Lakers132
Jazz123
Clippers101
Pistons106
76ers93
Grizzlies114
Kings106Minnesota Timberwolves @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 29, 2025
Timberwolves vs Bulls final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 136-101 on December 29, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 21 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 136 |
| Bulls | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 33 PTS Naz Reid
- 10 REB Rudy Gobert
- 14 AST Julius Randle
Bulls
- 23 PTS Nikola Vučević
- 6 REB Ayo Dosunmu
- 7 AST Ayo Dosunmu
Timberwolves vs Bulls Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards G | 32 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-13 | 2-5 | 3-4 | +28 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 29 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +14 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 26 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +28 |
| Julius Randle FC | 28 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 0-2 | 5-6 | +28 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 22 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Johnny Juzang G | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 3-3 | +11 |
| Naz Reid CF | 26 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-18 | 6-10 | 5-5 | +24 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Leonard Miller F | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Bones Hyland G | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 1-4 | 1-1 | +12 |
| Joan Beringer C | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Mike Conley G | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +10 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey G | 17 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-4 | 4-4 | -1 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 30 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10-17 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 4-4 | -13 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 23 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-14 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -26 |
| Coby White G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 31 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-12 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -32 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 25 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4-6 | 3-4 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Jevon Carter G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Tre Jones G | 21 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -28 |
| Patrick Williams F | 19 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Julian Phillips F | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Dalen Terry G | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
Timberwolves vs Bulls Recap
The Timberwolves dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Bulls 136-101, a 35-point margin that sealed a rout. Minnesota improved to 21-12 while Chicago fell to 15-17.
The Bulls led by 2 after one quarter, but the Timberwolves took a 5-point lead into halftime at 55-50. Minnesota extended the margin to 17 by the end of the third, then outscored Chicago 41-23 in the fourth to put the game away. The Timberwolves shot 51 of 95 from the field while the Bulls made 38 of 93 and committed 16 turnovers to Minnesota's 3.
Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 33 points. Nikola Vučević scored 23 for Chicago. Minnesota's Julius Randle added 14 assists and Rudy Gobert grabbed 10 rebounds as the Timberwolves controlled the glass 46-42.
The number to know: The Timberwolves made 15 of 37 three-pointers, the difference in their shooting efficiency over a team that could not match their spacing and pace.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 51-95 | Field Goals | 38-93 |
| 53.7% | FG % | 40.9% |
| 15-37 | 3-Pointers | 13-38 |
| 40.5% | 3P % | 34.2% |
| 19-25 | Free Throws | 12-14 |
| 76.0% | FT % | 85.7% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 32 | Assists | 25 |
| 9 | Steals | 3 |
| 9 | Blocks | 7 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 41 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 61.6% | 2.8% | 17.9% | 0.200 |
 Bulls | 47.8% | 13.9% | 20.4% | 0.129 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 29, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- L vs Nets 107-123 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Nuggets 138-142 Dec 25, 2025
- W vs Knicks 115-104 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Bucks 103-100 Dec 21, 2025
- W vs Thunder 112-107 Dec 19, 2025
Bulls last 5
- L vs Bucks 103-112 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs 76ers 109-102 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Hawks 126-123 Dec 23, 2025
- W @ Hawks 152-150 Dec 21, 2025
- W @ Cavaliers 136-125 Dec 19, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 22, 2026 Bulls @ Timberwolves 120-115
More NBA Games on Dec 29, 2025
- Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3123
Charlotte Hornets2-1113Top: Miller 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1115
Washington Wizards2-1101Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Black 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3120
Brooklyn Nets0-3107Top: Jr. 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1123
Miami Heat0-3147Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3130
New Orleans Pelicans0-3125Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1119
Houston Rockets3-0126Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1129
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0140Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1113
San Antonio Spurs1-2101Top: Allen 27 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2122
Portland Trail Blazers2-0125Top: Avdija 27 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Timberwolves vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Bulls on Dec 29, 2025?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 136-101 on Monday, December 29, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 33 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Bulls records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 21-12 and the Bulls were 15-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Bulls?
Naz Reid scored 33 for the Timberwolves. Nikola Vučević scored 23 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Bulls season series?
The Bulls lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Bulls game?
The Bulls beat the Timberwolves 120-115 on Jan 22, 2026 on the road.
Where was Timberwolves vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Bulls?
Timberwolves-Bulls: Q1 21-23, Q2 34-27, Q3 40-28, Q4 41-23.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Bulls?
Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.