Minnesota Erupts for 35, but Chicago Holds Eight-Point Lead

Chicago led 58-45 at halftime after opening with a 29-17 first quarter and edging the second 29-28. Minnesota answered with a 35-30 third, but Chicago remains ahead 88-80 as Saturday’s game continues. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu have 18 points apiece for Minnesota, while Matas Buzelis and Norman Powell each have 16 for Chicago. The live score puts No. 27 Chicago, 2-9 this season, in front of No. 2 Minnesota, which entered 9-3.