Timberwolves Dominate Fourth Quarter to Down Bucks
The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their season with a commanding 116-97 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum. Minnesota established a 12-point lead by halftime (60-48), but Milwaukee managed to trim the deficit to just five points entering the final frame (81-76). However, the Timberwolves unleashed a dominant 35-21 fourth quarter to seal the win. Minnesota outrebounded the Bucks 51-47 and received a significant boost from their bench, which poured in 68 points compared to Milwaukee's 58. The Bucks struggled mightily from the field, shooting just 30-of-91 (33%), though Kel'el Ware recorded a double-double off the bench with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins added 15 points. For the Timberwolves, a balanced attack saw LaMelo Ball chip in 11 points, with bench contributions from Antonio Reeves (12 points) and Joan Beringer (12 points) proving crucial.
Both teams begin the regular season at 1-0, slotting into the 8th seed in their respective conferences following this opening night clash.