Bucks deliver impressive comeback in win over Timberwolves

11 months ago - Sportingbase

The Milwaukee Bucks delivered an impressive comeback on Tuesday. Down 95-71 with 10 minutes and nine seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Bucks outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 39-8 down the stretch en route to a 110-103 win at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The 24-point comeback could be considered the most impressive comeback in the NBA this season. There have been 26 comebacks in the NBA in 2024-25 when a team has been trailing by 20 points or more. However, this is the first time when a team was down by 20 points or more and facing its largest deficit during the game in the fourth quarter and came back to record the victory.

This was the fifth biggest comeback in Bucks history. The biggest comeback came on November 25, 1977, as they were down by 29 points against the Atlanta Hawks (111-82) before winning 117-115. Like the Tuesday comeback, it was a remarkable finish by the Bucks as they outscored the Hawks 35-4 in the fourth quarter.

Former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of Athens, Greece had an impressive triple double as he had 23 points, 13 reboinds and 10 assists on Tuesday. Bobby Portis of Little Rock, Arkansas had a double-double as he had 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Also in a reserve role, Kevin Porter Jr. of Seattle, Washington had 21 points. As starters, center Brook Lopez of North Hollywood, California and forward Kyle Kuzma of Flint, Michigan had 10 points each.

The Bucks also won on Wednesday as they beat New Orleans 111-107. Even without Damian Lillard, who has not played since March 18, the Bucks have won six straight games, and have improved to a record of 46 wins and 34 losses, which is the fifth best record in the East.