Kenyon Martin – Photo: nba.com/bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks ended their four-game home court losing streak on Friday night, knocking off the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-84 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
The Bucks (20-18) jumped out to a comfortable lead when they hit 14 of thir 17 second quarter shots and outscored the Timberwolves 34-16 in the quarter. The Bucks led 53-38 at the half.
Kenyon Martin, who signed a 10-day contract earlier in the day, was on the court to start the fourth quarter for the Bucks. He finished with six points, two rebounds and one blocked shot in 8 minutes.
Brandon Knight had 14 points to lead the Bucks. Rookie Adnrew Wiggins toped the Timberswolves (5-30) with 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The Bucks complete a stretch of five games in seven nights as they face the Bulls in Chicago tonight. Then it’s off to London to face the New York Knicks on Thursday as a part of the NBA Global Games.
AUDIO: Jason Kidd says its good to get Kenyon Martin in the game :14
AUDIO: Kenyon Martin says it felt good to be back :08
AUDIO: Kenyon Martin on this young Bucks team :18