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LaMelo’s 13 Power Minnesota to 29-18 First-Quarter Edge
November 3, 2026 · 1:39 AM
LaMelo Ball’s hot start fuels an 11-point Minnesota lead as the Timberwolves hold Milwaukee to 18 in the opening quarter.
Minnesota leads Milwaukee 29-18 after one quarter, building an 11-point cushion with a strong opening. LaMelo Ball has 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting, including 3-for-6 from three, to drive the Timberwolves’ early scoring. Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads the Bucks with seven points, but Milwaukee has managed only 18 as it tries to find an offensive answer. Minnesota entered 4-3 and ranked No. 7 in the power index, while Milwaukee was 1-5 and ranked No. 29.
Key Performers
LaMelo Ball (Minnesota): 13 points, 3-for-6 from three Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Milwaukee): 7 points, 3-for-5 shooting Rudy Gobert (Minnesota): 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block