Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are back in the win column after taking down Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Monday night.
The game also drew plenty of attention because it was the first time that the 2025 NBA Draft top pick shared the floor in an NBA game with Antetokounmpo, who played a pivotal role in the Bucks’ come-from-behind victory.
Following the game, Antetokounmpo and Flagg were also seen meeting on the court in a great display of sportsmanship.
Nothing but respect between Giannis and Cooper. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/dAWNiUBAlV
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 11, 2025
It is also worth noting that during the second quarter, Antetokounmpo bullied his way into the paint before dunking over Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford and Flagg.
Bucks survive Cooper Flagg’s season-high in win against Mavericks
Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) defends during the third quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Bucks looked as though they were about to suffer their second loss in a row when they found themselves behind by 13 points early in the fourth period against Dallas.
Fortunately for Milwaukee, it managed to find its groove just in time before netting a 116-114 road win. Coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, the Bucks leaned on Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma in the final period, where the two forwards combined for 25 of the team’s 37 points.
Antetokounmpo concluded his night with 30 points on an 11-for-18 shooting from the floor, eight rebounds and six assists to go along with three blocks and a steal in 37 minutes. Kuzma provided 26 points off the bench, essentially negating the 26-point output of Flagg, who led the Mavericks in scoring.
Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring against the Dallas during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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