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Timberwolves Rout Bucks in Milwaukee as Giannis Boos Back at Home Crowd

The 33-point defeat drops Milwaukee to 17-23, raising fresh scrutiny of effort with the trade deadline approaching.

Overview

  • Short-handed Minnesota, without Anthony Edwards (right foot) and suspended Rudy Gobert, never trailed and led 76-45 at halftime, the largest road halftime lead in franchise history.
  • The Timberwolves made a season-high 22 three-pointers and shot 59.8%, handing the Bucks their highest points allowed this season.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, booed back at fans with a thumbs-down, and said he thrives through adversity while lamenting the team’s effort.
  • Coach Doc Rivers cited “dead legs” after a four-game trip; Antetokounmpo countered that fatigue cannot be an excuse for the performance.
  • Milwaukee was without Myles Turner due to illness and now sits 11th in the East before heading back on the road for games in San Antonio and Atlanta.