Minnesota’s fast start has narrowed to a one-point halftime lead after Milwaukee answered with a 29-point second quarter.
Minnesota opened with a 29-18 first quarter, but Milwaukee answered 29-19 in the second to make it 48-47 at halftime. LaMelo Ball leads all scorers with 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three. Tyler Herro has 10 for Milwaukee, while A.J. Green added 9 and knocked down 3 of 5 threes. The narrow edge sets Minnesota’s 4-3 start and No. 7 power-index ranking against Milwaukee’s 1-5 record and No. 29 ranking. After the break, watch whether the Bucks can keep the pressure on and find a way to slow Ball.
Key Performers
LaMelo Ball (MIN): 24 PTS, 9-15 FG, 5-9 3PT Tyler Herro (MIL): 10 PTS, 4 REB A.J. Green (MIL): 9 PTS, 3-5 3PT