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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 06 Feb 2025
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 127-108
39-30 23-30 32-30 33-18
Position#7
Record27-23
FormWWWLL
Points / game111.1
Allowed / game108.0
vs
Position#19
Record22-29
FormWLWLW
Points / game116.8
Allowed / game120.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Chicago Bulls
14 Nov 2026
MIN v CHI
upcoming
22 Jan 2026
MIN115
CHI120
05 Feb 2025
MIN127
CHI108
31 Mar 2024
MIN101
CHI109
18 Dec 2022
MIN150
CHI126
10 Apr 2022
MIN120
CHI124
11 Apr 2021
MIN121
CHI117
04 Mar 2020
MIN115
CHI108
24 Nov 2018
MIN111
CHI96
24 Feb 2018
MIN122
CHI104
12 Feb 2017
MIN117
CHI89
06 Feb 2016
MIN112
CHI105
01 Nov 2014
MIN105
CHI106
09 Apr 2014
MIN87
CHI102
24 Mar 2013
MIN97
CHI104
10 Jan 2012
MIN100
CHI111
30 Mar 2011
MIN91
CHI108
19 Feb 2010
MIN94
CHI100
25 Jan 2009
MIN109
CHI108
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#6
W
116-99
116
99
+17
115avg 105
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
117-124
117
124
-7
110avg 105
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
106-108
106
108
-2
96avg 105
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
115-114
115
114
+1
109avg 105
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
133-104
133
104
+29
136avg 105
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
100-92
100
92
+8
88avg 105
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
121-113
121
113
+8
119avg 105
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
138-113
138
113
+25
144avg 105
A31/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
103-105
103
105
-2
96avg 105
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
114-116
114
116
-2
103avg 105
H04/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-21
35-38
18-19
35-21
32-29
28-31
19-29
38-35
28-21
26-22
22-28
30-37
17-22
38-31
31-29
29-32
40-31
31-29
38-31
24-13
28-20
32-23
20-31
20-18
22-29
33-30
26-18
40-36
27-31
30-22
44-22
37-38
26-27
31-31
20-25
26-22
34-38
25-29
27-21
28-28
225.1Avg total
116.3Scored
108.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)111.1108.0219.1+3.054%
Season at home (24)111.1108.3219.4+2.850%
Season away (26)111.0107.8218.8+3.258%
Last 10 (10)116.3108.8225.1+7.560%
Last 5 (5)115.2107.8223.0+7.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)112.3118.3230.7-6.00%
vs Similar (14)110.6107.7218.4+2.950%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)111.2104.8216.1+6.477%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
123-125
123
125
-2
122avg 109
H18/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
102-113
102
113
-11
91avg 109
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
112-99
112
99
+13
104avg 109
A21/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
106-131
106
131
-25
93avg 109
A24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
97-109
97
109
-12
93avg 109
H26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
129-121
129
121
+8
128avg 109
H28/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
100-122
100
122
-22
93avg 109
A30/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
122-106
122
106
+16
126avg 109
A01/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
119-127
119
127
-8
114avg 109
A02/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
133-124
133
124
+9
133avg 109
H05/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-36
42-37
32-25
20-27
34-22
19-31
24-34
25-26
25-18
23-32
36-16
28-33
33-30
31-33
16-31
26-37
28-30
25-30
30-20
14-29
32-35
29-33
34-28
34-25
23-26
28-41
25-29
24-26
30-27
25-23
33-24
34-32
35-30
19-34
32-31
33-32
32-37
28-33
34-33
39-21
232.0Avg total
114.3Scored
117.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)116.8120.0236.8-3.143%
Season at home (26)116.2119.3235.6-3.138%
Season away (25)117.5120.6238.1-3.248%
Last 10 (10)114.3117.7232.0-3.440%
Last 5 (5)120.6120.0240.6+0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)114.4118.6233.0-4.157%
vs Similar (14)117.1120.3237.4-3.143%
vs Weaker (9)114.4110.7225.1+3.844%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -5.8-5.8Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: -1.1-1.1
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -5.8-5.8Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: -1.1-1.1
Minnesota TimberwolvesChicago Bulls
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.
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Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#6
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
54-43
54
43
+11
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A31/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
57-58
57
58
-1
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H04/02
NBA
114.6Avg total
59.1Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.551.7106.2+2.963%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.356.5110.8-2.238%-
Last 30 away (17)54.748.0102.7+6.782%-
Last 10 (10)59.155.5114.6+3.660%-
Last 5 (5)57.656.0113.6+1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)54.356.0110.3-1.733%-
vs Similar (14)53.752.5106.2+1.264%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)55.549.8105.2+5.769%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
71-73
71
73
-2
H18/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
48-50
48
50
-2
A21/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
64-63
64
63
+1
A24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
53-60
53
60
-7
H26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H28/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
51-67
51
67
-16
A30/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
55-50
55
50
+5
A01/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
54-64
54
64
-10
A02/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
60-70
60
70
-10
H05/02
NBA
118.8Avg total
57.0Scored
61.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.459.1115.4-2.740%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.461.4118.8-4.135%-
Last 30 away (13)55.156.0111.1-0.946%-
Last 10 (10)57.061.8118.8-4.820%-
Last 5 (5)56.263.8120.0-7.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)56.462.6119.0-6.114%-
vs Similar (14)55.559.5115.0-4.043%-
vs Weaker (9)57.755.7113.3+2.056%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 116.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers50.127.1
54.1%
54.3%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.714.6
39.8%
35.9%43.8
🏀 Free throws22.318.3
82.1%
77.8%18.3
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 114.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀42%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 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-pointers47.325.2
53.3%
54.3%50.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.816.0
37.4%
35.9%48.0
🏀 Free throws19.215.9
82.8%
77.8%15.9
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% 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 06 Feb 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWWWWWLLW
Chicago Bulls
WLWLWLLWLL
#7
League position
#19
+7.6
Net rating
-3.3
117.9
Offensive rating
111.7
110.3
Defensive rating
115.0
56.5%
Effective FG%
54.6%
53.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
13.1%
Turnover %
13.5%
27.2%
Off. rebound %
24.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.21
39.8%
3-point %
37.4%
66.7%
Assist %
69.4%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence117.9 · 111.7Defence110.3 · 115.0Shooting56.5% · 54.6%3-point %39.8% · 37.4%Ball care13.1% · 13.5%Off. rebounds27.2% · 24.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
04/02/25HSacramento Kings114-116
02/02/25HWashington Wizards103-105
31/01/25AUtah Jazz138-113
30/01/25APhoenix Suns121-113
28/01/25HAtlanta Hawks100-92
25/01/25HDenver Nuggets133-104
23/01/25ADallas Mavericks115-114
20/01/25AMemphis Grizzlies106-108
19/01/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-124
18/01/25ANew York Knicks116-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/02/25HMiami Heat133-124
02/02/25ADetroit Pistons119-127
01/02/25AToronto Raptors122-106
30/01/25ABoston Celtics100-122
28/01/25HDenver Nuggets129-121
26/01/25HPhiladelphia 76ers97-109
24/01/25AGolden State Warriors106-131
21/01/25ALos Angeles Clippers112-99
20/01/25APortland Trail Blazers102-113
18/01/25HCharlotte Hornets123-125

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL54%
HomeLWWLL50%
AwayWLWWW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502426
Win %54%50%58%
Points / game111.1111.1111.0
Allowed / game108.0108.3107.8
Point differential+3.0+2.8+3.2
Avg total219.1219.4218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%25%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)45% (11)57% (7)
Overtime %4%4%4%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW43%
HomeLLLWW38%
AwayWLLWL48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512625
Win %43%38%48%
Points / game116.8116.2117.5
Allowed / game120.0119.3120.6
Point differential-3.1-3.1-3.2
Avg total236.8235.6238.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%19%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (8)60% (5)100% (3)
Overtime %2%0%4%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder4637980%117.3104.7+12.6
2 Cleveland Cavaliers51411080%122.2111.9+10.3
3 Boston Celtics51361571%117.2108.4+8.8
4 Memphis Grizzlies51351669%123.8115.4+8.3
5 New York Knicks50341668%118.3111.4+6.8
6 Houston Rockets48311765%114.2108.9+5.3
7 Denver Nuggets50311962%120.6116.4+4.2
8 Los Angeles Lakers48291960%112.4112.0+0.4
9 Indiana Pacers49282157%115.6115.0+0.6
10 Los Angeles Clippers50282256%110.0107.5+2.6
11 Minnesota Timberwolves50272354%111.1108.0+3.0
12 Milwaukee Bucks47252253%114.3112.9+1.5
13 Golden State Warriors48252352%111.6111.8-0.2
14 Dallas Mavericks50262452%115.5113.3+2.2
15 Sacramento Kings49252451%116.4115.2+1.2
16 Miami Heat49252451%111.0110.8+0.1
17 Phoenix Suns49252451%113.1113.9-0.8
18 Detroit Pistons51252649%112.7113.8-1.1
19 Orlando Magic50242648%103.5105.2-1.7
20 San Antonio Spurs48222646%112.8114.3-1.5
21 Atlanta Hawks49222745%116.5119.7-3.2
22 Chicago Bulls51222943%116.8120.0-3.1
23 Portland Trail Blazers51222943%109.1114.1-5.1
24 Philadelphia 76ers50203040%109.1112.6-3.6
25 Brooklyn Nets51173433%105.3112.2-6.9
26 Toronto Raptors51163531%111.2116.8-5.6
27 Charlotte Hornets48123625%106.9112.2-5.3
28 New Orleans Pelicans50123824%109.9118.3-8.4
29 Utah Jazz48113723%111.2118.4-7.2
30 Washington Wizards5094118%107.5121.3-13.7
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
Minnesota Timberwolves39233233127
Chicago Bulls30303018108
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