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01/22 21:45 CST Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak
to 3 games
Bulls rally to beat Timberwolves 120-115, extend winning streak to 3 games
By TYLER MASON
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --- Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the
bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the
Chicago Bulls to a 120-115 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
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.
After White's corner 3-pointer, Minnesota committed a pair of costly turnovers
in the final minute. Jaden McDaniels lost the ball out of bounds for Minnesota,
and Chicago's Tre Jones 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.
Julius Randle, 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 and Naz Reid each added 20 points, and McDaniels scored 16 in the loss.
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.
The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for Minnesota. Chicago has won three
straight.
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.
Up next
Bulls: Host Boston on Saturday.
Timberwolves: Host Golden State on Saturday.
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