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Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 04 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 120-125 (OT)
29-19 23-30 32-25 22-32 14-19
Position#20
Record11-8
FormLWWLW
Points / game104.4
Allowed / game102.0
vs
Position#24
Record5-14
FormWLLLL
Points / game103.7
Allowed / game104.8
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Charlotte Hornets 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

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
115-108
115
108
+7
111avg 92
A16/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
100-96
100
96
+4
88avg 92
H19/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
116-121 OT
116
121
-5
108avg 92
A20/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
90-105
90
105
-15
80avg 92
H22/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
114-119
114
119
-5
111avg 92
H24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
111-113 OT
111
113
-2
100avg 92
A26/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
107-102
107
102
+5
97avg 92
H27/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
104-85
104
85
+19
98avg 92
A29/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
89-112
89
112
-23
80avg 92
H30/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
97-87
97
87
+10
92avg 92
H02/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-30
15-28
36-17
33-33
29-28
19-17
27-35
25-16
23-21
23-26
39-27
23-34
22-32
23-37
26-15
19-21
28-30
32-29
24-25
30-35
28-30
28-22
18-27
30-25
38-22
20-25
17-24
32-31
25-25
31-14
25-21
23-25
25-33
29-24
20-27
15-28
23-14
21-27
24-19
29-27
209.1Avg total
104.3Scored
104.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)104.4102.0206.4+2.458%
Season at home (11)103.7102.6206.4+1.155%
Season away (8)105.2101.1206.4+4.162%
Last 10 (10)104.3104.8209.1-0.550%
Last 5 (5)101.699.8201.4+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)114.0119.0233.0-5.00%
vs Similar ◀ (26)100.8101.6202.4-0.754%
vs Weaker (3)107.095.7202.7+11.3100%
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
108-115
108
115
-7
98avg 95
H16/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
110-86
110
86
+24
104avg 95
H18/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
71-93
71
93
-22
61avg 95
A20/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
93-99
93
99
-6
86avg 95
H22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
96-117
96
117
-21
83avg 95
A24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
98-85
98
85
+13
82avg 95
A26/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
102-115
102
115
-13
87avg 95
A27/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
103-112
103
112
-9
98avg 95
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
104-106
104
106
-2
93avg 95
H01/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
114-118
114
118
-4
107avg 95
A03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-31
28-15
17-36
33-33
27-18
34-15
24-25
25-28
16-18
23-25
13-22
19-28
21-23
31-19
29-26
12-31
26-31
24-22
18-36
28-28
29-27
18-25
20-23
31-10
33-30
15-26
25-34
29-25
27-22
18-28
24-24
34-38
31-28
18-30
25-23
30-25
21-30
31-32
36-36
26-20
204.5Avg total
99.9Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)103.7104.8208.5-1.226%
Season at home (9)107.0102.0209.0+5.033%
Season away (10)100.7107.4208.1-6.720%
Last 10 (10)99.9104.6204.5-4.720%
Last 5 (5)104.2107.2211.4-3.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)97.4107.6205.0-10.114%
vs Similar ◀ (18)104.7106.8211.6-2.133%
vs Weaker (5)113.299.2212.4+14.080%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -5.4-5.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.1+0.1
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -5.4-5.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.1+0.1
Charlotte HornetsMinnesota 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
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
46-58
46
58
-12
A16/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H19/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
46-47
46
47
-1
A20/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
45-69
45
69
-24
H22/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
60-59
60
59
+1
H24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
56-52
56
52
+4
A26/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H27/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
56-39
56
39
+17
A29/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H30/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
44-41
44
41
+3
H02/12
NBA
102.7Avg total
51.3Scored
51.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.551.8103.2-0.350%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.851.3103.1+0.556%-
Last 30 away (14)51.152.3103.4-1.243%-
Last 10 (10)51.351.4102.7-0.160%-
Last 5 (5)53.647.2100.8+6.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)60.059.0119.0+1.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (26)51.751.8103.6-0.150%-
vs Weaker (3)46.348.795.0-2.333%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
58-46
58
46
+12
H16/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
61-33
61
33
+28
H18/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
39-43
39
43
-4
A20/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
52-42
52
42
+10
H22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
47-52
47
52
-5
A26/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
48-56
48
56
-8
A27/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
45-50
45
50
-5
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
49-58
49
58
-9
H01/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
52-62
52
62
-10
A03/12
NBA
99.6Avg total
50.1Scored
49.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.051.3105.3+2.843%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.448.5101.9+4.953%-
Last 30 away (15)54.754.0108.7+0.733%-
Last 10 (10)50.149.599.6+0.630%-
Last 5 (5)48.255.6103.8-7.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)43.950.694.4-6.70%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)55.452.2107.7+3.256%-
vs Weaker (5)63.248.8112.0+14.460%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 104.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.728.0
49.4%
50.2%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.99.5
35.3%
35.7%28.5
🏀 Free throws27.719.8
71.5%
77.0%19.8
They take 83.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 99.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.9 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.328.8
49.4%
50.2%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.67.3
29.7%
35.7%21.9
🏀 Free throws24.620.4
82.9%
77.0%20.4
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). 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 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WLWWLLLLWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLWLLLWL
#20
League position
#24
-0.5
Net rating
-4.8
103.8
Offensive rating
102.3
104.3
Defensive rating
107.1
50.5%
Effective FG%
47.9%
50.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.3%
12.2%
Turnover %
15.5%
18.1%
Off. rebound %
25.3%
0.33
Free-throw rate
0.30
35.3%
3-point %
29.7%
63.7%
Assist %
58.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence103.8 · 102.3Defence104.3 · 107.1Shooting50.5% · 47.9%3-point %35.3% · 29.7%Ball care12.2% · 15.5%Off. rebounds18.1% · 25.3%Free throws0.33 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ 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
02/12/16HDallas Mavericks97-87
30/11/16HDetroit Pistons89-112
29/11/16AMemphis Grizzlies104-85
27/11/16HNew York Knicks107-102
26/11/16ANew York Knicks111-113 OT
24/11/16HSan Antonio Spurs114-119
22/11/16HMemphis Grizzlies90-105
20/11/16ANew Orleans Pelicans116-121 OT
19/11/16HAtlanta Hawks100-96
16/11/16AMinnesota Timberwolves115-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/16ANew York Knicks114-118
01/12/16HNew York Knicks104-106
29/11/16HUtah Jazz103-112
27/11/16AGolden State Warriors102-115
26/11/16APhoenix Suns98-85
24/11/16ANew Orleans Pelicans96-117
22/11/16HBoston Celtics93-99
20/11/16AMemphis Grizzlies71-93
18/11/16HPhiladelphia 76ers110-86
16/11/16HCharlotte Hornets108-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW58%
HomeLLWLW55%
AwayLWLLW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19118
Win %58%55%62%
Points / game104.4103.7105.2
Allowed / game102.0102.6101.1
Point differential+2.4+1.1+4.1
Avg total206.4206.4206.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%27%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)50% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %11%0%25%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL26%
HomeLWLLL33%
AwayLLWLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19910
Win %26%33%20%
Points / game103.7107.0100.7
Allowed / game104.8102.0107.4
Point differential-1.2+5.0-6.7
Avg total208.5209.0208.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%33%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (5)0% (2)0% (3)
Overtime %0%0%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 Golden State Warriors1916384%118.1106.3+11.8
2 San Antonio Spurs2016480%103.098.2+4.8
3 Los Angeles Clippers2116576%109.098.6+10.5
4 Cleveland Cavaliers1813572%110.0104.7+5.3
5 Toronto Raptors1913668%109.9103.1+6.8
6 Houston Rockets2013765%111.3107.5+3.9
7 Chicago Bulls1811761%104.899.2+5.6
8 Oklahoma City Thunder2012860%108.0105.8+2.2
9 Memphis Grizzlies2012860%97.298.2-1.1
10 Charlotte Hornets1911858%104.4102.0+2.4
11 Boston Celtics1911858%104.6103.7+0.8
12 Milwaukee Bucks1810856%103.7101.8+1.9
13 Utah Jazz2011955%99.294.7+4.6
14 New York Knicks1910953%104.2106.9-2.7
15 Detroit Pistons21111052%100.496.9+3.5
16 Atlanta Hawks20101050%101.0101.0+0.0
17 Portland Trail Blazers20101050%110.8113.5-2.8
18 Los Angeles Lakers21101148%105.3109.7-4.4
19 Indiana Pacers1991047%103.8106.5-2.7
20 Orlando Magic2081240%93.097.3-4.3
21 Miami Heat1971237%97.498.8-1.5
22 Sacramento Kings1971237%102.6104.8-2.2
23 Denver Nuggets1971237%106.7109.7-3.1
24 New Orleans Pelicans2071335%102.5105.4-2.9
25 Washington Wizards1861233%102.9105.8-2.9
26 Phoenix Suns1961332%106.2111.9-5.7
27 Minnesota Timberwolves1951426%103.7104.8-1.2
28 Brooklyn Nets1951426%105.3114.2-8.8
29 Philadelphia 76ers1941521%97.4107.8-10.4
30 Dallas Mavericks1831517%91.099.8-8.8
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Charlotte Hornets2923322214120
Minnesota Timberwolves1930253219125
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