The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) are headed to Chicago to face the Chicago Bulls (3-5) on Thursday night.
The Timberwolves, with a 4-3 start this season, are building on last year’s success, where they reached the Western Conference Finals but ultimately fell to the Dallas Mavericks.
Meanwhile, the Bulls are fighting for second place in the Central Division, although Cleveland Cavaliers currently hold the top spot. Chicago has been in a transitional phase for several years, finishing outside the lottery but without making a serious playoff push.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Chicago bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game, plus plenty more.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Date and tip-off time
The Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves in a highly anticipated NBA game on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
| Date | Thursday, November 7, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | United Center |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
How to watch Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves live on:
- National TV: NBA TV
- Local TV channel: FDSN NO, CHSN, NBAC
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves play-by-play commentary on radio
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Chicago Bulls team news & key performers
For the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine leads with 22.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, closely followed by Nikola Vucevic, who is averaging 21.7 points and 3.7 assists. Coby White is also scoring in double figures, while Josh Giddey is contributing on the boards with 7.1 rebounds per game. The Bulls are shooting 36.9% from deep, maintaining a 74.5% success rate at the free-throw line, and allowing opponents to shoot 31.3% from three. They’re currently averaging 48.6 rebounds per game.
PG Lonzo Ball remains sidelined due to injury, while PF Jalen Smith, PF Patrick Williams, SG Josh Giddey, and SG Zach LaVine are all listed as questionable for the upcoming game.
Minnesota Timberwolves team news & key performers
On the other side, Anthony Edwards is posting impressive numbers for the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 27.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Julius Randle follows with a solid 21.4 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid rounds out the Timberwolves’ trio of double-digit scorers, while Rudy Gobert pulls down 10 rebounds per contest. As a team, the Timberwolves are hitting 39.8% of their shots from three-point range and converting 74.4% from the free-throw line. They’re also holding opponents to 31.3% shooting from beyond the arc and averaging 41 rebounds each game.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/24 | Chicago Bulls 125-123 Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA |
| 04/01/24 | Minnesota Timberwolves 101-109 Chicago Bulls | NBA |
| 02/07/24 | Chicago Bulls 129-123 Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA |
| 10/20/23 | Chicago Bulls 105-114 Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA |
| 03/18/23 | Chicago Bulls 139-131 Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA |