{
  "id": 19937022,
  "title": "Minnesota takes on Chicago, aims for 5th straight home win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/minnesota-takes-on-chicago-aims-for-5th-straight-home-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:03:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/minnesota-takes-chicago-aims-5th-070326361.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off against their rivals, the Chicago Bulls, in a crucial home game in an attempt to extend their four-game winning streak. The Timberwolves are currently 9-3 and hold the fifth position in the Western Conference, while the Bulls trail at 2-9 in the Eastern Conference.\n\nThe Timberwolves' offensive capabilities will be key in this matchup, as they averaged 118.0 points per game last season, with a strong emphasis on the paint (50.3 points) and fast breaks (16.0 points). However, the Bulls were not to be outdone, averaging 121.5 points per game and shooting 47.8% from the field in the previous season.\n\nInjury concerns loom for both teams. For the Timberwolves, Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards are out, with the latter sidelined due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, the Bulls will be without Tobe Awaka, Dailyn Swain, and Caleb Wilson, who are all day-to-day with back injuries and a hand injury respectively.\n\nThe game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with the Timberwolves favored to win by 13.5 points. The over/under for the total points scored is set at 236.5.",
  "summary": "Chicago Bulls (2-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9-3, fifth in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Timberwolves face Chicago Bulls in home game",
    "Timberwolves aim for 5th straight home win",
    "Game scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Missing star players like Anthony Edwards forces Minnesota to rely on their offensive depth to maintain their high standing in the Western Conference against a struggling Chicago squad.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}