Glenn Coleman
Feb 07, 2024 - 09:05

Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Timberwolves non-conference play

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Thursday, 8 p.m. EST. The Timberwolves take on the Bucks in a non-conference matchup.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-16, third in the Western Conference) will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (33-18, third in the Eastern Conference) in an exciting non-conference matchup on Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.

The Bucks have been dominant at home with a 21-5 record. They are known for their impressive 3-point shooting, averaging 14.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc. Damian Lillard is a key player, averaging 3.0 makes and shooting 34.7% from 3-point range.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves have a solid 16-11 record on the road. They excel in rebounding, averaging 43.8 rebounds per game, with Rudy Gobert leading the team with an average of 12.6 rebounds.

When it comes to 3-point shooting, the Bucks have a clear advantage, averaging 14.2 made 3-pointers per game, while the Timberwolves average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game. However, the Timberwolves have been strong defensively, only allowing 11.5 made 3-pointers per game, compared to the 14.2 allowed by the Bucks.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Bobby Portis, shooting 49.5% and averaging 12.5 points for the Bucks, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging an impressive 32.0 points over the last 10 games. For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is a standout, scoring 25.9 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 3.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

In their last 10 games, the Bucks have a 5-5 record, averaging 119.6 points, while the Timberwolves also have a 5-5 record, averaging 111.6 points. Both teams have been strong on the defensive end, with the Bucks allowing 117.9 points per game and the Timberwolves allowing 105.9 points per game.

In terms of injuries, the Bucks will be without Brook Lopez (personal) and Damian Lillard (ankle), while Khris Middleton is day to day with an ankle injury. The Timberwolves will be missing Jaylen Clark due to an Achilles injury.

This exciting matchup promises to be a thrilling game between two talented teams. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.