Short-handed Bulls end Timberwolves’ five-game streak with 117-106 road win

MINNEAPOLIS — By Sports Foes Staff

The Chicago Bulls overcame injuries and a disrupted travel schedule to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 Saturday night at Target Center, ending Minnesota’s five-game winning streak.

Norman Powell scored 23 points and Matas Buzelis added 18 points and nine rebounds. Chicago also received 16 points apiece from Buddy Hield and Tre Jones off the bench, part of a 50-point reserve effort that gave the Bulls a decisive advantage in depth.

Chicago established control early, winning the first quarter 29-17 and carrying a 58-45 lead into halftime. Minnesota made a push after the break, but the Bulls scored 29 points in every quarter and prevented the Timberwolves from completing the comeback.

The Bulls shot 48.9% from the field and made 14 of 30 three-point attempts. Their bench outscored Minnesota’s reserves 50-33. Chicago also produced 27 fast-break points, turning pace and depth into answers whenever the Timberwolves threatened.

Minnesota’s loss was its first after five consecutive victories. The Timberwolves scored 54 points in the paint, matching Chicago, but never led after the game’s opening moments. A crowd of 18,054 watched the Bulls maintain the lead despite committing 18 turnovers.

For Chicago, the victory was its second in two nights and a reminder that a depleted lineup can still win when the bench supplies efficient scoring. For Minnesota, the result raises a familiar question: can the team recover quickly when an opponent dictates tempo before its defense settles?

Source: NBA official game summary and box score, Nov. 14, 2026: https://www.nba.com/game/0022600235

This report was prepared with AI assistance.