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Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 06 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 91-84
19-19 22-19 25-24 25-22
Position#4
Record31-10
FormLWWWW
Points / game103.4
Allowed / game98.2
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
Position#14
Record24-15
FormWLWWL
Points / game108.4
Allowed / game105.7
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves
12 Feb 2027
BOS v MIN
upcoming
22 Mar 2026
BOS92
MIN102
24 Nov 2024
BOS107
MIN105
10 Jan 2024
BOS127
MIN120
23 Dec 2022
BOS121
MIN109
27 Mar 2022
BOS134
MIN112
09 Apr 2021
BOS145
MIN136
29 Mar 2020
BOS v MIN
upcoming
02 Jan 2019
BOS115
MIN102
05 Jan 2018
BOS91
MIN84
15 Mar 2017
BOS117
MIN104
21 Dec 2015
BOS113
MIN99
19 Dec 2014
BOS114
MIN98
16 Dec 2013
BOS101
MIN97
05 Dec 2012
BOS104
MIN94
03 Jan 2011
BOS96
MIN93
20 Dec 2009
BOS122
MIN104
01 Feb 2009
BOS109
MIN101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
102-93
102
93
+9
96avg 99
A17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
112-111
112
111
+1
109avg 99
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
89-90
89
90
-1
78avg 99
H21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
93-102
93
102
-9
73avg 99
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
117-92
117
92
+25
112avg 99
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
103-111
103
111
-8
96avg 99
H25/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
102-91
102
91
+11
98avg 99
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
99-98
99
98
+1
88avg 99
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
108-105
108
105
+3
104avg 99
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
102-88
102
88
+14
98avg 99
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-12
17-28
23-33
31-20
38-21
24-26
23-31
27-33
24-15
20-21
15-26
30-28
15-25
25-19
28-24
25-34
33-31
27-27
38-18
19-16
24-30
26-22
26-28
27-31
28-16
32-28
16-31
26-16
12-32
26-30
31-16
30-20
38-28
23-31
21-17
26-29
32-21
23-26
26-21
21-20
200.8Avg total
102.7Scored
98.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)103.498.2201.7+5.276%
Season at home (22)105.098.6203.6+6.477%
Season away (19)101.697.8199.4+3.874%
Last 10 (10)102.798.1200.8+4.670%
Last 5 (5)102.898.6201.4+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.098.0197.0+1.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (17)101.899.3201.1+2.565%
vs Weaker (12)106.0100.2206.2+5.883%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
106-108
106
108
-2
83avg 100
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
108-107
108
107
+1
89avg 100
H19/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
112-104
112
104
+8
106avg 100
A21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
115-106
115
106
+9
108avg 100
A24/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
121-104
121
104
+17
123avg 100
A26/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
128-125 OT
128
125
+3
120avg 100
H28/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
96-102
96
102
-6
88avg 100
A29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
107-90
107
90
+17
98avg 100
A31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
114-96
114
96
+18
111avg 100
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
97-98
97
98
-1
76avg 100
A04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-22
25-20
31-35
25-31
24-24
27-30
25-31
32-22
17-24
33-28
30-32
32-20
33-24
31-19
22-37
29-26
29-20
24-32
30-28
38-24
35-23
36-35
17-24
26-32
26-16
30-30
28-29
12-27
23-13
26-25
38-20
20-32
30-18
30-30
31-28
23-20
22-24
21-24
30-23
24-27
214.4Avg total
110.4Scored
104.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)108.4105.7214.1+2.662%
Season at home (19)108.9105.1214.1+3.868%
Season away (20)107.8106.3214.2+1.555%
Last 10 (10)110.4104.0214.4+6.470%
Last 5 (5)108.4102.2210.6+6.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)101.0125.0226.0-24.00%
vs Similar ◀ (19)108.1103.6211.7+4.563%
vs Weaker (10)109.0102.6211.6+6.460%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +5.6+5.6Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: -0.5-0.5Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: +0.0+0.0
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +5.6+5.6Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: -0.5-0.5Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: +0.0+0.0
Boston CelticsMinnesota Timberwolves
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
48-40
48
40
+8
A17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
44-36
44
36
+8
H21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
40-44
40
44
-4
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H25/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
60-44
60
44
+16
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
38-62
38
62
-24
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
61-59
61
59
+2
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H04/01
NBA
100.7Avg total
51.8Scored
48.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.450.6102.0+0.850%-
Last 30 at home (18)53.151.9105.1+1.256%-
Last 30 away (12)48.848.697.4+0.242%-
Last 10 (10)51.848.9100.7+2.970%-
Last 5 (5)52.852.8105.6+0.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)38.062.0100.0-24.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)50.849.3100.1+1.547%-
vs Weaker (12)53.451.5104.9+1.958%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
50-42
50
42
+8
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
51-54
51
54
-3
H19/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
64-43
64
43
+21
A24/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A26/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
71-58
71
58
+13
H28/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
56-46
56
46
+10
A29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
49-38
49
38
+11
A31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
60-48
60
48
+12
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
43-48
43
48
-5
A04/01
NBA
102.8Avg total
54.7Scored
48.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.650.9106.5+4.667%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.351.5108.7+5.880%-
Last 30 away (15)53.950.4104.3+3.553%-
Last 10 (10)54.748.1102.8+6.670%-
Last 5 (5)55.847.6103.4+8.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)50.051.0101.0-1.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)56.150.2106.3+5.874%-
vs Weaker (10)55.252.3107.5+2.960%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 102.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.0 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.025.2
49.4%
51.0%50.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.913.1
41.1%
36.1%39.3
🏀 Free throws17.913.0
72.6%
76.5%13.0
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 110.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.0 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.434.0
54.5%
51.0%68.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.57.4
32.9%
36.1%22.2
🏀 Free throws24.820.2
81.5%
76.5%20.2
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 06 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWLWLLWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLWWWWWL
#4
League position
#14
+4.7
Net rating
+6.6
106.0
Offensive rating
113.2
101.3
Defensive rating
106.6
54.1%
Effective FG%
53.1%
46.7%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
14.4%
Turnover %
11.0%
19.2%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.29
41.1%
3-point %
32.9%
56.7%
Assist %
52.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence106.0 · 113.2Defence101.3 · 106.6Shooting54.1% · 53.1%3-point %41.1% · 32.9%Ball care14.4% · 11.0%Off. rebounds19.2% · 22.0%Free throws0.22 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Minnesota Timberwolves
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Boston Celtics wins
4
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
15/03/17Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves117-104
22/11/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics93-99
23/02/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics124-122
22/12/15Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves113-99
29/01/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics110-98
20/12/14Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves114-98
17/12/13Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves101-97
17/11/13Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics106-88
02/04/13Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics110-100
06/12/12Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves104-94
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers102-88
31/12/17HBrooklyn Nets108-105
29/12/17HHouston Rockets99-98
28/12/17ACharlotte Hornets102-91
25/12/17HWashington Wizards103-111
24/12/17HChicago Bulls117-92
22/12/17ANew York Knicks93-102
21/12/17HMiami Heat89-90
19/12/17AIndiana Pacers112-111
17/12/17AMemphis Grizzlies102-93
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/01/18ABrooklyn Nets97-98
02/01/18HLos Angeles Lakers114-96
31/12/17AIndiana Pacers107-90
29/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks96-102
28/12/17HDenver Nuggets128-125 OT
26/12/17ALos Angeles Lakers121-104
24/12/17APhoenix Suns115-106
21/12/17ADenver Nuggets112-104
19/12/17HPortland Trail Blazers108-107
17/12/17HPhoenix Suns106-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW76%
HomeWLWWW77%
AwayLWWLW74%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games412219
Win %76%77%74%
Points / game103.4105.0101.6
Allowed / game98.298.697.8
Point differential+5.2+6.4+3.8
Avg total201.7203.6199.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+37%41%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won73% (11)86% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %2%0%5%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL62%
HomeWLWWW68%
AwayWWLWL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %62%68%55%
Points / game108.4108.9107.8
Allowed / game105.7105.1106.3
Point differential+2.6+3.8+1.5
Avg total214.1214.1214.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%32%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)62% (8)40% (5)
Overtime %8%11%5%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors3931879%115.6106.0+9.7
2 Boston Celtics41311076%103.498.2+5.2
3 Houston Rockets37271073%115.2107.1+8.1
4 Toronto Raptors36261072%111.6103.8+7.8
5 San Antonio Spurs39261367%101.398.3+3.0
6 Cleveland Cavaliers38251366%109.9107.2+2.7
7 Minnesota Timberwolves39241562%108.4105.7+2.6
8 Washington Wizards38221658%106.7104.0+2.7
9 Oklahoma City Thunder39221756%104.9100.8+4.1
10 Detroit Pistons36201656%102.2101.3+0.9
11 Milwaukee Bucks36201656%105.9105.8+0.1
12 Denver Nuggets37201754%107.9105.9+1.9
13 Miami Heat37201754%100.7102.2-1.5
14 Portland Trail Blazers37191851%102.5101.9+0.6
15 New Orleans Pelicans37191851%111.1110.9+0.2
16 Indiana Pacers38191950%106.8107.4-0.6
17 Philadelphia 76ers37181949%108.4108.8-0.4
18 New York Knicks38182047%103.3104.0-0.8
19 Los Angeles Clippers37172046%106.0106.3-0.3
20 Utah Jazz38162242%101.1101.7-0.6
21 Brooklyn Nets38152339%106.9109.2-2.3
22 Charlotte Hornets37142338%104.9106.3-1.4
23 Phoenix Suns40152538%105.9112.7-6.8
24 Chicago Bulls38132534%101.4107.0-5.6
25 Dallas Mavericks39132633%101.6103.9-2.4
26 Sacramento Kings37122532%97.4106.4-9.0
27 Memphis Grizzlies38122632%98.9102.4-3.5
28 Orlando Magic39122731%104.5110.2-5.6
29 Los Angeles Lakers37112630%106.7111.8-5.1
30 Atlanta Hawks37102727%103.9107.9-4.0
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics1922252591
Minnesota Timberwolves1919242284
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