Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Nov 7, 2024 Game Summary

Bulls Beat Timberwolves 111 - 106

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 111 - 106 on Thursday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 28 points, while Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points.

Timberwolves Fall to 2-5

With the loss, the Timberwolves fall to 2-5 on the season, extending their losing streak to four games. Karl-Anthony Towns was a key contributor for Minnesota on the night, scoring 22 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell also scored 19 points for the Timberwolves.

Bulls Improve to 4-3

The Bulls, meanwhile, improve to 4-3 on the season. They have now won three of their last four games. Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic also scored in double figures for the Bulls, contributing 24 and 17 points, respectively.

Key Matchup: Edwards vs. DeRozan

The key matchup in this game was between Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Chicago's DeMar DeRozan. The two All-Star level shooting guards battled it out all night, with DeRozan ultimately getting the better of Edwards.

What's Next?

The Timberwolves will next play on Saturday night when they host the Utah Jazz. The Bulls, meanwhile, will next play on Sunday afternoon when they host the Charlotte Hornets.

• DeMar DeRozan: 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
• Anthony Edwards: 26 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
• Karl-Anthony Towns: 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists
• Zach LaVine: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists
• Nikola Vucevic: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists