On December 29, 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Chicago Bulls with a score of 136-101. Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with a season-high 33 points, while Anthony Edwards added 23 points. The Bulls, however, faced a challenging night as they lost their top scorers, Coby White and Josh Giddey, to injuries. White, Chicago's leading scorer, suffered a right calf strain in the first quarter, while Giddey, their second-leading scorer, exited the game in the first minute of the second half with a left hamstring injury. This was White's second calf injury of the season, and Giddey's average of 19.5 points, 9.2 assists, and 9.1 rebounds made him the NBA's second-leading scorer in triple-doubles. The Bulls' coach, Billy Donovan, also announced that Zach Collins would likely miss several games due to a sprained right big toe. Despite the depleted lineup, the Timberwolves took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulls 40-28 and taking a 95-78 lead into the fourth. The Timberwolves' performance was impressive, with a 53.7% shooting percentage after a cold start, while the Bulls struggled with a 40.9% shooting percentage and 16 turnovers. The Timberwolves' victory marked a significant moment in their four-game trip, as they pulled away in the third quarter, with Julius Randle contributing 17 points. The next games for the Timberwolves and Bulls will be against Atlanta and New Orleans, respectively, on Wednesday night.
