Minnesota Timberwolves 112
Chicago Bulls 105
The Timberwolves topped the Bulls on Saturday night for their second straight win and 16th victory of the season, which equals their win total from last season.
1. Wiggins comes up clutch
Andrew Wiggins didn’t post a third consecutive 30-point game, but he did score 17 of his 21 points in the second half, including a clutch jumper to give the Wolves a 5-point lead with 20 seconds left in the game. Minnesota closed the game on a 12-0 run.
Wolves trailed 105-100 w/ 2:24 left then finished the game on a 12-0 run to beat the Bulls 112-100. 1st season sweep of CHI since '08/'09.
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) February 7, 2016
2. Towns and Dieng dominate
Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng combined for 50 points, 30 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks.
- Towns: 26 points, 17 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 assist
- Dieng: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block
3. Rare winning streak
It’s not anything to brag about, but the Wolves have won back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 18 and 20th. Their longest winning streak this season is three games.
Tweet(s) of the Night:
Ok Zach. pic.twitter.com/sPjKp6in1c
— Lena (@azechka) February 7, 2016
KAT w/ 26p, 17r, 3b. Can you imagine what he's going to be when he gets good?
— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) February 7, 2016
Up Next:
The Wolves return to Target Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.
