{
  "id": 17897951,
  "title": "LaMelo Ball Makes NBA History With Hot Start for Timberwolves Against Bucks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/lamelo-ball-makes-nba-history-with-hot-start-for-timberwolves-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/lamelo-ball-makes-nba-history-with-hot-start-for-timberwolves-against-bucks-12653174"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves made an immediate impact during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks as rookie point guard LaMelo Ball connected on his first four 3-pointers in just five attempts. This strong start led to LaMelo breaking an NBA record, becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 1,000 career three-pointers—achieved in just 311 games. LaMelo has attempted over 2,700 three-pointers throughout his career, making an average of 3.3 successful shots on 8.8 attempts per outing. The Timberwolves led 48-47 at halftime, with Ball leading all scorers with 24 points.",
  "summary": "LaMelo Ball achieved NBA history during his hot start in the Minnesota Timberwolves game against the Milwaukee Bucks.",
  "key_points": [
    "LaMelo Ball breaks NBA record with 1,000th three-pointer in 311 games",
    "Rookie leads Timberwolves to 48-47 halftime lead against Bucks",
    "Ball averages 3.3 successful three-pointers per game on 8.8 attempts"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ball’s rapid accumulation of long-range scoring milestones signals a shift toward high-volume perimeter shooting that defines the modern offensive identity for the Timberwolves and the league.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}