Minnesota Timberwolves – Chicago Bulls: Playoff push
The Wolves host the Bulls for the second and final meeting of the season. Minnesota need a confidence shot after a rough patch; Chicago can even the ledger and keep dreaming of a top-six spot in the East.
Minnesota Timberwolves: time to bounce back 
Three straight defeats were enough to drop them out of the West top six — brutal, but not fatal. Minnesota lost to the Rockets (105-110), Spurs (123-126) and then got caught cold by the Jazz (122-127). Not catastrophic. Just a run of bad endings. Finch’s men were close each time; late-game details did them in.
This game against Chicago is a perfect chance to reset at home (15-6 at the Target Center this season) before two games against the Warriors, who sit just behind them. The Wolves have an elite offense (120.1 points per game, 3rd in the league), but it’ll be their defense that decides tonight. With the 12th-ranked defense (115.0 points allowed), Minnesota has the tools to disrupt the visitors.
INJURY REPORT : Terrence Shannon Jr (OUT)
Chicago Bulls: a win to mark Giddey’s return? 
The Bulls come in on full wins over the Nets (124-102) and Clippers (138-110). Their attack is humming — 8th in the NBA at 117.9 points per game — but those two results were driven by rare defensive showings from a side that usually concedes about 120.0 a night. Encouraging, especially if Josh Giddey is back after several weeks out.
Chicago got trounced by Minnesota in late December (101-136). With Minnesota close to full strength, the Wolves could replicate that offensive outing. The Bulls might need to switch gears — tighten the half-court, slow the tempo — to avoid getting steamrolled again.
INJURY REPORT : Zach Collins (OUT) – Josh Giddey (questionable) – Patrick Williams (questionable)
NBA Pick Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls
Over 235.5 points
The Wolves will have the crowd and they’ll do everything to avoid a fourth straight loss in a razor-tight West. With the Warriors up next, Finch’s squad need a confidence boost. The Bulls are hot and want to keep rolling. Both teams push the pace and pile on points — expect an uptempo, high-scoring night.
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