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Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 08 Nov 2024
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 119-135
34-28 31-28 30-34 24-45
Position#19
Record3-5
FormWWLLL
Points / game113.0
Allowed / game119.4
vs
Position#7
Record4-3
FormWLWLW
Points / game111.7
Allowed / game109.7
USANBA· United Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves
14 Jan 2027
CHI v MIN
upcoming
29 Dec 2025
CHI101
MIN136
07 Nov 2024
CHI119
MIN135
06 Feb 2024
CHI129
MIN123
17 Mar 2023
CHI139
MIN131
11 Feb 2022
CHI134
MIN122
24 Feb 2021
CHI133
MIN126
22 Jan 2020
CHI117
MIN110
26 Dec 2018
CHI94
MIN119
09 Feb 2018
CHI114
MIN113
13 Dec 2016
CHI94
MIN99
07 Nov 2015
CHI93
MIN102
27 Feb 2015
CHI96
MIN89
27 Jan 2014
CHI86
MIN95
10 Nov 2012
CHI87
MIN80
11 Dec 2010
CHI113
MIN82
09 Jan 2010
CHI110
MIN96
03 Jan 2009
CHI92
MIN102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
131-116
131
116
+15
127avg 105
H18/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
91-112
91
112
-21
78avg 105
A19/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
111-123
111
123
-12
105avg 105
A24/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
133-122
133
122
+11
127avg 105
A26/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
95-114
95
114
-19
88avg 105
H27/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
126-123
126
123
+3
122avg 105
A29/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
102-99
102
99
+3
98avg 105
H31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
112-120
112
120
-8
102avg 105
A01/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
L
126-135
126
135
-9
120avg 105
H05/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
99-119
99
119
-20
93avg 105
A07/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-22
33-45
37-25
21-24
17-34
20-13
23-35
31-30
25-29
33-30
25-36
28-28
30-32
33-32
39-31
31-27
21-26
18-33
26-29
30-26
22-32
32-36
39-32
33-23
18-33
34-29
34-25
16-12
30-37
30-31
30-24
22-28
27-30
26-32
40-33
33-40
24-32
21-24
23-32
31-31
230.9Avg total
112.6Scored
118.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)113.0119.4232.4-6.438%
Season at home (3)107.7116.0223.7-8.333%
Season away (5)116.2121.4237.6-5.240%
Last 10 (10)112.6118.3230.9-5.740%
Last 5 (5)113.0119.2232.2-6.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)114.3116.0230.3-1.745%
vs Similar (11)108.8117.7226.5-8.936%
vs Weaker (8)118.4115.2233.6+3.150%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
107-116
107
116
-9
97avg 107
A27/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
105-100
105
100
+5
101avg 107
A29/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
103-124
103
124
-21
87avg 107
H31/05
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
103-110
103
110
-7
90avg 107
A23/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
117-115
117
115
+2
110avg 107
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
112-101
112
101
+11
108avg 107
H27/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
114-120
114
120
-6
116avg 107
H29/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
119-116
119
116
+3
120avg 107
H02/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
103-113
103
113
-10
90avg 107
A03/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
114-93
114
93
+21
110avg 107
H05/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-33
24-27
35-27
20-29
27-20
22-29
29-24
27-27
19-35
21-34
33-28
30-27
23-22
19-33
32-27
29-28
29-32
26-27
34-29
28-27
32-18
24-26
33-28
23-29
34-26
25-35
23-32
32-27
33-29
31-32
27-24
28-31
32-32
25-30
25-33
21-18
24-24
33-21
34-26
23-22
220.5Avg total
109.7Scored
110.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (7)111.7109.7221.4+2.057%
Season at home (4)114.8107.5222.2+7.275%
Season away (3)107.7112.7220.3-5.033%
Last 10 (10)109.7110.8220.5-1.150%
Last 5 (5)112.4108.6221.0+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (21)106.8105.6212.3+1.248%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)117.7107.9225.6+9.878%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -5.3-5.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: -0.4-0.4
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -5.3-5.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: -0.4-0.4
Chicago BullsMinnesota Timberwolves
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
73-67
73
67
+6
H18/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
37-47
37
47
-10
A19/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A24/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A26/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
39-59
39
59
-20
H27/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
54-68
54
68
-14
A29/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
52-62
52
62
-10
H31/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
60-68
60
68
-8
A01/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
L
53-62
53
62
-9
H05/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A07/11
NBA
114.6Avg total
53.4Scored
61.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.857.6113.4-1.837%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.957.6113.4-1.736%-
Last 30 away (16)55.857.6113.3-1.838%-
Last 10 (10)53.461.2114.6-7.810%-
Last 5 (5)52.863.2116.0-10.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)56.356.8113.1-0.536%-
vs Similar (11)53.259.0112.2-5.827%-
vs Weaker (8)58.856.6115.4+2.150%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A27/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A29/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
40-69
40
69
-29
H31/05
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
42-55
42
55
-13
A23/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H27/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
59-61
59
61
-2
H29/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H02/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
57-62
57
62
-5
A03/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H05/11
NBA
109.6Avg total
53.1Scored
56.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.754.2107.8-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.354.6109.9+0.756%-
Last 30 away (14)51.853.6105.4-1.929%-
Last 10 (10)53.156.5109.6-3.430%-
Last 5 (5)58.654.6113.2+4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (21)51.153.9105.0-2.838%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)59.754.9114.6+4.856%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 112.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.6 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.3 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.125.8
51.5%
54.3%51.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.315.1
36.6%
35.9%45.3
🏀 Free throws20.915.7
75.1%
77.8%15.7
They take 91.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 109.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.4 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.325.2
55.6%
54.3%50.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.014.3
38.6%
35.9%42.9
🏀 Free throws22.316.4
73.5%
77.8%16.4
They take 82.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Nov 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LLLWWLWLLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLWLWWLLWL
#19
League position
#7
-5.4
Net rating
-1.1
106.7
Offensive rating
112.5
112.0
Defensive rating
113.7
53.0%
Effective FG%
56.7%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
13.8%
Turnover %
14.6%
21.1%
Off. rebound %
22.4%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.6%
3-point %
38.6%
67.5%
Assist %
62.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.7 · 112.5Defence112.0 · 113.7Shooting53.0% · 56.7%3-point %36.6% · 38.6%Ball care13.8% · 14.6%Off. rebounds21.1% · 22.4%Free throws0.23 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Minnesota Timberwolves
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
07/11/24ADallas Mavericks99-119
05/11/24HUtah Jazz126-135
01/11/24ABrooklyn Nets112-120
31/10/24HOrlando Magic102-99
29/10/24AMemphis Grizzlies126-123
27/10/24HOklahoma City Thunder95-114
26/10/24AMilwaukee Bucks133-122
24/10/24ANew Orleans Pelicans111-123
19/04/24AMiami Heat91-112
18/04/24HAtlanta Hawks131-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/11/24HCharlotte Hornets114-93
03/11/24ASan Antonio Spurs103-113
02/11/24HDenver Nuggets119-116
29/10/24HDallas Mavericks114-120
27/10/24HToronto Raptors112-101
25/10/24ASacramento Kings117-115
23/10/24ALos Angeles Lakers103-110
31/05/24HDallas Mavericks103-124
29/05/24ADallas Mavericks105-100
27/05/24ADallas Mavericks107-116

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL38%
HomeLWL33%
AwayLWWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games835
Win %38%33%40%
Points / game113.0107.7116.2
Allowed / game119.4116.0121.4
Point differential-6.4-8.3-5.2
Avg total232.4223.7237.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%0%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW57%
HomeWLWW75%
AwayLWL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743
Win %57%75%33%
Points / game111.7114.8107.7
Allowed / game109.7107.5112.7
Point differential+2.0+7.2-5.0
Avg total221.4222.2220.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Cleveland Cavaliers990100%123.2110.6+12.7
2 Golden State Warriors87188%121.1105.2+15.9
3 Oklahoma City Thunder87188%114.499.4+15.0
4 Phoenix Suns87188%114.5110.9+3.6
5 Boston Celtics97278%122.3110.6+11.8
6 Houston Rockets85362%113.8106.8+7.0
7 Sacramento Kings85362%118.8113.1+5.6
8 Dallas Mavericks85362%113.5108.1+5.4
9 Denver Nuggets85362%119.0117.2+1.8
10 Minnesota Timberwolves74357%111.7109.7+2.0
11 Memphis Grizzlies95456%118.7114.9+3.8
12 Los Angeles Clippers84450%109.1107.8+1.4
13 Brooklyn Nets84450%113.5113.8-0.2
14 Indiana Pacers84450%118.4120.5-2.1
15 Los Angeles Lakers84450%115.9120.0-4.1
16 Atlanta Hawks94544%115.9121.2-5.3
17 New York Knicks73443%113.3110.7+2.6
18 Miami Heat73443%109.1108.6+0.6
19 San Antonio Spurs83538%104.4108.5-4.1
20 Portland Trail Blazers83538%108.1113.0-4.9
21 Charlotte Hornets83538%110.9116.9-6.0
22 Chicago Bulls83538%113.0119.4-6.4
23 Detroit Pistons93633%106.3109.3-3.0
24 Orlando Magic93633%105.8109.7-3.9
25 New Orleans Pelicans93633%109.3117.8-8.4
26 Washington Wizards62433%113.7123.2-9.5
27 Toronto Raptors92722%118.0124.7-6.7
28 Milwaukee Bucks71614%111.7118.3-6.6
29 Philadelphia 76ers71614%107.1115.7-8.6
30 Utah Jazz71614%104.9119.6-14.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls34313024119
Minnesota Timberwolves28283445135
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