The Milwaukee Bucks came down to Dallas and took care of business by beating the Mavs 132-117. This wasn’t just another win—this game had drama written all over it. Free throws piled up, whistles were blowing left and right, and tensions kept boiling over. Then, just when things hit their breaking point, Naji Marshall finally snapped at Gary Trent Jr. late in the third quarter.

This wasn’t exactly shocking—both guys play with a chip on their shoulder, and with the game slipping away from Dallas, emotions were bound to boil over. The real surprise? The refs didn’t do a thing about it.

Seriously. No techs, no ejections—nothing. And in today’s NBA, where refs usually pull the trigger on technicals in a heartbeat, that raised some eyebrows.

To be fair, Marshall has a history. He got suspended earlier this season for throwing a punch in a game against Jusuf Nurkic and let’s not forget his run in with Jimmy Butler last year—the one where he put Jimmy in a choke hold (that did happen).

Trent Jr.? He’s not exactly known for wild dust-ups, but he’s had his moments, too. Remember when Brook Lopez got ejected for ripping off his headband? Yeah, that was Trent Jr. in the middle of it.

So, when these two nearly went at it, everyone expected the refs to step in—but nope. Nothing. Leaving fans to wonder, what’s up with the NBA’s officiating?

Bucks Overwhelm Mavs With Explosive Run

Early on, Dallas actually looked in control. They were up 53-43 in the second quarter, playing solid basketball. But then? Milwaukee flipped a switch.

The Bucks went on a ridiculous 36-12 run spanning halftime, reversing the game upside down. And within that? A 21-6 burst that ended with a Gary Trent Jr. three, giving Milwaukee a 71-63 lead at the break.

From there, it was all Bucks. The third quarter? 30-16, Milwaukee. By the time the dust settled, the game was basically over.

Giannis was his usual unstoppable self, dropping 29 points, while Dame backed him up with 28. But the real X-factor? Trent Jr., who came off the bench and lit it up for 20 points, including four huge threes.

And let’s talk about free throws—they played a huge role. Milwaukee cashed in at the line, hitting 31-of-35, while Dallas went 20-of-25. That’s an 11-point swing right there.

Naji Marshall played for nearly 30 mins and dropped 7 points. Not a lot of points considering the amount of time he was given today, right? He is currently averaging at 11 points and 24 minutes per game.

Kyrie Irving did everything he could to keep the Mavs in it, dropping 31 points, and Moses Brown had a strong final game on his 10-day contract with 18 points and 9 boards.

But let’s be real—Dallas was outmatched inside. Missing Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford, they simply didn’t have the size or physicality to slow Milwaukee down.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee is rolling. Six wins in their last seven, and they look every bit the championship threat people expected. Giannis and Dame are clicking, the role players are stepping up, and the Bucks are building serious momentum.

As for the Marshall-Trent Jr. incident, the NBA has yet to address any potential fines or suspensions. But with fans constantly questioning officiating, don’t be surprised if the league takes a second look at this moment.

For now, though, Milwaukee just keeps winning, and Dallas? They’re running out of time to get healthy.