NBA PREGAME — PRESEASON

Timberwolves at Bulls: Chicago looks to carry its offense home

Victory Pulse · October 16, 2026 · Edition prepared before Friday’s games

Friday, October 16 | Minnesota at Chicago | 8 p.m. ET

The Bulls host Minnesota after a 125–104 victory over Milwaukee. Friday provides another opportunity to assess how well Chicago can sustain its offensive execution as the preseason concludes.

What we're watching: The quality of Chicago's shots, its decisions under defensive pressure, and the consistency of its bench possessions. Our emphasis is on whether the Bulls can reproduce productive stretches without depending on one hot quarter. Final participation and rotation choices should be checked closer to tipoff.