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Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 08 Mar 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 111-113
23-33 26-27 34-23 28-30
Position#17
Record33-28
FormLWLLW
Points / game123.4
Allowed / game122.2
Indiana Pacers
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves 🏆
USA
Position#4
Record43-19
FormWWLLW
Points / game113.3
Allowed / game106.5
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves
02 Jan 2027
IND v MIN
upcoming
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13 Feb 2022
IND120
MIN129
07 Apr 2021
IND141
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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
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IND101
MIN110
25 Nov 2013
IND98
MIN84
13 Mar 2013
IND107
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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 York Knicks
#5
W
125-111
125
111
+14
126avg 116
A11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
102-111
102
111
-9
96avg 116
A13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
127-125
127
125
+2
117avg 116
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
129-115
129
115
+14
128avg 116
H23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
133-111
133
111
+22
138avg 116
H25/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
122-130
122
130
-8
108avg 116
H27/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
123-114
123
114
+9
120avg 116
H29/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
102-129
102
129
-27
89avg 116
A02/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
105-117
105
117
-12
90avg 116
A04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
137-120
137
120
+17
135avg 116
A06/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-27
35-31
30-24
34-29
24-25
25-23
31-33
22-30
31-35
34-36
36-32
26-22
42-25
30-18
30-45
27-27
32-32
35-28
33-31
33-20
28-30
28-31
31-29
35-40
40-24
24-29
32-33
27-28
26-48
30-29
16-31
30-21
16-26
32-26
29-34
28-31
35-32
39-38
32-18
31-32
238.8Avg total
120.5Scored
118.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)123.4122.2245.6+1.254%
Season at home (31)126.4121.3247.7+5.261%
Season away (30)120.3123.1243.5-2.847%
Last 10 (10)120.5118.3238.8+2.260%
Last 5 (5)117.8122.0239.8-4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)119.3126.0245.3-6.733%
vs Similar ◀ (15)120.6120.6241.2+0.053%
vs Weaker (12)118.7115.4234.1+3.258%
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
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
121-100
121
100
+21
123avg 109
A13/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
121-109
121
109
+12
114avg 109
A14/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
128-91
128
91
+37
126avg 109
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
107-112
107
112
-5
96avg 109
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
101-86
101
86
+15
95avg 109
H25/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
114-105
114
105
+9
107avg 109
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
110-101
110
101
+9
108avg 109
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
120-124 OT
120
124
-4
116avg 109
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
88-89
88
89
-1
88avg 109
H03/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
119-114
119
114
+5
116avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
21-29
40-19
32-28
37-25
22-26
25-32
37-26
44-14
22-37
33-25
29-15
27-31
30-20
13-36
37-25
23-22
19-23
28-21
31-20
29-21
29-22
27-24
29-38
24-26
26-27
38-32
22-16
22-30
37-30
23-31
33-24
30-18
16-31
22-18
20-22
28-26
27-22
33-34
31-32
216.0Avg total
112.9Scored
103.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)113.3106.5219.8+6.969%
Season at home (31)111.7103.0214.7+8.774%
Season away (31)115.0109.9224.8+5.165%
Last 10 (10)112.9103.1216.0+9.870%
Last 5 (5)110.2106.6216.8+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0127.0247.0-7.00%
vs Similar ◀ (12)109.3102.8212.1+6.650%
vs Weaker (17)116.4105.8222.2+10.576%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: +5.5+5.5Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +5.5+5.5
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: +5.5+5.5Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +5.5+5.5
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 York Knicks
#5
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
49-48
49
48
+1
A13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
65-71
65
71
-6
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
72-43
72
43
+29
H23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
67-60
67
60
+7
H25/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H27/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
64-53
64
53
+11
H29/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
56-77
56
77
-21
A02/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A04/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
74-70
74
70
+4
A06/03
NBA
120.5Avg total
61.2Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.261.3122.5-0.143%-
Last 30 at home (15)63.061.1124.1+1.940%-
Last 30 away (15)59.461.6121.0-2.247%-
Last 10 (10)61.259.3120.5+1.960%-
Last 5 (5)59.662.6122.2-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)58.069.0127.0-11.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)64.264.1128.3+0.153%-
vs Weaker (12)58.255.9114.2+2.342%-
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 Clippers
#7
L
49-53
49
53
-4
A13/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
59-51
59
51
+8
A14/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A16/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H25/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H03/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
55-48
55
48
+7
H05/03
NBA
104.5Avg total
54.1Scored
50.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.451.2107.6+5.263%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.451.1104.4+2.356%-
Last 30 away (14)59.951.4111.3+8.471%-
Last 10 (10)54.150.4104.5+3.750%-
Last 5 (5)53.650.6104.2+3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)53.054.0107.0-1.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)53.751.1104.8+2.658%-
vs Weaker (17)58.551.2109.7+7.471%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. 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: 120.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.2 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.534.1
58.3%
54.4%68.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.712.7
36.6%
36.3%38.1
🏀 Free throws18.914.2
75.1%
78.2%14.2
They take 93.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.7 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: 112.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.0 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.828.6
54.2%
54.4%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.9
36.3%
36.3%35.7
🏀 Free throws24.220.0
82.6%
78.2%20.0
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 08 Mar 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WLLWLWWWLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWWWLWWW
#17
League position
#4
+2.1
Net rating
+9.9
117.3
Offensive rating
113.5
115.2
Defensive rating
103.7
57.0%
Effective FG%
54.3%
57.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.8%
10.8%
Turnover %
12.8%
22.0%
Off. rebound %
24.0%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.28
36.6%
3-point %
36.3%
65.6%
Assist %
65.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence117.3 · 113.5Defence115.2 · 103.7Shooting57.0% · 54.3%3-point %36.6% · 36.3%Ball care10.8% · 12.8%Off. rebounds22.0% · 24.0%Free throws0.20 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 70%
■ 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
17/12/23Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers127-109
08/12/22Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers121-115
24/11/22Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves101-115
13/02/22Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves120-129
30/11/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers100-98
07/04/21Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves141-137
18/02/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers128-134 OT
18/01/20Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves116-114
16/01/20Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers99-104
01/03/19Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves122-115
Indiana Pacerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/03/24ADallas Mavericks137-120
04/03/24ASan Antonio Spurs105-117
02/03/24ANew Orleans Pelicans102-129
29/02/24HNew Orleans Pelicans123-114
27/02/24HToronto Raptors122-130
25/02/24HDallas Mavericks133-111
23/02/24HDetroit Pistons129-115
15/02/24AToronto Raptors127-125
13/02/24ACharlotte Hornets102-111
11/02/24ANew York Knicks125-111
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/24HPortland Trail Blazers119-114
03/03/24HLos Angeles Clippers88-89
02/03/24HSacramento Kings120-124 OT
29/02/24HMemphis Grizzlies110-101
28/02/24HSan Antonio Spurs114-105
25/02/24HBrooklyn Nets101-86
24/02/24HMilwaukee Bucks107-112
16/02/24APortland Trail Blazers128-91
14/02/24APortland Trail Blazers121-109
13/02/24ALos Angeles Clippers121-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW54%
HomeLWWLW61%
AwayLWLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613130
Win %54%61%47%
Points / game123.4126.4120.3
Allowed / game122.2121.3123.1
Point differential+1.2+5.2-2.8
Avg total245.6247.7243.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%35%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)56% (9)50% (6)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW69%
HomeWWLLW74%
AwayLWWWW65%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623131
Win %69%74%65%
Points / game113.3111.7115.0
Allowed / game106.5103.0109.9
Point differential+6.9+8.7+5.1
Avg total219.8214.7224.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%42%35%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (17)45% (11)67% (6)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Boston Celtics60481280%121.2109.6+11.6
2 Oklahoma City Thunder62431969%121.0113.4+7.6
3 Minnesota Timberwolves62431969%113.3106.5+6.9
4 Denver Nuggets62422068%114.4110.4+4.0
5 Los Angeles Clippers61402166%117.2112.6+4.7
6 Milwaukee Bucks61402166%120.5116.8+3.7
7 Cleveland Cavaliers62402265%114.0109.5+4.5
8 New Orleans Pelicans60362460%116.9111.0+5.9
9 New York Knicks61362559%113.1109.2+3.9
10 Phoenix Suns61362559%117.3114.4+2.9
11 Orlando Magic63372659%111.4109.5+1.9
12 Sacramento Kings60352558%118.3117.7+0.6
13 Miami Heat61352657%110.8109.9+0.8
14 Philadelphia 76ers62352756%116.8113.8+3.1
15 Dallas Mavericks62342855%118.7118.3+0.4
16 Golden State Warriors61332854%118.7116.8+1.9
17 Indiana Pacers61332854%123.4122.2+1.2
18 Los Angeles Lakers62323052%117.1118.3-1.3
19 Chicago Bulls62303248%111.8113.1-1.3
20 Atlanta Hawks62283445%120.2122.0-1.8
21 Utah Jazz63283544%117.7120.4-2.7
22 Houston Rockets62273544%112.9112.9-0.1
23 Brooklyn Nets62253740%112.0114.1-2.1
24 Toronto Raptors62233937%114.1118.0-3.8
25 Memphis Grizzlies63224135%106.2112.5-6.3
26 Portland Trail Blazers61174428%107.8115.9-8.0
27 Charlotte Hornets62154724%107.3117.7-10.4
28 San Antonio Spurs62134921%112.2120.2-8.0
29 Detroit Pistons6195215%112.1121.0-8.9
30 Washington Wizards6295315%114.5124.6-10.0
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers23263428111
Minnesota Timberwolves33272330113
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