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Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 01 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 122-115
26-35 38-25 28-30 30-25
Position#13
Record42-24
FormLWWLL
Points / game108.2
Allowed / game103.5
Indiana Pacers 🏆
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
Position#21
Record30-36
FormWWLWL
Points / game112.1
Allowed / game113.1
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
109-107
109
107
+2
A05/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
136-94
136
94
+42
H06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
116-92
116
92
+24
H08/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
105-90
105
90
+15
H10/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
99-90
99
90
+9
H12/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
97-106
97
106
-9
H14/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
126-111
126
111
+15
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
W
119-112
119
112
+7
A24/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
109-113
109
113
-4
A26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
101-110
101
110
-9
A28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-20
28-30
30-24
26-33
33-26
36-20
32-27
35-21
36-31
35-22
27-20
18-19
30-17
24-25
20-18
31-30
32-19
22-19
23-33
22-19
18-26
29-29
32-21
18-30
24-35
34-36
39-23
29-17
29-21
36-29
24-30
30-32
20-36
31-19
26-29
32-29
27-28
26-25
25-26
23-31
214.2Avg total
111.7Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)108.2103.5211.7+4.764%
Season at home (31)108.599.2207.6+9.374%
Season away (35)107.9107.3215.2+0.754%
Last 10 (10)111.7102.5214.2+9.270%
Last 5 (5)110.4110.4220.8+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)97.0106.0203.0-9.00%
vs Similar (11)105.7108.4214.1-2.655%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)115.4104.9220.3+10.478%
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
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
106-107
106
107
-1
H03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
L
106-108
106
108
-2
A06/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
L
112-122
112
122
-10
A08/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
117-122
117
122
-5
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
130-120
130
120
+10
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
121-111
121
111
+10
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
115-104
115
104
+11
A23/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
128-140
128
140
-12
A24/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
112-105
112
105
+7
H26/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
123-131 OT
123
131
-8
A28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-29
26-32
24-28
18-18
19-32
35-34
29-19
23-23
31-32
27-39
27-31
27-20
35-22
27-40
26-28
29-32
29-26
34-29
36-36
31-29
28-29
24-29
35-26
34-27
29-33
37-25
28-25
21-21
32-35
38-34
39-38
19-33
19-30
44-23
30-27
19-25
40-33
28-27
27-26
23-32
234.0Avg total
117.0Scored
117.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)112.1113.1225.2-1.045%
Season at home (32)113.2109.3222.5+3.962%
Season away (34)111.1116.7227.8-5.629%
Last 10 (10)117.0117.0234.0+0.040%
Last 5 (5)119.8118.2238.0+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)112.2120.2232.4-8.033%
vs Similar (17)113.5112.6226.1+0.947%
vs Weaker (4)117.0100.8217.8+16.2100%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) 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: +1.5+1.5Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +4.7+4.7Q2: +0.8+0.8Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -1.6-1.6
Indiana PacersMinnesota 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
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
53-50
53
50
+3
A05/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
69-46
69
46
+23
H06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
71-53
71
53
+18
H08/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
54-42
54
42
+12
H10/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
54-38
54
38
+16
H12/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
47-55
47
55
-8
H14/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
58-71
58
71
-13
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
W
65-50
65
50
+15
A24/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A28/02
NBA
108.8Avg total
57.5Scored
51.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.353.1109.3+3.253%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.250.7107.9+6.573%-
Last 30 away (15)55.355.5110.8-0.133%-
Last 10 (10)57.551.3108.8+6.260%-
Last 5 (5)54.856.8111.6-2.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.055.0102.0-8.00%-
vs Similar (11)55.654.0109.6+1.645%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)57.252.4109.6+4.861%-
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
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A06/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
L
58-71
58
71
-13
A08/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
66-58
66
58
+8
A23/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
70-69
70
69
+1
A24/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
63-53
63
53
+10
H26/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
68-60
68
60
+8
A28/02
NBA
123.3Avg total
62.0Scored
61.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.459.3116.7-2.037%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.657.4115.0+0.238%-
Last 30 away (17)57.260.8118.0-3.635%-
Last 10 (10)62.061.3123.3+0.760%-
Last 5 (5)63.859.6123.4+4.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)55.362.6117.9-7.222%-
vs Similar (17)57.059.2116.2-2.235%-
vs Weaker (4)63.552.8116.2+10.875%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. 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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Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.032.4
54.9%
51.7%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.311.0
40.3%
35.4%33.0
🏀 Free throws18.413.9
75.5%
76.6%13.9
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 117.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.434.8
53.2%
51.7%69.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.79.8
36.7%
35.4%29.4
🏀 Free throws23.618.0
76.3%
76.6%18.0
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLWWLWWWWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLWWWLLLL
#13
League position
#21
+9.3
Net rating
+0.0
112.8
Offensive rating
113.3
103.5
Defensive rating
113.3
56.7%
Effective FG%
53.7%
50.8%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
13.0%
Turnover %
11.9%
20.5%
Off. rebound %
25.3%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.26
40.3%
3-point %
36.7%
61.1%
Assist %
58.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.8 · 113.3Defence103.5 · 113.3Shooting56.7% · 53.7%3-point %40.3% · 36.7%Ball care13.0% · 11.9%Off. rebounds20.5% · 25.3%Free throws0.21 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 40%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ 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
5
Indiana Pacers wins
5
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
23/10/18Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers101-91
31/12/17Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves90-107
25/10/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers107-130
28/03/17Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves114-115
27/01/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers103-109
27/12/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers88-102
14/11/15Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves107-103
14/01/15Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves101-110
22/12/14Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers96-100
22/10/14Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers107-89
Indiana Pacerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/19ADallas Mavericks101-110
26/02/19ADetroit Pistons109-113
24/02/19AWashington Wizards119-112
23/02/19HNew Orleans Pelicans126-111
14/02/19HMilwaukee Bucks97-106
12/02/19HCharlotte Hornets99-90
10/02/19HCleveland Cavaliers105-90
08/02/19HLos Angeles Clippers116-92
06/02/19HLos Angeles Lakers136-94
05/02/19ANew Orleans Pelicans109-107
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/19AAtlanta Hawks123-131 OT
26/02/19HSacramento Kings112-105
24/02/19AMilwaukee Bucks128-140
23/02/19ANew York Knicks115-104
14/02/19HHouston Rockets121-111
12/02/19HLos Angeles Clippers130-120
09/02/19ANew Orleans Pelicans117-122
08/02/19AOrlando Magic112-122
06/02/19AMemphis Grizzlies106-108
03/02/19HDenver Nuggets106-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL64%
HomeWWWLW74%
AwayWWWLL54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663135
Win %64%74%54%
Points / game108.2108.5107.9
Allowed / game103.599.2107.3
Point differential+4.7+9.3+0.7
Avg total211.7207.6215.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%48%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)50% (4)44% (9)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL45%
HomeWLWWW62%
AwayLLWLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663234
Win %45%62%29%
Points / game112.1113.2111.1
Allowed / game113.1109.3116.7
Point differential-1.0+3.9-5.6
Avg total225.2222.5227.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%34%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)50% (10)33% (9)
Overtime %6%9%3%
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 Milwaukee Bucks65501577%117.8107.8+10.0
2 Toronto Raptors66481873%114.3108.4+5.9
3 Denver Nuggets64451970%112.2106.8+5.4
4 Golden State Warriors66442267%118.4112.3+6.1
5 Oklahoma City Thunder64412364%115.5110.5+5.0
6 Philadelphia 76ers64412364%115.7112.4+3.4
7 Indiana Pacers66422464%108.2103.5+4.7
8 Portland Trail Blazers66412562%113.4109.7+3.8
9 Houston Rockets65392660%113.4110.7+2.6
10 Utah Jazz63372659%110.6106.3+4.3
11 Boston Celtics66382858%111.6106.8+4.7
12 Los Angeles Clippers66372956%113.9113.0+0.9
13 San Antonio Spurs68373154%111.7110.7+1.0
14 Brooklyn Nets67343351%111.6112.4-0.8
15 Los Angeles Lakers67333449%112.4113.6-1.2
16 Charlotte Hornets66323448%111.3111.5-0.2
17 Sacramento Kings66323448%113.4115.6-2.2
18 Detroit Pistons65313448%106.8107.9-1.1
19 Miami Heat66303645%106.1107.1-1.0
20 Minnesota Timberwolves66303645%112.1113.1-1.0
21 Orlando Magic66293744%105.4106.3-1.0
22 Dallas Mavericks64283644%109.0109.6-0.6
23 Washington Wizards65283743%114.0116.5-2.5
24 New Orleans Pelicans68274140%115.5115.8-0.3
25 Memphis Grizzlies68264238%101.4104.8-3.4
26 Atlanta Hawks67234434%111.4118.1-6.7
27 Chicago Bulls67194828%103.7111.2-7.6
28 Cleveland Cavaliers65164925%103.6113.0-9.5
29 New York Knicks66165024%105.9113.5-7.6
30 Phoenix Suns66135320%105.7115.9-10.2
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers26382830122
Minnesota Timberwolves35253025115
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