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Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 05 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 95-92
29-26 27-27 20-22 19-17
Position#29
Record7-15
FormLLLLL
Points / game98.3
Allowed / game101.5
Memphis Grizzlies 🏆
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
Position#14
Record14-10
FormWLWLW
Points / game107.9
Allowed / game107.3
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies 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

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
103-110
103
110
-7
97avg 91
A14/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
113-116
113
116
-3
110avg 91
H16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
83-105
83
105
-22
70avg 91
H19/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
92-100
92
100
-8
77avg 91
H21/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
94-95
94
95
-1
95avg 91
H23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
92-104
92
104
-12
84avg 91
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
88-98
88
98
-10
72avg 91
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
95-104
95
104
-9
88avg 91
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
79-95
79
95
-16
70avg 91
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
111-116
111
116
-5
108avg 91
A03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-34
36-26
12-24
26-26
25-34
28-33
31-30
29-19
25-33
25-26
17-23
16-23
24-23
22-32
25-17
21-28
27-12
29-27
16-35
22-21
18-27
27-34
29-15
18-28
22-19
25-28
18-32
23-19
21-28
28-30
24-21
22-25
18-24
20-23
21-21
20-27
32-28
20-38
30-27
29-23
199.3Avg total
95.0Scored
104.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)98.3101.5199.7-3.232%
Season at home (12)96.798.8195.5-2.233%
Season away (10)100.2104.6204.8-4.430%
Last 10 (10)95.0104.3199.3-9.30%
Last 5 (5)93.0103.4196.4-10.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)98.7103.1201.8-4.535%
vs Similar (7)93.498.7192.1-5.314%
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
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
111-87
111
87
+24
110avg 99
A18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
97-100
97
100
-3
91avg 99
H20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
102-118
102
118
-16
80avg 99
A21/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
124-118
124
118
+6
112avg 99
H23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
97-109
97
109
-12
86avg 99
H25/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
119-108
119
108
+11
112avg 99
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
89-92
89
92
-3
85avg 99
H29/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
120-102
120
102
+18
124avg 99
A30/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
107-111
107
111
-4
99avg 99
A02/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
112-106
112
106
+6
101avg 99
H04/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-29
19-26
31-17
37-15
24-22
29-27
27-22
17-29
24-26
28-29
28-29
22-34
30-35
35-27
41-18
18-38
24-28
24-30
22-23
27-28
33-27
30-31
30-22
26-28
30-23
21-20
20-25
18-24
28-29
34-20
31-27
27-26
33-42
21-22
25-21
28-26
31-27
29-28
18-21
34-30
212.9Avg total
107.8Scored
105.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)107.9107.3215.2+0.658%
Season at home (12)107.2104.6211.8+2.667%
Season away (12)108.7110.1218.8-1.450%
Last 10 (10)107.8105.1212.9+2.750%
Last 5 (5)109.4103.8213.2+5.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)109.8122.2232.0-12.50%
vs Similar (20)105.5106.3211.8-0.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)114.2106.7220.8+7.567%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: -2.2-2.2Q3: +4.8+4.8Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -2.4-2.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: -2.2-2.2Q3: +4.8+4.8Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -2.4-2.4
Memphis GrizzliesMinnesota 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
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A14/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
53-67
53
67
-14
H16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
50-59
50
59
-9
H19/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
46-55
46
55
-9
H21/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
56-39
56
39
+17
H23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
38-47
38
47
-9
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A03/12
NBA
106.0Avg total
50.1Scored
55.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.453.1104.5-1.743%-
Last 30 at home (17)52.149.5101.6+2.665%-
Last 30 away (13)50.557.8108.3-7.415%-
Last 10 (10)50.155.9106.0-5.820%-
Last 5 (5)46.255.8102.0-9.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)50.955.1106.0-4.339%-
vs Similar (7)53.146.699.7+6.657%-
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
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
53-49
53
49
+4
H20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A21/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
48-58
48
58
-10
H25/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
63-58
63
58
+5
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
51-43
51
43
+8
H29/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A30/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
54-64
54
64
-10
A02/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H04/12
NBA
109.9Avg total
55.1Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.154.4110.5+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (13)56.452.8109.2+3.669%-
Last 30 away (17)55.855.7111.5+0.141%-
Last 10 (10)55.154.8109.9+0.360%-
Last 5 (5)58.053.8111.8+4.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)57.558.5116.0-1.025%-
vs Similar (20)55.553.3108.8+2.255%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)56.855.5112.3+1.367%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 95.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.027.1
49.3%
51.0%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.38.7
34.4%
36.1%26.1
🏀 Free throws18.114.7
81.2%
76.5%14.7
They take 80.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 107.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.331.4
52.1%
51.0%62.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.38.7
35.8%
36.1%26.1
🏀 Free throws24.018.9
78.8%
76.5%18.9
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 05 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
LLLLLLLLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLWLWLWLLW
#29
League position
#14
-9.9
Net rating
+2.8
100.8
Offensive rating
112.5
110.7
Defensive rating
109.7
50.0%
Effective FG%
52.5%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.5%
15.1%
Turnover %
12.2%
20.1%
Off. rebound %
26.8%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.28
34.4%
3-point %
35.8%
64.2%
Assist %
58.6%
0%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence100.8 · 112.5Defence110.7 · 109.7Shooting50.0% · 52.5%3-point %34.4% · 35.8%Ball care15.1% · 12.2%Off. rebounds20.1% · 26.8%Free throws0.23 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)0% · 50%
■ Memphis Grizzlies   ■ 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
6
Memphis Grizzlies wins
4
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
05/02/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies99-107
20/11/16Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves93-71
02/11/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies116-80
27/10/16Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves102-98
17/03/16Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves108-114
20/02/16Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves109-104
24/01/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies106-101
15/11/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies106-114
01/03/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies97-101
07/02/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Memphis Grizzlies90-89
Memphis Grizzlieslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/17ACleveland Cavaliers111-116
02/12/17HSan Antonio Spurs79-95
30/11/17ASan Antonio Spurs95-104
26/11/17HBrooklyn Nets88-98
25/11/17ADenver Nuggets92-104
23/11/17HDallas Mavericks94-95
21/11/17HPortland Trail Blazers92-100
19/11/17HHouston Rockets83-105
16/11/17HIndiana Pacers113-116
14/11/17AMilwaukee Bucks103-110
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers112-106
02/12/17AOklahoma City Thunder107-111
30/11/17ANew Orleans Pelicans120-102
29/11/17HWashington Wizards89-92
26/11/17HPhoenix Suns119-108
25/11/17HMiami Heat97-109
23/11/17HOrlando Magic124-118
21/11/17ACharlotte Hornets102-118
20/11/17HDetroit Pistons97-100
18/11/17ADallas Mavericks111-87

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL32%
HomeLLLLL33%
AwayLLLLL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %32%33%30%
Points / game98.396.7100.2
Allowed / game101.598.8104.6
Point differential-3.2-2.2-4.4
Avg total199.7195.5204.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (8)20% (5)33% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW58%
HomeWLWLW67%
AwayWWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241212
Win %58%67%50%
Points / game107.9107.2108.7
Allowed / game107.3104.6110.1
Point differential+0.6+2.6-1.4
Avg total215.2211.8218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%33%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)50% (4)67% (3)
Overtime %4%0%8%
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 Celtics2521484%104.897.5+7.2
2 Houston Rockets2218482%114.1102.7+11.4
3 Golden State Warriors2418675%118.2106.8+11.4
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2316770%111.4108.9+2.6
5 Toronto Raptors2114767%110.9103.7+7.2
6 San Antonio Spurs2315865%100.897.2+3.7
7 Detroit Pistons2214864%105.0103.0+2.0
8 Denver Nuggets2213959%106.9106.3+0.6
9 Minnesota Timberwolves24141058%107.9107.3+0.6
10 Portland Trail Blazers23131057%103.2100.0+3.2
11 Philadelphia 76ers23131057%108.2108.1+0.1
12 Washington Wizards22121055%107.8103.8+4.0
13 Milwaukee Bucks22121055%103.0104.2-1.2
14 Indiana Pacers24131154%108.9107.8+1.0
15 Utah Jazz23121152%103.1100.0+3.1
16 New Orleans Pelicans23121152%108.6109.4-0.8
17 New York Knicks23111248%104.0104.3-0.3
18 Miami Heat23111248%100.0103.7-3.7
19 Oklahoma City Thunder22101245%102.199.0+3.1
20 Charlotte Hornets2291341%105.4106.4-1.0
21 Orlando Magic25101540%107.4111.0-3.6
22 Brooklyn Nets2391439%109.8112.3-2.5
23 Los Angeles Clippers2281436%104.9107.5-2.6
24 Phoenix Suns2591636%107.4115.2-7.8
25 Los Angeles Lakers2381535%105.8109.3-3.6
26 Memphis Grizzlies2271532%98.3101.5-3.2
27 Sacramento Kings2371630%95.7105.7-10.0
28 Dallas Mavericks2361726%99.8103.7-3.9
29 Atlanta Hawks2351822%102.7108.6-5.9
30 Chicago Bulls2131814%95.9107.0-11.1
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
Memphis Grizzlies2927201995
Minnesota Timberwolves2627221792
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