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Timberwolves 116, Bucks 97: Basketball is Back, Baby!

The 2026-27 NBA season kicked off with a preseason clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks, delivering a reminder of why fans eagerly await the regular season. Despite a combined shooting night—both teams combined for just 39% field-goal accuracy and 30% from three—there were flashes of the offensive fireworks expected from Minnesota’s revamped roster.

The Timberwolves’ new point guard, LaMelo Ball, wasted no time making his presence felt, showcasing his signature playmaking with a highlight-reel no-look drive-and-kick pass to Ayo Dosunmu. Ball’s arrival, following a high-profile trade that sent Naz Reid and a first-round pick to Charlotte, immediately reshaped the Wolves’ offense, with guard-to-guard pick-and-roll chemistry already evident in limited minutes alongside Anthony Edwards.

The preseason game may not carry statistical weight, but the vibe was undeniable: basketball is back, and the Timberwolves’ future looks brighter than ever.

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