Is the Minnesota Timberwolves a better team than the Milwaukee Bucks?
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks seem like two evenly matched teams, making it difficult to pick a clear winner. However, the T’Wolves have the momentum on their side, which does swing the tie in their favor marginally.
What is the Minnesota Timberwolves’record in the 2021 NBA Summer League?
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks will lock horns in their third game of the 2021 NBA Summer League on Friday. The Timberwolves routed the Chicago Bulls 78-59 in their last game to record their second straight win of the tournament. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Brooklyn Nets 91-97 and have a 1-1 record in the competition.
What happened in the t’wolves last game against the Bulls?
In their last game against the Bulls, the T’Wolves were brilliant on the defensive end, restricting their opponents to just 18-of-72 shooting from the floor. Jaden McDaniels was in great form, tallying 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks on the night.
Who did the Chicago Bulls lose to in the Las Vegas Summer League?
The Chicago Bulls lost their first game to the New Orleans Pelicans 77-94, while the San Antonio Spurs were handed an 89-91 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tuesday’s matchup will be the second game of the tournament for both sides. Fixture – Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021
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Match Details
Fixture – Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in terrific form in the 2021 NBA Summer League so far.
Key Player – Jaden McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels is developing well, which is a great sign for the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of next season. He has been highly efficient on both ends of the floor and is crucial to the T’Wolves winning their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks as well.
Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Lineup
G – McKinley Wright IV l G – Jaylen Nowell l F – Brian Bowen II l F – Jaden McDaniels l C – Nathan Knight.
Milwaukee Bucks Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks fought hard in their recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They were down eight points by the end of the first quarter but fought on to make the game a competitive one until the end.
Key Player – Jordan Nwora
Jordan Nwora has been solid for the team on the offensive end in the last two games. Before his 22-point game against the Nets, he had scored 30 against the LA Clippers. Nwora wasn’t that efficient with his shooting in the last game, though, an area he will need to improve upon. He shot 9-of-26 from the field in that match.
Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Lineup
G – Theo Pinson l G – Brandon Randolph l F – Jordan Nwora l F – Mamadi Diakite l C – Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Match Details
Fixture – Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021
Chicago Bulls Preview
The Chicago Bulls were pretty much in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans until the last quarter.
Key Player – Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams put in a promising performance in the last match as he continues to improve his offensive game. He was leading the charge for the Chicago Bulls overall and will be crucial in their hopes of winning against the San Antonio Spurs.
Chicago Bulls Predicted Lineup
G – Devon Dotson l G – Jerome Robinson l F – Ethan Thompson l F – Patrick Williams l C – Marko Simonovic.
San Antonio Spurs Preview
The San Antonio Spurs put up a decent fight against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game but came up short, losing by a margin of just two points. The majority of their players played well.
Key Player – Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell stepped up as the team’s leader with his 23-point game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He shot 6-of-16 from the field, including three 3s, and made all eight of his free throws.
San Antonio Spurs Predicted Lineup
G – Tre Jones l G – Devin Vassell l F – DaQuan Jeffries l F – Josh Primo l C – Skal Labissiere.
Match Details
Fixture – Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers | NBA Summer League 2021.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves thrashed the Milwaukee Bucks 91-64 in their previous game.
Key Player – Jaden McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels has been sensational for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2021 NBA Summer League. He is averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, shooting 52.6% from the field. The sophomore’s consistency has been key in helping the T’Wolves stay undefeated so far.
Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Lineup
G – McKinley Wright IV, G – Jaylen Nowell, F – Brian Bowen II, F – Jaden McDaniels, C – Nathan Knight.
Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers struggled without second-year guard Tyrese Maxey against the Boston Celtics in their last game. Maxey left the Summer League roster to host a youth camp in Garland. In his absence, the Sixers ended up losing 80-100 against the formidable Summer League Celtics team.
Key Player – Isaiah Joe
Isaiah Joe has been doing a decent job for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA Summer League so far. He has been their second-best scorer behind Maxey, averaging 17 points per game, shooting 41.2% from the three-point line on 11.3 attempts.
Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Lineup
G – Frank Mason III, G – Isaiah Joe, F – Jaden Springer, F – Paul Reed, C – Filip Petrusev.
Match Details
Fixture – New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans thrived in the paint against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 44 points in the restricted area. They also scored 19 second-chance points, showing their prowess on the offensive boards.
Key Player – Kira Lewis Jr
Kira Lewis Jr. saw healthy game time with the New Orleans Pelicans last season, playing 54 games and averaging 16 minutes per game. He put up six points, one rebound and two assists per game, and is likely to get a bigger role in the upcoming season.
New Orleans Pelicans Predicted Lineup
G – Kira Lewis Jr. | G – Didi Louzada | F – Naji Marshall | F – Trey Murphy III | C – Anzejs Pasecniks.
Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves shot lights out from the deep against the Philadelphia 76ers, converting 38% of their 3-point attempts. Their perimeter shooting has been their strong suit all Summer League. So fans can expect them to be heavily reliant on 3-point shots contributing to most of their scoring on Tuesday.
Key Player – Jaylen Nowell
Jaylen Nowell will enter his third year in the NBA, expecting to make one of the wing spots his own. He averaged nine points, two rebounds and an assist off the bench last year, shooting 42% from the field and 33% from behind the arc. But he will need to boost those numbers if he wishes to see more minutes this year.
Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Lineup
G – McKinley Wright IV, G – Jaylen Nowell, F – Brian Bowen II, F – Jaden McDaniels, C – Nathan Knight.
