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Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 31 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 92-93
20-16 26-28 18-23 28-26
Position#25
Record27-54
FormLLLWL
Points / game102.6
Allowed / game104.6
vs
Position#13
Record45-34
FormWWLLW
Points / game109.9
Allowed / game107.9
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves
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MIN112
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Dallas Mavericks 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

Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
114-80
114
80
+34
H11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
82-105
82
105
-23
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
110-97
110
97
+13
A13/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
115-122 OT
115
122
-7
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
106-114
106
114
-8
A17/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
105-115
105
115
-10
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
112-119
112
119
-7
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
98-102
98
102
-4
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
103-97
103
97
+6
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-103
93
103
-10
A29/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-13
25-17
28-33
30-17
14-25
33-23
16-32
19-25
29-31
28-29
26-12
27-25
27-29
33-25
24-24
22-28
24-30
32-29
33-29
17-26
30-29
22-25
28-26
25-35
34-37
24-28
23-31
31-23
27-22
21-32
22-25
28-23
25-20
28-25
22-25
28-27
34-32
22-23
25-27
12-21
209.2Avg total
103.8Scored
105.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)102.6104.6207.3-2.033%
Season at home (41)104.3102.6206.9+1.741%
Season away (40)100.9106.8207.7-5.925%
Last 10 (10)103.8105.4209.2-1.630%
Last 5 (5)102.2107.2209.4-5.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)101.5110.0211.5-8.59%
vs Similar ◀ (14)104.4104.0208.4+0.436%
vs Weaker (5)101.2104.0205.2-2.840%
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
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#4
L
109-117
109
117
-8
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
109-103
109
103
+6
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
116-111
116
111
+5
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
101-117
101
117
-16
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
120-129
120
129
-9
H18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
123-109
123
109
+14
H21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
108-104
108
104
+4
A23/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
108-120
108
120
-12
A24/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
93-101
93
101
-8
H27/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
126-114
126
114
+12
H29/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-35
18-25
28-26
35-31
34-24
21-38
29-22
25-19
25-26
28-33
29-31
34-21
24-23
26-38
31-29
20-27
23-38
33-39
35-30
29-22
28-32
31-26
36-25
28-26
31-22
26-26
27-34
24-22
24-32
28-27
19-39
37-22
25-26
34-33
23-19
11-23
34-32
31-25
33-31
28-26
223.8Avg total
111.3Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)109.9107.9217.8+2.057%
Season at home (39)111.7106.6218.3+5.172%
Season away (40)108.2109.2217.4-1.042%
Last 10 (10)111.3112.5223.8-1.250%
Last 5 (5)111.6109.6221.2+2.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)108.6117.2225.9-8.625%
vs Similar ◀ (13)114.4114.3228.7+0.146%
vs Weaker (9)111.3105.0216.3+6.367%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: -1.4-1.4Q2Q2: +1.2+1.2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: +3.2+3.2
Dallas MavericksMinnesota 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
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
56-30
56
30
+26
H11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A13/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
60-54
60
54
+6
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A17/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
58-65
58
65
-7
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
53-45
53
45
+8
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A29/03
NBA
106.7Avg total
54.3Scored
52.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.354.4105.6-3.127%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.453.1103.4-2.721%-
Last 30 away (16)52.155.5107.6-3.431%-
Last 10 (10)54.352.4106.7+1.940%-
Last 5 (5)53.454.6108.0-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)50.554.5105.0-3.918%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)52.454.6107.0-2.121%-
vs Weaker (5)49.653.6103.2-4.060%-
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
Boston Celtics
#4
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
56-77
56
77
-21
H18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
59-58
59
58
+1
H21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A23/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
52-59
52
59
-7
A24/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H27/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
65-57
65
57
+8
H29/03
NBA
115.2Avg total
55.2Scored
60.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.757.3114.0-0.747%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.357.4114.7-0.143%-
Last 30 away (16)56.157.2113.4-1.150%-
Last 10 (10)55.260.0115.2-4.830%-
Last 5 (5)58.456.2114.6+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)54.862.2117.0-7.512%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)55.656.1111.7-0.546%-
vs Weaker (9)59.954.8114.7+5.178%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 103.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.227.6
50.9%
51.0%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.111.3
34.1%
36.1%33.9
🏀 Free throws19.114.7
77.0%
76.5%14.7
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 111.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.732.7
51.3%
51.0%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.28.9
38.4%
36.1%26.7
🏀 Free throws23.819.2
80.7%
76.5%19.2
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
LWLLLLLWLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWWLLWWL
#25
League position
#13
-1.6
Net rating
-1.2
105.9
Offensive rating
111.7
107.6
Defensive rating
112.9
51.0%
Effective FG%
53.0%
52.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.5%
10.9%
Turnover %
12.5%
19.6%
Off. rebound %
23.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.1%
3-point %
38.4%
59.4%
Assist %
57.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence105.9 · 111.7Defence107.6 · 112.9Shooting51.0% · 53.0%3-point %34.1% · 38.4%Ball care10.9% · 12.5%Off. rebounds19.6% · 23.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Dallas Mavericks   ■ 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
29/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-103
28/03/18ASacramento Kings103-97
25/03/18HCharlotte Hornets98-102
23/03/18HUtah Jazz112-119
21/03/18ANew Orleans Pelicans105-115
17/03/18ABrooklyn Nets106-114
16/03/18AToronto Raptors115-122 OT
13/03/18ANew York Knicks110-97
11/03/18HHouston Rockets82-105
11/03/18HMemphis Grizzlies114-80
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/03/18HAtlanta Hawks126-114
27/03/18HMemphis Grizzlies93-101
24/03/18APhiladelphia 76ers108-120
23/03/18ANew York Knicks108-104
21/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers123-109
18/03/18HHouston Rockets120-129
18/03/18ASan Antonio Spurs101-117
13/03/18AWashington Wizards116-111
11/03/18HGolden State Warriors109-103
09/03/18HBoston Celtics109-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL33%
HomeWWLLL41%
AwayLLLWL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814140
Win %33%41%25%
Points / game102.6104.3100.9
Allowed / game104.6102.6106.8
Point differential-2.0+1.7-5.9
Avg total207.3206.9207.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%24%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (24)23% (13)36% (11)
Overtime %5%7%2%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW57%
HomeWLWLW72%
AwayLWLWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games793940
Win %57%72%42%
Points / game109.9111.7108.2
Allowed / game107.9106.6109.2
Point differential+2.0+5.1-1.0
Avg total217.8218.3217.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%44%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (20)67% (9)36% (11)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Houston Rockets80651581%113.0103.8+9.2
2 Toronto Raptors80582272%112.3104.3+8.0
3 Golden State Warriors79562371%113.9107.2+6.7
4 Boston Celtics79562371%104.399.8+4.4
5 Portland Trail Blazers80503062%106.4103.2+3.2
6 Indiana Pacers79473259%105.5103.7+1.8
7 Philadelphia 76ers80473359%108.7105.5+3.2
8 San Antonio Spurs81473458%102.899.5+3.4
9 Cleveland Cavaliers81473458%110.0109.7+0.3
10 Utah Jazz78453358%103.7100.2+3.6
11 Oklahoma City Thunder80463457%107.0103.9+3.1
12 Minnesota Timberwolves79453457%109.9107.9+2.0
13 Washington Wizards79443556%107.0105.8+1.2
14 New Orleans Pelicans80443655%110.8111.0-0.3
15 Denver Nuggets81443754%109.7108.6+1.1
16 Los Angeles Clippers80433754%109.2108.3+0.9
17 Miami Heat82443854%103.0102.8+0.1
18 Milwaukee Bucks79413852%105.7106.3-0.5
19 Detroit Pistons80374346%103.1103.6-0.4
20 Charlotte Hornets81364544%107.4107.5-0.1
21 Los Angeles Lakers80354544%107.7109.3-1.6
22 Brooklyn Nets79275234%106.8110.1-3.3
23 Chicago Bulls82285434%102.7109.7-7.0
24 Dallas Mavericks81275433%102.6104.6-2.0
25 New York Knicks81275433%104.1108.3-4.3
26 Orlando Magic81255631%103.6108.0-4.3
27 Sacramento Kings82255730%98.8106.3-7.5
28 Memphis Grizzlies80245630%99.2104.0-4.8
29 Atlanta Hawks81235828%103.1108.5-5.4
30 Phoenix Suns81206125%103.9113.6-9.7
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dallas Mavericks2026182892
Minnesota Timberwolves1628232693
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