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Rapid Recap: Timberwolves 116, Bucks 97

The Milwaukee Bucks opened their preseason campaign with a 116-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking their first game under new head coach Taylor Jenkins. Despite fielding a lineup heavy on veteran experience—including Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyler Herro, and Ryan Rollins—the Bucks struggled early, falling behind 31-20 after a chaotic first quarter.

Rollins, who fouled out in just 14 minutes, led the team with 15 points, while Kel’el Ware delivered a double-double, offering flashes of promise from the Bucks’ rookie class. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, leaned on sophomore Joan Beringer, who contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, while newcomer Jonathan Kuminga and LaMelo Ball provided key offensive bursts, including an alley-oop finish and a corner three, respectively.

The Bucks’ offensive inefficiency—shooting just 6-of-28 from the field in the first quarter—was compounded by defensive miscues, including a costly turnover that allowed Jaden McDaniels to score an easy basket. Jenkins made several strategic adjustments, including inserting Brayden Burries for his preseason debut, but the Bucks trailed 60-48 at halftime, signaling a steep climb ahead in their rebuilding phase.

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