Timberwolves-Chicago game preview: Bulls have two All-Stars in DeRozan and LaVine
Chicago has the third-best record in the Eastern Conference despite some key injuries.
February 11, 2022 at 12:12AM
7 p.m., United Center • BSN, 830-AM
Wolves update: They had a five-game win streak end Wednesday night in Sacramento, and are seventh in the West at 29-26 entering Thursday's play. ... They are 13-16 on the road and 9-8 against Eastern Conference teams. ... G Anthony Edwards (knee), F Josh Okogie (quad), F Taurean Prince (ankle), C Naz Reid (knee), G D'Angelo Russell (shin) and G Patrick Beverley (ankle) are all listed as questionable.
Bulls update: All-Star G DeMar DeRozan has more than 30 points in each of the past four games and averages 27.4 per game, fourth best in the NBA. ... Former Wolves G Zach LaVine is also an All-Star, averaging 24.9 points. ... The Bulls are 34-21, tied for the third-best record in the East before Thursday's games. ... G Lonzo Ball (knee), F Patrick Williams (wrist) and G Ayo Dosunmu (concussion) are out.
Naz Reid led the Wolves with 25 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 21, and Minnesota made sure Charlotte didn’t leave Target Center with another victory.
