Game Preview #13: Wolves vs Bulls

Poor Chicago.

Not only has this season been an expected mess on the court, but fans now lose any reason to tune in without their rookie for the next one to two months. Now they get the red-hot Timberwolves? A rough season just got rufffff.

Game Info

When: Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM CT

Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, MN

The Numbers

Wolves

OFFRTG: 117.2 (7th)
DEFRTG: 103.8 (1st)
NETRTG: +13.4 (1st)

eFG%: 56.1 (3rd)
FTr: .279 (17th)
TOV%: 15.7 (16th)
OREB%: 35.9 (3rd)

PACE: 101.08 (7th)
FBPS: 16.1 (11th)
2nd PTS: 18.3 (3rd)
PITP: 52.5 (4th)

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Bulls

OFFRTG: 109.2 (25th)
DEFRTG: 124.2 (30th)
NETRTG: -15.1 (30th)

eFG%: 50.3 (28th)
FTr: .346 (5th)
TOV%: 15.8 (17th)
OREB%: 31.3 (16th)

PACE: 103.75 (1st)
FBPS: 15.6 (16th)
2nd PTS: 15.6 (16th)
PITP: 49.4 (8th)

What to Watch For

Revenge game watch

Is Leonard Miller primed for a Medium Player Explosion (MPE)? He’s averaging just 6.3 points in 15.9 minutes per game, but recent news broke that rookie sensation Caleb Wilson would be out over a month due to a broken right hand. A terribly unfortunate break for the worst team in the NBA. It does leave a gaping hole in production and the former Wolves legend (both Minnesota and Iowa) will certainly have an opportunity to step up. Expect Chicago’s injury report to be lengthy as they’ll be on the end of a back-to-back.

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On Minnesota’s side, I am expecting a revenge game from Ayo Dosunmu. He will finally be playing in his first game against his former team. A few weeks ago, Ayo penned a touching piece on The Players’ Tribune where he discussed being able to play in the comforts of his hometown. From college at University of Illinois, to the pros with the Chicago Bulls, Ayo has finally spread his wings away from home. I’m penciling in a cool 30-point performance from Dosunmu.

Let’s also not rule out a breakout game for Terrence Shannon Jr. Just like Dosunmu, TJ is also a Chicago native who finished his college career as an Fighting Illini. Both should have a field day attacking the cup against the 30th ranked team in points given up in the paint.

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