Timberwolves Dismantle Bucks with Season-Best Offensive Display Despite Key Absences

Key Takeaways:

• Minnesota secured a dominant 139-106 victory over Milwaukee, never falling behind
• The Timberwolves made a season-high 22 three-pointers and shot a season-best 59.8% from the field
• Julius Randle led with 29 points, while key players Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert were unavailable

Match Analysis

The Minnesota Timberwolves produced a scintillating attacking performance to overwhelm the Milwaukee Bucks 139-106 on Tuesday, maintaining control from the opening tip despite missing two of their most influential players. The Timberwolves, buoyed by a return from head coach Chris Finch after illness, cruised to their sixth win in seven matches and set new offensive marks for the season.

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Impact of Key Absences

Minnesota were without top scorer Anthony Edwards, sidelined for right foot maintenance, and leading rebounder Rudy Gobert, who served a one-game suspension following his accumulation of flagrant fouls – earning his sixth point in Sunday’s 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Gobert’s absence paved the way for 6-foot-11 rookie Joan Beringer to receive extensive minutes, in which he delivered career-best figures in minutes (30), points (13), and rebounds (five).

Offensive Brilliance

The Timberwolves attacked relentlessly, converting a season-high 22 of 43 attempts from beyond the arc and shooting a scintillating 59.8% overall. Their 76-45 halftime cushion marked the club’s largest ever road halftime advantage. Minnesota’s lead eventually grew as high as 41 points before the final whistle.

Julius Randle was at the heart of the performance, finishing with 29 points. Teammates Bones Hyland, Naz Reid, and Jaden McDaniels added 23 (a season-high), 19, and 17 points respectively, underpinning Minnesota’s comprehensive team effort.

Bucks’ Response and Schedule

The Bucks, who were dealing with their own absence as Myles Turner missed his first game of the season due to illness, could not match Minnesota’s firepower. Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, but Milwaukee conceded their highest point total of the season. This lone home fixture in a tough seven-game run followed a 2-2 away swing, with the Bucks now heading to face the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks.

For the Timberwolves, their next test comes on Friday away to the Houston Rockets.