Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls — Recap

📰Game Recap

Chicago maintained control throughout its preseason contest against Minnesota, consistently building on an early advantage to secure a 133-116 victory. The Bulls established a five-point lead in the opening quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-28. This early momentum continued into the second period, with Chicago adding two more points to its lead by winning the quarter 34-32, maintaining a steady push against Minnesota. The pregame SportsFBI model had favored Chicago with a 72% probability of winning.

The Bulls continued to extend their lead in the third quarter, again outscoring the Timberwolves 31-28. Minnesota saw strong individual performances trying to stem the tide, with Isaiah Evans leading the team with 21 points, including five three-pointers, and contributing two rebounds and three assists. Jaylen Clark added 18 points, seven rebounds, and three three-pointers, while Drew Timme also scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds. Caleb Wilson paced Chicago with 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, including two three-pointers.

As the game moved into the final period, Chicago further solidified its position, winning the fourth quarter 35-28. This consistent quarter-by-quarter performance allowed the Bulls to widen the margin steadily over the course of the game. Cody Williams also contributed 15 points and three rebounds for Minnesota, but the Timberwolves were unable to overcome Chicago's sustained offensive production and consistent defensive pressure across all four frames.