Bulls vs Timberwolves
Mon, Dec 29
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(15 - 16)
101
-
136
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(20 - 12)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
| Timberwolves | 21 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 136 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola VuÄeviÄ
CHI | #9 | C
23
5
2
Naz Reid
MIN | #11 | C/F
33
7
3
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 64% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to snap their two-game losing skid by exploiting the Bulls' depleted frontcourt and bottom-tier defense.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is missing key backup big man Zach Collins due to a toe injury, leaving them vulnerable in the paint against Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle.
- • Anthony Edwards faces a favorable matchup against a Bulls perimeter defense that allows 122.0 points per game, the third-worst mark in the league.
- • Minnesota possesses a significant defensive advantage with the 9th-ranked defensive rating compared to Chicago's 27th-ranked unit.
- • The Bulls recently had their five-game winning streak snapped by Milwaukee, halting their momentum while Minnesota is desperate to avoid a third straight loss.
- • Chicago plays at the league's second-fastest pace (101.9), which risks giving Minnesota's efficient offense too many easy transition opportunities.
- • To pull off an upset, the Bulls must rely on Nikola Vucevic's perimeter shooting to pull Rudy Gobert away from the basket and open driving lanes.
