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Brooklyn Nets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 04 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 110-105
27-34 32-21 27-30 24-20
Position#16
Record15-6
FormWWWLW
Points / game109.6
Allowed / game105.6
vs
Position#12
Record11-11
FormWLWWL
Points / game108.0
Allowed / game106.9
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Minnesota Timberwolves
09 Feb 2027
BKN v MIN
upcoming
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MIN125
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25 Jan 2024
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MIN107
03 Dec 2021
BKN110
MIN105
29 Mar 2021
BKN112
MIN107
23 Oct 2019
BKN126
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23 Nov 2018
BKN102
MIN112
03 Jan 2018
BKN98
MIN97
08 Nov 2016
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MIN110
20 Dec 2015
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05 Nov 2014
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30 Mar 2014
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MIN99
05 Nov 2012
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03 Feb 2012
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05 Apr 2011
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MIN105
23 Dec 2009
BKN99
MIN103
05 Dec 2008
BKN113
MIN84
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets 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

Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#29
W
123-90
123
90
+33
122avg 111
A11/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
120-112
120
112
+8
113avg 111
A13/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
120-96
120
96
+24
122avg 111
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
99-117
99
117
-18
82avg 111
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
109-99
109
99
+10
108avg 111
H18/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
115-113
115
113
+2
102avg 111
H20/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
117-112
117
112
+5
111avg 111
A23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
123-104
123
104
+19
123avg 111
A25/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
107-113
107
113
-6
104avg 111
H28/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
112-110
112
110
+2
106avg 111
H01/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-23
37-30
29-22
29-15
33-25
33-34
29-24
25-29
30-25
31-23
29-26
30-22
34-31
24-32
18-35
23-19
31-25
31-16
19-32
28-26
25-41
28-21
37-21
25-30
24-27
28-36
32-19
33-30
29-22
33-27
35-27
26-28
20-34
26-22
26-34
35-23
33-28
27-33
28-23
24-26
221.1Avg total
114.5Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)109.6105.6215.1+4.071%
Season at home (11)106.6105.1211.7+1.564%
Season away (10)112.8106.1218.9+6.780%
Last 10 (10)114.5106.6221.1+7.980%
Last 5 (5)114.8110.4225.2+4.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)109.7111.3221.0-1.733%
vs Similar ◀ (19)106.8106.2213.0+0.658%
vs Weaker (8)117.5101.6219.1+15.9100%
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
#1
L
96-99
96
99
-3
86avg 101
H16/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
107-97
107
97
+10
96avg 101
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
115-90
115
90
+25
114avg 101
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
138-95
138
95
+43
135avg 101
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
110-96
110
96
+14
92avg 101
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
113-101
113
101
+12
105avg 101
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
115-133
115
133
-18
100avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
121-120 OT
121
120
+1
113avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
100-98
100
98
+2
95avg 101
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
107-115
107
115
-8
89avg 101
A02/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-18
18-22
23-26
34-33
22-18
22-30
33-24
30-25
34-20
32-33
27-25
22-12
40-23
32-20
41-28
25-24
28-29
38-21
23-19
21-27
30-27
24-35
32-20
27-19
28-30
30-38
25-31
32-34
35-20
21-21
16-29
28-30
20-26
28-31
30-19
22-22
24-24
33-29
31-38
19-24
216.6Avg total
112.2Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)108.0106.9215.0+1.150%
Season at home (13)105.7101.5207.2+4.254%
Season away (9)111.4114.7226.1-3.244%
Last 10 (10)112.2104.4216.6+7.870%
Last 5 (5)111.2113.4224.6-2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)118.0122.6240.6-4.614%
vs Similar ◀ (17)110.9107.9218.9+3.053%
vs Weaker (6)107.0102.3209.3+4.767%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +4.7+4.7Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: +2.2+2.2Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: +1.0+1.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +4.7+4.7Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: +2.2+2.2Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: +1.0+1.0
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.
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Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#29
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A11/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-59
66
59
+7
A13/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
61-48
61
48
+13
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
58-63
58
63
-5
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
62-41
62
41
+21
H18/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
53-62
53
62
-9
H20/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A25/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
46-56
46
56
-10
H28/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H01/12
NBA
114.0Avg total
58.5Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.453.8110.2+2.757%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.152.9109.9+4.269%-
Last 30 away (14)55.754.8110.5+0.943%-
Last 10 (10)58.555.5114.0+3.050%-
Last 5 (5)54.658.2112.8-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)55.356.0111.3-0.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)55.554.1109.6+1.453%-
vs Weaker (8)59.052.1111.1+6.975%-
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
#1
L
39-40
39
40
-1
H16/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
44-48
44
48
-4
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
66-53
66
53
+13
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
72-43
72
43
+29
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
54-62
54
62
-8
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A02/12
NBA
107.5Avg total
56.0Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.654.3111.0+2.347%-
Last 30 at home (18)56.253.9110.1+2.244%-
Last 30 away (12)57.354.9112.2+2.450%-
Last 10 (10)56.051.5107.5+4.550%-
Last 5 (5)54.656.2110.8-1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)56.660.9117.4-4.314%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)57.652.9110.5+4.859%-
vs Weaker (6)53.850.8104.7+3.050%-
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: 114.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.928.8
54.4%
53.1%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.612.4
36.9%
35.3%37.2
🏀 Free throws23.619.7
83.5%
77.4%19.7
They take 86.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 112.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.1 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.126.9
54.8%
53.1%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.213.7
33.3%
35.3%41.1
🏀 Free throws22.417.3
77.2%
77.4%17.3
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
WLWWWWLWWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLWWWWWL
#16
League position
#12
+7.9
Net rating
+7.7
113.9
Offensive rating
110.2
106.0
Defensive rating
102.5
54.8%
Effective FG%
52.5%
49.7%
Opp. effective FG%
48.6%
12.1%
Turnover %
14.3%
20.5%
Off. rebound %
28.8%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.25
36.9%
3-point %
33.3%
65.3%
Assist %
55.9%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence113.9 · 110.2Defence106.0 · 102.5Shooting54.8% · 52.5%3-point %36.9% · 33.3%Ball care12.1% · 14.3%Off. rebounds20.5% · 28.8%Free throws0.27 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)80% · 70%
■ 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
01/12/21HNew York Knicks112-110
28/11/21HPhoenix Suns107-113
25/11/21ABoston Celtics123-104
23/11/21ACleveland Cavaliers117-112
20/11/21HOrlando Magic115-113
18/11/21HCleveland Cavaliers109-99
17/11/21HGolden State Warriors99-117
15/11/21AOklahoma City Thunder120-96
13/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans120-112
11/11/21AOrlando Magic123-90
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/12/21AWashington Wizards107-115
30/11/21HIndiana Pacers100-98
27/11/21APhiladelphia 76ers121-120 OT
27/11/21ACharlotte Hornets115-133
25/11/21HMiami Heat113-101
23/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans110-96
21/11/21HMemphis Grizzlies138-95
19/11/21HSan Antonio Spurs115-90
18/11/21HSacramento Kings107-97
16/11/21HPhoenix Suns96-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW71%
HomeLWWLW64%
AwayWWWWW80%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games211110
Win %71%64%80%
Points / game109.6106.6112.8
Allowed / game105.6105.1106.1
Point differential+4.0+1.5+6.7
Avg total215.1211.7218.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%27%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (4)100% (2)100% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL50%
HomeWWWWW54%
AwayLWLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games22139
Win %50%54%44%
Points / game108.0105.7111.4
Allowed / game106.9101.5114.7
Point differential+1.1+4.2-3.2
Avg total215.0207.2226.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%38%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)33% (3)100% (2)
Overtime %9%0%22%
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 Phoenix Suns2219386%112.3104.5+7.8
2 Golden State Warriors2118386%113.1100.5+12.6
3 Brooklyn Nets2115671%109.6105.6+4.0
4 Utah Jazz2114767%113.1103.4+9.7
5 Chicago Bulls2315865%109.5105.1+4.4
6 Miami Heat2314961%108.0103.7+4.3
7 Milwaukee Bucks2314961%109.9106.6+3.3
8 Washington Wizards2314961%106.0106.2-0.2
9 Cleveland Cavaliers23131057%104.4101.7+2.7
10 Dallas Mavericks2011955%106.0106.7-0.7
11 Atlanta Hawks22121055%110.5107.9+2.6
12 Boston Celtics22121055%106.3104.6+1.6
13 Memphis Grizzlies22121055%112.0112.8-0.9
14 Charlotte Hornets24131154%114.9115.4-0.5
15 Los Angeles Lakers23121152%111.6113.2-1.6
16 Minnesota Timberwolves22111150%108.0106.9+1.1
17 Los Angeles Clippers22111150%105.6104.5+1.0
18 Philadelphia 76ers22111150%106.5105.5+1.0
19 New York Knicks22111150%106.9107.0-0.1
20 Portland Trail Blazers23111248%109.2110.2-1.0
21 Denver Nuggets21101148%103.6104.1-0.5
22 Toronto Raptors23101343%104.9105.7-0.9
23 Sacramento Kings2391439%110.0113.4-3.3
24 Indiana Pacers2591636%107.3106.6+0.6
25 San Antonio Spurs2071335%107.5107.7-0.2
26 Oklahoma City Thunder2261627%98.1108.2-10.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans2461825%103.0110.5-7.5
28 Houston Rockets2151624%104.0111.9-7.9
29 Orlando Magic2351822%100.0110.1-10.2
30 Detroit Pistons2241818%98.9108.5-9.6
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 Nets27322724110
Minnesota Timberwolves34213020105
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