The Chicago Bulls overcame the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115, extending their winning streak to three on Thursday evening.
Coby White dropped 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith sank two clutch free throws.
The Bulls overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit and also withstood a 13-0 run from the Wolves in the fourth quarter.
White hit a clutch three-pointer from the corner to keep it a one-point game with 1:06 to play.
After that, the Timberwolves committed a pair of costly turnovers in the final minute, as Jaden McDaniels lost the ball out of bounds, followed by Chicago’s Tre Jones, who finished a layup at the other end with 31.1 seconds to play.
Julius Randle led the Wolves with 30 points after being on the injury report with left foot soreness, but he also committed a late turnover.
Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid added 20 points each, and McDaniels scored 16 in the loss.
Meanwhile, White was whistled for a travel with 2:08 to play, and both teams traded baskets in the ensuing possessions as Edwards hit a shot in the lane, and Smith responded with a dunk.
It turned out to be the Wolves’ last points, as the Bulls went on a 9-0 run over the final 1:06.
The Wolves had foul troubles, with Edwards getting into early trouble and finishing with five fouls, leading to 33 free throws to Chicago, hitting 27.
Minnesota suffered its season-high fourth straight loss, while the Bulls have won three straight.
Both teams will play on Saturday night, with the Bulls hosting Boston and the Wolves hosting Golden State.
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