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Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 09 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 127-122
43-22 28-29 24-26 32-45
Position#9
Record12-15
FormLLWLW
Points / game111.9
Allowed / game113.4
vs
Position#25
Record7-19
FormWLLWL
Points / game107.5
Allowed / game115.5
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves
04 Apr 2027
DAL v MIN
upcoming
30 Mar 2026
DAL94
MIN124
28 Jan 2026
DAL105
MIN118
22 Jan 2025
DAL114
MIN115
25 Dec 2024
DAL99
MIN105
28 May 2024
DAL100
MIN105
26 May 2024
DAL116
MIN107
07 Jan 2024
DAL115
MIN108
14 Dec 2023
DAL101
MIN119
13 Feb 2023
DAL121
MIN124
21 Mar 2022
DAL110
MIN108
21 Dec 2021
DAL114
MIN102
08 Feb 2021
DAL127
MIN122
17 Dec 2020
DAL127
MIN129
24 Feb 2020
DAL139
MIN123
04 Dec 2019
DAL121
MIN114
03 Apr 2019
DAL108
MIN110
20 Oct 2018
DAL140
MIN136
30 Mar 2018
DAL92
MIN93
17 Nov 2017
DAL87
MIN111
15 Jan 2017
DAL98
MIN87
28 Feb 2016
DAL128
MIN101
20 Jan 2016
DAL106
MIN94
02 Feb 2015
DAL100
MIN94
15 Nov 2014
DAL131
MIN117
19 Mar 2014
DAL122
MIN123
30 Nov 2013
DAL106
MIN112
14 Jan 2013
DAL113
MIN98
12 Nov 2012
DAL82
MIN90
25 Jan 2012
DAL90
MIN105
24 Mar 2011
DAL104
MIN96
01 Dec 2010
DAL100
MIN86
03 Mar 2010
DAL112
MIN109
05 Feb 2010
DAL108
MIN117
13 Apr 2009
DAL96
MIN94
30 Dec 2008
DAL107
MIN100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Dallas Mavericks 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

Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
122-117
122
117
+5
111avg 106
A23/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
108-133
108
133
-25
89avg 106
H24/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
113-117
113
117
-4
104avg 106
H26/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
104-116
104
116
-12
90avg 106
A28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
101-120
101
120
-19
86avg 106
A30/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
105-111
105
111
-6
96avg 106
H31/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
108-109
108
109
-1
94avg 106
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
122-116
122
116
+6
115avg 106
A04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
116-147
116
147
-31
105avg 106
H05/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
134-132
134
132
+2
125avg 106
H07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-34
31-24
27-27
27-32
27-38
32-32
24-34
25-29
31-38
27-32
36-22
19-25
19-32
29-37
30-31
26-16
12-37
33-24
23-33
33-26
28-29
27-26
27-22
23-34
22-22
31-25
29-30
26-32
26-22
27-34
35-27
34-33
34-36
42-38
20-36
20-37
35-31
37-33
34-37
28-31
235.1Avg total
113.3Scored
121.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)111.9113.4225.3-1.544%
Season at home (11)110.5117.6228.2-7.127%
Season away (16)112.8110.5223.3+2.356%
Last 10 (10)113.3121.8235.1-8.530%
Last 5 (5)117.0123.0240.0-6.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)102.5118.0220.5-15.50%
vs Similar (21)113.0116.0229.0-3.043%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)112.1112.6224.7-0.457%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
98-116
98
116
-18
89avg 99
H23/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
120-110
120
110
+10
110avg 99
H24/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
108-130
108
130
-22
98avg 99
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
111-123
111
123
-12
96avg 99
A28/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
94-118
94
118
-24
82avg 99
H30/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
109-104
109
104
+5
94avg 99
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
98-100
98
100
-2
78avg 99
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
108-111
108
111
-3
98avg 99
A04/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
106-103
106
103
+3
97avg 99
A06/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
118-120
118
120
-2
107avg 99
A07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-25
24-37
24-30
31-24
28-31
35-33
24-14
33-32
23-34
31-34
29-25
25-37
21-23
30-35
24-37
36-28
25-25
23-28
26-35
20-30
30-35
25-26
33-25
21-18
29-29
15-23
23-24
31-24
33-29
32-25
25-25
18-32
25-23
26-32
34-21
21-27
24-43
38-40
32-13
24-24
220.5Avg total
107.0Scored
113.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)107.5115.5223.0-8.027%
Season at home (13)106.2112.4218.5-6.231%
Season away (13)108.9118.6227.5-9.723%
Last 10 (10)107.0113.5220.5-6.530%
Last 5 (5)107.8107.6215.4+0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)107.9120.1227.9-12.218%
vs Similar (11)108.1110.5218.6-2.536%
vs Weaker (2)112.0111.5223.5+0.550%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: -3.4-3.4Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -1.6-1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: -3.4-3.4Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -1.6-1.6
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
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
68-58
68
58
+10
A23/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
59-70
59
70
-11
H24/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
58-70
58
70
-12
H26/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
48-69
48
69
-21
A28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A30/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H31/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
53-47
53
47
+6
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
76-74
76
74
+2
H05/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
72-64
72
64
+8
H07/02
NBA
121.1Avg total
58.7Scored
62.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.758.2114.9-1.540%-
Last 30 at home (13)58.560.0118.5-1.546%-
Last 30 away (17)55.356.8112.1-1.535%-
Last 10 (10)58.762.4121.1-3.740%-
Last 5 (5)61.859.2121.0+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)46.565.0111.5-18.50%-
vs Similar (21)56.157.9114.0-1.833%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)61.357.0118.3+4.371%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
43-62
43
62
-19
H23/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
63-64
63
64
-1
H24/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
54-68
54
68
-14
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
51-58
51
58
-7
A28/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
48-53
48
53
-5
H30/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
55-61
55
61
-6
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A04/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A06/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
62-83
62
83
-21
A07/02
NBA
114.6Avg total
53.6Scored
61.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.660.2114.7-5.620%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.658.1111.8-4.512%-
Last 30 away (14)55.662.5118.1-6.929%-
Last 10 (10)53.661.0114.6-7.410%-
Last 5 (5)55.461.0116.4-5.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)54.261.5115.6-7.324%-
vs Similar (11)54.856.5111.4-1.718%-
vs Weaker (2)56.569.0125.5-12.50%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 113.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.3 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.528.4
54.1%
52.8%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.212.4
34.3%
36.6%37.2
🏀 Free throws23.719.3
81.4%
77.7%19.3
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 107.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.528.2
49.0%
52.8%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.612.0
34.7%
36.6%36.0
🏀 Free throws19.314.6
75.6%
77.7%14.6
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
WLWLLLLLLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLLWLLLWL
#9
League position
#25
-8.5
Net rating
-6.3
112.6
Offensive rating
103.8
121.1
Defensive rating
110.1
53.0%
Effective FG%
50.2%
58.5%
Opp. effective FG%
53.2%
10.7%
Turnover %
12.7%
19.3%
Off. rebound %
22.8%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.21
34.3%
3-point %
34.7%
54.9%
Assist %
60.2%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence112.6 · 103.8Defence121.1 · 110.1Shooting53.0% · 50.2%3-point %34.3% · 34.7%Ball care10.7% · 12.7%Off. rebounds19.3% · 22.8%Free throws0.27 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ 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
07/02/21HGolden State Warriors134-132
05/02/21HGolden State Warriors116-147
04/02/21AAtlanta Hawks122-116
02/02/21HPhoenix Suns108-109
31/01/21HPhoenix Suns105-111
30/01/21AUtah Jazz101-120
28/01/21AUtah Jazz104-116
26/01/21HDenver Nuggets113-117
24/01/21HHouston Rockets108-133
23/01/21ASan Antonio Spurs122-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder118-120
06/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder106-103
04/02/21ASan Antonio Spurs108-111
02/02/21ACleveland Cavaliers98-100
01/02/21HCleveland Cavaliers109-104
30/01/21HPhiladelphia 76ers94-118
28/01/21AGolden State Warriors111-123
26/01/21AGolden State Warriors108-130
24/01/21HNew Orleans Pelicans120-110
23/01/21HAtlanta Hawks98-116

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW44%
HomeLLLLW27%
AwayWWLLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271116
Win %44%27%56%
Points / game111.9110.5112.8
Allowed / game113.4117.6110.5
Point differential-1.5-7.1+2.3
Avg total225.3228.2223.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%18%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)25% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %7%9%6%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL27%
HomeLLWLW31%
AwayLLLWL23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261313
Win %27%31%23%
Points / game107.5106.2108.9
Allowed / game115.5112.4118.6
Point differential-8.0-6.2-9.7
Avg total223.0218.5227.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%15%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)25% (4)50% (6)
Overtime %8%8%8%
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 Utah Jazz2722581%114.7105.1+9.6
2 Los Angeles Lakers2822679%112.6104.2+8.4
3 Philadelphia 76ers2619773%113.8109.6+4.2
4 Los Angeles Clippers28171161%112.9108.5+4.4
5 Brooklyn Nets27161159%121.1117.0+4.1
6 Milwaukee Bucks26151158%119.8112.6+7.2
7 Denver Nuggets25141156%116.0110.6+5.4
8 Golden State Warriors26141254%114.1113.5+0.6
9 Memphis Grizzlies23121152%111.4110.3+1.2
10 Houston Rockets27141352%110.8108.4+2.4
11 Sacramento Kings27141352%113.3117.7-4.4
12 New Orleans Pelicans24121250%112.3111.5+0.8
13 Phoenix Suns26131350%108.6107.9+0.7
14 Boston Celtics24121250%109.5109.3+0.2
15 San Antonio Spurs26131350%110.4112.8-2.4
16 Portland Trail Blazers26131350%113.5116.7-3.2
17 New York Knicks29141548%102.3102.1+0.2
18 Toronto Raptors27131448%112.9111.1+1.7
19 Atlanta Hawks27131448%112.6111.9+0.7
20 Charlotte Hornets29131645%111.0111.0+0.0
21 Indiana Pacers27121544%112.3111.9+0.3
22 Chicago Bulls27121544%113.7114.2-0.5
23 Dallas Mavericks27121544%111.9113.4-1.5
24 Oklahoma City Thunder25111444%107.6113.7-6.0
25 Cleveland Cavaliers28121643%103.0109.6-6.5
26 Miami Heat25101540%107.1110.6-3.6
27 Orlando Magic28111739%106.4112.9-6.5
28 Washington Wizards2471729%112.0118.1-6.0
29 Minnesota Timberwolves2671927%107.5115.5-8.0
30 Detroit Pistons2772026%106.3110.4-4.1
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
Dallas Mavericks43282432127
Minnesota Timberwolves22292645122
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