Thu Oct 17 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Bucks Face Mavericks in Preseason Finale Without Key Players
The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Dallas Mavericks in their final preseason game on Thursday, but they will be without several key players, including their star forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks announced that Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis will all sit out the game. The Bucks are currently 1-2 in the preseason and most recently defeated the Chicago Bulls in their last game.
Despite the absences, the Bucks will be looking to finish the preseason on a high note before opening their regular season against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 23rd. The Bucks finished last season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are 0-3 in their preseason games and will be hoping to find their rhythm before their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on October 24th.
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