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Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 13 Feb 2022
Tip-off: 20:00
Final 120-129
37-33 25-41 36-28 22-27
Position#26
Record19-38
FormLLLLL
Points / game108.9
Allowed / game111.4
vs
Position#12
Record29-27
FormWWWLL
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game111.6
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves
02 Jan 2027
IND v MIN
upcoming
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MIN124
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IND119
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07 Mar 2024
IND111
MIN113
23 Nov 2022
IND101
MIN115
13 Feb 2022
IND120
MIN129
07 Apr 2021
IND141
MIN137
17 Jan 2020
IND116
MIN114
28 Feb 2019
IND122
MIN115
31 Dec 2017
IND90
MIN107
28 Mar 2017
IND114
MIN115
13 Nov 2015
IND107
MIN103
13 Jan 2015
IND101
MIN110
25 Nov 2013
IND98
MIN84
13 Mar 2013
IND107
MIN91
16 Apr 2012
IND111
MIN88
11 Feb 2011
IND116
MIN105
02 Jan 2010
IND122
MIN111
03 Feb 2009
IND111
MIN116
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
113-117
113
117
-4
103avg 104
A25/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
126-158
126
158
-32
120avg 104
H27/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
113-110 OT
113
110
+3
106avg 104
A29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
105-132
105
132
-27
96avg 104
A30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
122-116
122
116
+6
121avg 104
H01/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
118-119
118
119
-1
105avg 104
H03/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
115-122
115
122
-7
103avg 104
H05/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
85-98
85
98
-13
74avg 104
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
112-133
112
133
-21
97avg 104
A09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
113-120
113
120
-7
102avg 104
H12/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-31
30-30
17-22
34-34
36-33
34-38
24-42
32-45
29-30
22-24
22-26
27-20
23-34
37-38
20-32
25-28
30-27
30-28
24-30
38-31
34-28
33-25
21-33
30-33
33-40
29-25
28-28
25-29
27-12
20-24
21-25
17-37
22-40
28-36
25-30
37-27
47-28
27-35
22-25
17-32
234.7Avg total
112.2Scored
122.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)108.9111.4220.3-2.633%
Season at home (29)112.2112.2224.4-0.045%
Season away (28)105.5110.6216.1-5.221%
Last 10 (10)112.2122.5234.7-10.320%
Last 5 (5)108.6118.4227.0-9.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)105.1114.3219.4-9.219%
vs Similar (10)113.3119.7233.0-6.420%
vs Weaker (4)117.8112.0229.8+5.875%
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
109-107
109
107
+2
102avg 104
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
115-124
115
124
-9
99avg 104
A28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
124-134
124
134
-10
110avg 104
A29/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
126-106
126
106
+20
127avg 104
H31/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
130-115
130
115
+15
131avg 104
H02/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
128-117
128
117
+11
125avg 104
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
118-105
118
105
+13
114avg 104
H06/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
134-114
134
114
+20
128avg 104
A09/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
119-132
119
132
-13
103avg 104
A10/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
122-134
122
134
-12
111avg 104
A12/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-29
29-34
29-19
25-25
29-29
32-28
20-38
34-29
32-40
34-34
27-26
31-34
26-20
26-28
40-27
34-31
30-28
39-23
31-27
30-37
31-32
34-35
38-27
25-23
24-26
31-30
28-23
35-26
35-35
38-32
29-23
32-24
37-29
27-42
37-28
18-33
27-27
32-33
32-32
31-42
241.3Avg total
122.5Scored
118.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)113.1111.6224.6+1.552%
Season at home (26)109.2105.2214.4+3.962%
Season away (30)116.4117.1233.5-0.643%
Last 10 (10)122.5118.8241.3+3.760%
Last 5 (5)124.2120.4244.6+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)116.0118.5234.5-2.550%
vs Similar (17)116.8115.6232.4+1.247%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)119.2109.5228.6+9.782%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: -6.9-6.9Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -0.9-0.9
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: -6.9-6.9Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -0.9-0.9
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
#20
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A25/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
70-71
70
71
-1
H27/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
51-54
51
54
-3
A29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
60-72
60
72
-12
A30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H01/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
67-53
67
53
+14
H03/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
62-65
62
65
-3
H05/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
47-36
47
36
+11
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
50-76
50
76
-26
A09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
74-63
74
63
+11
H12/02
NBA
120.9Avg total
60.3Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.358.5114.8-2.237%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.357.8118.1+2.560%-
Last 30 away (15)52.359.3111.5-7.013%-
Last 10 (10)60.360.6120.9-0.350%-
Last 5 (5)60.058.6118.6+1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)54.156.8110.8-2.738%-
vs Similar (10)57.361.9119.2-4.620%-
vs Weaker (4)62.857.2120.0+5.575%-
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
55-63
55
63
-8
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
61-57
61
57
+4
A28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
66-74
66
74
-8
A29/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H31/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
69-51
69
51
+18
H02/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
65-67
65
67
-2
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H06/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
73-67
73
67
+6
A09/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
64-71
64
71
-7
A10/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
59-60
59
60
-1
A12/02
NBA
123.3Avg total
61.9Scored
61.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.156.9117.0+3.157%-
Last 30 at home (10)54.949.8104.7+5.170%-
Last 30 away (20)62.660.5123.2+2.150%-
Last 10 (10)61.961.4123.3+0.540%-
Last 5 (5)63.264.2127.4-1.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)55.565.0120.5-9.50%-
vs Similar (17)59.955.9115.8+4.065%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)61.257.1118.3+4.155%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 112.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers57.828.7
49.7%
53.1%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.012.7
37.4%
35.3%38.1
🏀 Free throws22.116.7
75.6%
77.4%16.7
They take 91.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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: 122.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.9 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers52.329.2
55.8%
53.1%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.215.3
38.1%
35.3%45.9
🏀 Free throws22.818.2
79.8%
77.4%18.2
They take 92.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.2 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 13 Feb 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLLLLWLWLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWWWWWLLW
#26
League position
#12
-10.0
Net rating
+3.6
109.0
Offensive rating
118.8
119.0
Defensive rating
115.2
52.0%
Effective FG%
56.4%
57.1%
Opp. effective FG%
56.7%
14.2%
Turnover %
10.8%
27.4%
Off. rebound %
22.3%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.4%
3-point %
38.1%
61.4%
Assist %
63.6%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence109.0 · 118.8Defence119.0 · 115.2Shooting52.0% · 56.4%3-point %37.4% · 38.1%Ball care14.2% · 10.8%Off. rebounds27.4% · 22.3%Free throws0.24 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
12/02/22HCleveland Cavaliers113-120
09/02/22AAtlanta Hawks112-133
06/02/22ACleveland Cavaliers85-98
05/02/22HChicago Bulls115-122
03/02/22HOrlando Magic118-119
01/02/22HLos Angeles Clippers122-116
30/01/22ADallas Mavericks105-132
29/01/22AOklahoma City Thunder113-110 OT
27/01/22HCharlotte Hornets126-158
25/01/22ANew Orleans Pelicans113-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/02/22AChicago Bulls122-134
10/02/22ASacramento Kings119-132
09/02/22ASacramento Kings134-114
06/02/22HDetroit Pistons118-105
04/02/22ADetroit Pistons128-117
02/02/22HDenver Nuggets130-115
31/01/22HUtah Jazz126-106
29/01/22APhoenix Suns124-134
28/01/22AGolden State Warriors115-124
26/01/22APortland Trail Blazers109-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeLWLLL45%
AwayLWLLL21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572928
Win %33%45%21%
Points / game108.9112.2105.5
Allowed / game111.4112.2110.6
Point differential-2.6-0.0-5.2
Avg total220.3224.4216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%31%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won22% (18)17% (6)25% (12)
Overtime %11%7%14%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL52%
HomeWWWWW62%
AwayLWWLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games562630
Win %52%62%43%
Points / game113.1109.2116.4
Allowed / game111.6105.2117.1
Point differential+1.5+3.9-0.6
Avg total224.6214.4233.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%42%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)50% (4)62% (8)
Overtime %4%0%7%
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 Suns56461082%113.7105.4+8.2
2 Golden State Warriors57421574%110.6103.2+7.4
3 Memphis Grizzlies58401869%113.6108.7+4.9
4 Miami Heat57372065%109.1104.4+4.7
5 Chicago Bulls57362163%112.3110.3+2.0
6 Utah Jazz56352162%113.6107.0+6.6
7 Cleveland Cavaliers57352261%106.5102.1+4.4
8 Milwaukee Bucks57352261%112.9109.2+3.7
9 Philadelphia 76ers56342261%107.6105.2+2.4
10 Dallas Mavericks57332458%106.3103.1+3.2
11 Boston Celtics58332557%108.4103.6+4.8
12 Toronto Raptors55312456%109.1106.9+2.2
13 Denver Nuggets56312555%109.6107.6+2.0
14 Minnesota Timberwolves56292752%113.1111.6+1.5
15 Brooklyn Nets56292752%110.9111.2-0.3
16 Charlotte Hornets58292950%113.8114.6-0.8
17 Los Angeles Clippers58283048%106.2107.8-1.6
18 Atlanta Hawks56263046%111.7111.7-0.0
19 Los Angeles Lakers57263146%111.0112.6-1.6
20 Washington Wizards55253045%106.9110.2-3.3
21 New York Knicks57253244%104.7106.1-1.4
22 Portland Trail Blazers57233440%107.7112.0-4.3
23 New Orleans Pelicans56223439%105.8109.4-3.6
24 San Antonio Spurs57223539%111.8111.6+0.2
25 Sacramento Kings58223638%110.2114.8-4.6
26 Indiana Pacers57193833%108.9111.4-2.6
27 Oklahoma City Thunder56173930%100.7107.5-6.8
28 Houston Rockets55154027%108.3117.3-8.9
29 Orlando Magic58134522%103.1111.5-8.4
30 Detroit Pistons56124421%102.5112.8-10.3
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
Indiana Pacers37253622120
Minnesota Timberwolves33412827129
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