CHICAGO – Nate Robinson scored 18 points and the Bulls beat Minnesota, 87-80, on Saturday night, ending the Timberwolves’ three-game winning streak.

Robinson played 31 minutes after starting point guard Kirk Hinrich left the game with a right hip strain in the second quarter. Hinrich had 11 points in the period to help the Bulls beat Minnesota for the sixth
straight time.

Joakim Noah added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Luol Deng chippd in with 16 points and seven rebounds, as the Bulls (4-2) bounced back from their second home loss in three outings.