Short-Handed Bulls Beat Timberwolves After Delayed Trip

The Chicago Bulls won their second game in as many nights, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in Minneapolis on November 14. Their trip from Chicago had been delayed by a nationwide ground stop affecting flights, and the team arrived on game day after beating Atlanta the previous night.

Norman Powell led Chicago with 23 points. Matas Buzelis scored 18 and grabbed nine rebounds, while reserves Buddy Hield and Tre Jones each contributed 16 points. Buzelis scored 14 in the first half as the Bulls played without Caleb Wilson, Jalen Smith and Nic Claxton, who were sidelined with injuries.

Chicago built its lead with scoring near the basket, tallying 30 of its 58 first-half points in the paint and 54 there overall. The Timberwolves struggled from long range, missing their first 13 three-point attempts and making nine of 38 for the game. Minnesota managed 17 points in the opening period, a season low for a single quarter, and finished below 110 points for the first time this season.

Ayo Dosunmu put up 14 points during the third period, finishing with a team-best 24, as he helped Minnesota push back against his former team. LaMelo Ball added 19 points. Chicago is scheduled to visit Cleveland on Monday, while Minnesota hosts Portland that day.