Giannis Antetokounmpo made a stellar comeback after missing one game due to tendinopathy in his left shoulder, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Antetokounmpo recorded his third straight triple-double, finishing the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the Bucks overcome a 24-point deficit in the final quarter.
The Bucks won their fifth consecutive game, halting the Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak and marking the franchise’s biggest fourth-quarter comeback since the 1996-97 season. At one point, the Bucks trailed 95-71 with under 10 minutes to play but ignited a 23-0 run that brought them back to a tie at 97-97 with just under four minutes left to play.
After Anthony Edwards put the Timberwolves ahead with a free throw, the Bucks retaliated with an 8-0 run, beginning with a dunk from Bobby Portis, who returned from a 25-game suspension to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds.
The Bucks opened the game on the back foot, allowing the Timberwolves to take an early 10-2 lead. However, they quickly regrouped, taking a brief lead at 13-12 thanks to Brook Lopez’s scoring streak. The first quarter ended with the Bucks leading 28-23.
The Game Overview
Both teams made strong showings with the Timberwolves starting Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Mike Conley, and Jaden McDaniels against the Bucks’ lineup featuring Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Taurean Prince, and Ryan Rollins.
After a tough second quarter, the Timberwolves extended their lead to 56-45 at halftime. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 25 points despite struggling with his shooting percentage, while Naz Reid contributed significantly as well.
The third quarter ended with the Wolves comfortably in control at 90-70, bolstered by a strong performance from Edwards as they opened with an 11-1 run to establish a 24-point lead. The Bucks’ defense finally got going, allowing them to claw back into the game and take control in the final moments to achieve a thrilling 110-103 win.
Antetokounmpo’s exceptional performance, coupled with Portis’s timely contributions, showcases the resilience of the Bucks as they gear up for the playoffs.
