Anthony Edwards Dominates as Timberwolves Overcome Bulls

On Thursday night, November 7, 2024, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-119 at the United Center in Chicago. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with a strong performance, contributing 33 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The game saw Minnesota overcome a 13-point deficit, particularly shining in the fourth quarter where they shot 70.8% from the field. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert also played significant roles for the Timberwolves, recording 22 points and 21 points respectively. The win marked the Timberwolves' resilience as they began slowly but gained momentum at crucial moments of the game. The Bulls, on the other hand, struggled to maintain their early lead and ultimately lost their fourth consecutive game. Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 25 points but their poor shooting in the second half hindered their performance. They started well, hitting 10 of 17 from beyond the arc in the first half, but only managed 5 of 19 in the latter half. The key moment of the game occurred when Minnesota executed a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter, taking the lead for the first time since the game's opening minutes. This shift proved decisive, allowing the Timberwolves to secure their victory and build confidence as they prepared to host the Portland Trail Blazers in their next matchup.