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Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 03 Apr 2022
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 132-139
32-42 36-38 24-36 40-23
Position#30
Record20-58
FormWWLLL
Points / game109.4
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#12
Record44-34
FormLWLLW
Points / game115.5
Allowed / game112.6
USANBA· Toyota Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves
05 Jan 2027
HOU v MIN
upcoming
04 Nov 2026
HOU107
MIN117
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HOU132
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HOU110
MIN105
21 Feb 2025
HOU121
MIN115
27 Dec 2024
HOU112
MIN113
05 Jan 2024
HOU95
MIN122
23 Jan 2023
HOU119
MIN114
08 Jan 2023
HOU96
MIN104
03 Apr 2022
HOU132
MIN139
09 Jan 2022
HOU123
MIN141
27 Apr 2021
HOU107
MIN114
10 Mar 2020
HOU117
MIN111
11 Jan 2020
HOU139
MIN109
17 Mar 2019
HOU117
MIN102
25 Apr 2018
HOU122
MIN104
18 Apr 2018
HOU102
MIN82
15 Apr 2018
HOU104
MIN101
23 Feb 2018
HOU120
MIN102
18 Jan 2018
HOU116
MIN98
12 Apr 2017
HOU123
MIN118
25 Feb 2017
HOU142
MIN130
18 Mar 2016
HOU116
MIN111
13 Jan 2016
HOU107
MIN104
27 Mar 2015
HOU120
MIN110
23 Feb 2015
HOU113
MIN102
20 Mar 2014
HOU129
MIN106
23 Nov 2013
HOU112
MIN101
15 Mar 2013
HOU108
MIN100
17 Feb 2012
HOU98
MIN111
30 Jan 2012
HOU108
MIN120
08 Feb 2011
HOU108
MIN112
07 Nov 2010
HOU120
MIN94
13 Jan 2010
HOU120
MIN114
20 Mar 2009
HOU107
MIN88
07 Feb 2009
HOU107
MIN90
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Houston Rockets 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

Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
112-129
112
129
-17
101avg 100
H17/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
118-121
118
121
-3
114avg 100
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
98-122
98
122
-24
89avg 100
H20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
115-97
115
97
+18
114avg 100
H22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
91-110
91
110
-19
78avg 100
A24/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
125-106
125
106
+19
120avg 100
A26/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
115-98
115
98
+17
114avg 100
A27/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
120-123
120
123
-3
109avg 100
H29/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
118-121
118
121
-3
109avg 100
H31/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
117-122
117
122
-5
103avg 100
H02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-35
27-24
24-36
30-34
32-28
24-33
39-22
23-38
21-30
23-26
27-28
27-38
26-39
25-24
29-20
35-14
21-25
32-27
19-30
19-28
35-22
31-31
30-29
29-24
24-28
36-32
25-18
30-20
31-39
24-28
29-29
36-27
39-28
27-44
37-32
15-17
41-26
21-31
29-29
26-36
227.8Avg total
112.9Scored
114.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)109.4117.8227.2-8.426%
Season at home (39)111.4117.9229.3-6.628%
Season away (39)107.4117.7225.1-10.323%
Last 10 (10)112.9114.9227.8-2.030%
Last 5 (5)119.0114.0233.0+5.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)110.0120.7230.7-10.817%
vs Similar (6)116.0115.2231.2+0.833%
vs Weakerno games
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
Miami Heat
#4
W
113-104
113
104
+9
105avg 108
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
149-139
149
139
+10
145avg 108
A15/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
124-104
124
104
+20
116avg 108
H17/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
138-119
138
119
+19
134avg 108
H19/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
108-110
108
110
-2
96avg 108
A22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
116-125
116
125
-9
106avg 108
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
116-95
116
95
+21
113avg 108
H26/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
112-134
112
134
-22
103avg 108
A27/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
102-125
102
125
-23
92avg 108
A30/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
136-130
136
130
+6
128avg 108
A02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-25
25-42
34-19
24-18
40-32
35-41
46-33
28-33
31-17
36-29
19-31
38-27
34-28
34-28
38-26
32-37
29-23
25-37
27-26
27-24
30-25
34-26
24-32
28-42
26-22
35-28
28-17
27-28
30-34
19-38
31-34
32-28
30-20
30-42
22-35
20-28
40-35
30-30
28-29
38-36
239.9Avg total
121.4Scored
118.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)115.5112.6228.1+2.956%
Season at home (38)112.9107.0219.9+5.966%
Season away (40)117.9117.9235.8+0.048%
Last 10 (10)121.4118.5239.9+2.960%
Last 5 (5)116.4121.8238.2-5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)117.3131.0248.3-13.70%
vs Similar (16)120.9117.7238.6+3.269%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)126.5110.5236.9+16.082%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +5.9+5.9Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -3.8-3.8Q3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -0.7-0.7
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +5.9+5.9Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -3.8-3.8Q3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -0.7-0.7
Houston RocketsMinnesota 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
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
58-59
58
59
-1
H17/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
44-56
44
56
-12
H20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
51-63
51
63
-12
H22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A24/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
66-53
66
53
+13
A26/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A27/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
55-67
55
67
-12
H29/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
66-72
66
72
-6
H31/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H02/04
NBA
117.1Avg total
57.1Scored
60.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.760.8116.5-5.130%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.360.6115.9-5.233%-
Last 30 away (12)56.261.1117.3-4.825%-
Last 10 (10)57.160.0117.1-2.930%-
Last 5 (5)61.861.8123.6+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)54.760.7115.4-6.029%-
vs Similar (6)59.761.0120.7-1.333%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Miami Heat
#4
L
55-67
55
67
-12
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
75-73
75
73
+2
A15/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
67-46
67
46
+21
H17/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
68-56
68
56
+12
H19/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
54-60
54
60
-6
A22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
64-51
64
51
+13
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
61-50
61
50
+11
H26/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
49-72
49
72
-23
A27/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A30/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
70-65
70
65
+5
A02/04
NBA
122.5Avg total
62.3Scored
60.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.658.9121.5+3.657%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.552.5112.9+8.067%-
Last 30 away (15)64.765.4130.1-0.747%-
Last 10 (10)62.360.2122.5+2.160%-
Last 5 (5)60.860.0120.8+0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)59.765.7125.3-6.033%-
vs Similar (16)60.058.6118.6+1.456%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)67.157.6124.7+9.564%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 112.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.725.6
52.6%
53.1%51.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.014.6
38.4%
35.3%43.8
🏀 Free throws23.617.9
75.8%
77.4%17.9
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% 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: 121.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.226.8
53.4%
53.1%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.515.2
39.5%
35.3%45.6
🏀 Free throws26.722.2
83.1%
77.4%22.2
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 03 Apr 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Houston Rockets
LLLWWLWLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWLLWWWW
#30
League position
#12
-2.0
Net rating
+2.8
110.2
Offensive rating
117.2
112.2
Defensive rating
114.4
54.8%
Effective FG%
55.9%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
55.6%
14.0%
Turnover %
12.8%
20.9%
Off. rebound %
23.1%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.30
38.4%
3-point %
39.5%
64.4%
Assist %
60.2%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence110.2 · 117.2Defence112.2 · 114.4Shooting54.8% · 55.9%3-point %38.4% · 39.5%Ball care14.0% · 12.8%Off. rebounds20.9% · 23.1%Free throws0.27 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)30% · 60%
■ Houston Rockets   ■ 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
02/04/22HSacramento Kings117-122
31/03/22HSacramento Kings118-121
29/03/22HSan Antonio Spurs120-123
27/03/22APortland Trail Blazers115-98
26/03/22APortland Trail Blazers125-106
24/03/22ADallas Mavericks91-110
22/03/22HWashington Wizards115-97
20/03/22HMemphis Grizzlies98-122
19/03/22HIndiana Pacers118-121
17/03/22HPhoenix Suns112-129
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/04/22ADenver Nuggets136-130
30/03/22AToronto Raptors102-125
27/03/22ABoston Celtics112-134
26/03/22HDallas Mavericks116-95
24/03/22HPhoenix Suns116-125
22/03/22ADallas Mavericks108-110
19/03/22HMilwaukee Bucks138-119
17/03/22HLos Angeles Lakers124-104
15/03/22ASan Antonio Spurs149-139
13/03/22AMiami Heat113-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Houston Rockets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL26%
HomeLWLLL28%
AwayLLLWW23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783939
Win %26%28%23%
Points / game109.4111.4107.4
Allowed / game117.8117.9117.7
Point differential-8.4-6.6-10.3
Avg total227.2229.3225.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%18%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won41% (17)33% (9)50% (8)
Overtime %4%8%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW56%
HomeWWWLW66%
AwayWLLLW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783840
Win %56%66%48%
Points / game115.5112.9117.9
Allowed / game112.6107.0117.9
Point differential+2.9+5.9+0.1
Avg total228.1219.9235.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%47%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (15)60% (5)60% (10)
Overtime %4%3%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 Phoenix Suns77621581%115.2107.0+8.2
2 Memphis Grizzlies78552371%115.4109.2+6.2
3 Miami Heat78502864%109.5105.1+4.4
4 Golden State Warriors78492963%110.7105.7+5.0
5 Boston Celtics79493062%111.2104.3+7.0
6 Dallas Mavericks79493062%107.2104.8+2.4
7 Milwaukee Bucks78483062%115.0112.0+3.0
8 Philadelphia 76ers78483062%109.2106.8+2.4
9 Denver Nuggets79473259%112.4109.9+2.5
10 Utah Jazz78463259%113.4107.9+5.5
11 Toronto Raptors77453258%109.3106.8+2.4
12 Chicago Bulls78453358%111.7111.4+0.3
13 Minnesota Timberwolves78443456%115.5112.6+2.9
14 Cleveland Cavaliers79433654%107.4105.2+2.2
15 Atlanta Hawks78413753%113.8112.4+1.4
16 Brooklyn Nets78403851%112.5112.3+0.3
17 Charlotte Hornets78403851%114.8114.8+0.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers78384049%107.7108.9-1.2
19 New York Knicks79354444%106.5106.9-0.4
20 New Orleans Pelicans77344344%109.0109.8-0.8
21 Washington Wizards78344444%108.6111.7-3.1
22 San Antonio Spurs77324542%113.2113.3-0.1
23 Los Angeles Lakers78314740%111.6114.8-3.2
24 Sacramento Kings78294937%110.7115.8-5.2
25 Portland Trail Blazers77275035%107.4115.1-7.6
26 Indiana Pacers79255432%111.0114.3-3.2
27 Detroit Pistons79235629%104.8112.0-7.3
28 Oklahoma City Thunder77225529%103.9111.5-7.6
29 Houston Rockets78205826%109.4117.8-8.4
30 Orlando Magic79205925%103.8112.0-8.2
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
Houston Rockets32362440132
Minnesota Timberwolves42383623139
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