Timberwolves Face Bulls in Key Western-East Matchup on January 22. The Chicago Bulls travel to Minneapolis hoping to snap a four-game road losing streak against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. This game pits two evenly matched teams with strong offenses against each other. The matchup tips off on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.

Timberwolves Overview

Minnesota averages 120.1 points per game, ranking third in the NBA, just 0.1 points more than the Bulls allow defensively at 120.0. The team shoots 48.4% from the field, better than the 47.4% opponents hit against Chicago. 

Over their last 10 games, the Timberwolves went 6-4 straight up and 6-4 against the spread, covering 19 of 44 games this season.

In home games, Minnesota has a strong 15-6 record and wins 77.8% as moneyline favorites (14-4). They exceed the total less often at home (7 of 21 games) but more on the road (15 of 23). Key stats include 44.7 rebounds (12th), 26.8 assists (10th), and 5.4 blocks per game (7th).

Bulls Overview

Chicago scores 117.9 points per game (7th in league), 2.9 more than Minnesota allows at 115.0. The Bulls shoot 47.7% from the field, topping the 46.3% Timberwolves foes average. 

They sit at 21-21-1 against the spread overall, with a 5-5 mark in their last 10 games both straight up and ATS.

Away from home, Chicago struggles at 7-13 overall and 9-11 ATS. Their games go over the total more often on the road (11 of 20) than at home (10 of 23). Team stats show 45.3 rebounds (8th), 29.9 assists (3rd), but weaker defense allowing 120.0 points (26th).

Chicago Bulls @ Minnesota Timberwolves - (Wolves ML)

While the Bulls are coming off a high-octane win over the Clippers, Minnesota remains a formidable favorite on their floor, where they boast a sharp 15–6 record.

The Timberwolves have firmly established their "Modern Twin Towers" identity. Anthony Edwards is playing at an MVP level, averaging 29.6 PPG and coming off a historic week where he tied a franchise record with 55 points against San Antonio. Supporting him is Julius Randle, who has become an elite playmaker from the post (averaging 5.4APG), and Rudy Gobert, who anchors the league to a top 10 ranked defense.

The massive storyline for Chicago is the potential return of Josh Giddey. Sidelined since December 31 with a hamstring strain, the Bulls' floor general, who was averaging 19.2 PPG, 8.9 RPG, and 9.0 APG, is expected to return tonight. However, head coach Billy Donovan has hinted at a minutes restriction as Giddey works back into game rhythm. While the Bulls showed incredible depth on Tuesday by tying a franchise record with 25 made three-pointers, reproducing that outlier performance against Minnesota’s perimeter defense is a tall task.

In their last meeting on December 29, the Wolves routed the Bulls 136–101, winning the turnover battle by a staggering 16–3. Although Chicago has shown improved grit lately, the lack of a 100% healthy Giddey and the absence of Patrick Williams (ankle) leaves them vulnerable against Minnesota's elite transition game. Expect the Wolves' defensive backbone and Edwards’ scoring gravity to be too much for the Bulls to overcome on the road.

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