{
  "id": 17903401,
  "title": "Ball scores season-high 34 points as Timberwolves top Bucks 112-100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ball-scores-season-high-34-points-as-timberwolves-top-bucks-112-100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/02/ball-scores-season-high-34-points-as-timberwolves-top-bucks-112-100"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LaMelo Ball had a stellar night for the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring a season-high 34 points as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Monday night. Ball led the way, along with six other Timberwolves who each scored double figures. The Timberwolves made a strong start in the fourth quarter with a 11-3 run, extending their lead to 91-79. Ball contributed 13 of the Timberwolves' first 17 points, including a crucial 3-pointer midway through the quarter. His 24 points in the first half tied his career-high for a single game, and his third 3-pointer made him the fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 three-pointers. Despite the victory, the Timberwolves finished the game with season lows in points and shooting percentage at 42.7%. Milwaukee's Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 21 points, while JaMychal Green and Myles Turner each scored 13 points.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "LaMelo Ball scored 34 points, his season-high",
    "Timberwolves defeated Bucks 112-100 on Monday night",
    "Ball led 11 double-figure scorers in Timberwolves"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ball's historic milestone and scoring outburst offset Minnesota's inefficient shooting night to secure a victory despite the team recording season lows in both scoring and accuracy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}