Mavericks vs. Bucks: How To Watch, Time, TV, & Odds

It's the final game of the preseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Here's all the information you need

Dec 9, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks will tip off their final preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks, still searching for their first win. Head coach Jason Kidd wanted this to be a dress rehearsal of sorts but will be missing at least one key piece.

Milwaukee is 1-2 in the preseason, picking up a win in their most recent game against the Chicago Bulls, with losses to the LA Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. They'll be without Khris Middleton, who underwent surgeries on his ankles this offseason and isn't quite ready to return yet.

Dallas will likely be playing without Luka Doncic, who suffered a calf contusion before the start of training camp and has been held out of the preseason to this point. He was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, and Coach Kidd said he looked good, but it'd be unlikely he would play in this game.

If there's one thing the Mavs need to improve from their last game against the Clippers, they must take better care of the basketball. They had 29 turnovers Monday night without Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but have to clean those up before the regular season starts. They're also hoping Klay Thompson looks a little more comfortable after getting off to a slow start in the preseason.

Here's all of the information you need for Thursday's preseason finale.

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Date/Time: Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 p.m. CST

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

TV/Streaming: TNT, Mavs.com

Radio: 97.1 The Eagle,

Spread: Mavericks -3

Over/Under: 217.5

Moneyline: Mavericks -152, Bucks +124

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