Minnesota Timberwolves 112–100 Milwaukee Bucks
- Season
- NBA
- 2026-2027
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Milwaukee Bucks 112–100.
Game leaders
- BL34Ball LaMeloPointsHT21Herro Tyler
- DA12Dosunmu AyoReboundsBB9B. Burries
- DA8Dosunmu AyoAssistsJK7Jakucionis Kasparas
How the score moved
The running score at the end of each period.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
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| When | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 112 | 100 |
How the points came
Each side's points by shot type. Darker is two-pointers, then threes, then free throws.
Minnesota Timberwolves112
Two-pointers 50 (45%)Threes 48 (43%)Free throws 14 (13%)
Milwaukee Bucks100
Two-pointers 46 (46%)Threes 45 (45%)Free throws 9 (9%)
The Four Factors
Shooting, ball security and getting to the line decide most games. The side ahead on each is in bold.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
- 51.0%Effective field-goal %46.0%
Shooting with a three counted as one and a half baskets: (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) ÷ FGA.
- 9.3Turnovers per 100 plays13.3
How often a trip ended in a turnover. Lower is better.
- 0.27Free-throw rate0.12
Free throws attempted for every shot from the floor: FTA ÷ FGA. Getting to the line.
The fourth factor, offensive rebounding, needs offensive rebounds, which this game's data does not include.
Key stats
- 25/51Two-pointers23/50
- 49Two-point %46
- 16/45Three pointers15/49
- 36Three point %31
- 14/26Free throws9/12
- 54Free throw %75
Quarter by quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves led after 4 of 4 quarters, Milwaukee Bucks after 0. Largest lead at a break: 12 points, Minnesota Timberwolves after Q4. Counted at the end of each period, not throughout.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 29 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 112 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 18 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
Facts
From each side's recent results and their meetings, before this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves: 2 won, 3 lost in their last 5 games.- Minnesota Timberwolves scored 594 points and allowed 562 in their last 5 games.
Milwaukee Bucks: 1 won, 4 lost in their last 5 games.- Milwaukee Bucks scored 562 points and allowed 629 in their last 5 games.
- Their last meeting: Milwaukee Bucks 97–116 Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Minnesota Timberwolves lead this season's series 1–0.
Recent form
Standings
| POS | Team | W | L | PF | PA | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Miami Heat | 3 | 2 | 640 | 612 | .600 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 1 | 332 | 325 | .667 |
| 8 |  Washington Wizards | 2 | 2 | 453 | 455 | .500 |
| 8 |  Denver Nuggets | 3 | 2 | 578 | 571 | .600 |
| 9 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 3 | 3 | 697 | 709 | .500 |
| 9 |  Toronto Raptors | 2 | 3 | 612 | 584 | .400 |
| 10 | Milwaukee Bucks | 2 | 3 | 547 | 599 | .400 |
| 10 |  San Antonio Spurs | 2 | 3 | 572 | 544 | .400 |
| 11 |  Cleveland Cavaliers | 1 | 2 | 348 | 361 | .333 |
| 11 |  Los Angeles Lakers | 2 | 3 | 534 | 559 | .400 |
| 12 |  Dallas Mavericks | 1 | 3 | 457 | 486 | .250 |
| 12 |  Indiana Pacers | 1 | 3 | 479 | 473 | .250 |
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
Shooting
- 25/51Two-pointers23/50
- 49Two-point %46
- 16/45Three pointers15/49
- 36Three point %31
- 14/26Free throws9/12
- 54Free throw %75
Rebounds & playmaking
- 59Rebounds53
- 23Assists24
Defence
- 7Steals5
- 9Blocks8
Ball security
- 11Turnovers16
Quarter by quarter
Minnesota Timberwolves led after 4 of 4 quarters, Milwaukee Bucks after 0. Largest lead at a break: 12 points, Minnesota Timberwolves after Q4. Counted at the end of each period, not throughout.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 29 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 112 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 18 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
Efficiency
A pace of 119.4 plays per 48 minutes. Rates per play put a fast game and a slow one on the same footing.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Points per 100 plays
- 94.683.1
- True shooting %
- 52.1%47.9%
- Baskets assisted
- 56%63%
- Assists per turnover
- 2.091.50
Plays = FGA + 0.44 × FTA + turnovers (possessions before offensive rebounds, which this data lacks). True shooting = points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)).
Shot by shot
Accuracy by shot type. Minnesota Timberwolves took 47% of their shots from three, Milwaukee Bucks 49%.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks | |
|---|---|---|
| 2P | 25/51 | 23/50 |
| 3P | 16/45 | 15/49 |
| FT | 14/26 | 9/12 |
Starters and bench
Points from the starting five, and from everyone who came off the bench.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Starters 84 · Bench 28
Milwaukee Bucks
Starters 64 · Bench 36
Who scored efficiently
Across: scoring chances used (FGA + 0.44 × FTA). Up: points. Size: minutes. Above the line is better than this game's average.
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Milwaukee Bucks
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| Player | MIN | PTS | FGA | TS% | 3P | FT | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball LaMelo | 33 | 34 | 21 | 73.3% | 6/13 | 4/5 | 6 | 3 |
| Herro Tyler | 31 | 21 | 18 | 55.6% | 4/11 | 1/2 | 6 | 3 |
| Dosunmu Ayo | 37 | 19 | 18 | 50.3% | 1/6 | 2/2 | 12 | 8 |
| Jaquez Jr. Jaime | 28 | 19 | 17 | 54.5% | 2/4 | 1/1 | 8 | 2 |
| McDaniels Jaden | 29 | 13 | 14 | 42.4% | 2/4 | 1/3 | 6 | 3 |
| Turner Myles | 31 | 13 | 10 | 65.0% | 3/6 | 0/0 | 5 | 2 |
| Green A.J. | 24 | 13 | 8 | 77.0% | 4/8 | 1/1 | 3 | 3 |
| Lyles Trey | 21 | 12 | 9 | 60.7% | 2/7 | 2/2 | 4 | 0 |
| Gobert Rudy | 31 | 10 | 6 | 44.3% | 0/1 | 4/12 | 10 | 1 |
| Hyland Nah'Shon | 14 | 10 | 9 | 55.6% | 2/5 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rollins Ryan | 17 | 10 | 11 | 42.1% | 1/5 | 1/2 | 3 | 2 |
| B. Burries | 26 | 9 | 15 | 30.0% | 1/7 | 0/0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kuminga Jonathan | 33 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% | 2/4 | 0/0 | 10 | 3 |
| Jakucionis Kasparas | 22 | 7 | 7 | 40.0% | 0/3 | 3/4 | 5 | 7 |
| J. Clark | 21 | 4 | 6 | 29.1% | 1/5 | 1/2 | 2 | 0 |
| N. Ament | 8 | 4 | 1 | 106.4% | 0/0 | 2/2 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Beringer | 14 | 2 | 4 | 25.0% | 0/0 | 0/0 | 7 | 2 |
| Kuzma Kyle | 22 | 2 | 6 | 16.7% | 0/4 | 0/0 | 2 | 3 |
| Ware Kel'el | 17 | 2 | 6 | 16.7% | 0/1 | 0/0 | 9 | 0 |
| C. Williams | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kuminga Jonathan | 32:44 | 8 | 1/4 | 2/4 | 0/0 | 10 | 3 |
| McDaniels Jaden | 29:15 | 13 | 3/10 | 2/4 | 1/3 | 6 | 3 |
| Gobert Rudy | 31:12 | 10 | 3/5 | 0/1 | 4/12 | 10 | 1 |
| Ball LaMelo | 32:52 | 34 | 6/8 | 6/13 | 4/5 | 6 | 3 |
| Dosunmu Ayo | 37:10 | 19 | 7/12 | 1/6 | 2/2 | 12 | 8 |
| J. Beringer | 13:47 | 2 | 1/4 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 7 | 2 |
| J. Clark | 20:54 | 4 | 0/1 | 1/5 | 1/2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hyland Nah'Shon | 14:12 | 10 | 2/4 | 2/5 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 |
| Lyles Trey | 21:17 | 12 | 2/2 | 2/7 | 2/2 | 4 | 0 |
| C. Williams | 06:37 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| POS | Team | W | L | PF | PA | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston Celtics | 4 | 0 | 507 | 432 | 1.000 |
| 1 |  Memphis Grizzlies | 3 | 1 | 470 | 443 | .750 |
| 2 |  Utah Jazz | 3 | 1 | 453 | 439 | .750 |
| 2 |  Atlanta Hawks | 4 | 1 | 613 | 586 | .800 |
| 3 |  New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 1 | 442 | 441 | .750 |
| 3 |  Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 1 | 497 | 464 | .750 |
| 4 |  Golden State Warriors | 4 | 2 | 683 | 638 | .667 |
| 4 |  Orlando Magic | 3 | 1 | 495 | 468 | .750 |
| 5 |  Houston Rockets | 2 | 1 | 366 | 338 | .667 |
| 5 |  Detroit Pistons | 3 | 1 | 474 | 452 | .750 |
| 6 |  Chicago Bulls | 3 | 2 | 610 | 574 | .600 |
| 6 |  Portland Trail Blazers | 2 | 1 | 351 | 344 | .667 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 3 | 2 | 640 | 612 | .600 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 1 | 332 | 325 | .667 |
| 8 | Washington Wizards | 2 | 2 | 453 | 455 | .500 |
| 8 | Denver Nuggets | 3 | 2 | 578 | 571 | .600 |
| 9 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 3 | 3 | 697 | 709 | .500 |
| 9 | Toronto Raptors | 2 | 3 | 612 | 584 | .400 |
| 10 | Milwaukee Bucks | 2 | 3 | 547 | 599 | .400 |
| 10 | San Antonio Spurs | 2 | 3 | 572 | 544 | .400 |
| 11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1 | 2 | 348 | 361 | .333 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Lakers | 2 | 3 | 534 | 559 | .400 |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 1 | 3 | 457 | 486 | .250 |
| 12 | Indiana Pacers | 1 | 3 | 479 | 473 | .250 |
| 13 |  Phoenix Suns | 1 | 4 | 545 | 573 | .200 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 3 | 454 | 480 | .250 |
| 14 |  Charlotte Hornets | 1 | 3 | 386 | 444 | .250 |
| 14 |  Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 4 | 549 | 585 | .200 |
| 15 |  Sacramento Kings | 0 | 5 | 514 | 588 | .000 |
| 15 |  New York Knicks | 1 | 4 | 530 | 621 | .200 |