The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Dallas Mavericks, at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday afternoon.

The Bucks (33-12) are in a groove, as they have won eight of their last 10 games, including their last four in a row. They remain neck-and-neck with the Raptors for the top spot in the East. The Bucks have won seven of their last eight games at home, where they are 20-4 this season, which is tied for the best home record in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks, averaging 26.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game. Eric Bledsoe has been playing great as well, averaging 15.7 points, 5.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, while Khris Middleton is averaging 17.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game. The Bucks are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is second most in the league, and are holding opponents to an average of 107.6 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Mavs (20-25) have dropped seven of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. They have dropped three of their last four road games, and are just 4-19 on the road this season. Luka Doncic continues his impressive play this season, averaging 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Doncic was ejected from the Mavs' last contest for kicking the ball into the stands, but will be back in action on Monday. DeAndre Jordan keeps up the good work in the middle, averaging 11.0 points, 13.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks per game, while Harrison Barnes is averaging 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. The Mavs are averaging 109 points per game, and are giving up an average of 109 points per game.