NBA Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls
Date: 11 February 2022
Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to the United Center on Friday evening for an inter – Conference showdown against the Chicago Bulls. The T-wolves enter this game after losing 132-119 to the Kings. Whereas the Bulls defeated the Hornets 121-109 in their last game led by Demar DeRozan’s 36 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves season so far
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the surprise teams in the 2021-22 season. They are currently seventh in the league with a record of 29 wins and 26 losses. In the last ten games, T wolves have a record of 7-3, averaging 123.9 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. They are allowing 117.9 points per game in this period.
SKYHOOK KAT BACK AT IT pic.twitter.com/E5C6U4PNjW
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 10, 2022
Karl-Anthony Towns made his third All-star game as he is averaging 24.0 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota. D’Angelo Russell has also been a great player for the Timberwolves as he is averaging 19 points and seven assists. Anthony Edwards has also been incredible and was considered an All-star snub with stats of 22.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
Chicago Bulls season so far
The Chicago Bulls have been one of the best teams in the 2021-22 NBA season. The Windy City is second in the eastern conference with a record of 34 wins and 21 losses. In the last ten games, the Bulls have averaged averaging 119.5 points, 43.8 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 5.6 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 51.4% from the field. Defensively they are allowing 117.4 points per game.
DeMar DeRozan in February so far:
34.5 points
6.7 rebounds
5.7 assists
55% FG???? | @SamSmithHoops game recap:
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 10, 2022
Demar DeRozan is having a career resurgence as he is averaging 27.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Bulls. The Compton super-star is fourth in the scoring title race.
Nikola Vucevic is averaging 22.3 points over the last 10 games for Chicago. The Bulls also saw the returned Zach Lavin who is averaging 24.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls Match Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off of a disappointing loss and have been under many trade rumours. Whereas the Chicago Bulls have managed to stay afloat by defeating inferior opponents.
The Windy City have battled injury and covid complications and are still on the top of the eastern conference. Bulls also have an incredible home record with a record of 19-8. Hence the Chicago Bulls are most likely to win this game.
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
Josh Okogie – Quadriceps – Game Time Decision
Taurean Prince – Ankle – Game Time Decision
D’Angelo Russell – Lower – Leg Game Time Decision
Naz Reid – Knee – Game Time Decision
Anthony Edwards – Knee – Game Time Decision
McKinley Wright IV – Elbow – Game Time Decision
Patrick Beverley – Ankle – Game Time Decision
Chicago Bulls
Nikola Vucevic – Hip – Game Time Decision
Ayo Dosunmu – Concussion – Game Time Decision
Derrick Jones Jr. – Finger – Expected to be out until at least Feb 24
Alex Caruso – Wrist – Expected to be out until at least Mar 25
Patrick Williams – Wrist – Expected to be out until at least Mar 15
Lonzo Ball – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Mar 15
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls?
The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls game will be locally broadcast on Bally Sports North. The game will also be available on the NBA‘s League Pass platform.
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