Timberwolves 135-119 Bulls (Nov 7, 2024) Box Score

A Wild Night at the Target Center

The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their home winning streak to three games with a 135-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night at the Target Center. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 29 points, while D’Angelo Russell added 23 points and 11 assists. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Timberwolves’ hot shooting.

A Tale of Two Halves

The Timberwolves came out firing in the first half, shooting 53.3% from the field and building a 20-point lead at one point. The Bulls rallied back a few times, but the Timberwolves always had an answer. In the second half, the Timberwolves continued to hit shots, while the Bulls’ offense cooled down. The Timberwolves eventually pushed their lead to 22 points and cruised to the victory.

Edwards Continues to Impress

Anthony Edwards has been one of the most impressive players in the NBA this season, and he continued to show why on Thursday night. The 21-year-old shooting guard efficiently scored 29 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Edwards is averaging 27.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season, and he is one of the main reasons why the Timberwolves are off to a 7-4 start.

Russell Provides a Spark

D’Angelo Russell has also been a key contributor for the Timberwolves this season, and he was excellent on Thursday night. The 26-year-old point guard scored 23 points and dished out 11 assists, while also hitting 4-of-7 three-pointers. Russell is averaging 20.6 points and 6.3 assists per game this season, and he is one of the most underrated players in the NBA.

LaVine Leads Bulls in Vain

Zach LaVine had a solid game for the Bulls, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Timberwolves’ hot shooting. The 27-year-old shooting guard scored 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting, but he also committed 5 turnovers. LaVine is averaging 26.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season, and he is one of the best players on the Bulls.

Bulls Struggle From Three-Point Range

One of the main reasons for the Bulls’ loss was their struggles from three-point range. The Bulls shot just 28.6% from three-point range on Thursday night, and they made only 8-of-28 attempts. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, shot 42.9% from three-point range and made 15-of-35 attempts. The Bulls need to improve their shooting if they want to be successful this season.

Timberwolves Win Streak Continues

The Timberwolves have now won three straight games, and they are off to a 7-4 start to the season. The Timberwolves are playing with a lot of confidence right now, and they are looking like a team that could make some noise in the Western Conference this season.