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NBA FINAL RECAPUnited Center · Oct 17, 8:00 AM PHT
Chicago Bulls Defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 133–116: Game Highlights & Short Recap
Chicago Bulls defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 133–116 to claim a 17-point victory in NBA action at United Center. After a tightly contested opening half (Minnesota Timberwolves 58 – Chicago Bulls 67), Chicago Bulls broke the game open in the decisive Q2 (35–30) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Minnesota Timberwolves 29 – Chicago Bulls 33), Chicago Bulls protected their 17-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- Chicago Bulls Leading Scorer: 36 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- Chicago Bulls Frontcourt & Playmaking: 28 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q2.
- Minnesota Timberwolves Top Performer: 30 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST in 35 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
| Chicago Bulls | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 133 |