The host Dallas Mavericks won their first game of the season on Sunday, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 86 - 75 in overtime. It was a low - scoring affair for both sides, due in large part to cold perimeter shooting from both teams. For Dallas (1 - 5), the vast majority of the team's scoring came from guard J.J. Barea and forward Harrison Barnes, who scored a combined 55 points on the night. While Barnes hit half his shot attempts and Barea shot a respectable 8 - of - 18 from the floor with a pair of three - pointers, the Mavericks hit just 38 percent of their attempts from the floor. Shooting guard Wesley Matthews was particularly shaky from the field, hitting just 3 - of - 17 from the field on the night. The lead flipped back and forth throughout, with stagnant offense making it difficult for either team to establish a significant lead. Dallas finally appeared to get things going in overtime, however, as they were able to outscore Milwaukee 12 - 1 in the extra period. For Milwaukee (4 - 3), shooting was an equally significant struggle, as the team hit just 37 percent of its shots from the floor with only six three - pointers made. Point-forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had his quietest night of the season going just 4 - of - 12 from the field for only 11 points. It was a promising night for third - year forward Jabari Parker, however. The former second overall pick had 16 points and seven rebounds while hitting half his shot attempts. The Mavericks will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, while Milwaukee will have a long break before facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
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