{"id":424344,"date":"2026-01-23T04:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T04:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/424344\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T04:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T04:59:07","slug":"bulls-rally-to-beat-timberwolves-120-115-extend-winning-streak-to-3-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/424344\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak to 3 games"},"content":{"rendered":"

MINNEAPOLIS — – Coby White<\/a> scored 22 points, Josh Giddey<\/a> added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith<\/a> converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls<\/a> to a 120-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Chicago overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit and also withstood a 13-0 run from Minnesota in the fourth quarter. White hit a clutch 3-pointer from the corner to keep it a one-point game with 1:06 to play.<\/p>\n

After White’s corner 3-pointer, Minnesota committed a pair of costly turnovers in the final minute. Jaden McDaniels<\/a> lost the ball out of bounds for Minnesota, and Chicago’s Tre Jones<\/a> made a layup at the other end with 31.1 seconds to play. Smith then converted at the line with 11 seconds remaining, and Minnesota failed to hit a shot in its next possession.<\/p>\n

Julius Randle<\/a>, who was on the injury report with left foot soreness, had a team-high 30 points for Minnesota, but also committed a late turnover. Anthony Edwards<\/a> and Naz Reid<\/a> each added 20 points, and McDaniels scored 16 in the loss.<\/p>\n

After White was whistled for a travel with 2:08 to play, both teams traded baskets in the ensuing possessions. Edwards hit a shot in the lane and Smith responded with a dunk. McDaniels then converted a corner 3-pointer to put Minnesota up 115-111. But that ended up being the last points scored by the Timberwolves. Chicago went on a 9-0 run in the final 1:06.<\/p>\n

The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for Minnesota. Chicago has won three straight.<\/p>\n

Fouls were an issue for Minnesota. Edwards got into early foul trouble and finished with five fouls. The Bulls shot 33 free throws – hitting 27 – compared to 15 attempts at the line for the Wolves.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Bulls: Host Boston on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Timberwolves: Host Golden State on Saturday.<\/p>\n

——<\/p>\n

AP NBA: https:\/\/apnews.com\/NBA<\/a>br\/]<\/p>\n

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