Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves went to Windy City and took the wind out of the struggling Chicago Bulls’ sails.
Edwards erupted for 33 points, spearheading a big Timberwolves fourth quarter in a rousing 135-119 road victory over the Bulls on Friday, November 8 (PH Time).
that was fun. 😁
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2024
The high-flying superstar scored 13 points in the final frame where Minnesota outscored Chicago, 45-24, en route to their second straight win.
🗣?🗣?🗣?
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2024
Julius Randle added a double-double of 22 markers and 10 boards while Minnesota’s three starters also produced double-digit outings.
Rudy Gobert had 21 points, Jaden McDaniels chipped in 19, Mike Conley poured his own double-double of 14 markers and 11 dimes.
RUDY GOBERT. GOODNESS. 🤯
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2024
Down 106-101 with 9:06 seconds left in the game, the Timberwolves launched a 12-0 blitz capped off by a back-to-back Edwards triple to take a 113-106 cushion.
Ant drills the pullup 3... he's up to 26 PTS 👌
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2024
MIN leads CHI by 7 in the 4Q on NBA TV!
It was all Minnesota from that point as they overturned an early 13-point deficit and won by 16 points.
On the other hand, Nikola Vucevic paced the Bulls with 25 points while Coby White added 24, and Josh Giddey had an all-around outing of nine markers, six rebounds and 13 assists.
Back-to-back 3s... 11-12 shooting...
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2024
Nikola Vucevic is up to 25 PTS on NBA TV!
Chicago capitalized on their hot shooting in the first half, leading by as many as 13 points and entered the break with a 65-56 lead.
The Bulls shot 60% (24/40) on 20 assists while also knocking down 10 threes in the first two quarters.
Playing without key rotation players Lonzo Ball (sprained right wrist) and Zach LaVine (adductor strain), Chicago could not hold their fort and finally collapsed in the final frame for a fourth straight loss.
Minnesota (5-3) will head back home to face the Portland Trail Blazers (3-5) tomorrow while Chicago (3-6) will visit the Hawks in Atlanta (4-5) on Sunday, November 10.
