Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks (12-21-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court, the Milwaukee Bucks' season is collapsing, and tonight they will be without the Greek Freak once more as they travel to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have their own superstar back in the lineup. After an outstanding December, the Minnesota Timberwolves moved up to the Top 6 in the Western Conference, and the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks should be simple picks.

On Friday night, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in one of their biggest victories of the 2025–26 season thus far. The victory moved the Timberwolves to 18-10 overall and 8-2 in their past ten games. It was only OKC's third defeat of the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks - When and where to watch the game

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks match is set off on Sunday, December 21, 7:10 p.m. EST, at Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be telecast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (Bucks), Bally Sports North (Timberwolves). Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will also broadcast the match.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks - Expected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

PG Donte DiVincenzo
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert

Milwaukee Bucks

PG Ryan Rollins
SG AJ Green
SF Gary Trent Jr.
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Myles Turner

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks - Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

No injuries listed

Milwaukee Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo- Out (calf)
• Taurean Prince-Out surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks - Game Prediction

On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth game of their five-game homestand. Minnesota upset the champions 112-107 less than 48 hours ago, giving the OKC Thunder their third setback of the year.

In the victory over OKC, Edwards ended with 12 rebounds; he has now surpassed this total in four consecutive games. After averaging just 4.6 rebounds per game in November, he appears to be trying harder this month to contribute on the glass.

The Bucks are hoping to end a two-game losing streak when they go to Minnesota. Milwaukee has only played 16 games at home this season, compared to 12 away games. With an 8-8 record, they have performed admirably at home. They have a 3-9 record on the road, but more of their games have ended in losses.

To match Minnesota's physicality, the Bucks need Myles Turner to have that mentality. Despite having poor stat lines in December, Turner concluded Thursday's game against the Raptors with six rebounds and is averaging 5.5 rebounds per game this season.


Also read: NBA injury update: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Greek freak returns to practice as Milwaukee Bucks star focuses on recovery amid calf setback



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