Chicago Bulls 120, Minnesota Timberwolves 115
NBA · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 120–115 on 2026-01-22 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:00 swung win probability 98% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 26 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 120 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 32 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:00 swung win probability 98% → 0%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 0:57 (win probability 93% → 64% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 12–0 | Q1 0:57 | 93% → 64% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q2 5:07 | 89% → 65% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q3 6:30 | 82% → 39% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 13–0 | Q4 5:08 | 10% → 94% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q4 0:00 | 98% → 0% |