US EditionSecond Half Offensive Explosion Leads Wolves Past Bulls
Naz Reid scored a season-high 33 points as the Timberwolves surged in the second half while Bulls' injuries to White and Giddey weakened their offense.
- On Monday night at the United Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Chicago Bulls 136-101 as reserve Naz Reid scored a season-high 33 points off the bench in the first test of a four-game road trip.
- Before tipoff, Chicago's injury list already included a sidelined Zach Collins, and Coby White's recurring calf injury history combined with recent re-injury may weaken trade-market interest.
- Minnesota's efficient shooting at 53.7% contrasted with Chicago's 40.9% and 16 turnovers, with a 40-28 third quarter propelling the Timberwolves to a dominant second-half surge.
- Minnesota's win carried clear standings and scheduling effects as the Timberwolves extended a three-game streak, improved to 21-12, and will be off Tuesday before a New Year's Eve game vs. Atlanta Hawks at 2 p.m. CT.
- Observers noted Reid looks like a rotation 'steal' after his performance, with 10 of 18 shooting, 6 of 10 from three, and seven rebounds, earning a full-time role consideration.
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NBA: Bulls lose Coby White, Giddey to injuries in loss to Wolves
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls lost top scorers Coby White and Josh Giddey to injuries in Monday night’s 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but coach Billy Donovan said after the game he was unsure of the severity of the injuries. White, Chicago’s leading scorer, exited with a right calf strain in the first quarter after playing 6 minutes and 35 seconds and not scoring. He was ruled out for the rest of the game at halftime and the Bulls lo…
Chicago Bulls stars Coby White, Josh Giddey exit with injuries in 136-101 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Chicago Bulls can’t survive without Coby White and Josh Giddey. This team was built around this pairing — White’s prolific shot-making from deep, Giddey’s exhaustive playmaking with the ball in his hands. When either — or, worse, both — of those pillars are removed, the rest of the structure crumbles away. And nothing proved this point more thoroughly than Monday’s 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls took a major loss less …
Reid scores 33 points, Timberwolves rout Bulls 136-101
CHICAGO — Naz Reid scored a season-high 33 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 23, and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Bulls 136-101 on Monday night after Chicago lost top scorers Coby White and Josh Giddey to injuries. Julius Randle had 17 points as Minnesota pulled away in the third quarter in the opener of a four-game trip. Donte DiVincenzo and Bones Hyland scored 12 each as Minnesota shot 53.7% after a cold start. Nikola Vucevi…
Second half offensive explosion leads Wolves past Bulls
An 81-point second half powered the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 136-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Naz Reid powered the Pack with 33 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Anthony Edwards added 23 points. Julius Randle chipped in 17 points, 14 assists, and five rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo (12), Bones Hyland (12), and Jaylen Clark (11) each added double figure points in the win. HE CAN'T MISS. 29 POINTS FOR BIG JELLY. pic.t…
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