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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 29 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 126-114
34-32 31-25 33-31 28-26
Position#14
Record42-33
FormLWWLL
Points / game109.7
Allowed / game107.7
Minnesota Timberwolves 🏆
USA
vs
Atlanta Hawks
USA
Position#28
Record21-53
FormLWLLL
Points / game103.6
Allowed / game109.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks
10 Mar 2027
MIN v ATL
upcoming
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ATL116
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ATL106
22 Mar 2023
MIN125
ATL124
06 Dec 2021
MIN110
ATL121
22 Jan 2021
MIN98
ATL116
05 Feb 2020
MIN120
ATL127
28 Dec 2018
MIN120
ATL123
28 Mar 2018
MIN126
ATL114
26 Dec 2016
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ATL95
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MIN105
ATL117
26 Mar 2014
MIN107
ATL83
08 Jan 2013
MIN108
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05 Nov 2010
MIN103
ATL113
22 Dec 2009
MIN87
ATL112
04 Feb 2009
MIN86
ATL94
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Atlanta Hawks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#9
L
108-116
108
116
-8
92avg 101
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
109-117
109
117
-8
100avg 101
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
109-103
109
103
+6
102avg 101
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
116-111
116
111
+5
107avg 101
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
101-117
101
117
-16
91avg 101
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
120-129
120
129
-9
113avg 101
H18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
123-109
123
109
+14
116avg 101
H21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
108-104
108
104
+4
106avg 101
A23/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
108-120
108
120
-12
91avg 101
A24/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
93-101
93
101
-8
82avg 101
H27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-23
21-33
32-29
31-31
28-35
18-25
28-26
35-31
34-24
21-38
29-22
25-19
25-26
28-33
29-31
34-21
24-23
26-38
31-29
20-27
23-38
33-39
35-30
29-22
28-32
31-26
36-25
28-26
31-22
26-26
27-34
24-22
24-32
28-27
19-39
37-22
25-26
34-33
23-19
11-23
222.2Avg total
109.5Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (75)109.7107.7217.4+2.156%
Season at home (37)111.4105.4216.8+5.973%
Season away (38)108.1109.8217.9-1.739%
Last 10 (10)109.5112.7222.2-3.240%
Last 5 (5)110.4112.6223.0-2.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)108.6117.2225.9-8.625%
vs Similar (13)114.4114.3228.7+0.146%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)108.7104.3213.0+4.356%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
90-106
90
106
-16
83avg 95
A07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
87-112
87
112
-25
75avg 95
A10/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
122-129
122
129
-7
124avg 95
H11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
107-119
107
119
-12
101avg 95
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
117-129
117
129
-12
111avg 95
H15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
117-122
117
122
-5
111avg 95
A17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
99-94
99
94
+5
87avg 95
A21/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
90-105
90
105
-15
75avg 95
A23/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
94-106
94
106
-12
84avg 95
A24/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
99-118
99
118
-19
88avg 95
A26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-27
23-23
26-26
13-30
15-34
22-19
26-34
24-25
34-20
16-33
35-38
37-38
28-31
38-23
22-36
19-29
23-33
32-30
24-34
38-32
31-26
19-30
37-39
30-27
21-27
20-15
22-25
36-27
28-25
16-24
27-31
19-25
18-16
33-27
23-36
20-27
20-33
25-36
29-25
25-24
216.2Avg total
102.2Scored
114.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)103.6109.0212.6-5.428%
Season at home (37)105.7109.1214.8-3.441%
Season away (37)101.4108.9210.4-7.516%
Last 10 (10)102.2114.0216.2-11.810%
Last 5 (5)99.8109.0208.8-9.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)103.2112.1215.3-9.023%
vs Similar (8)103.9107.5211.4-3.638%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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: -1.5-1.5Q1: -2.6-2.6Q2Q2: -5.2-5.2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -5.3-5.3Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: -2.3-2.3
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: -2.6-2.6Q2Q2: -5.2-5.2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -5.3-5.3Q4Q4: +3.0+3.0Q4: -2.3-2.3
Minnesota TimberwolvesAtlanta Hawks
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
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#9
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A13/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
56-77
56
77
-21
H18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
59-58
59
58
+1
H21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A23/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
52-59
52
59
-7
A24/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H27/03
NBA
113.1Avg total
53.2Scored
59.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.157.0113.1-0.947%-
Last 30 at home (13)56.757.5114.2-0.838%-
Last 30 away (17)55.656.6112.3-1.053%-
Last 10 (10)53.259.9113.1-6.720%-
Last 5 (5)56.660.2116.8-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)54.862.2117.0-7.512%-
vs Similar (13)55.656.1111.7-0.546%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)58.053.7111.7+4.378%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
37-53
37
53
-16
A10/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
66-54
66
54
+12
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
55-63
55
63
-8
H15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
41-42
41
42
-1
A21/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
44-49
44
49
-5
A23/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
51-43
51
43
+8
A24/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
45-69
45
69
-24
A26/03
NBA
102.2Avg total
49.0Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.053.0101.1-5.030%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.855.7106.4-4.925%-
Last 30 away (14)44.950.094.9-5.136%-
Last 10 (10)49.053.2102.2-4.230%-
Last 5 (5)46.251.898.0-5.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)48.854.6103.4-5.932%-
vs Similar (8)46.048.694.6-2.625%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 109.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.5 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 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-pointers63.432.1
50.6%
51.0%64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.98.5
38.8%
36.1%25.5
🏀 Free throws24.819.8
79.8%
76.5%19.8
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 102.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 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-pointers51.825.6
49.4%
51.0%51.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.811.9
35.2%
36.1%35.7
🏀 Free throws19.915.3
76.9%
76.5%15.3
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 29 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWWLLWWLL
Atlanta Hawks
LLLWLLLLLL
#14
League position
#28
-3.2
Net rating
-11.7
110.5
Offensive rating
101.6
113.7
Defensive rating
113.3
52.6%
Effective FG%
50.8%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.6%
12.5%
Turnover %
14.6%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
18.1%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.23
38.8%
3-point %
35.2%
54.2%
Assist %
62.9%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence110.5 · 101.6Defence113.7 · 113.3Shooting52.6% · 50.8%3-point %38.8% · 35.2%Ball care12.5% · 14.6%Off. rebounds22.9% · 18.1%Free throws0.29 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 10%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Atlanta Hawks
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
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
5
Atlanta Hawks wins
DateGameScore
30/01/18Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves105-100
27/12/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks104-90
22/12/16Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves84-92
26/11/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks99-95
10/11/15Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves107-117
10/02/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks105-117
25/01/15Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves112-100
27/03/14Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks107-83
02/02/14Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves120-113
21/01/13Atlanta Hawks v Minnesota Timberwolves104-96
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/03/18HMemphis Grizzlies93-101
24/03/18APhiladelphia 76ers108-120
23/03/18ANew York Knicks108-104
21/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers123-109
18/03/18HHouston Rockets120-129
18/03/18ASan Antonio Spurs101-117
13/03/18AWashington Wizards116-111
11/03/18HGolden State Warriors109-103
09/03/18HBoston Celtics109-117
03/03/18AUtah Jazz108-116
Atlanta Hawkslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/03/18AHouston Rockets99-118
24/03/18AGolden State Warriors94-106
23/03/18ASacramento Kings90-105
21/03/18AUtah Jazz99-94
17/03/18AMilwaukee Bucks117-122
15/03/18HCharlotte Hornets117-129
13/03/18HOklahoma City Thunder107-119
11/03/18HChicago Bulls122-129
10/03/18AIndiana Pacers87-112
07/03/18AToronto Raptors90-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL56%
HomeLWLWL73%
AwayLWLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games753738
Win %56%73%39%
Points / game109.7111.4108.1
Allowed / game107.7105.4109.8
Point differential+2.1+5.9-1.7
Avg total217.4216.8217.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%43%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (20)67% (9)36% (11)
Overtime %5%5%5%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL28%
HomeLWLLL41%
AwayLWLLL16%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743737
Win %28%41%16%
Points / game103.6105.7101.4
Allowed / game109.0109.1108.9
Point differential-5.4-3.4-7.5
Avg total212.6214.8210.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%16%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (25)64% (11)21% (14)
Overtime %1%0%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 Houston Rockets75611481%113.6104.2+9.4
2 Toronto Raptors75552073%112.5104.4+8.1
3 Golden State Warriors74542073%114.0107.0+7.0
4 Boston Celtics74512369%104.2100.2+4.1
5 Portland Trail Blazers74462862%106.1103.2+2.8
6 Cleveland Cavaliers75453060%110.7110.0+0.7
7 Philadelphia 76ers74443059%108.9105.5+3.4
8 Oklahoma City Thunder75443159%107.3104.0+3.2
9 Indiana Pacers75443159%105.6103.9+1.7
10 San Antonio Spurs75433257%102.599.4+3.1
11 New Orleans Pelicans75433257%111.3111.0+0.4
12 Utah Jazz74423257%103.5100.2+3.3
13 Minnesota Timberwolves75423356%109.7107.7+2.1
14 Washington Wizards74413355%107.1106.0+1.2
15 Los Angeles Clippers74403454%109.5108.5+1.0
16 Denver Nuggets75403553%109.7108.5+1.2
17 Miami Heat75403553%103.3102.8+0.5
18 Milwaukee Bucks74393553%105.9106.2-0.3
19 Detroit Pistons74344046%103.1103.8-0.7
20 Charlotte Hornets76344245%107.8107.8+0.0
21 Los Angeles Lakers73324144%108.4110.0-1.6
22 New York Knicks76274936%104.5108.1-3.6
23 Chicago Bulls74245032%103.1110.2-7.1
24 Brooklyn Nets75245132%106.5110.5-4.0
25 Sacramento Kings75245132%99.4106.7-7.4
26 Dallas Mavericks74235131%102.7105.2-2.5
27 Orlando Magic74225230%104.3109.1-4.8
28 Atlanta Hawks74215328%103.6109.0-5.4
29 Memphis Grizzlies74205427%98.7104.7-5.9
30 Phoenix Suns75195625%103.9113.7-9.9
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
Minnesota Timberwolves34313328126
Atlanta Hawks32253126114
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