08.11.2024
Chicago Bulls 119 - 135 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat the Chicago Bulls 135-119, scoring an impressive 79 points in the second half. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 33 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Julius Randle contributed 22 points and ten rebounds, and Rudy Gobert added 21 points and nine boards. Despite trailing 95-90 after three quarters, the Timberwolves dominated the fourth quarter, highlighted by a critical 12-0 run that shifted the game's momentum. Minnesota's shooting percentage skyrocketed to 70.8% in the final quarter, with Edwards hitting crucial three-pointers to secure the win. Chicago, on the other hand, suffered its fourth consecutive loss despite a strong performance from Nikola Vucevic, who scored 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting. The Bulls struggled from three-point range in the second half, going just 5 for 19. Minnesota will next host the Trail Blazers, while Chicago will face the Hawks in Atlanta.
Milwaukee Bucks 123 - 100 Utah Jazz
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San Antonio Spurs 118 - 105 Portland Trail Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs secured a balanced 118-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in a game played without their head coach Gregg Popovich, who was absent due to a medical issue. Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham led the Spurs with 17 points each, while Zach Collins and Julian Champagnie contributed 14 points each. Malaki Branham left early in the fourth quarter due to an ankle injury, which added to the Spurs' depth concerns as they were already missing several key players. Despite their lineup challenges, the Spurs' reserves stepped up, with backups contributing a total of 58 points. The Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant both scored 21 points, with Ayton also grabbing 10 rebounds. Portland struggled with their 3-point shooting, making only 9 of 32 attempts. As the Spurs aim to resolve their scoring consistency issues, the return of Devin Vassell, who missed games after foot surgery, is expected to bolster their offense. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are set to face Minnesota, and the Spurs will host Utah in their next matches.