- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Event Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (26-14) are headed to Fiserv Forum this Tuesday to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (17-22).
In their previous game, the Timberwolves secured a narrow win against the Spurs, finishing at 104-103. Minnesota committed 19 fouls while San Antonio recorded 22. The Timberwolves made 13 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Spurs shot an impressive 88.0% at the free-throw line, converting 22 out of 25 attempts. San Antonio grabbed 49 rebounds (10 offensive, 39 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. They also had 19 assists and 6 steals during the game. On the defensive side, Minnesota allowed their opponents to shoot 38.6% from the field, permitting 34 of 88 attempts. They tallied 23 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 9 steals. As for rebounds, the Timberwolves collected a total of 50, including 12 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, Minnesota converted 14 of their 25 attempts, equating to a rate of 56.0%. Their shooting performance from the field concluded with a 43.3% conversion rate (39 out of 90) and 12 of 39 from three-point range.
Key player Anthony Edwards stood out in this match. He managed to shoot 47.6% from the field, providing 3 assists, and spent 38 minutes on the court, grabbing 2 rebounds. Edwards finished the night with 23 points on 10 of 21 shooting.
The Timberwolves enter this matchup with a solid record of 26-14 this season, averaging 119.9 points per game (4th in the league) while boasting an impressive 48.3% shooting percentage. They connect on 36.9% of their three-point attempts (560 of 1,516) and 75.5% from the free-throw line. As a collective unit, Minnesota averages 44.8 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,071 assists so far this season, ranking them 10th for assists in the league. They average 14.2 turnovers per game and commit around 21.5 personal fouls.
Defensively, Minnesota forces an average of 14.9 turnovers each game and induces 21.5 fouls. They currently sit 14th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 1,028 assists so far. Opponents are shooting 46.0% (1,659 of 3,609) against them and are averaging 43.4 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc and rank 11th in points allowed, giving up 114.8 points per game.
In their last outing, the Bucks faced a defeat, ending the game 108-104 against the Nuggets. Milwaukee recorded 34 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 44 boards in the matchup. They made 11 turnovers but managed to achieve 5 steals. The Nuggets committed 15 personal fouls, which allowed the Bucks to attempt 20 free shots, converting 14 for a percentage of 70.0%. From three-point range, Milwaukee hit 14 out of 34 attempts (41.2%). Ultimately, they finished the game shooting 38 out of 85 from the field, which is a 44.7% rate. The Bucks allowed the Nuggets to shoot 35 of 87, which translates to a 40.2% shooting performance. They ended the game with shooting stats of 40.0% from beyond the arc (14 of 35) and converted 24 of 31 free throw attempts (77.4%). In terms of rebounding, Milwaukee allowed Denver to collect a total of 45 rebounds (10 offensive).
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a standout game for the Bucks, scoring 31 points in 33 minutes with 11 assists. He shot 10 of 17 (58.8%) and contributed 8 rebounds.
Milwaukee currently holds a record of 17-22 for the season. They commit approximately 20.9 personal fouls per game and connect on 73.9% of their free throw attempts. The Bucks average 26.2 assists per game, ranking 15th in the league, and turn the ball over 14.7 times per game. They have scored a total of 4,402 points this season, averaging 112.9 points per game, while pulling down an average of 40.6 rebounds per game. Milwaukee shoots at an impressive 48.5% from the field, placing them 4th in the NBA.
On the defensive side, the Bucks are positioned 14th in points allowed per game, averaging 115.1. They force 14.0 turnovers each game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 46.4% (12th in the league). Milwaukee’s defense allows 36.3% on three-point attempts (538 of 1,481), with opponents converting 77.5% of their free throw attempts. The Bucks surrender an average of 26.7 assists and 44.4 rebounds per contest, ranking them 15th and 16th in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Minnesota
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