NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 6 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Minnesota Timberwolves played at Chicago Bulls on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Chicago Bulls 133. The schedule data shows no unusual rest or back-to-back context for either team. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Chicago Bulls 133
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
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Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves lost at home against Detroit Pistons 106-128 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Miami Heat on Wed, Oct 21 at 7:30 PM ET.
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Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls won on the road at Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Toronto Raptors on Wed, Oct 21 at 7:30 PM ET.
Research checklist for Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls start on Fri, Oct 16?
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 6 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls on Fri, Oct 16?
Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Chicago Bulls 133 (final).
When did Minnesota Timberwolves last play before this game?
Minnesota Timberwolves lost at home against Detroit Pistons 106-128 on Wed, Oct 14.
When did Chicago Bulls last play before this game?
Chicago Bulls won on the road at Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 on Wed, Oct 14.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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