavericks (Mavs Moneyball)

Their defense throughout most of the game was laudable. The dunks by Spencer Dinwiddie, Josh Green, and Luka Doncic were amazing and conveyed just how much ...

As great as Doncic is and as many of those shots as he has hit in the past, this aspect of the Mavericks' offense is far too predictable. Kidd then calls timeout to rescue the last 2 seconds on the clock. Rather than call timeout and run a set play from the sidelines, the Mavericks push the ball up the court. The Bucks inbounded with 9 seconds left, right to Lopez and he scores with 7 seconds remaining. For a season that is just a bit past the one-quarter mark, the Mavericks have had a full year’s worth of strange, unlikely, and painful losses. Yet when it happens at the most inopportune times and with stinging repetition, my mind starts to drift from player performance to player focus and preparation.

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Bulls vs Mavericks Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions ... (Pippen Ain't Easy)

Here's everything you need to know before the Chicago Bulls take on the Dallas Mavericks in their 25th game of the 2022-23 regular season.

- Dec. With Luka Doncic on a warpath for the MVP award, the Mavericks are likely to be too formidable a foe for the Bulls, despite what Vegas may think. If Javonte is able to return tonight, it remains unclear if he will once again start or be eased back into the rotation off of the bench. Gambling odds and information courtesy of FanDuel. The Bulls have won four of their last five meetings against the Mavericks, so expect Dallas to try particularly hard to put an end to Chicago’s winning ways tonight. It’s a good thing they’ll be playing at home tonight then, as they host the ever-dangerous Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks.

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Mavericks Odds: How to bet the Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls (Mavs Moneyball)

The Mavs are coming off an extremely disappointing loss to the Bucks. A game essentially lost on the ability to make free throws. Luckily the Mavs play ...

This prop has hit the last 7 games and I expect the trend to continue tonight. Not surprising as this is the second night of a back-to-back for the Mavs. I like this prop purely off the amount of threes Luka has been taking lately. I will be staying away however, if you are itching to take the o/u I would lean under. The O/U is set at 224 for this game and I personally will be staying away. A game essentially lost on the ability to make free throws.

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NBA Odds: Mavericks-Bulls prediction, odds and pick - 12/10/2022 (ClutchPoints)

The Chicago Bulls host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Bulls prediction and pick.

I like the Bulls to win big tonight. 1 team in the East for a while. The Bulls have a chance to take down the Mavericks as Luka Doncic will not be suiting up for this matchup. We all know what Doncic means to this team and to the NBA as a whole. The Bulls have a chance to get back on track tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 in the Bucks’ win after a huge comeback in the 4th quarter.

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Mavs Starting Christian Wood Would Require 'Something Unforeseen' (Sports Illustrated)

It doesn't appear that Christian Wood will be starting alongside Luka Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks anytime soon.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Dallas Mavericks Dec 9, 2022 Game - Scores ... (Bucks.com)

DALLAS (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out before the Milwaukee Bucks hung on and beat Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

Bucks: Antetokounmpo was trying to become the first player in 12 years to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 50% from the field in nine consecutive games. Mavericks: At Chicago on Saturday as the Mavs finish their third back-to-back in two weeks. scored all 10 of his points in the first half. Dallas didn't immediately take a timeout, but was out of sorts with Doncic trying to find an opening before Kidd finally called time with 2.4 seconds to go. ''The vision to see it and get the ball to Brook. Their previous worst ever with at least 20 attempts, according to sportradar, was 47.6% (10 for 21) against the Nets in 1998.

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NBA scoring leader Doncic among three Mavericks out vs. Bulls (TSN)

Dallas swingman Josh Green is out with a right elbow sprain and forward/center Maxi Kleber is sidelined with a sore right foot. Coach Jason Kidd said before the ...

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10 things we saw as the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Chicago Bulls ... (Mavs Moneyball)

If Luka Doncic wasn't the favorite to win League MVP, this game may have sealed it. With 8:40 left in the first quarter, Christian Wood threw his hands up in ...

The coaches had no interest in coaching and the Bulls were handed an easy win on a silver platter. The Maverick’s players had no interest in playing. He didn’t bring a credible wing defender or Dinwiddie into the game until the Mavericks were once again down 20 and the Bulls never looked back. The Mavericks ended the quarter down 40-30 but appeared to be back in the game. With DeRozan clearly feeling it, the Mavericks deployed a lineup with Frank Ntilikina, Jaden Hardy, Kemba Walker, Davis Bertans, and JaVale McGee. The second quarter was the DeRozan show.

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Without Luka, Dallas Mavericks Fall to Chicago Bulls 144-115 (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

The Bulls took advantage of NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic's absence to rout the Dallas Mavericks 144-115 on Saturday night.

The Bulls lead 82-53 at the halftime, setting a team record for points in a first half. Spencer Dinwiddie had 27 points for Dallas and Christian Wood added 21. Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and eight rebounds and Ayo Dosunmu had 17 points to help Chicago win its second straight game.

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Mavericks injury report lists Luka Dončić, others out vs. Bulls (Yahoo Sports)

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Luka Doni, Josh Green and Maxi Kleber for Saturday's matchup against the Bulls.

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 144, Dallas Mavericks 115 (Chicago Tribune)

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 144-115 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 10, 2022, at the United Center.

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Dallas Mavericks prove their reliance on Luka Doncic in blowout ... (The Smoking Cuban)

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic rested on Dec. 10 as his team was blown out by the Chicago Bulls on the second of a back-to-back.

Expect Luka Doncic to return and help get the Mavs back on track, so do not miss it. They slipped to 13-13 on the season with a three-game homestand on deck. The 20-year-old got his chance on Saturday night as he finished with 15 points in 22 minutes of action. The Mavs need Luka to be otherworldly to win on most nights. The Mavs rested [Luka Doncic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/doncilu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) on the second night of back-to-back along with Maxi Kleber and Josh Green. It was the team’s second straight loss after a [ wild home loss](https://thesmokingcuban.com/posts/dallas-mavericks-2022-takeaways-home-loss-bucks) to the Bucks on Dec.

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Mavericks' Kemba Walker sees his first NBA action in 10 months: 'It ... (CBSSports.com)

Walker finished with eight points, five assists, two rebounds and one block in Dallas' loss on Saturday.

Though the result wasn't a win for Walker and the Mavericks, the former lottery pick was one of just two players on Dallas' team who finished with a positive point differential at a plus-2. After several practices and watching the team from the bench since joining them, Walker finally made his debut, and he admitted there were some nerves when he checked in for the first time in 297 days. "It felt great, I was just in the house a few weeks ago," Walker said, referring to how it wasn't too long ago that he was a free agent. That changed when the Mavericks signed Walker to a one-year minimum contract on Nov. [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHA/charlotte-hornets/) and several seasons with the Celtics. But there was a bright spot for the [Luka Doncic](/nba/players/2900426/luka-doncic/)-less Mavs' on an otherwise brutal night.

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Bulls Throttle Mavs as Luka Doncic Sits; Kemba Walker Makes Debut (Sports Illustrated)

The Chicago Bulls blew out the Dallas Mavericks after Luka Doncic was among three total key inactives.

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28 for DeRozan as Bulls rout Dallas Mavericks (CBS News)

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 28 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls took advantage of NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic's absence to rout the ...

The Bulls lead 82-53 at the halftime, setting a team record for points in a first half. Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and eight rebounds and Ayo Dosunmu had 17 points to help Chicago win its second straight game. Swingman Josh Green also was out with a right elbow sprain and forward/center Maxi Kleber missed the game because of a sore right foot.

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