Timberwolves breeze past short-handed Bucks 129-105

Anthony Edwards showcased his prowess with 26 points and nine assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a convincing 129-105 victory over the struggling Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The Timberwolves displayed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, shooting 21 of 41 from 3-point range.

Contributions were widespread among the Timberwolves, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 19 points, Mike Conley adding 18, Naz Reid with 17, and Rudy Gobert contributing 16. This collective effort spoiled the home debut of the new Bucks coach, Doc Rivers, whose No. 31 Marquette jersey hangs proudly in the Fiserv Forum rafters.

Doc Rivers commenced his coaching tenure in Milwaukee with a challenging five-game road trip, during which the Bucks posted a 1-4 record. The absence of Damian Lillard for a second consecutive game and Khris Middleton due to sprained ankles, however, impacted the Bucks’ lineup. Brook Lopez returned after missing three games as he attended the birth of his child.

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