Chicago’s fast start powered a 117-106 road win over the No. 2 Timberwolves today.
Chicago seized control with a 29-17 first quarter, carried a 58-45 halftime lead and beat Minnesota 117-106 on Saturday. The Bulls answered Minnesota’s 35-point third quarter with 30 of their own, then protected their lead by taking the fourth 29-26. Ayo Dosunmu led all scorers with 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting, adding four rebounds, zero assists, three steals, zero blocks and two turnovers. Norman Powell had 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and four turnovers. Matas Buzelis added 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting, nine rebounds, two assists and two turnovers, while Tre Jones and Buddy Hield scored 16 apiece. LaMelo Ball scored 19 on 7-of-25 shooting with seven rebounds, six assists, four steals and one turnover, but Minnesota never erased the early gap. Jaden McDaniels added 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three turnovers for the Timberwolves.
Key Performers
Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 3 STL; 10/16 FG Norman Powell, Chicago: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK; 10/19 FG LaMelo Ball, Minnesota: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL; 7/25 FG
Standings Impact
The supplied standings list Minnesota at 9-3 and No. 2 in power index, with Chicago at 2-9 and No. 27. The result gives Chicago a road win over the higher-ranked team; updated records are not provided.
DYMA Insight
Chicago scored 29 points in every quarter and finished with 117, above its listed season average of 114.4 points per game. Minnesota had been allowing 105.9 points per game in the supplied season profile.