Minnesota Timberwolves Squeeze Past Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 at Target Center
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Monday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, securing their fifth victory of the season while playing without injured Anthony Edwards. While the Timberwolves entered the non-conference matchup with a 4-3 record after a 121-111 loss to San Antonio on Saturday night, Monday’s win pushed Minnesota to 5-1 in games not played on the second night of a back-to-back.
The visiting Bucks fell to 1-5 on the season following a 136-111 loss to Cleveland on Saturday. Milwaukee stayed within striking distance until the final minutes behind a gutsy effort, though Minnesota ultimately controlled the closing stretch to preserve the home victory.
LaMelo Ball Rebounds With 34 Points to Lead the Offense
LaMelo Ball delivered a performance of 34 points on 21 shots with six 3-pointers. Ball came into the game following rough stretches, but he responded by driving the Minnesota offense and pushing the pace against Milwaukee’s shifting defense. Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, drawing praise from Ball for his speed in the open court.
The Bucks countered with strong defensive efforts from Myles Turner, who tied former Buck Samuel Dalembert for the 38th-most blocks in NBA history with 1,546. Brayden Burries made his first start in place of Ryan Rollins, scoring 13 points with three 3-pointers, while Green added perimeter shooting off the bench. Tyler Herro also exploited defensive matchups for Milwaukee by drawing early fouls against Jaden McDaniels in the third quarter.
Jaden McDaniels Seeks Consistency Amid Limited Shot Opportunities
Jaden McDaniels finished 5-for-14 from the field against the Bucks, though it was noted the forward can further emphasize his offensive strengths while Edwards remains sidelined.
The Timberwolves continue to manage their rotations with Donte DiVincenzo out with an Achilles injury and Rudy Gobert sidelined with a back issue. Minnesota maintains strong underlying metrics, ranking fourth in the NBA in both point differential and net rating despite the early-season roster adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Timberwolves and Bucks Matchmatchup
What was the final score of the Timberwolves and Bucks game?
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 at the Target Center on Monday night.
Which key players were missing for Minnesota?
The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards due to a knee injury, Rudy Gobert due to a back issue, and Donte DiVincenzo due to an Achilles injury.
What was LaMelo Ball’s statistical line against Milwaukee?
Ball put up 34 points on 21 shots, hitting six 3-pointers and driving the Minnesota offense in the absence of Edwards.
Who are the Timberwolves playing next?
The Timberwolves travel to Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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