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2026-27 · Preseason · Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls head-to-head · Minnesota Timberwolves schedule · Chicago Bulls schedule
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Scheduled
Venue: United Center
Preseason
Scores and player statistics are not yet available for this game.
Schedule snapshot · imported Oct 9, 2026, 06:29 UTC. Import time is not a provider update timestamp. Tip-off times can change.
US TV and streaming
- US national
- Not listed by the source
- Minnesota Timberwolves local
- DAZN-MIN
- Chicago Bulls local
- CHSN/CHSN App
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Reported player statistics
this may be a partial box score. A dash means unavailable. Zero minutes alone does not establish a DNP designation.
| Player | Team | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | +/− | Retrieved (UTC) |
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Key players on current rosters
Leading scorers on each collected roster by points per game (20+ games). Each player's recorded season is shown; averages may include previous teams. PPG, RPG and APG mean points, rebounds and assists per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards 28.8 PPG · 5.0 RPG · 3.7 APG (2025-26)
- LaMelo Ball 20.1 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 7.1 APG (2025-26)
- Jaden McDaniels 14.8 PPG · 4.2 RPG · 2.7 APG (2025-26)
Chicago Bulls
- Norman Powell 21.7 PPG · 3.5 RPG · 2.5 APG (2025-26)
- Josh Giddey 17.0 PPG · 8.3 RPG · 9.1 APG (2025-26)
- Matas Buzelis 16.3 PPG · 5.8 RPG · 2.1 APG (2025-26)
Rosters and statistics. These are stored season averages, not projections for this game.
Quick answers
- What time does Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls start?
- The game tips off at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, October 16, 2026 (00:00 UTC).
- Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls played?
- At United Center, with the Chicago Bulls as the home team.
- What kind of game is it?
- A 2026-27 preseason game.
Matchup preview
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Per game | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 118.0 | Points | 116.3 |
| 114.6 | Points allowed | 121.5 |
| +3.3 | Net rating | -5.0 |
| 116.4 | Offensive rating | 112.7 |
| 113.1 | Defensive rating | 117.8 |
| 101.4 | Pace | 103.2 |
| 48.1 | FG% | 46.9 |
| 37.0 | 3P% | 35.6 |
| 44.1 | Rebounds | 45.0 |
| 26.1 | Assists | 28.5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves · last 5 L W L L W
- Minnesota Timberwolves 112 – 123 Indiana Pacers Oct 7, 2026
- Minnesota Timberwolves 116 – 97 Milwaukee Bucks Oct 5, 2026
- San Antonio Spurs 139 – 109 Minnesota Timberwolves May 15, 2026
- Minnesota Timberwolves 97 – 126 San Antonio Spurs May 12, 2026
- San Antonio Spurs 109 – 114 Minnesota Timberwolves May 10, 2026
Chicago Bulls · last 5 W L L W W
- Phoenix Suns 117 – 124 Chicago Bulls Oct 7, 2026
- Chicago Bulls 128 – 149 Dallas Mavericks Apr 12, 2026
- Orlando Magic 127 – 103 Chicago Bulls Apr 10, 2026
- Chicago Bulls 119 – 108 Washington Wizards Apr 9, 2026
- Chicago Bulls 129 – 98 Washington Wizards Apr 7, 2026
Recent meetings
The 2025-26 regular-season series was tied 1-1.
- Chicago Bulls 120 – 115 Minnesota Timberwolves Jan 22, 2026
- Minnesota Timberwolves 136 – 101 Chicago Bulls Dec 29, 2025
- Chicago Bulls 108 – 127 Minnesota Timberwolves Feb 5, 2025
- Minnesota Timberwolves 135 – 119 Chicago Bulls Nov 7, 2024
Team statistics and results. The comparison uses the most recent completed season until this season's numbers are available.
Tipoff and venue can change. Game times: Eastern Time.
Tipoff in UTC
Oct 17, 2026 · 00:00 UTC