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Bulls Edge Timberwolves in Thrilling Finish

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115

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Target Center

Chicago Bulls 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Chicago Bulls beat Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115 at Target Center on January 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Chicago Bulls triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 120-115 at the Target Center. This victory allowed the Bulls to take a 2-1 lead in their season series against the Timberwolves, showcasing their resilience as they overcame a challenging environment on the road.

The Timberwolves entered the game with a home record of 27-18, but they have struggled recently, losing their last three games and posting a 6-4 record over their last ten outings. During this stretch, they averaged 124.6 points scored per game while allowing 116.4. However, their recent form has been concerning, particularly as they averaged just 118.6 points in their last five games, indicating a dip in offensive production.

Conversely, the Bulls, with an away record of 22-22, have shown signs of improvement, winning their last two games and holding a 4-5-1 record over their last ten. They averaged 103.0 points scored and 101.1 points allowed during this stretch. Their recent success, including a decisive 138-110 victory against the LA Clippers just days before, suggests they are finding their rhythm at a critical juncture in the season.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo due to an Achilles issue, which impacted their depth. The Bulls faced uncertainty with several players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The status of these players added an element of unpredictability leading into the game.

The betting market reflected the Timberwolves' challenges, with DraftKings setting the spread at -9.5 in favor of Minnesota. The total for the game was set at 239.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -375 for the Timberwolves and 295 for the Bulls, further emphasizing the Timberwolves' status as favorites despite their recent struggles.

As the game unfolded, it became clear that the Bulls were determined to capitalize on their momentum. The fourth quarter was particularly thrilling, with several key plays that swung the game in Chicago's favor. Jaden McDaniels made a crucial three-pointer to bring the Timberwolves within striking distance, but Coby White responded with a three-pointer of his own, maintaining the Bulls' lead.

The final moments saw Jalen Smith and Coby White both making critical free throws, sealing the victory for the Bulls and ensuring they left the Target Center with a hard-fought win. The Timberwolves, despite their offensive prowess throughout the season, could not overcome the Bulls' late-game execution.

Overall, this game highlighted the Bulls' ability to perform under pressure, while the Timberwolves will need to regroup and address their recent slide if they hope to remain competitive in the playoff race.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -9.5	239.5 o -108 / u -112	Chicago Bulls +295 · Minnesota Timberwolves -375

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Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls

Leaders

PointsJulius Randle30Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsJulius Randle6Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert11Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsCoby White22Chicago Bulls
AssistsTre Jones7Chicago Bulls
ReboundsNikola Vucevic8Chicago Bulls

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L3124.6 scored · 116.4 allowed per game3-0 at home

L122-127at Utah JazzJan 21
L123-126at San Antonio SpursJan 18
L105-110at Houston RocketsJan 17
W139-106at Milwaukee BucksJan 14
W104-103vs San Antonio SpursJan 12
L134-146at Cleveland CavaliersJan 10
W131-122vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 9
W122-94vs Miami HeatJan 7
W141-115at Washington WizardsJan 4
W125-115at Miami HeatJan 3

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W2103 scored · 101.1 allowed per game0-4 away

W138-110vs LA ClippersJan 21
W124-102vs Brooklyn NetsJan 19
L109-112at Brooklyn NetsJan 17
W128-126vs Utah JazzJan 15
L113-119at Houston RocketsJan 14
W125-107vs Dallas MavericksJan 11
D0-0vs Miami HeatJan 9
L93-108at Detroit PistonsJan 8
L101-115at Boston CelticsJan 6
L99-112vs Charlotte HornetsJan 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Chicago Bulls	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	38-86	43-93
Field goal %	44	46
Three-pointers	17-39	15-41
Three-point %	44	37
Free throws	27-33	14-15
Free throw %	82	93
Rebounds	43	45
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	38	36
Assists	28	29
Steals	7	6
Blocks	1	9
Turnovers	11	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	17	12
Points in the paint	40	44
Fouls	18	27
Largest lead	7	14
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	24	74

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter80-79Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-79Tre Jones makes running layup
3rd Quarter82-80Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter82-81Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-84Naz Reid makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Jaden McDaniels assists)
3rd Quarter85-84Jalen Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
3rd Quarter85-86Jaden McDaniels makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter88-86Tre Jones makes 25-foot running jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
3rd Quarter88-88Naz Reid makes 6-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter91-88Ayo Dosunmu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
3rd Quarter91-90Anthony Edwards makes driving layup
3rd Quarter93-90Josh Giddey makes two point shot (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter93-93Julius Randle makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter95-93Jalen Smith makes layup (Isaac Okoro assists)
4th Quarter98-93Kevin Huerter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter98-94Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-95Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-95Matas Buzelis makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter101-97Julius Randle makes driving layup (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter104-97Jalen Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter104-99Donte DiVincenzo makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter104-101Anthony Edwards makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter104-103Rudy Gobert makes dunk (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter104-105Naz Reid makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter104-107Rudy Gobert makes two point shot
4th Quarter104-108Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter104-110Naz Reid makes driving dunk (Anthony Edwards assists)
4th Quarter105-110Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-110Coby White makes driving layup (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter109-110Tre Jones makes driving layup
4th Quarter109-112Anthony Edwards makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter111-112Jalen Smith makes 1-foot dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter111-115Jaden McDaniels makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter114-115Coby White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter116-115Tre Jones makes driving layup (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter117-115Jalen Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-115Jalen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter119-115Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-115Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-115End of Game