NBA · Final Recap
LaMelo Ball's 34 Fuels Minnesota's 12-Point Win Over Milwaukee
November 3, 2026 · 3:28 AM
Ball led Minnesota with 34 as the Timberwolves held off Milwaukee, 112-100, by winning both halves after the break.
Minnesota beat Milwaukee 112-100, turning an 11-point first-quarter cushion into a composed finish. The Timberwolves opened 29-18, but the Bucks answered with a 29-19 second quarter to pull within one at halftime. Minnesota restored control with a 32-29 third quarter, then stretched its lead by outscoring Milwaukee 32-24 in the fourth. LaMelo Ball paced the Wolves with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three, plus 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers. Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 2 turnovers, while Jaden McDaniels had 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 21 points on 8-of-18 shooting and 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers; Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 19 on 8-of-17 shooting with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers, and Myles Turner had 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 steals, 5 blocks and 1 turnover.
Key Performers
LaMelo Ball: 34 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST; 12-of-21 FG, 6-of-13 3PT Ayo Dosunmu: 19 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST; 8-of-18 FG Myles Turner: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 5 BLK; 5-of-10 FG
Standings Impact
Minnesota improved from 4-3 to 5-3, while Milwaukee fell from 1-5 to 1-6. The Timberwolves entered ranked seventh in the power index; the Bucks were 28th.
DYMA Insight
Minnesota's 52-24 edge in the second half decided it after Milwaukee nearly erased the Wolves' first-quarter advantage. Ball's 34 points led the way, with Dosunmu adding a 12-rebound, 8-assist line.