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Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 20 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 85-100
16-26 27-26 22-23 20-25
Position#28
Record7-19
FormWLLLL
Points / game96.1
Allowed / game102.7
vs
Position#26
Record10-16
FormLLLLW
Points / game102.1
Allowed / game103.6
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
87-83
87
83
+4
79avg 85
H29/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
94-91
94
91
+3
87avg 85
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
91-108
91
108
-17
76avg 85
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
98-114
98
114
-16
86avg 85
H06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
110-105
110
105
+5
110avg 85
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
100-91
100
91
+9
97avg 85
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
100-105
100
105
-5
92avg 85
H12/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
82-105
82
105
-23
73avg 85
H15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
98-104
98
104
-6
85avg 85
H17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
97-104
97
104
-7
85avg 85
A19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-22
17-19
24-26
28-16
25-20
26-22
19-31
24-18
21-42
21-23
25-27
24-16
16-30
38-27
26-30
18-27
31-24
26-22
23-26
30-33
24-13
28-31
18-30
30-17
20-28
24-29
19-20
37-28
25-25
20-27
24-31
13-22
30-22
20-33
28-29
20-20
18-23
29-26
30-23
20-32
196.7Avg total
95.7Scored
101.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)96.1102.7198.8-6.727%
Season at home (13)97.2100.7197.9-3.546%
Season away (13)94.9104.8199.7-9.88%
Last 10 (10)95.7101.0196.7-5.340%
Last 5 (5)95.4101.8197.2-6.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)96.8104.2200.9-7.428%
vs Similar ◀ (5)94.896.6191.4-1.840%
vs Weakerno games
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
99-107
99
107
-8
89avg 92
A29/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
93-96
93
96
-3
81avg 92
H02/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
103-109
103
109
-6
98avg 92
H06/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
106-110
106
110
-4
95avg 92
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
123-122 OT
123
122
+1
118avg 92
H10/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
108-111 OT
108
111
-3
98avg 92
A12/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
101-108
101
108
-7
95avg 92
A13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
100-112
100
112
-12
88avg 92
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
102-107
102
107
-5
88avg 92
A17/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
99-95
99
95
+4
99avg 92
H19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-23
18-25
24-23
38-36
14-21
27-33
26-22
26-20
32-22
27-24
23-34
21-29
25-29
27-21
25-21
29-39
35-32
24-25
25-24
30-33
29-23
27-18
22-32
22-27
27-25
22-30
17-30
35-23
24-27
25-36
31-29
20-20
26-27
14-33
30-18
32-29
31-24
27-30
25-23
16-18
211.1Avg total
103.4Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)102.1103.6205.7-1.538%
Season at home (14)100.8105.6206.4-4.929%
Season away (12)103.7101.2204.9+2.450%
Last 10 (10)103.4107.7211.1-4.320%
Last 5 (5)102.0106.6208.6-4.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)102.0107.8209.8-5.825%
vs Similar ◀ (15)99.7101.7201.5-2.027%
vs Weaker (3)111.7109.3221.0+2.3100%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: -3.7-3.7Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -0.5-0.5
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: -3.7-3.7Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -0.5-0.5
Brooklyn NetsMinnesota 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
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
35-41
35
41
-6
H29/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
51-42
51
42
+9
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
42-65
42
65
-23
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
52-44
52
44
+8
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H12/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
47-49
47
49
-2
A19/12
NBA
98.5Avg total
47.7Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.750.599.2-1.940%-
Last 30 at home (16)48.749.698.2-0.931%-
Last 30 away (14)48.651.6100.3-3.050%-
Last 10 (10)47.750.898.5-3.130%-
Last 5 (5)47.651.499.0-3.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)48.751.099.7-2.340%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)48.448.296.6+0.240%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
37-48
37
48
-11
A29/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
41-54
41
54
-13
H02/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H06/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
59-57
59
57
+2
H10/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A12/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
49-55
49
55
-6
A13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
40-60
40
60
-20
A17/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H19/12
NBA
102.8Avg total
50.0Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.853.1103.9-2.340%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.655.2105.8-4.638%-
Last 30 away (14)51.050.7101.7+0.343%-
Last 10 (10)50.052.8102.8-2.850%-
Last 5 (5)50.454.6105.0-4.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)50.956.0106.9-5.125%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)50.550.1100.6+0.353%-
vs Weaker (3)52.056.3108.3-4.333%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 95.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀68%
🏀🏀🏀17%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 68% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers15.9 pts a game · 17% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.932.7
48.2%
49.0%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers15.55.3
34.2%
35.3%15.9
🏀 Free throws18.614.4
77.4%
75.5%14.4
They take 83.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 15.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 19% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 103.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀17%
🏀22%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.8 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers18.0 pts a game · 17% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.6 pts a game · 22% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.331.4
47.4%
49.0%62.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.46.0
34.5%
35.3%18.0
🏀 Free throws27.522.6
82.2%
75.5%22.6
They take 83.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
LLLLWWLLWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLLWLLLL
#28
League position
#26
-5.4
Net rating
-4.4
98.2
Offensive rating
105.3
103.6
Defensive rating
109.7
48.7%
Effective FG%
48.3%
50.9%
Opp. effective FG%
52.8%
15.8%
Turnover %
14.2%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
26.6%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.33
34.2%
3-point %
34.5%
53.9%
Assist %
58.3%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence98.2 · 105.3Defence103.6 · 109.7Shooting48.7% · 48.3%3-point %34.2% · 34.5%Ball care15.8% · 14.2%Off. rebounds22.7% · 26.6%Free throws0.22 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)40% · 20%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ 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
19/12/15AIndiana Pacers97-104
17/12/15HMiami Heat98-104
15/12/15HOrlando Magic82-105
12/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers100-105
11/12/15HPhiladelphia 76ers100-91
09/12/15HHouston Rockets110-105
06/12/15HGolden State Warriors98-114
05/12/15ANew York Knicks91-108
02/12/15HPhoenix Suns94-91
29/11/15HDetroit Pistons87-83
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/15HSacramento Kings99-95
17/12/15ANew York Knicks102-107
16/12/15HDenver Nuggets100-112
13/12/15APhoenix Suns101-108
12/12/15ADenver Nuggets108-111 OT
10/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers123-122 OT
08/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers106-110
06/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers103-109
02/12/15HOrlando Magic93-96
29/11/15ALos Angeles Clippers99-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL27%
HomeWWLLL46%
AwayLLLLL8%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261313
Win %27%46%8%
Points / game96.197.294.9
Allowed / game102.7100.7104.8
Point differential-6.7-3.5-9.8
Avg total198.8197.9199.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%8%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)80% (5)0% (3)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW38%
HomeLLWLW29%
AwayWLLLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261412
Win %38%29%50%
Points / game102.1100.8103.7
Allowed / game103.6105.6101.2
Point differential-1.5-4.9+2.4
Avg total205.7206.4204.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%0%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)57% (7)20% (5)
Overtime %15%7%25%
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 Warriors2726196%116.0102.6+13.4
2 San Antonio Spurs2823582%102.088.9+13.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2417771%101.696.0+5.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder2718967%107.799.6+8.1
5 Indiana Pacers26161062%103.098.5+4.5
6 Toronto Raptors28171161%99.896.2+3.6
7 Miami Heat25151060%96.094.4+1.7
8 Chicago Bulls25151060%100.399.3+1.0
9 Charlotte Hornets26151158%102.799.0+3.7
10 Orlando Magic26151158%100.798.3+2.3
11 Detroit Pistons28161257%101.8100.0+1.8
12 Los Angeles Clippers28161257%102.5101.2+1.3
13 Atlanta Hawks28161257%101.0100.0+1.0
14 Dallas Mavericks27151256%100.7100.4+0.3
15 Boston Celtics27141352%103.099.5+3.5
16 Memphis Grizzlies29151452%95.9100.2-4.3
17 New York Knicks28141450%98.499.0-0.6
18 Houston Rockets28141450%104.3106.0-1.7
19 Utah Jazz25111444%97.097.3-0.4
20 Washington Wizards25111444%101.5105.8-4.2
21 Phoenix Suns28121643%104.8105.2-0.5
22 Denver Nuggets26111542%97.7102.4-4.7
23 Portland Trail Blazers28111739%101.3102.1-0.8
24 Minnesota Timberwolves26101638%102.1103.6-1.5
25 Sacramento Kings26101638%104.6107.4-2.8
26 Milwaukee Bucks28101836%95.9102.4-6.5
27 New Orleans Pelicans2671927%101.2107.6-6.3
28 Brooklyn Nets2671927%96.1102.7-6.7
29 Los Angeles Lakers2742315%96.6107.2-10.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers281274%91.4104.3-12.9
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
Brooklyn Nets1627222085
Minnesota Timberwolves26262325100
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