Bucks Lead Timberwolves 36-24 after first quarter without Giannis, Lillard

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Minneapolis-Milwaukee Bucks seems to go into the All-Star break on a recovery with a win in Minnesota When they play Timberwolves In the target center tonight.

Milwaukee took a 36-24 lead in Minnesota in the first quarter thanks to a 5-for-8 (62.5%) start from behind the three-point line. Although Anthony Edwards scored 13 points for Timberwolves, Minnesota turned it over six times, which led to eight Milwaukee points.

Minnesota, a Western Conference finalist last year, is 30-24 overall and has won three of its last four. Timberwolves lost in Cleveland on Monday.

Bucks are 28-24 and have not played well for three weeks after walking 3-7 since January 25.

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out with a left calf strain, and Damian Lillard has been downgraded to tenderness in his right hamstring. Lillard, who started the day as likely to play, was not seen on the team’s morning shots, but is with the team.

Damian Lillard excluded for Bucks

All-Star Point Guard Damian Lillard first felt some soreness in his hamstring in the game against Philadelphia on Sunday and played through it Monday in an attempt to help the team win against the Golden State Monday-Men The team decided he needed To give him an extra night with rest on the way into the break.

Lillard participates in the three-point competition and All-Star games on 15-16. February, but he said he will prioritize his health and use of the other half over pushing himself.

“I didn’t know anyone pushed themselves in the All-Star game,” Buck’s head coach Doc Rivers asked before the game. “I don’t think he’ll make any defensive slides, let’s say that.”

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Does Giannis play?

No. Antetokounmpo has missed the last five games, but only the last four with the calf strain. He took himself off the field after first -name heating in Charlotte on February 5 after felt density in the calf.

He will miss the All-Star game in San Francisco on February 16th.

Antetokounmpo missed the last three games of the regular season last year with a strained left calf suffered in a game on April 9, and the entire Bucks’ loss in the first round to Indiana, which ended May 2.

Anthony Edwards questionable for Timberwolves

All-Star Guard Anthony Edwards are questionable to play for Timberwolves with tenderness in his right hip. Minnesota is already without Julius Randle (groin strain) and the former Bucks -Guard Divincenzo (toe sprain).

Bucks Damage Report

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (left calf stem)
  • Damian Lillard, Out (right hamstring tenderness)
  • Pat Connaughton, probable (left calf strain)

Bucks Starting Setup

  • Guards: Ryan Rollins, Andre Jackson Jr.
  • Frem: Taudean Prince, Kyle Kuzma
  • Center: Brook Lopez

Which channel is Bucks on?

The game overturns at. 19 and is sent locally on the Fanduel Sports Network Wisconsin as well as WMLW M with Lisa Byington, Steve Novak and Melanie Ricks on the call.

Bucks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under

Minnesota is a 6.5-point favorite over Milwaukee with over/under set to 225.5 points, per. Betmgm.