Milwaukee Bucks: 3 keys to victory when hosting Minnesota Timberwolves

Second key to victory versus Timberwolves — Giannis Antetokounmpo terrorizes Minnesota’s interior defense

To say that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in his groove at this point in the season would be an understatement.

While the Bucks are just digging themselves out of the longest losing streak of the Budenholzer era, Antetokounmpo has been in his MVP form as of late. Coming off a 38-point performance, along with 19 rebounds, there’s been no match in terms of stopping Antetokounmpo. That trend will certainly against this Wolves team.

After all, Minnesota is allowing 50.8 opponent paint points per game as well as 14.5 opposing fast break points per game this season. Considering Antetokounmpo is at his best both running the floor as a one-man fastbreak and can get to the rim at will, he will put plenty of pressure on Wolves’ entire defense, no question.

Furthermore, the Wolves are incredibly light on having any forward with size and speed that is capable of handling any significant defensive responsibilities when it comes to blocking off where Antetokounmpo routinely gets to while on the court.

Whoever gets that task may be in for a night and it could surely be a rough for Finch especially as he looks to get acclimated to his new squad and to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.