The Bulls rank 29th in the NBA in offensive rating (103.6), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). An uphill night for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Bulls are 7.2 below it. Caleb Wilson leads them with 19.5 points a game on 51.0% true shooting.
The Timberwolves (6-3) are 8th in the West; the Bulls (1-7) are 14th in the East.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: Bulls 0-2. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, Bulls L6.
The Timberwolves rank 7th in the NBA in offensive rating (114.7), and the Bulls have the worst defensive rating (120.5). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Timberwolves are 3.9 above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, CHI 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINCHIMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Chicago BullsLast 5: average margin -20.8 (season -18.0). Streak L6.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Chicago Bulls| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilsonF | 19.5 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 51.0 |
| Norman PowellF-G | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 57.7 |
| Matas BuzelisF | 12.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 55.5 |
| Jalen SmithF-C | 11.0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 56.9 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesChicago BullsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.