(My Sportsbook) - The Chicago Bulls will kick off a seven-game road trip tonight against Western Conference foes, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.

Chicago will also visit the Clippers, Kings, Suns, Rockets, Hornets and Mavericks on the trek, and is just 5-16 away from the Windy City this season. The Bulls have lost four straight overall, including Friday's 114-94 home setback versus the Toronto Raptors.

Ben Gordon paced the Bulls with 19 points, while Kirk Hinrich had 17 points in a losing cause. Andres Nocioni scored 15 points and Luol Deng had 14 for Chicago, which got 12 points from rookie Derrick Rose. In injury news for the Bulls, center Drew Gooden (groin) is doubtful for Sunday's game.

Minnesota has been solid this month and will try to close out a quick two-game homestand on a perfect note. It has won three of four and improved to 8-2 in January following Friday's 116-108 victory versus New Orleans.

Randy Foye scored eight of his 24 points over the final two minutes and Rodney Carney came off the bench to score 15 points for the Timberwolves, who are 7-13 as the host this season. Craig Smith also netted 15 points and Mike Miller chipped in 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the win.

The 'Wolves recorded a 102-92 win at Chicago on January 3 this season and have won two straight, four of five and 15 of the last 19 meetings. Chicago has lost three in a row and nine of 10 trips to the Target Center.