NBA

Chicago Bulls

2-2

vs

Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM UTC

Minnesota Timberwolves

3-2

Source: ESPN

Preview: Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves — Oct 17

The NBA season kicks off with an early international clash as the Chicago Bulls welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to the court. Scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, the game tips off at midnight UTC, marking one of the league’s first fixtures of the campaign.

With both teams poised to set early-season tones, the matchup promises a glimpse into how each franchise intends to approach the new campaign. The encounter will unfold without the benefit of prior meetings this term, leaving the outcome wide open as both sides chase momentum from the start.

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