Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks with Adam McGee

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Oct 8, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) at the Kohl Center. Milwaukee defeated Dallas 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

Outcome Prediction

Isaac Harris: What is your outcome prediction for Sunday’s game in Dallas?

Adam McGee: A bunch of our staff writers at Behind the Buck Pass get together to do this at the start of each week. Last Sunday when I made my original picks, I had this one down as a narrow Dallas win as I fully expected Rick Carlisle to totally out-coach Jason Kidd. In the time since, things have changed.

The Bucks are 3-0 on the week so far and have looked like an absolute juggernaut. They’ll arrive in Dallas more confident than they’ve been in at least 18 months, and with key players having had a chance to rest in the fourth quarter of a blowout win on Saturday. With Dirk out, the Mavs still searching for a first win and the Bucks on form, I’d now have to go for Milwaukee to continue their good form with a win in the 6-10 point range.

*Adam did a similar Q&A with myself on the Mavericks leading up to the game on Sunday where I gave my outcome prediction. The following was my answer:

“At some point the Mavs have to win right? Although the absence of Dirk will be huge offensively, it will allow Dallas to matchup a lot better defensively. Also, the Mavs biggest weakness is opponents three point percentage as they rank 30th in the league. Milwaukee shouldn’t pose the same outside threat as Houston, Utah, and Portland has for Dallas. I think Dallas is determined and will earn their first victory at home on Sunday.”

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