Timberwolves vs Bulls
Thu, Jan 22
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(27 - 17)
115
-
120
Bulls
Bulls
(21 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 32 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
| Bulls | 26 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 120 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Julius Randle
MIN | #30 | F/C
30
7
6
Josh Giddey
CHI | #3 | G
21
6
5
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 68% chance of winning the game
While the Bulls enter with momentum from a blowout win over the Clippers, the Timberwolves are poised to bounce back at home given their dominant head-to-head history and Chicago's defensive struggles.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago's defense ranks 26th in points allowed (120.0 PPG), creating a favorable matchup for Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.
- • The Timberwolves dominated the previous meeting this season with a massive 136-101 victory in Chicago.
- • Uncertainty surrounds key Bulls starters Patrick Williams (ankle) and Josh Giddey (hamstring), both listed as questionable.
- • Minnesota has a significant interior advantage with Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle facing a Bulls team allowing 45.0 rebounds per game.
- • The Timberwolves are desperate to snap a slump after losing four of their last six games, including a recent collapse against the Jazz.
- • Chicago must push the pace and rely on Coby White's perimeter shooting to exploit Minnesota's recent defensive lapses.
