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The Chicago Bulls escaped Target Center with a 120–115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 22, behind Coby White's 22 points and Josh Giddey's 21-point effort. The Bulls controlled the middle quarters, outscoring Minnesota 67–62 in the second and third periods combined, and finished with a 112.7 offensive rating despite shooting just 44.2 percent from the field. Chicago's three-point volume proved decisive—the Bulls made 17 threes compared to Minnesota's 15, and their 28 assists on 120 points showcased efficient ball movement. The Timberwolves, led by Julius Randle's 30 points and Anthony Edwards's 20, couldn't overcome a fourth-quarter collapse where they managed only 25 points. Minnesota's defensive rating of 112.7 and 14 turnovers proved costly in a close contest that fell well short of the 239.5-point Vegas total. The road victory positions Chicago well in the playoff race while Minnesota faces mounting pressure to tighten its perimeter defense.
