Mavericks seek rebound against Bucks after surprising loss

The Dallas Mavericks are intent on a rebound on the heels of a demoralizing defeat when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.Dallas was thriving with a season-best five straight victories until momentum evaporated Wednesday.The visiting Mavericks shot just 37.9 percent from the field and were 10 of 39 from 3-point range while succumbing 102-93 to the lowly Houston Rockets.