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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 23 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 115-120
32-26 29-34 29-33 25-27
Position#10
Record27-17
FormWWLLL
Points / game120.1
Allowed / game115.0
vs
Position#22
Record21-22
FormLWLWW
Points / game117.9
Allowed / game120.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2025-26
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls winWon
-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
Miami Heat
#17
W
125-115
125
115
+10
121avg 111
A03/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
141-115
141
115
+26
137avg 111
A04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
122-94
122
94
+28
120avg 111
H07/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
131-122
131
122
+9
132avg 111
H09/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
134-146
134
146
-12
132avg 111
A10/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
104-103
104
103
+1
93avg 111
H12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
139-106
139
106
+33
142avg 111
A14/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
105-110
105
110
-5
95avg 111
A17/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
123-126
123
126
-3
112avg 111
A18/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
122-127
122
127
-5
109avg 111
A21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-25
29-25
34-36
35-29
38-28
35-30
35-21
33-36
27-29
34-25
32-23
29-17
32-31
31-36
43-22
25-33
33-29
32-34
26-36
43-47
24-31
18-24
29-30
33-18
38-20
38-25
30-33
33-28
34-29
21-24
27-28
23-29
22-21
22-48
40-27
39-30
34-29
24-30
38-25
26-43
241.0Avg total
124.6Scored
116.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)120.1115.0235.1+5.161%
Season at home (21)116.0109.6225.5+6.471%
Season away (23)123.9120.0243.8+3.952%
Last 10 (10)124.6116.4241.0+8.260%
Last 5 (5)118.6114.4233.0+4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)114.7111.4226.1+3.371%
vs Similar (11)119.2118.5237.6+0.745%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)123.4114.6238.0+8.867%
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
Orlando Magic
#13
W
121-114
121
114
+7
120avg 112
H03/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
99-112
99
112
-13
96avg 112
H04/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
101-115
101
115
-14
96avg 112
A06/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
93-108
93
108
-15
87avg 112
A08/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
125-107
125
107
+18
124avg 112
H11/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
113-119
113
119
-6
99avg 112
A14/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
128-126
128
126
+2
128avg 112
H15/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
109-112
109
112
-3
104avg 112
A17/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
124-102
124
102
+22
127avg 112
H19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
138-110
138
110
+28
142avg 112
H21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-32
37-27
32-36
30-19
39-27
19-23
17-32
24-30
14-31
19-23
34-31
34-30
24-30
26-22
27-24
16-32
36-28
30-27
28-24
31-28
24-29
36-28
28-33
25-29
36-39
35-23
23-32
34-32
23-27
17-30
32-32
37-23
39-22
31-29
25-20
29-31
25-30
45-19
32-34
36-27
227.6Avg total
115.1Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)117.9120.0237.9-2.149%
Season at home (23)116.3116.8233.1-0.661%
Season away (20)119.8123.7243.5-3.935%
Last 10 (10)115.1112.5227.6+2.650%
Last 5 (5)122.4113.8236.2+8.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)116.7121.4238.2-4.750%
vs Similar (8)116.2117.9234.1-1.638%
vs Weaker (4)114.2111.8226.0+2.550%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +3.7+3.7Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +5.3+5.3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +3.7+3.7Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +5.3+5.3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
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
Miami Heat
#17
W
56-50
56
50
+6
A03/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
73-58
73
58
+15
A04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
61-54
61
54
+7
H07/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
63-67
63
67
-4
H09/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
65-63
65
63
+2
A10/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
42-55
42
55
-13
H12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
76-45
76
45
+31
A14/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A17/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
44-69
44
69
-25
A18/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A21/01
NBA
116.6Avg total
59.3Scored
57.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.557.7114.2-1.240%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.157.7113.9-1.636%-
Last 30 away (16)56.857.8114.6-0.944%-
Last 10 (10)59.357.3116.6+2.060%-
Last 5 (5)55.056.2111.2-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)50.158.1108.3-8.014%-
vs Similar (11)55.759.6115.4-3.936%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)60.955.8116.7+5.258%-
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
Orlando Magic
#13
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H03/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H04/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
33-54
33
54
-21
A06/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A08/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
66-55
66
55
+11
H11/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A14/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#26
W
71-62
71
62
+9
H15/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
40-57
40
57
-17
A17/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
70-51
70
51
+19
H19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
70-49
70
49
+21
H21/01
NBA
112.3Avg total
57.7Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.158.8115.9-1.737%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.857.4115.1+0.441%-
Last 30 away (13)56.260.8117.0-4.531%-
Last 10 (10)57.754.6112.3+3.160%-
Last 5 (5)62.255.2117.4+7.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)56.958.4115.3-1.439%-
vs Similar (8)58.860.2119.0-1.538%-
vs Weaker (4)54.558.0112.5-3.525%-
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: 124.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.5 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.532.0
59.8%
54.8%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.614.5
38.6%
35.8%43.5
🏀 Free throws23.917.1
71.5%
78.1%17.1
They take 91.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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: 115.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀10%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.9 pts a game · 10% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.928.5
58.3%
54.8%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.615.4
37.0%
35.8%46.2
🏀 Free throws14.911.9
79.9%
78.1%11.9
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 23 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLWWLWWWW
Chicago Bulls
WWLWLWLLLW
#10
League position
#22
+7.9
Net rating
+2.6
120.3
Offensive rating
116.0
112.4
Defensive rating
113.4
59.0%
Effective FG%
57.0%
55.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.9%
12.8%
Turnover %
11.3%
28.4%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.16
38.6%
3-point %
37.0%
59.4%
Assist %
71.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence120.3 · 116.0Defence112.4 · 113.4Shooting59.0% · 57.0%3-point %38.6% · 37.0%Ball care12.8% · 11.3%Off. rebounds28.4% · 22.7%Free throws0.26 · 0.16Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ 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
21/01/26AUtah Jazz122-127
18/01/26ASan Antonio Spurs123-126
17/01/26AHouston Rockets105-110
14/01/26AMilwaukee Bucks139-106
12/01/26HSan Antonio Spurs104-103
10/01/26ACleveland Cavaliers134-146
09/01/26HCleveland Cavaliers131-122
07/01/26HMiami Heat122-94
04/01/26AWashington Wizards141-115
03/01/26AMiami Heat125-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/01/26HLos Angeles Clippers138-110
19/01/26HBrooklyn Nets124-102
17/01/26ABrooklyn Nets109-112
15/01/26HUtah Jazz128-126
14/01/26AHouston Rockets113-119
11/01/26HDallas Mavericks125-107
08/01/26ADetroit Pistons93-108
06/01/26ABoston Celtics101-115
04/01/26HCharlotte Hornets99-112
03/01/26HOrlando Magic121-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL61%
HomeWLWWW71%
AwayLWLLL52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442123
Win %61%71%52%
Points / game120.1116.0123.9
Allowed / game115.0109.6120.0
Point differential+5.1+6.4+3.9
Avg total235.1225.5243.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%38%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (15)75% (8)14% (7)
Overtime %7%0%13%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW49%
HomeLWWWW61%
AwayWLLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432320
Win %49%61%35%
Points / game117.9116.3119.8
Allowed / game120.0116.8123.7
Point differential-2.1-0.6-3.9
Avg total237.9233.1243.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%30%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (15)83% (6)56% (9)
Overtime %2%0%5%
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 Thunder4336784%121.3108.2+13.1
2 Detroit Pistons42321076%117.2109.9+7.3
3 San Antonio Spurs42281467%117.5112.6+4.9
4 Denver Nuggets45301567%121.1116.5+4.5
5 Los Angeles Lakers41261563%116.2116.1+0.1
6 Boston Celtics43271663%116.8109.8+6.9
7 Phoenix Suns43271663%115.3111.2+4.1
8 Houston Rockets42261662%117.1111.0+6.1
9 Minnesota Timberwolves44271761%120.1115.0+5.1
10 Toronto Raptors45271860%114.6112.4+2.3
11 New York Knicks42241857%117.6113.9+3.7
12 Philadelphia 76ers43241956%116.8115.5+1.3
13 Cleveland Cavaliers45252056%119.1117.1+1.9
14 Golden State Warriors46252154%116.8114.2+2.7
15 Orlando Magic41221954%115.5115.1+0.4
16 Miami Heat43232053%119.8118.3+1.5
17 Portland Trail Blazers44222250%116.2118.2-1.9
18 Chicago Bulls43212249%117.9120.0-2.1
19 Atlanta Hawks46212546%117.6119.1-1.5
20 Los Angeles Clippers43192444%112.3113.8-1.4
21 Memphis Grizzlies42182443%115.3116.2-1.0
22 Dallas Mavericks45192642%114.4116.6-2.2
23 Milwaukee Bucks43182542%112.2115.8-3.6
24 Charlotte Hornets45172838%115.9115.5+0.4
25 Utah Jazz44152934%119.3127.4-8.1
26 Brooklyn Nets42123029%107.9114.5-6.5
27 Sacramento Kings45123327%110.7120.7-10.0
28 Washington Wizards43103323%112.2123.2-11.0
29 Indiana Pacers45103522%109.9118.3-8.4
30 New Orleans Pelicans46103622%114.7122.0-7.3
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 Timberwolves32292925115
Chicago Bulls26343327120
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