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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks: preview and player stats (Dec 23, 2026)

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves
Milwaukee Bucks

Fiserv Forum · Milwaukee, WI

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This season before the game

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Who wins?

MIN

Season leaders, per game

MIL
The teams side by side: Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks compared, with league ranks
MINStatMIL
9–4Record1–12
Offense
11.2(better), 3rd in the leagueNet rating30th in the league, -13.9
114.5(better), 10th in the leagueOffensive rating28th in the league, 105.1
102.5, 5th in the leaguePace18th in the league, 101.0
55.5(better), 5th in the leagueeFG%28th in the league, 51.2
13.0(better), 17th in the leagueTOV%22nd in the league, 14.0
30.8(better), 4th in the leagueOREB%13th in the league, 28.0
0.281(better), 17th in the leagueFT rate26th in the league, 0.243
Defense
103.3(better), 1st in the leagueDefensive rating30th in the league, 119.0
49.8(better), 1st in the leagueOpp. eFG%18th in the league, 54.2
13.8(better), 8th in the leagueOpp. TOV%29th in the league, 10.8
73.9(better), 13th in the leagueDREB%29th in the league, 68.1
0.262(better), 9th in the leagueOpp. FT rate16th in the league, 0.269

This season's meetings

Injury report

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Donte DiVincenzoOut· back Apr 2
    Report note

    DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. DiVincenzo is approaching six months since tearing his right Achilles during the first round of the playoffs and has been rehabbing with the expectation that he'll play at some point this season. The veteran guard has sought advice from Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard during his recovery, though Minnesota has yet to establish a timetable for his return.

  • Anthony EdwardsOut· back Dec 21Report updated ·
    Report note

    Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced. Edwards underwent debridement surgery in Minnesota, though the team did not provide a timetable for his return. The star guard is expected to make a full recovery, with additional updates coming as he progresses through rehabilitation. Based on previous reporting from ESPN's Shams Charania, Edwards could miss up to two months. Edwards was off to a scorching start this season, averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals across four appearances.

  • Jaylen ClarkOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
    Report note

    Clark (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. Clark tweaked his right hamstring and will not return to tonight's contest. He played three minutes off the bench prior to his exit, leaving more opportunities available for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Bones Hyland.

Milwaukee Bucks

  • Cormac RyanOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, ATL@MIL).

  • Pete NanceOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, ATL@MIL).

  • Bogoljub MarkovićOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-15, ATL@MIL).

  • Ousmane DiengOut· back Nov 18Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Finger Sprain (2026-11-15, ATL@MIL). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Dieng (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks. Dieng is dealing with a left finger sprain and will miss Sunday's contest after logging just five minutes while starting Friday's loss to the Magic. Nate Ament could see a slight bump in minutes in Dieng's stead.

  • Kam JonesOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, ATL@MIL).

Key players · MIN: Minnesota Timberwolves key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Anthony Edwards33.933.34.83.5
Jaden McDaniels33.417.06.43.8
Ayo Dosunmu31.218.54.53.5
Jonathan Kuminga30.612.35.52.9
Rudy Gobert29.07.311.41.6
Key players · MIL: Milwaukee Bucks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Tyler Herro31.321.64.14.3
Jaime Jaquez Jr.27.816.55.72.8
Myles Turner27.47.35.92.8
Kyle Kuzma27.211.15.22.5
Ryan Rollins23.810.55.13.9

Last five games

Minnesota Timberwolves: Minnesota Timberwolves: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 14 vs CHILost 106–117−16.5, did not cover237.5, went under
Nov 12 vs DALWon 133–94−5.5, covered226.5, went over
Nov 8 vs UTAWon 115–100−12.5, covered222.5, went under
Nov 6 @ NOPWon 115–109−3.5, covered230.5, went under
Nov 4 @ HOUWon 117–107+7.5, covered218.5, went over
Milwaukee Bucks: Milwaukee Bucks: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 13 @ ORLLost 99–107+9.5, covered223.5, went under
Nov 11 vs LALLost 112–123+14.5, covered230.5, went over
Nov 10 @ NYKLost 85–117+15.5, did not cover221.5, went under
Nov 8 vs BOSLost 97–117+13.5, did not cover222.5, went under
Nov 6 vs TORLost 107–121+3.5, did not cover228.5, went under

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
13BKN39.25073-7
14CHI39.25072-8
15MIL112.0779.51-9
Western Conference
Team
3HOU103.76917-3
4POR93.7501.57-3
5MIN94.69226-4
6MEM94.69226-4
7DEN74.63637-3

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See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

MIN 1, MIL 0
  1. Nov 2Milwaukee Bucks 100, Minnesota Timberwolves 112
  2. Dec 23 · this gameMinnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee Bucks

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