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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 07 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 110-121
24-33 24-28 30-35 32-25
Position#12
Record11-12
FormLWWLL
Points / game107.9
Allowed / game107.0
vs
Position#17
Record12-12
FormWLWLL
Points / game110.6
Allowed / game108.4
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks
10 Mar 2027
MIN v ATL
upcoming
09 Feb 2026
MIN138
ATL116
27 Jan 2025
MIN100
ATL92
12 Apr 2024
MIN109
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
MIN104
ATL90
25 Nov 2015
MIN99
ATL95
09 Feb 2015
MIN105
ATL117
26 Mar 2014
MIN107
ATL83
08 Jan 2013
MIN108
ATL103
05 Nov 2010
MIN103
ATL113
22 Dec 2009
MIN87
ATL112
04 Feb 2009
MIN86
ATL94
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Atlanta Hawks winWon
-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
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
107-97
107
97
+10
96avg 101
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
115-90
115
90
+25
114avg 101
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
138-95
138
95
+43
135avg 101
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
110-96
110
96
+14
92avg 101
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
113-101
113
101
+12
105avg 101
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
115-133
115
133
-18
100avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
121-120 OT
121
120
+1
113avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
100-98
100
98
+2
95avg 101
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
107-115
107
115
-8
89avg 101
A02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
105-110
105
110
-5
90avg 101
A04/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-18
22-30
33-24
30-25
34-20
32-33
27-25
22-12
40-23
32-20
41-28
25-24
28-29
38-21
23-19
21-27
30-27
24-35
32-20
27-19
28-30
30-38
25-31
32-34
35-20
21-21
16-29
28-30
20-26
28-31
30-19
22-22
24-24
33-29
31-38
19-24
34-27
21-32
30-27
20-24
218.6Avg total
113.1Scored
105.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)107.9107.0215.0+0.948%
Season at home (13)105.7101.5207.2+4.254%
Season away (10)110.8114.2225.0-3.440%
Last 10 (10)113.1105.5218.6+7.670%
Last 5 (5)109.6115.2224.8-5.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)115.0119.7234.7-4.717%
vs Similar ◀ (18)110.6108.1218.7+2.650%
vs Weaker (6)107.0102.3209.3+4.767%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#29
W
129-111
129
111
+18
129avg 104
H16/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
110-99
110
99
+11
108avg 104
H18/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
115-105
115
105
+10
112avg 104
H21/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
113-101
113
101
+12
108avg 104
H23/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
124-106
124
106
+18
120avg 104
A25/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
132-100
132
100
+32
136avg 104
A27/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
90-99
90
99
-9
75avg 104
H28/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
114-111
114
111
+3
108avg 104
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
96-98
96
98
-2
91avg 104
H04/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
127-130
127
130
-3
122avg 104
H05/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-31
30-25
33-28
36-27
30-29
28-20
33-28
19-22
25-21
35-27
29-29
26-28
32-27
34-33
27-11
20-30
27-27
38-31
38-25
21-23
29-21
33-27
43-18
27-34
27-28
23-23
24-34
16-14
38-29
27-28
22-31
27-23
22-31
30-13
35-34
9-20
30-30
31-38
31-31
35-31
221.0Avg total
115.0Scored
106.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)110.6108.4219.0+2.250%
Season at home (12)112.6105.1217.7+7.567%
Season away (12)108.7111.8220.4-3.133%
Last 10 (10)115.0106.0221.0+9.070%
Last 5 (5)111.8107.6219.4+4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)111.3112.2223.5-0.833%
vs Similar ◀ (18)106.6108.3214.8-1.739%
vs Weaker (6)117.8110.0227.8+7.883%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. 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: +5.1+5.1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +2.8+2.8Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -1.6-1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.1+5.1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +2.8+2.8Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -1.6-1.6
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
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
44-48
44
48
-4
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
66-53
66
53
+13
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
72-43
72
43
+29
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
54-62
54
62
-8
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A04/12
NBA
111.0Avg total
57.6Scored
53.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.354.1110.4+2.247%-
Last 30 at home (17)55.653.3108.9+2.447%-
Last 30 away (13)57.255.2112.4+1.946%-
Last 10 (10)57.653.4111.0+4.250%-
Last 5 (5)54.855.6110.4-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)55.260.2115.3-5.017%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)57.553.2110.7+4.356%-
vs Weaker (6)53.850.8104.7+3.050%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Similar. 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
Orlando Magic
#29
W
60-56
60
56
+4
H16/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H18/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
60-48
60
48
+12
H21/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
66-60
66
60
+6
H23/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A25/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
62-48
62
48
+14
A27/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H28/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
65-57
65
57
+8
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
52-44
52
44
+8
H04/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H05/12
NBA
113.8Avg total
59.9Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.555.0110.5+0.553%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.450.5105.9+4.973%-
Last 30 away (15)55.659.4115.0-3.833%-
Last 10 (10)59.953.9113.8+6.080%-
Last 5 (5)58.053.6111.6+4.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)55.553.0108.5+2.567%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)53.454.4107.8-1.139%-
vs Weaker (6)61.858.5120.3+3.383%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.1 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 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-pointers50.127.4
54.7%
53.1%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.013.7
33.4%
35.3%41.1
🏀 Free throws22.117.2
77.8%
77.4%17.2
They take 91.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 115.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 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-pointers53.629.6
55.2%
53.1%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.313.0
40.2%
35.3%39.0
🏀 Free throws21.216.8
79.2%
77.4%16.8
They take 85.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.3 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 07 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWWLWWWWW
Atlanta Hawks
LLWLWWWWWW
#12
League position
#17
+7.5
Net rating
+9.2
110.9
Offensive rating
118.0
103.5
Defensive rating
108.8
52.6%
Effective FG%
57.2%
49.4%
Opp. effective FG%
51.2%
14.0%
Turnover %
10.9%
29.5%
Off. rebound %
21.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.25
33.4%
3-point %
40.2%
56.2%
Assist %
60.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.9 · 118.0Defence103.5 · 108.8Shooting52.6% · 57.2%3-point %33.4% · 40.2%Ball care14.0% · 10.9%Off. rebounds29.5% · 21.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
04/12/21ABrooklyn Nets105-110
02/12/21AWashington Wizards107-115
30/11/21HIndiana Pacers100-98
27/11/21APhiladelphia 76ers121-120 OT
27/11/21ACharlotte Hornets115-133
25/11/21HMiami Heat113-101
23/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans110-96
21/11/21HMemphis Grizzlies138-95
19/11/21HSan Antonio Spurs115-90
18/11/21HSacramento Kings107-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/12/21HCharlotte Hornets127-130
04/12/21HPhiladelphia 76ers96-98
02/12/21AIndiana Pacers114-111
28/11/21HNew York Knicks90-99
27/11/21AMemphis Grizzlies132-100
25/11/21ASan Antonio Spurs124-106
23/11/21HOklahoma City Thunder113-101
21/11/21HCharlotte Hornets115-105
18/11/21HBoston Celtics110-99
16/11/21HOrlando Magic129-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL48%
HomeWWWWW54%
AwayWLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231310
Win %48%54%40%
Points / game107.9105.7110.8
Allowed / game107.0101.5114.2
Point differential+0.9+4.2-3.4
Avg total215.0207.2225.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%38%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)33% (3)67% (3)
Overtime %9%0%20%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL50%
HomeWWLLL67%
AwayLLWWW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241212
Win %50%67%33%
Points / game110.6112.6108.7
Allowed / game108.4105.1111.8
Point differential+2.2+7.5-3.1
Avg total219.0217.7220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%58%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)0% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Golden State Warriors2319483%113.1100.8+12.3
2 Phoenix Suns2319483%111.6105.1+6.5
3 Utah Jazz2316770%114.0104.8+9.2
4 Brooklyn Nets2316770%109.5105.8+3.7
5 Chicago Bulls2416867%109.6105.2+4.4
6 Milwaukee Bucks2415962%110.5106.4+4.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies24141058%111.0110.9+0.1
8 Miami Heat25141156%107.0104.5+2.5
9 Washington Wizards25141156%105.5106.4-0.9
10 Cleveland Cavaliers24131154%104.6102.0+2.5
11 Boston Celtics24131154%108.9106.5+2.4
12 Philadelphia 76ers24131154%107.0105.9+1.1
13 Charlotte Hornets26141254%115.8116.3-0.5
14 Atlanta Hawks24121250%110.6108.4+2.2
15 Los Angeles Clippers24121250%105.9105.0+0.9
16 Denver Nuggets22111150%104.0103.9+0.2
17 Dallas Mavericks22111150%104.5106.2-1.7
18 Los Angeles Lakers24121250%111.7113.4-1.7
19 Minnesota Timberwolves23111248%107.9107.0+0.9
20 New York Knicks23111248%106.5107.3-0.7
21 Toronto Raptors24111346%104.8105.1-0.3
22 Portland Trail Blazers24111346%109.5111.7-2.2
23 Sacramento Kings24101442%109.8112.8-3.0
24 Indiana Pacers26101638%107.6106.8+0.8
25 San Antonio Spurs2181338%107.7107.7+0.0
26 Houston Rockets2371630%105.2111.9-6.7
27 Oklahoma City Thunder2371630%98.8108.0-9.2
28 New Orleans Pelicans2671927%103.3110.1-6.7
29 Orlando Magic2451921%100.6110.5-9.8
30 Detroit Pistons2341917%99.0108.7-9.7
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 Timberwolves24243032110
Atlanta Hawks33283525121
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