Nate Ament debuts with Bucks in NBA preseason
Former Vol Nate Ament debuts with Milwaukee in NBA preseason opener.
In a preseason NBA game on Monday, Minnesota defeated Milwaukee by a score of 116-97 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The crowd of 9,147 fans witnessed former Vanderbilt player Nate Ament make his debut with the Bucks, recording eight points in 14 minutes. Ament shot 2-of-4 from the field, 1-of-1 from three-point range, and 3-of-3 at the free-throw line, adding two rebounds to his performance.
Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee's scoring with 15 points, while Kel El Ware contributed 14 points, and Gary Trent Jr. finished with 11 points. Anthony Edwards was the Timberwolves' leading scorer with 14 points in 18 minutes, when Minnesota dominated for 96% of the game. The Timberwolves held a 21-point advantage at the game's peak. Minnesota outrebounded Milwaukee 51-47, securing 42 defensive boards.
The Timberwolves also recorded seven blocks. Milwaukee will next face Oklahoma City on Wednesday, with tipoff set for 8 p.m. EDT at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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