Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
(Local broadcasts via CHSN for Bulls; Timberwolves regional coverage; League Pass available.)
Venue and Logistics
The game is at the Timberwolves’ home arena, Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is an early-season Western Conference home stand for Minnesota against a struggling Eastern Conference visitor.
Current Rosters (Key Players)
Chicago Bulls: Core pieces include Josh Giddey (playmaking guard/forward), Matas Buzelis (young forward), Norman Powell (scoring wing, status TBD), Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro, Nic Claxton (center, recently returned from earlier injury), Tre Jones, Patrick Williams, and depth options such as Noa Essengue and others. The roster has been impacted by injuries and a poor start.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Key contributors include LaMelo Ball (primary creator), Jaden McDaniels (two-way wing), Rudy Gobert (rim protection and rebounding), Ayo Dosunmu, Jonathan Kuminga, Terrence Shannon Jr., Bones Hyland, and bigs/bench pieces (e.g., Joan Beringer available with face mask). Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo remain out long-term.
Injury Reports
Bulls:
Caleb Wilson (F, right metacarpal fracture/surgery) — Out (expected 4–6 weeks).
Tobe Awaka (F, disc irritation/back) — Out.
Norman Powell (G/F, low back spasms/shoulder-related notes in some reports) — Questionable/Available in recent updates (monitor for final status after Nov. 13 game).
Dailyn Swain (back/disc) — Questionable/Out possibilities.
Other depth notes may apply; confirm closer to tip.
Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards (G, right knee arthroscopy) — Out (longer-term recovery; rehab progressing but still sidelined).
Donte DiVincenzo (G, right Achilles repair) — Out (long-term).
Joan Beringer — Available (face mask).
No major new short-term absences reported for the core available group.
Key Player Matchups
LaMelo Ball / Minnesota perimeter creation vs. Bulls guards (Giddey, Tre Jones, Okoro): Ball’s playmaking and scoring will test Chicago’s perimeter defense. Giddey’s size and facilitation offer a counter, but Minnesota’s overall depth and athleticism create advantages.
Rudy Gobert vs. Nic Claxton / Jalen Smith: Gobert’s rim protection and rebounding edge should dominate the paint. Claxton provides mobility and defensive versatility for Chicago, but Minnesota’s interior presence is a clear strength.
Jaden McDaniels / wings vs. Matas Buzelis / Norman Powell: McDaniels’ length and defense will be key on Chicago’s scorers. Powell (if available) provides scoring punch; Buzelis offers youth and potential but has been inconsistent.
Minnesota depth (Dosunmu, Kuminga, Shannon Jr., Hyland) vs. Bulls bench: Wolves’ supporting cast has stepped up without Edwards and should create mismatches against a depleted Chicago group.
Rebounding and transition: Minnesota’s size and athleticism favor second-chance points and fast-break opportunities against a Bulls team allowing high points.
Recent Team Forms
Bulls (1-9): Extremely poor start with heavy losses and defensive struggles (allowing ~128+ PPG in many tracking). Recent results include losses to the Spurs, 76ers, Knicks, and others. They are on a long losing streak, poor on the road, and dealing with key absences (notably Wilson). Offense can score in spots but lacks consistency and defensive identity.
Timberwolves (9-3): Strong start and excellent recent form (winning streak including decisive home wins). Even without Edwards, they have dominated at home, covered spreads frequently, and ranked well defensively while scoring efficiently. Recent results feature blowout wins (e.g., vs. Dallas) and solid road/home balance. They sit near the top of the West early.
Series History
Recent head-to-head has been competitive or Minnesota-leaning in some meetings, with mixed results and totals often going over. Minnesota holds the edge in the broader recent sample in many tracking sources, though individual games have been high-scoring or close depending on availability.
Betting Trends
Trends favor Minnesota heavily: excellent ATS record early (especially vs. weaker teams and at home), strong cover rate, and Bulls’ struggles as underdogs/on the road/back-to-backs. Overs have hit in some Bulls games; Minnesota’s efficiency and home defense support potential Unders if the pace slows, but high totals reflect offensive capabilities.
The Timberwolves’ superior record, home-court advantage, defensive structure around Gobert, and depth should overpower a depleted and struggling Bulls squad. Chicago may keep it competitive early with Giddey’s creation and opportunistic scoring, but Minnesota’s talent edge and recent dominance point to a comfortable home win. Variables include final injury statuses, three-point variance, and any early foul trouble.
Game Odds
Chicago Bulls 235.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 15
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
