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Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 03 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 115-102
25-21 35-21 27-39 28-21
Position#8
Record21-15
FormWWLWL
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game106.0
vs
Position#21
Record17-20
FormWWLWL
Points / game111.5
Allowed / game111.6
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2018-19
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
Washington Wizards
#25
W
130-125 OT
130
125
+5
115avg 97
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
129-108
129
108
+21
123avg 97
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
104-113
104
113
-9
87avg 97
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
103-111
103
111
-8
95avg 97
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
107-120
107
120
-13
87avg 97
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
119-103
119
103
+16
118avg 97
H23/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
121-114 OT
121
114
+7
104avg 97
H25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
113-127
113
127
-14
107avg 97
A28/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
112-103
112
103
+9
110avg 97
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
111-120
111
120
-9
105avg 97
A01/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-28
22-27
38-22
29-36
42-19
25-37
41-26
21-26
33-33
23-24
22-28
26-28
37-26
25-33
18-27
23-25
22-35
26-30
30-28
29-27
29-26
39-21
26-20
25-36
32-25
25-26
29-38
22-19
24-35
31-22
31-35
27-35
29-26
18-38
32-23
33-16
23-17
29-29
30-46
29-28
229.3Avg total
114.9Scored
114.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)111.6106.0217.6+5.658%
Season at home (16)112.3103.9216.2+8.469%
Season away (20)111.1107.7218.8+3.450%
Last 10 (10)114.9114.4229.3+0.550%
Last 5 (5)115.2113.4228.6+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)112.0116.5228.5-4.550%
vs Similar (9)107.9112.8220.7-4.922%
vs Weaker ◀ (19)116.6104.7221.3+11.874%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
130-141
130
141
-11
123avg 100
A13/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
99-107
99
107
-8
84avg 100
A16/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
132-105
132
105
+27
138avg 100
H18/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
123-129 OT
123
129
-6
107avg 100
H20/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
98-124
98
124
-26
84avg 100
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
114-112
114
112
+2
107avg 100
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
119-94
119
94
+25
115avg 100
A27/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
120-123 OT
120
123
-3
105avg 100
H29/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
113-104
113
104
+9
101avg 100
A30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
114-123
114
123
-9
104avg 100
A01/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-35
19-28
42-33
38-45
30-28
28-28
24-29
17-22
38-23
36-21
29-33
29-28
26-27
36-26
30-25
26-40
21-29
23-33
27-25
27-37
35-25
18-38
33-17
28-32
29-18
31-19
23-28
36-29
27-42
32-29
30-18
23-23
30-19
25-35
31-23
27-27
22-27
29-36
38-25
25-35
232.4Avg total
116.2Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)111.5111.6223.1-0.146%
Season at home (18)114.1108.4222.4+5.767%
Season away (19)109.1114.6223.6-5.526%
Last 10 (10)116.2116.2232.4+0.040%
Last 5 (5)116.0111.2227.2+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)106.0110.1216.1-4.140%
vs Similar (15)114.3112.6226.9+1.747%
vs Weaker (5)110.2103.0213.2+7.260%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: +1.6+1.6Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +5.1+5.1Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: -4.2-4.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: +1.6+1.6Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +5.1+5.1Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: -4.2-4.2
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
Washington Wizards
#25
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
67-56
67
56
+11
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
48-65
48
65
-17
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
68-47
68
47
+21
H23/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
55-57
55
57
-2
A28/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
47-64
47
64
-17
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
111.5Avg total
55.8Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.453.2107.6+1.257%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.353.9111.1+3.471%-
Last 30 away (16)51.952.6104.6-0.744%-
Last 10 (10)55.855.7111.5+0.150%-
Last 5 (5)55.853.0108.8+2.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.559.0110.5-7.550%-
vs Similar (9)50.251.9102.1-1.744%-
vs Weaker ◀ (19)56.753.2109.9+3.563%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
50-63
50
63
-13
A13/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
58-56
58
56
+2
A16/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
74-44
74
44
+30
H18/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H20/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
44-62
44
62
-18
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
60-37
60
37
+23
A27/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
59-71
59
71
-12
H29/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A01/01
NBA
113.2Avg total
56.6Scored
56.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.055.4111.3+0.647%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.352.7110.0+4.657%-
Last 30 away (16)54.857.7112.5-2.938%-
Last 10 (10)56.656.6113.2+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)55.657.6113.2-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)53.656.9110.5-3.330%-
vs Similar (15)57.555.4112.9+2.153%-
vs Weaker (5)56.052.2108.2+3.860%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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: 114.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.828.4
51.8%
51.7%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.413.0
35.7%
35.4%39.0
🏀 Free throws23.219.1
82.3%
76.6%19.1
They take 91.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 116.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.033.3
51.2%
51.7%66.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.19.4
33.5%
35.4%28.2
🏀 Free throws27.921.4
76.7%
76.6%21.4
They take 93.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWLWWLLLWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLWWLLWLL
#8
League position
#21
+0.5
Net rating
+0.0
110.5
Offensive rating
111.0
110.0
Defensive rating
111.0
52.5%
Effective FG%
50.9%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.9%
12.7%
Turnover %
10.5%
22.5%
Off. rebound %
25.1%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.30
35.7%
3-point %
33.5%
61.1%
Assist %
62.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence110.5 · 111.0Defence110.0 · 111.0Shooting52.5% · 50.9%3-point %35.7% · 33.5%Ball care12.7% · 10.5%Off. rebounds22.5% · 25.1%Free throws0.25 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
01/01/19ASan Antonio Spurs111-120
30/12/18AMemphis Grizzlies112-103
28/12/18AHouston Rockets113-127
25/12/18HPhiladelphia 76ers121-114 OT
23/12/18HCharlotte Hornets119-103
22/12/18HMilwaukee Bucks107-120
20/12/18HPhoenix Suns103-111
16/12/18ADetroit Pistons104-113
15/12/18HAtlanta Hawks129-108
13/12/18AWashington Wizards130-125 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/01/19ANew Orleans Pelicans114-123
30/12/18AMiami Heat113-104
29/12/18HAtlanta Hawks120-123 OT
27/12/18AChicago Bulls119-94
24/12/18AOklahoma City Thunder114-112
22/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs98-124
20/12/18HDetroit Pistons123-129 OT
18/12/18HSacramento Kings132-105
16/12/18APhoenix Suns99-107
13/12/18ASacramento Kings130-141

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL58%
HomeWLLWW69%
AwayWLLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361620
Win %58%69%50%
Points / game111.6112.3111.1
Allowed / game106.0103.9107.7
Point differential+5.6+8.4+3.4
Avg total217.6216.2218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%44%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)67% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %11%12%10%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL46%
HomeWWWLL67%
AwayLWWWL26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371819
Win %46%67%26%
Points / game111.5114.1109.1
Allowed / game111.6108.4114.6
Point differential-0.1+5.7-5.5
Avg total223.1222.4223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%39%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)50% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %5%11%0%
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 Milwaukee Bucks36261072%117.0107.6+9.3
2 Toronto Raptors39281172%113.1107.5+5.6
3 Denver Nuggets35241169%110.1104.8+5.2
4 Indiana Pacers37251268%107.5101.1+6.5
5 Golden State Warriors38251366%115.8111.3+4.6
6 Oklahoma City Thunder36231364%112.1105.6+6.5
7 Philadelphia 76ers38241463%114.1112.1+2.1
8 Boston Celtics36211558%111.6106.0+5.6
9 Houston Rockets36211558%109.9108.3+1.6
10 Portland Trail Blazers38221658%111.3110.4+0.9
11 Los Angeles Lakers37211657%113.4111.4+1.9
12 Los Angeles Clippers37211657%115.8114.8+0.9
13 San Antonio Spurs38211755%111.5109.2+2.3
14 Sacramento Kings37191851%115.0116.7-1.7
15 Miami Heat36181850%106.9105.7+1.2
16 Memphis Grizzlies36181850%101.8102.3-0.6
17 Charlotte Hornets37181949%112.9111.4+1.6
18 Dallas Mavericks37181949%110.9109.7+1.2
19 Utah Jazz38182047%107.7106.1+1.7
20 Brooklyn Nets39182146%111.0112.0-1.0
21 Minnesota Timberwolves37172046%111.5111.6-0.1
22 Detroit Pistons35161946%107.4109.9-2.4
23 Orlando Magic36162044%103.4107.5-4.1
24 New Orleans Pelicans39172244%116.3115.5+0.7
25 Washington Wizards38152339%112.7116.9-4.3
26 Atlanta Hawks37112630%109.1117.8-8.7
27 Chicago Bulls37102727%100.4109.3-8.9
28 New York Knicks3892924%107.6115.9-8.3
29 Phoenix Suns3892924%105.4114.4-8.9
30 Cleveland Cavaliers3883021%102.0111.4-9.4
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 Celtics25352728115
Minnesota Timberwolves21213921102
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