Milwaukee Bucks Opposition Intel: Dallas Mavericks Q&A With Jay Knodell

Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward

(12) tries to keep the ball inbounds as Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) defends during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

AM: What’s your final prediction for how this game will play out?

JK: The Mavericks haven’t been great on their home floor this season but they’ve won three straight at the American Airlines Center and I think that continues Monday. I think it’ll be a fun, competitive game, but Milwaukee just doesn’t have the fire power to get the win.

The Bucks struggle a little bit defending the perimeter and Dallas has been hot from outside as of late, shooting 39% from three-point range their last seven contests. I think that’s the difference in this one. I’ll say 103-97, Mavs.