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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 15 May 2021
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 108-124
26-37 21-29 27-23 34-35
Position#25
Record23-50
FormLLWWL
Points / game111.9
Allowed / game117.6
vs
Position#16
Record35-37
FormWLLLL
Points / game112.2
Allowed / game111.4
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics
28 Feb 2027
MIN v BOS
upcoming
29 Nov 2025
MIN119
BOS115
02 Jan 2025
MIN115
BOS118
06 Nov 2023
MIN114
BOS109
15 Mar 2023
MIN102
BOS104
27 Dec 2021
MIN108
BOS103
15 May 2021
MIN108
BOS124
21 Feb 2020
MIN117
BOS127
01 Dec 2018
MIN109
BOS118
08 Mar 2018
MIN109
BOS117
21 Nov 2016
MIN93
BOS99
22 Feb 2016
MIN124
BOS122
28 Jan 2015
MIN110
BOS98
16 Nov 2013
MIN106
BOS88
01 Apr 2013
MIN110
BOS100
30 Mar 2012
MIN79
BOS100
27 Mar 2011
MIN82
BOS85
04 Nov 2009
MIN90
BOS92
21 Nov 2008
MIN78
BOS95
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics 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
Utah Jazz
#1
W
101-96
101
96
+5
83avg 102
A25/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
105-104
105
104
+1
104avg 102
H27/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
114-107
114
107
+7
107avg 102
A28/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
126-114
126
114
+12
124avg 102
H30/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
136-140 OT
136
140
-4
128avg 102
H02/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
135-139
135
139
-4
130avg 102
H06/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
112-121
112
121
-9
104avg 102
A08/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
128-96
128
96
+32
126avg 102
A09/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
119-100
119
100
+19
109avg 102
A11/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
103-114
103
114
-11
91avg 102
H14/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-40
26-18
30-16
19-22
17-33
32-14
34-23
22-34
28-23
31-27
19-29
36-28
35-25
25-33
29-33
37-23
30-38
35-27
32-33
26-25
29-33
34-40
40-34
32-32
32-28
22-31
24-30
34-32
34-19
40-25
33-25
21-27
30-20
32-20
24-25
33-35
26-35
26-28
37-29
14-22
231.0Avg total
117.9Scored
113.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)111.9117.6229.5-5.732%
Season at home (36)109.2116.0225.2-6.833%
Season away (37)114.5119.2233.7-4.730%
Last 10 (10)117.9113.1231.0+4.860%
Last 5 (5)119.4114.0233.4+5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)114.3120.9235.1-6.633%
vs Similar (8)118.8110.9229.6+7.975%
vs Weaker (1)103.0112.0215.0-9.00%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
104-125
104
125
-21
88avg 104
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
115-119
115
119
-4
96avg 104
H27/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
120-111
120
111
+9
116avg 104
H28/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
143-140 OT
143
140
+3
133avg 104
H30/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
119-129
119
129
-10
116avg 104
H02/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
132-96
132
96
+36
126avg 104
A05/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
99-121
99
121
-22
88avg 104
A07/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
124-130
124
130
-6
119avg 104
H09/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
121-129
121
129
-8
113avg 104
H11/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
94-102
94
102
-8
69avg 104
A13/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-33
29-30
36-37
16-25
24-29
25-26
29-23
37-41
39-19
19-28
30-33
32-31
16-39
32-38
42-26
38-25
32-34
39-37
27-32
21-26
39-27
24-18
37-30
32-21
28-30
18-30
28-34
25-27
23-36
30-43
31-26
40-25
28-28
28-34
23-31
42-36
17-22
22-20
30-25
25-35
237.3Avg total
117.1Scored
120.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)112.2111.4223.6+0.849%
Season at home (37)113.4111.1224.5+2.357%
Season away (35)111.0111.7222.7-0.740%
Last 10 (10)117.1120.2237.3-3.130%
Last 5 (5)114.0115.6229.6-1.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)108.0107.2215.2+0.840%
vs Similar (17)114.5115.4229.9-0.847%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)115.4106.5221.9+8.962%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -2.8-2.8Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -3.8-3.8Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +1.6+1.6
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -2.8-2.8Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -3.8-3.8Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +1.6+1.6
Minnesota TimberwolvesBoston Celtics
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
#1
L
52-58
52
58
-6
A25/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H27/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A28/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H30/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
D
65-65
65
65
+0
H02/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
63-73
63
73
-10
H06/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A08/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
74-44
74
44
+30
A09/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
62-40
62
40
+22
A11/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
52-63
52
63
-11
H14/05
NBA
114.7Avg total
59.0Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.360.9118.2-3.723%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.960.8115.7-5.920%-
Last 30 away (15)59.661.1120.7-1.527%-
Last 10 (10)59.055.7114.7+3.350%-
Last 5 (5)61.055.8116.8+5.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)56.362.0118.3-5.619%-
vs Similar (8)60.658.8119.4+1.938%-
vs Weaker (1)50.057.0107.0-7.00%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H27/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H28/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
48-77
48
77
-29
H30/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
D
71-71
71
71
+0
H02/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
63-45
63
45
+18
A05/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-60
46
60
-14
A07/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
53-79
53
79
-26
H09/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
56-62
56
62
-6
H11/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
39-42
39
42
-3
A13/05
NBA
113.6Avg total
53.5Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.456.4109.8-3.037%-
Last 30 at home (18)53.256.9110.1-3.839%-
Last 30 away (12)53.855.5109.2-1.833%-
Last 10 (10)53.560.1113.6-6.620%-
Last 5 (5)51.457.6109.0-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)53.856.2110.0-2.440%-
vs Similar (17)54.459.0113.4-4.635%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)51.050.9101.9+0.138%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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: 117.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.328.4
56.5%
52.8%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.914.5
34.6%
36.6%43.5
🏀 Free throws25.617.6
68.8%
77.7%17.6
They take 92.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 117.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.2 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.827.0
52.1%
52.8%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.715.4
37.8%
36.6%46.2
🏀 Free throws21.516.9
78.6%
77.7%16.9
They take 92.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLLLWWWW
Boston Celtics
LLLLWLWWLL
#25
League position
#16
+4.5
Net rating
-3.0
111.8
Offensive rating
113.0
107.2
Defensive rating
116.0
54.4%
Effective FG%
54.2%
54.0%
Opp. effective FG%
57.1%
13.4%
Turnover %
12.3%
24.7%
Off. rebound %
23.1%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.6%
3-point %
37.8%
64.8%
Assist %
58.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence111.8 · 113.0Defence107.2 · 116.0Shooting54.4% · 54.2%3-point %34.6% · 37.8%Ball care13.4% · 12.3%Off. rebounds24.7% · 23.1%Free throws0.28 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Boston Celtics
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
14/05/21HDenver Nuggets103-114
11/05/21ADetroit Pistons119-100
09/05/21AOrlando Magic128-96
08/05/21AMiami Heat112-121
06/05/21HMemphis Grizzlies135-139
02/05/21HNew Orleans Pelicans136-140 OT
30/04/21HGolden State Warriors126-114
28/04/21AHouston Rockets114-107
27/04/21HUtah Jazz105-104
25/04/21AUtah Jazz101-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/05/21ACleveland Cavaliers94-102
11/05/21HMiami Heat121-129
09/05/21HMiami Heat124-130
07/05/21AChicago Bulls99-121
05/05/21AOrlando Magic132-96
02/05/21HPortland Trail Blazers119-129
30/04/21HSan Antonio Spurs143-140 OT
28/04/21HCharlotte Hornets120-111
27/04/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-119
25/04/21ACharlotte Hornets104-125

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL32%
HomeWWLLL33%
AwayWWLWW30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733637
Win %32%33%30%
Points / game111.9109.2114.5
Allowed / game117.6116.0119.2
Point differential-5.7-6.8-4.7
Avg total229.5225.2233.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%11%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (26)42% (12)43% (14)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL49%
HomeWWLLL57%
AwayLLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723735
Win %49%57%40%
Points / game112.2113.4111.0
Allowed / game111.4111.1111.7
Point differential+0.8+2.3-0.7
Avg total223.6224.5222.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%27%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won52% (23)67% (9)43% (14)
Overtime %6%5%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 Utah Jazz74542073%116.4107.0+9.4
2 Philadelphia 76ers73502368%113.4107.8+5.6
3 Brooklyn Nets73492467%118.4113.8+4.6
4 Denver Nuggets74492566%115.2109.4+5.9
5 Phoenix Suns74492566%114.2109.6+4.6
6 Los Angeles Clippers74472764%113.4108.0+5.4
7 Milwaukee Bucks73452862%119.8114.6+5.2
8 Los Angeles Lakers75453060%109.6106.6+3.0
9 Dallas Mavericks74443059%112.7110.0+2.7
10 New York Knicks75433257%106.8104.1+2.7
11 Atlanta Hawks75423356%113.5111.9+1.6
12 Portland Trail Blazers75423356%115.4114.6+0.8
13 Miami Heat72403256%107.8107.9-0.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies75413455%113.7112.0+1.7
15 Golden State Warriors74403454%113.6112.6+1.0
16 Boston Celtics72353749%112.2111.4+0.8
17 Washington Wizards74344046%116.0118.0-2.0
18 Charlotte Hornets75344145%109.6111.5-1.9
19 New Orleans Pelicans73334045%115.0114.6+0.4
20 San Antonio Spurs73334045%110.8112.6-1.8
21 Indiana Pacers74334145%114.8115.2-0.5
22 Chicago Bulls75334244%110.5111.2-0.7
23 Sacramento Kings75334244%113.8117.2-3.5
24 Toronto Raptors74294539%111.2111.4-0.3
25 Cleveland Cavaliers75245132%103.5111.9-8.3
26 Minnesota Timberwolves73235032%111.9117.6-5.7
27 Orlando Magic75235231%104.4113.3-8.9
28 Oklahoma City Thunder74225230%105.0115.6-10.6
29 Detroit Pistons75225329%105.9109.9-4.0
30 Houston Rockets75205527%109.3115.9-6.6
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 Timberwolves26212734108
Boston Celtics37292335124
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