At 8-0, the Milwaukee Bucks are now off to their best start in franchise history, while missing two of their best six players, after toppling the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 on Friday.
A 5-6 first quarter from deep off quality passing around the Timberwolves defenders propelled Milwaukee out to a 34-26 lead following the first quarter. The hot shooting continued in the second, but the Wolves kept within spitting distance as the Bucks held a 61-54 advantage at half. Minnesota’s defense allowed penetration and kick-outs aplenty as the third quarter continued, allowing Milwaukee to stake a 95-84 lead heading into the fourth.