MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 17: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 17, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
What we know about Wednesday’s NBA games
- The Bulls rode a 65-53 second half to grab a 127-111 win over the Cavaliers.
- That was the largest margin of victory for Chicago this season.
- Josh Giddey recorded the 24th triple-double of his career.
- The Grizzlies and Timberwolves face off on NBATV.
- That game is in the final moments on NBATV.
10:21 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls Defeat Cavs, 127-111
Chicago needed this win, and they took care of Cleveland in dominant fashion.
They held the lead for the entirety of the second half, getting their lead up to 19 points at times in the fourth quarter.
That’s the largest margin of victory for the Bulls this season.
Josh Giddey recorded his 24th career triple-double, collecting 23 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals.
Nikola Vučević had 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Coby White collected 25 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 32 points and five assists.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. pic.twitter.com/33aEg9HhQQ
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
DENIED BY GIDDEY TO END THE GAME.@JoshGiddey | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/pMVQlRqzBU
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
10:11 PM / December 17, 2025
Josh Giddey Triple-Double Alert
Giddey has been posting triple-doubles at ease since his trade to Chicago, and he notched another one here.
The Aussie has 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
The Bulls lead the Cavs by 15 points with only 5:30 remaining.
🚨 TRIPLE DOUBLE 🚨@JoshGiddey secures his 6th triple-double of the season, 24th of his career.
Vote Josh ➡️ https://t.co/FIqGfhqP9E pic.twitter.com/5JRsEg4NhY
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
10:04 PM / December 17, 2025
Dunk Contest in Chicago
We’ve had a competitive matchup between Chicago and Cleveland, but these guys are putting on a dunking display.
Here are some of the highlight dunks we’ve seen tonight!
Check out their Dunk Score here!
Explodes off one leg.
Jams it with the right.
THIS DE’ANDRE HUNTER DUNK 😳
Tap to watch: https://t.co/pYzCNxAzL1 https://t.co/kfpcsGCCsm pic.twitter.com/pcf82rRKZx
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
Slammin’ it home through traffic 💥
Jarrett Allen is having a PERFECT night so far!
12 PTS I 6-6 FGM I 5 REB I 2 BLK
Tap to watch: https://t.co/pYzCNxB7Az pic.twitter.com/zkHvYgYmUa
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
Don’s too nice.
This was too easy. @spidadmitchell /// #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nHURyEPsOB
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 18, 2025
9:56 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies Lead Wolves After 3Q, 88-83
There have been nine ties and 14 lead changes in this game.
Neither team has attained a double-digit lead.
Memphis closed that quarter on a 21-7 run to take this lead.
Jaren Jackson Jr leads Memphis with 22 points, 10 rebounds and two assists.
All five Minnesota starters have reached double figures in scoring, but none have more than 13 points.
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 🐻
END Q3 | MEM 88, MIN 83 pic.twitter.com/lgxVlscXrC
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
Jock one more for the 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏le 🤝
📲 https://t.co/vBFyHBZ3Ew pic.twitter.com/ZIT0HNE2t4
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
9:49 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls Lead Cavs After 3Q, 95-88
Despite trailing by 12 points early, Chicago has responded by taking a 15-point lead in the third quarter.
There have been eight ties and nine lead changes in total.
They’ve scored at least 29 points in all three frames.
Coby White leads the way with 23 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Josh Giddey has 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with 23 points and four assists.
Buckle up for the 4th.
Josh Giddey: 15 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast pic.twitter.com/J1zL4aTvgl
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
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G#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/sfWXwwiGih
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 18, 2025
9:42 PM / December 17, 2025
Jarrett Allen Slam
The Fro has made a career of poster dunks, and he notched another to his belt here.
Allen is a perfect 6-of-6 from the field.
The Bulls lead the Cavs in the third quarter.
Slammin’ it home through traffic 💥
Jarrett Allen is having a PERFECT night so far!
12 PTS I 6-6 FGM I 5 REB I 2 BLK
Tap to watch: https://t.co/pYzCNxB7Az pic.twitter.com/zkHvYgYmUa
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
9:26 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls and Wolves Strong Starts
Minnesota started the third quarter on a 12-4 run.
Chicago started the third quarter on a 12-6 run.
Both teams grabbed their largest leads of the game with those runs.
Check out the Minnesota-Memphis matchup live on NBATV, while the Cleveland-Chicago game is on League Pass. Check it out on League Pass.
Creative with it 🔥 @jaylenwells
Watch here 📲 https://t.co/vBFyHBZBu4 pic.twitter.com/EvE00tz7ie
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
9:11 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls Lead Cavs at the Half, 62-58
There were eight ties and nine lead changes in the first half.
The Cavs led by 12 early on, but the Bulls responded with a 29-24 second quarter.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 15 points and two assists.
Darius Garland has 11 points, three rebounds and five assists.
Josh Giddey leads Chicago with 13 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Coby White collected 11 points and three rebounds.
+4 at the half. pic.twitter.com/PDJLcizOtd
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
STRENGTH ON 💯
4-point at the break on NBA League Pass!
Watch here: https://t.co/pYzCNxAzL1 https://t.co/LuqddBKT6c pic.twitter.com/2nPx4Tnc4a
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
9:04 PM / December 17, 2025
Wolves Lead Grizzlies at the Half, 62-61
There were eight ties and 13 lead changes in that opening half.
Neither team led by more than seven points.
Jaren Jackson Jr leads Memphis with 17 points and seven rebounds.
Rudy Gobert leads Minnesota with 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
Quick Intermission 🐻
📺 @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/iiyUzuMOGg
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
8:51 PM / December 17, 2025
Minnesota is rolling…
The Timberwolves started the second quarter on an 11-2 run to take a game-high seven-point lead.
There were four ties and seven lead changes prior to that.
Minnesota leads 38-31 early in the second quarter.
count it. yessir Rob. pic.twitter.com/XNZpPQzjW5
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 18, 2025
8:39 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies Lead Wolves After Q1, 29-27
There were four ties and four lead changes in that opening frame.
Jaren Jackson Jr leads Memphis with eight points and four rebounds. Jaylen Wells also has eight points.
Rudy Gobert leads Minnesota with eight points, seven rebounds and two assists.
In front after one 🐻
END Q1 | MEM 29, MIN 27 pic.twitter.com/srbVI7P9di
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
8:34 PM / December 17, 2025
Cavs Lead Bulls After Q1, 34-33
Cleveland got out to a 28-16 lead, but Chicago responded by taking a lead near the end of that quarter.
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell lead the Cavs with nine points and two assists apiece.
Josh Giddey leads the Bulls with eight points and three rebounds.
Both teams are shooting over 54 percent from the field.
Pumpfake it.
Drive it.
Score it.
Jalen Smith caps a 17-4 Chicago run ‼️ pic.twitter.com/MNXDX8yTMh
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
8:21 PM / December 17, 2025
Wolves are Hungry
Minnesota is one of the hottest teams in the NBA, entering this matchup winning seven of its last eight outings.
Despite playing without Anthony Edwards (foot), they’re off and running in this matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Julius Randle will be the focal point for the Wolves tonight.
McDaniels to Gobert to Randle.
Minnesota getting up the floor QUICK!
📺 MEM/MIN on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/cNwmpPfath
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
8:08 PM / December 17, 2025
We’re Live in Minnesota and Chicago
We only have two games tonight, with Minnesota hosting Memphis and Chicago welcoming Cleveland to the Windy City.
The Timberwolves are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning seven of their last eight outings.
The Grizzlies have won three of their last four fixtures.
The Bulls are trying to end a slide where they’ve lost eight of their last nine games.
The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their most recent outing.
Turned up for TUNE-IN. Catch #CLECHI on @FanDuelSN_CLE.
WATCH HERE: https://t.co/i3EBofkf0t @fuboTV | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/DDNbfFyUrq
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 18, 2025
LET’S GET IT.
🤩 » https://t.co/TCbaxh80wW pic.twitter.com/jxpIUy02Ij
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 18, 2025
7:55 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies Starters
The injury bug has bitten Memphis, but this group has been balling out.
They come into this matchup winning three of their last four outings.
Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Scotty Pippen Jr, and John Konchar are all out for the Grizzles.
Youngsters like Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells should continue their strong seasons, while Jaren Jackson Jr and Santi Aldama will showcase their veteran presence.
Brandon Clarke is making his season debut, playing his first game since March.
They’re looking to beat a Minnesota team that’s won seven of its last eight games.
Starting 5️⃣ in Minnesota ⤵️
📺 @FDSN_Grizzlies / @NBATV pic.twitter.com/W4ef1halgj
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
.@brandonclarke23 is BACK pic.twitter.com/mqm47MYGib
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
7:44 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls Starting Unit
Chicago will send out its usual starting five, with Josh Giddey looking to add to his career campaign.
The Aussie is averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game.
They face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:00 p.m. ET on League Pass
Giddey, Coby, Ice, Matas, and Vooch start us off vs. Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/CGOeWtsbNw
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
SPIDA 🆚 GIDDEY. CAVS 🆚 BULLS.
CLE/CHI I 8:00pm/et, NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/qZ0meus4xL
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
7:35 PM / December 17, 2025
Wolves Starting Five
The Timberwolves face the Memphis Grizzlies in less than 30 minutes!
Minnesota has won seven of its last eight outings.
Bones Hyland will enter the starting lineup for Anthony Edwards (foot).
Look for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to take over in ANT’s absence.
the five at the crib. pic.twitter.com/rKE9LbRrjh
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 18, 2025
The @Timberwolves are winners of 7 of their last 8 games 👀
Watch Naz Reid & Jaden McDaniels get loose as Minnesota hosts Memphis at 8:00pm/et on NBA TV!
(music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/PXhORT8tFm
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
7:13 PM / December 17, 2025
Cleveland Looks Ready to Roll
The Cavaliers will have a tough task tonight when they travel to face the Bulls.
Donovan Mitchell has been performing at an All-Star level once again, averaging 30.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
Cleveland will be without Evan Mobley (calf), but Jarrett Allen made his return to the lineup on Sunday.
Windy City Walk-ins. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ipxJSeaQdK
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 17, 2025
7:02 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies in the Building
Memphis will be without Ja Morant tonight, but they have plenty of firepower without him.
The Grizzlies come into this matchup winning three of their last four outings.
They face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are looking for their eighth win in their last nine outings.
Jaren Jackson Jr is coming off one of his best games of the season, collecting 31 points, four rebounds, four assists and five blocks in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
midweek hoops coming right up. pic.twitter.com/9R9GeRDBfb
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 17, 2025
In Northern Territory 🌲 pic.twitter.com/uCTK3xxqnj
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 17, 2025
