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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 09 Mar 2024
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 113-104 (OT)
25-23 29-27 25-30 18-17 16-7
Position#12
Record40-22
FormLWLWL
Points / game114.0
Allowed / game109.5
Cleveland Cavaliers 🏆
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
Position#4
Record44-19
FormWLLWW
Points / game113.3
Allowed / game106.5
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves
26 Oct 2026
CLE127
MIN125
10 Jan 2026
CLE146
MIN134
10 Feb 2025
CLE128
MIN107
08 Mar 2024
CLE113
MIN104
13 Nov 2022
CLE124
MIN129
28 Feb 2022
CLE122
MIN127
01 Feb 2021
CLE100
MIN98
05 Jan 2020
CLE103
MIN118
26 Nov 2018
CLE95
MIN102
07 Feb 2018
CLE140
MIN138
01 Feb 2017
CLE125
MIN97
25 Jan 2016
CLE114
MIN107
23 Dec 2014
CLE125
MIN104
04 Nov 2013
CLE93
MIN92
11 Feb 2013
CLE92
MIN100
26 Dec 2010
CLE97
MIN98
27 Jan 2010
CLE109
MIN95
27 Mar 2009
CLE107
MIN85
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers 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

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
108-105
108
105
+3
104avg 107
H15/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
109-116
109
116
-7
112avg 107
H23/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
97-104
97
104
-7
89avg 107
A24/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
114-105
114
105
+9
118avg 107
A25/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
121-119
121
119
+2
126avg 107
H28/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
123-132 OT
123
132
-9
110avg 107
A29/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
110-100
110
100
+10
108avg 107
A02/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
98-107
98
107
-9
92avg 107
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
W
105-104
105
104
+1
97avg 107
H06/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
101-112
101
112
-11
93avg 107
A07/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-32
18-17
28-27
37-29
24-29
26-25
32-32
27-30
25-25
25-28
20-21
27-30
27-31
28-23
32-26
27-25
23-24
37-32
23-26
38-37
32-23
21-29
28-26
22-25
32-24
31-24
28-22
19-30
19-28
34-23
25-36
20-20
25-33
20-22
26-32
34-17
28-31
21-33
40-23
12-25
219.0Avg total
108.6Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)114.0109.5223.5+4.565%
Season at home (32)115.1110.6225.8+4.566%
Season away (30)112.8108.2221.0+4.563%
Last 10 (10)108.6110.4219.0-1.850%
Last 5 (5)107.4111.0218.4-3.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)105.0104.0209.0+1.0100%
vs Similar (16)115.4108.9224.2+6.556%
vs Weaker (13)117.8104.3222.1+13.592%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
121-109
121
109
+12
114avg 109
A14/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
128-91
128
91
+37
126avg 109
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
107-112
107
112
-5
96avg 109
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
101-86
101
86
+15
95avg 109
H25/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
114-105
114
105
+9
107avg 109
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
110-101
110
101
+9
108avg 109
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
120-124 OT
120
124
-4
116avg 109
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
88-89
88
89
-1
88avg 109
H03/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
119-114
119
114
+5
116avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
113-111
113
111
+2
101avg 109
A08/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-25
22-26
25-32
37-26
44-14
22-37
33-25
29-15
27-31
30-20
13-36
37-25
23-22
19-23
28-21
31-20
29-21
29-22
27-24
29-38
24-26
26-27
38-32
22-16
22-30
37-30
23-31
33-24
30-18
16-31
22-18
20-22
28-26
27-22
33-34
31-32
33-23
27-26
23-34
30-28
216.3Avg total
112.1Scored
104.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)113.3106.5219.9+6.870%
Season at home (31)111.7103.0214.7+8.774%
Season away (32)114.9109.9224.8+5.066%
Last 10 (10)112.1104.2216.3+7.970%
Last 5 (5)110.0107.8217.8+2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0127.0247.0-7.00%
vs Similar (12)109.9102.2212.2+7.758%
vs Weaker ◀ (17)116.4105.8222.2+10.576%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.0-2.0Q1: +6.1+6.1Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +5.3+5.3
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.0-2.0Q1: +6.1+6.1Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +5.3+5.3
Cleveland CavaliersMinnesota 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
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H15/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H23/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A24/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A25/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
60-56
60
56
+4
H28/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A29/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
63-48
63
48
+15
A02/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
53-51
53
51
+2
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
45-55
45
55
-10
H06/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
49-64
49
64
-15
A07/03
NBA
105.7Avg total
52.1Scored
53.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.852.6110.4+5.263%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.951.4109.3+6.573%-
Last 30 away (15)57.753.7111.5+4.053%-
Last 10 (10)52.153.6105.7-1.550%-
Last 5 (5)52.654.0106.6-1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)45.055.0100.0-10.00%-
vs Similar (16)57.053.3110.3+3.756%-
vs Weaker (13)59.851.5111.2+8.377%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
59-51
59
51
+8
A14/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H25/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H03/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
55-48
55
48
+7
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
60-49
60
49
+11
A08/03
NBA
105.2Avg total
55.2Scored
50.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.950.9107.8+6.067%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.950.5104.4+3.360%-
Last 30 away (15)59.951.3111.1+8.673%-
Last 10 (10)55.250.0105.2+5.260%-
Last 5 (5)54.051.8105.8+2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)53.054.0107.0-1.00%-
vs Similar (12)54.850.2105.1+4.667%-
vs Weaker ◀ (17)58.551.2109.7+7.471%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.4 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.1 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.924.7
52.7%
54.4%49.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.314.7
38.4%
36.3%44.1
🏀 Free throws20.815.1
72.6%
78.2%15.1
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% 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: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.029.0
52.7%
54.4%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.911.5
36.1%
36.3%34.5
🏀 Free throws24.219.6
81.0%
78.2%19.6
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 09 Mar 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
LWLWLWWLLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWLLWWWLWW
#12
League position
#4
-1.8
Net rating
+7.9
110.2
Offensive rating
112.3
112.0
Defensive rating
104.4
54.9%
Effective FG%
53.2%
52.8%
Opp. effective FG%
49.8%
12.1%
Turnover %
12.5%
17.8%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.28
38.4%
3-point %
36.1%
77.2%
Assist %
62.7%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.2 · 112.3Defence112.0 · 104.4Shooting54.9% · 53.2%3-point %38.4% · 36.1%Ball care12.1% · 12.5%Off. rebounds17.8% · 24.5%Free throws0.24 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ 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
3
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
7
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
15/01/23Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers110-102
13/11/22Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves124-129
01/03/22Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves122-127
11/12/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers106-123
02/02/21Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves100-98
01/02/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers109-104
06/01/20Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves103-118
29/12/19Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers88-94
27/11/18Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves95-102
20/10/18Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers131-123
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/03/24AAtlanta Hawks101-112
06/03/24HBoston Celtics105-104
04/03/24HNew York Knicks98-107
02/03/24ADetroit Pistons110-100
29/02/24AChicago Bulls123-132 OT
28/02/24HDallas Mavericks121-119
25/02/24AWashington Wizards114-105
24/02/24APhiladelphia 76ers97-104
23/02/24HOrlando Magic109-116
15/02/24HChicago Bulls108-105
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/03/24AIndiana Pacers113-111
05/03/24HPortland Trail Blazers119-114
03/03/24HLos Angeles Clippers88-89
02/03/24HSacramento Kings120-124 OT
29/02/24HMemphis Grizzlies110-101
28/02/24HSan Antonio Spurs114-105
25/02/24HBrooklyn Nets101-86
24/02/24HMilwaukee Bucks107-112
16/02/24APortland Trail Blazers128-91
14/02/24APortland Trail Blazers121-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL65%
HomeWLWLW66%
AwayLWLWL63%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623230
Win %65%66%63%
Points / game114.0115.1112.8
Allowed / game109.5110.6108.2
Point differential+4.5+4.5+4.5
Avg total223.5225.8221.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%31%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (13)75% (8)60% (5)
Overtime %5%3%7%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW70%
HomeWWLLW74%
AwayWWWWW66%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633132
Win %70%74%66%
Points / game113.3111.7114.9
Allowed / game106.5103.0109.9
Point differential+6.8+8.7+5.0
Avg total219.9214.7224.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%42%34%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (18)45% (11)71% (7)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Boston Celtics61481379%121.0109.7+11.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves63441970%113.3106.5+6.8
3 Oklahoma City Thunder62431969%121.0113.4+7.6
4 Denver Nuggets63432068%114.4110.4+4.1
5 Los Angeles Clippers61402166%117.2112.6+4.7
6 Milwaukee Bucks61402166%120.5116.8+3.7
7 Cleveland Cavaliers62402265%114.0109.5+4.5
8 New Orleans Pelicans61372461%116.7110.8+5.9
9 Phoenix Suns62372560%117.4114.4+3.0
10 New York Knicks61362559%113.1109.2+3.9
11 Sacramento Kings61362559%118.5117.9+0.6
12 Orlando Magic63372659%111.4109.5+1.9
13 Miami Heat62352756%110.7110.0+0.7
14 Philadelphia 76ers63352856%116.5113.6+2.9
15 Dallas Mavericks63352856%118.7118.1+0.5
16 Golden State Warriors62332953%118.7116.9+1.8
17 Indiana Pacers62332953%123.2122.0+1.2
18 Los Angeles Lakers62323052%117.1118.3-1.3
19 Chicago Bulls63313249%112.0113.3-1.3
20 Atlanta Hawks62283445%120.2122.0-1.8
21 Utah Jazz63283544%117.7120.4-2.7
22 Houston Rockets62273544%112.9112.9-0.1
23 Brooklyn Nets63253840%112.0114.1-2.1
24 Toronto Raptors63234037%114.1118.0-3.9
25 Memphis Grizzlies63224135%106.2112.5-6.3
26 Portland Trail Blazers61174428%107.8115.9-8.0
27 Charlotte Hornets63154824%107.2117.6-10.4
28 San Antonio Spurs63135021%112.4120.4-8.0
29 Detroit Pistons62105216%112.2120.8-8.6
30 Washington Wizards63105316%114.5124.2-9.7
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
Cleveland Cavaliers2529251816113
Minnesota Timberwolves232730177104
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