For most of the game Thursday, the Timberwolves’ defense was absent from the United Center. The Wolves seemed resigned to attempt to outscore the Bulls, who were without guard Zach LaVine and playing ...

These aren’t your 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves. Last year’s Wolves dominated teams defensively and sucked the life out of foes through that style of play. A couple five-minute stretches of endless ...