The Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 116-101, at American Airlines Center on Thursday evening.

Despite missing their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle), the Bucks got out to a good start with a, 31-29, lead after one quarter. The score stayed tight through the second and the Bucks held a one-point lead at halftime. The Bucks kept it up in the third quarter and took a four-point lead into the final frame. They pushed their lead to a game-high six points, early in the fourth, but the Mavericks took over from there, as they outscored the visitors by 19 points in the quarter, to complete the impressive comeback win.

Luka Doncic led the Mavs with 27 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and a block, in 36 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 26 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks, while Josh Richardson added 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block. The Mavericks shot 44 percent from the field, including 17-of-45 from long range.

Meanwhile, Donte DiVincenzo led the Bucks with 22 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals, in 29 minutes. Bobby Portis totaled 20 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Khris Middleton added 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Bucks shot 38 percent from the field, including 12-of-33 from long range.

The Bucks (32-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hornets on Friday. The Mavs (29-22) play host to the Spurs on Sunday.