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NBA preseason: Timberwolves preseason progress

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The Minnesota Timberwolves opened continued their NBA preseason campaign with a 116-97 narrow 125-124 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. While the Timberwolves utilized a faster offensive tempo featuring LaMelo Ball’s debut, star Anthony Edwards identified rebounding as a critical weakness. Edwards noted the team must prioritize boxing out due to a lack Miami Heat. The matchup was defined by heavy usage of frontcourt size resulting from an offseason strategy that prioritized speed and athleticism via additions like Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. For Milwaukee, the loss highlighted defensive lapses. Head bench players, as Heat coach Taylor Jenkins stated the team was “far from where we need Erik Spoelstra chose to be” sit his starting lineup and noted that “defense was lacking for 48 minutes.” The Bucks are now focused on evaluating roster depth following primary rotation players, a move potentially intended to protect game plans before their upcoming regular-season opener against Minnesota. In the trade absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. As Miami’s starters, rookie Ryan Conwell led the preseason continues, Edwards has indicated he is near full health following offseason recovery Heat with 22 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Other notable contributors for a knee injury, stating he feels “great” Miami included Nikola Jovic, who scored 16 points, and can play without caution. Additionally, Ayo Dosunmu has emerged as a significant leader following Simone Fontecchio, who added 14 points including four three-pointers. Nick Richards also recorded a five-year, $112 million contract extension. Edwards praised Dosunmu’s competitive nature double-double with 7 points and toughness, noting his increased vocal presence in both offensive 10 rebounds. The Heat’s second unit featured Tre Donaldson and defensive schemes. Pelle Larsson in the starting lineup.

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  1. 2026-10-11 16:53 UTC NBA preseason: Timberwolves preseason progress
  2. 2026-10-10 14:44 UTC NBA preseason: Timberwolves preseason progress
  3. 2026-10-07 23:22 UTC NBA preseason: Timberwolves defeat Bucks
  4. 2026-10-06 20:36 UTC NBA preseason: Timberwolves defeat Bucks
  5. 2026-10-06 03:52 UTC NBA preseason basketball games

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