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TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Monday, November 2, at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
The Timberwolves led 48-47 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 29-18.
Top performers
LaMelo Ball led the Timberwolves with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds. Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points and 12 rebounds. For the Bucks, Tyler Herro had 21 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 19 points and 8 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Ayo Dosunmu (19 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists); Rudy Gobert (10 points and 10 rebounds).
- LaMelo Ball (MIN): 34 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 12-21 FG, 33 MIN
- Tyler Herro (MIL): 21 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 8-18 FG, 31 MIN
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIL): 19 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 8-17 FG, 28 MIN
- Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): 19 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST, 8-18 FG, 37 MIN
- Myles Turner (MIL): 13 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 5-10 FG, 31 MIN
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN): 13 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 5-14 FG, 29 MIN
Context
The Timberwolves improved to 5-3, while the Bucks fell to 1-6, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Timberwolves host the Mavericks on Thursday, Nov 12; the Bucks visit the Magic on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 16,893 at Target Center. Officials: Kevin Scott, Brett Nansel and John Butler.