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Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 09 Jul 2017
Tip-off: 22:30
Final 71-90
17-22 19-28 19-23 16-17
Position#18
Record0-1
FormWLWWL
Points / game99.0
Allowed / game102.0
vs
Position#13
Record0-1
FormLLLLL
Points / game72.0
Allowed / game97.0
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves
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25 Dec 2025
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04 Oct 2025
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01 Apr 2025
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MIN140
12 Mar 2025
DEN95
MIN115
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DEN112
MIN97
06 May 2024
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MIN106
04 May 2024
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MIN107
29 Mar 2024
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MIN109
19 Apr 2023
DEN122
MIN113
16 Apr 2023
DEN109
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07 Feb 2023
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MIN112
18 Jan 2023
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MIN118
01 Apr 2022
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MIN124
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MIN114
05 Jan 2021
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MIN116
23 Feb 2020
DEN128
MIN116
20 Dec 2019
DEN109
MIN100
10 Apr 2019
DEN99
MIN95
12 Mar 2019
DEN133
MIN107
13 Jul 2018
DEN71
MIN83
05 Apr 2018
DEN100
MIN96
20 Dec 2017
DEN104
MIN112
09 Jul 2017
DEN71
MIN90
15 Feb 2017
DEN99
MIN112
28 Dec 2016
DEN105
MIN103
08 Jul 2016
DEN88
MIN82
11 Dec 2015
DEN111
MIN108
30 Oct 2015
DEN78
MIN95
17 Jan 2015
DEN105
MIN113
26 Dec 2014
DEN106
MIN102
03 Mar 2014
DEN128
MIN132
15 Nov 2013
DEN117
MIN113
09 Mar 2013
DEN111
MIN88
03 Jan 2013
DEN97
MIN101
11 Apr 2012
DEN113
MIN107
20 Feb 2012
DEN103
MIN101
09 Apr 2011
DEN130
MIN106
18 Dec 2010
DEN115
MIN113
11 Jan 2010
DEN105
MIN94
29 Nov 2009
DEN100
MIN106
20 Oct 2009
DEN129
MIN100
10 Dec 2008
DEN116
MIN105
16 Nov 2008
DEN90
MIN84
10 Oct 2008
DEN118
MIN95
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Denver Nuggets 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

Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
113-122
113
122
-9
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
114-122
114
122
-8
A31/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
116-113
116
113
+3
A02/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
W
134-131
134
131
+3
A05/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
104-110
104
110
-6
A06/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
W
122-106
122
106
+16
H08/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
105-106
105
106
-1
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
109-91
109
91
+18
A12/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
111-105
111
105
+6
A13/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#14
L
99-102
99
102
-3
H08/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-32
29-34
21-29
28-27
32-24
24-32
38-30
20-36
37-30
31-28
25-29
23-26
27-31
42-44
33-30
32-26
25-36
25-23
29-26
25-25
30-25
21-25
41-24
30-32
26-27
27-25
38-29
14-25
23-26
34-18
26-31
26-16
25-26
31-38
30-21
25-20
17-26
25-26
29-25
28-25
223.5Avg total
112.7Scored
110.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)99.0102.0201.0-3.00%
Season at home (1)99.0102.0201.0-3.00%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)112.7110.8223.5+1.950%
Last 5 (5)109.2102.0211.2+7.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)116.2113.5229.8+2.825%
vs Similar ◀ (21)112.8111.3224.1+1.452%
vs Weaker (5)114.2102.8217.0+11.480%
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
119-104
119
104
+15
H31/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
L
117-123
117
123
-6
H02/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
110-109
110
109
+1
H03/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
107-121
107
121
-14
A05/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
98-105
98
105
-7
A07/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
113-120
113
120
-7
A08/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
109-110
109
110
-1
A10/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
98-100
98
100
-2
H12/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
118-123
118
123
-5
A13/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
L
72-97
72
97
-25
H08/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-37
30-23
29-22
23-22
31-18
28-37
26-36
32-32
29-23
20-34
37-26
24-26
32-32
28-36
26-36
21-17
34-20
27-33
26-27
11-25
31-29
29-26
28-40
25-25
21-29
30-24
28-25
30-32
16-33
27-23
29-15
26-29
32-33
28-27
21-35
37-28
20-25
16-18
15-30
21-24
217.3Avg total
106.1Scored
111.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)72.097.0169.0-25.00%
Season at home (1)72.097.0169.0-25.00%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)106.1111.2217.3-5.120%
Last 5 (5)102.0110.0212.0-8.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)102.6112.2214.9-9.612%
vs Similar ◀ (19)106.9105.5212.4+1.447%
vs Weaker (3)115.7114.7230.3+1.033%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) 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: -0.6-0.6Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: +3.6+3.6Q3: -2.7-2.7Q4Q4: -0.7-0.7Q4: -1.0-1.0
Denver NuggetsMinnesota 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
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
64-66
64
66
-2
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A31/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
68-58
68
58
+10
A02/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
L
69-75
69
75
-6
A05/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A06/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H08/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
57-44
57
44
+13
A12/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
56-64
56
64
-8
A13/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#14
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H08/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
114.2Avg total
56.6Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.955.2113.1+2.753%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.253.7110.9+3.562%-
Last 30 away (14)58.656.9115.6+1.743%-
Last 10 (10)56.657.6114.2-1.040%-
Last 5 (5)51.852.4104.2-0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)62.556.5119.0+6.075%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)57.156.1113.3+1.043%-
vs Weaker (5)57.250.2107.4+7.080%-
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
67-60
67
60
+7
H31/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H02/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
49-57
49
57
-8
H03/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
60-68
60
68
-8
A05/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
61-53
61
53
+8
A07/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
60-55
60
55
+5
A08/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
51-53
51
53
-2
A10/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
43-56
43
56
-13
H12/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A13/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
L
36-43
36
43
-7
H08/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
110.6Avg total
54.6Scored
56.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.153.8109.8+2.363%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.552.8108.3+2.669%-
Last 30 away (17)56.554.5111.0+2.159%-
Last 10 (10)54.656.0110.6-1.440%-
Last 5 (5)50.053.4103.4-3.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)55.455.5110.9-0.138%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)55.552.7108.2+2.774%-
vs Weaker (3)61.755.7117.3+6.067%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) 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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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 111.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 14% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.132.1
54.3%
-64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.910.5
34.0%
-31.5
🏀 Free throws20.416.1
78.9%
-16.1
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 110.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀18%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.0 pts a game · 21% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.933.8
50.5%
-67.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers18.86.6
35.1%
-19.8
🏀 Free throws27.823.0
82.7%
-23.0
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 18.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% of their shots are threes. 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 Jul 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
LWWLWLWWLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLLLLWLW
#18
League position
#13
-0.3
Net rating
-2.5
109.4
Offensive rating
112.5
109.7
Defensive rating
115.0
53.2%
Effective FG%
51.0%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
55.7%
12.5%
Turnover %
12.4%
20.9%
Off. rebound %
27.2%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.32
34.0%
3-point %
35.1%
62.0%
Assist %
62.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ 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
08/07/17HHouston Rockets99-102
13/04/17AOklahoma City Thunder111-105
12/04/17ADallas Mavericks109-91
09/04/17HOklahoma City Thunder105-106
08/04/17HNew Orleans Pelicans122-106
06/04/17AHouston Rockets104-110
05/04/17ANew Orleans Pelicans134-131
02/04/17AMiami Heat116-113
31/03/17ACharlotte Hornets114-122
29/03/17APortland Trail Blazers113-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/07/17HToronto Raptors72-97
13/04/17AHouston Rockets118-123
12/04/17HOklahoma City Thunder98-100
10/04/17ALos Angeles Lakers109-110
08/04/17AUtah Jazz113-120
07/04/17APortland Trail Blazers98-105
05/04/17AGolden State Warriors107-121
03/04/17HPortland Trail Blazers110-109
02/04/17HSacramento Kings117-123
31/03/17HLos Angeles Lakers119-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2017
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
HomeL0%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %0%0%-
Points / game99.099.0-
Allowed / game102.0102.0-
Point differential-3.0-3.0-
Avg total201.0201.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%-
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2017
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
HomeL0%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %0%0%-
Points / game72.072.0-
Allowed / game97.097.0-
Point differential-25.0-25.0-
Avg total169.0169.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %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 Cleveland Cavaliers220100%88.571.5+17.0
2 Toronto Raptors220100%96.582.5+14.0
3 Dallas Mavericks220100%89.576.0+13.5
4 Portland Trail Blazers110100%72.063.0+9.0
5 Boston Celtics110100%86.081.0+5.0
6 Los Angeles Clippers110100%96.093.0+3.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies110100%91.088.0+3.0
8 Philadelphia 76ers110100%95.093.0+2.0
9 Miami Heat110100%75.074.0+1.0
10 Atlanta Hawks21150%78.078.5-0.5
11 Brooklyn Nets21150%79.080.0-1.0
12 Houston Rockets21150%96.097.0-1.0
13 Phoenix Suns21150%83.086.5-3.5
14 Milwaukee Bucks21150%70.582.5-12.0
15 San Antonio Spurs1010%74.075.0-1.0
16 Golden State Warriors1010%93.095.0-2.0
17 New Orleans Pelicans2020%87.590.0-2.5
18 Denver Nuggets1010%99.0102.0-3.0
19 Washington Wizards1010%88.091.0-3.0
20 Los Angeles Lakers2020%87.091.0-4.0
21 Sacramento Kings1010%85.089.0-4.0
22 Utah Jazz1010%63.072.0-9.0
23 Chicago Bulls1010%75.091.0-16.0
24 Minnesota Timberwolves1010%72.097.0-25.0
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
Denver Nuggets1719191671
Minnesota Timberwolves2228231790
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