The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-107, at Target Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Bucks held a, 31-27, lead after one quarter. The Timberwolves turned up their play in the second and outscored the visitors by 10, to claim a six-point advantage at the break. The Bucks reclaimed control in the third and outscored the hosts, 36-13, in the quarter to bring a 17-point advantage into the fourth. The Timberwolves put up a valiant effort in the fourth, but it was not enough as the Bucks held on to end a two-game slide. This also marks the end of a four-game win streak for the Timberwolves.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 41 minutes. Damian Lillard followed up with 21 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block, while Brook Lopez totaled 16 points, three rebounds, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 38 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns followed up with 22 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Rudy Gobert totaled 12 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks.

The Timberwolves (39-17) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nets on Saturday. The Bucks (36-21) take on the 76ers in Philly on Sunday.