Timberwolves Edge Past Bucks 103-100 in Tightly Contested Battle

Edwards Leads Minnesota to Consecutive Victories

Anthony Edwards scored 24 points despite a poor night shooting and the Minnesota Timberwolves rode timely 3-pointers from Donte DiVincenzo and Terrence Shannon Jr. to a 103-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The match, played at Target Center in Minneapolis on 21 December 2025, marked a significant momentum builder for the Timberwolves as they continue their strong December performance.

Timberwolves Build on Thunder Triumph

The Timberwolves have won three of their past four games, including a 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Timberwolves scored the final eight points of the game to edge the defending NBA champion Thunder, who lost for only the third time this season. Coming off such a statement victory, Minnesota faced the challenge of maintaining their intensity against a struggling but dangerous Bucks side.

Milwaukee’s Struggles Continue Without Giannis

They will go up against a short-handed Bucks team that is without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and role player Taurean Prince (neck). Milwaukee has lost back-to-back games and four of its past five. Despite the absence of their superstar, the Bucks remained competitive throughout, with Kevin Porter Jr. and other role players attempting to fill the void. The narrow three-point margin demonstrated Milwaukee’s resilience even in difficult circumstances.

Significance for Both Teams

For the Timberwolves, now sitting at 18-10 in the Western Conference, this victory represents more than just another win. The Timberwolves are 8-2 in their last 10 games, positioning themselves as legitimate playoff contenders. The ability to win close games whilst recovering from their earlier season inconsistencies suggests this team is finding its rhythm at the right time.

Meanwhile, the Bucks at 11-17 continue to struggle without Antetokounmpo. Bucks coach Doc Rivers is taking a big-picture approach to the team’s recent struggles, stating “I think we’re getting closer. I think we’re starting to figure it out — and we’re not there, if I’m being honest — on who plays best in the non-Giannis minutes. That’s something, if we can get Giannis back healthy for the rest of the year, I think it will serve well for us.” The Eastern Conference team’s season depends heavily on their star’s return to health and form.