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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 13 Nov 2018
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 120-113
30-31 27-22 36-32 27-28
Position#21
Record4-9
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.5
Allowed / game117.7
vs
Position#15
Record6-7
FormLWWWL
Points / game108.8
Allowed / game109.3
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets 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
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
101-91
101
91
+10
95avg 100
H23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
105-112
105
112
-7
91avg 100
A24/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
95-125
95
125
-30
67avg 100
H27/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
124-120
124
120
+4
114avg 100
H30/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
128-125
128
125
+3
118avg 100
H01/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
99-116
99
116
-17
79avg 100
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
81-111
81
111
-30
57avg 100
A05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
109-120
109
120
-11
96avg 100
A06/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
110-114
110
114
-4
98avg 100
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
110-121
110
121
-11
97avg 100
A10/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-28
25-21
22-24
29-18
19-26
29-31
26-26
31-29
16-27
22-36
29-34
28-28
36-32
28-34
29-28
31-26
32-25
33-31
36-40
27-29
32-36
26-25
29-22
12-33
27-30
18-31
19-31
17-19
33-31
26-32
25-29
25-28
32-30
35-35
21-21
22-28
31-29
30-34
20-29
29-29
221.7Avg total
106.2Scored
115.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)110.5117.7228.2-7.231%
Season at home (5)115.8116.8232.6-1.080%
Season away (8)107.2118.2225.5-11.00%
Last 10 (10)106.2115.5221.7-9.330%
Last 5 (5)101.8116.4218.2-14.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)103.1113.4216.5-10.325%
vs Similar ◀ (12)112.2114.9227.1-2.833%
vs Weaker (6)110.7104.7215.3+6.083%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
102-86
102
86
+16
93avg 98
A24/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
115-117
115
117
-2
107avg 98
A27/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
114-120
114
120
-6
106avg 98
H28/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
96-115
96
115
-19
80avg 98
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
120-119 OT
120
119
+1
109avg 98
H31/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
111-119
111
119
-8
100avg 98
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
122-97
122
97
+25
104avg 98
H04/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
104-82
104
82
+22
95avg 98
A07/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
112-110
112
110
+2
95avg 98
A10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
100-116
100
116
-16
92avg 98
A11/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-17
21-28
38-17
19-24
30-32
36-25
25-31
24-29
29-32
20-31
28-30
37-27
26-26
18-26
23-33
29-30
28-22
26-38
23-23
33-27
32-25
29-31
25-35
25-28
18-21
33-26
41-28
30-22
24-22
28-20
24-24
28-16
34-24
21-23
27-29
30-34
30-36
23-29
21-29
26-22
217.7Avg total
109.6Scored
108.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)108.8109.3218.2-0.546%
Season at home (5)114.8112.0226.8+2.860%
Season away (8)105.1107.6212.8-2.538%
Last 10 (10)109.6108.1217.7+1.550%
Last 5 (5)109.8104.8214.6+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)106.4117.2223.5-10.89%
vs Similar ◀ (15)113.7109.6223.3+4.167%
vs Weaker (4)102.297.0199.2+5.275%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: -3.8-3.8Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: -3.8-3.8Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
Minnesota TimberwolvesBrooklyn Nets
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
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A24/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
38-63
38
63
-25
H27/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
64-66
64
66
-2
H30/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
65-56
65
56
+9
H01/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
58-61
58
61
-3
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
59-63
59
63
-4
A06/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
67-65
67
65
+2
A08/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
61-63
61
63
-2
A10/11
NBA
115.9Avg total
55.5Scored
60.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.357.6112.9-2.340%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.957.7114.6-0.957%-
Last 30 away (16)53.957.6111.5-3.625%-
Last 10 (10)55.560.4115.9-4.930%-
Last 5 (5)58.062.6120.6-4.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)50.657.4108.0-6.833%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)58.360.2118.6-1.933%-
vs Weaker (6)58.752.8111.5+5.867%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
D
45-45
45
45
+0
A24/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
66-57
66
57
+9
A27/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H28/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H31/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
61-56
61
56
+5
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
51-47
51
47
+4
H04/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
52-42
52
42
+10
A07/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
53-65
53
65
-12
A11/11
NBA
106.4Avg total
53.0Scored
53.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.055.2111.3+0.860%-
Last 30 at home (13)58.257.1115.3+1.269%-
Last 30 away (17)54.453.8108.2+0.553%-
Last 10 (10)53.053.4106.4-0.450%-
Last 5 (5)54.451.4105.8+3.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)56.558.7115.2-2.355%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)57.554.8112.3+2.767%-
vs Weaker (4)49.547.296.8+2.250%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. 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: 106.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.028.1
45.3%
51.7%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.111.0
34.3%
35.4%33.0
🏀 Free throws21.717.0
78.3%
76.6%17.0
They take 94.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 109.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.727.7
49.7%
51.7%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.712.8
36.9%
35.4%38.4
🏀 Free throws22.515.8
70.2%
76.6%15.8
They take 90.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Nov 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLLWWLLW
Brooklyn Nets
LWWWLWLLLW
#21
League position
#15
-9.0
Net rating
+1.5
102.7
Offensive rating
109.1
111.7
Defensive rating
107.6
47.4%
Effective FG%
51.9%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
50.4%
12.0%
Turnover %
12.3%
24.5%
Off. rebound %
25.0%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.3%
3-point %
36.9%
55.8%
Assist %
58.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence102.7 · 109.1Defence111.7 · 107.6Shooting47.4% · 51.9%3-point %34.3% · 36.9%Ball care12.0% · 12.3%Off. rebounds24.5% · 25.0%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Brooklyn Nets
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
10/11/18ASacramento Kings110-121
08/11/18ALos Angeles Lakers110-114
06/11/18ALos Angeles Clippers109-120
05/11/18APortland Trail Blazers81-111
03/11/18AGolden State Warriors99-116
01/11/18HUtah Jazz128-125
30/10/18HLos Angeles Lakers124-120
27/10/18HMilwaukee Bucks95-125
24/10/18AToronto Raptors105-112
23/10/18HIndiana Pacers101-91
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/11/18AGolden State Warriors100-116
10/11/18ADenver Nuggets112-110
07/11/18APhoenix Suns104-82
04/11/18HPhiladelphia 76ers122-97
02/11/18HHouston Rockets111-119
31/10/18HDetroit Pistons120-119 OT
29/10/18ANew York Knicks96-115
28/10/18HGolden State Warriors114-120
27/10/18ANew Orleans Pelicans115-117
24/10/18ACleveland Cavaliers102-86

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL31%
HomeWWLWW80%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %31%80%0%
Points / game110.5115.8107.2
Allowed / game117.7116.8118.2
Point differential-7.2-1.0-11.0
Avg total228.2232.6225.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%20%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)100% (2)0% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL46%
HomeWLWLW60%
AwayLLWWL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %46%60%38%
Points / game108.8114.8105.1
Allowed / game109.3112.0107.6
Point differential-0.5+2.8-2.5
Avg total218.2226.8212.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%20%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)100% (2)33% (3)
Overtime %8%20%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 Toronto Raptors1412286%117.4109.4+8.0
2 Golden State Warriors1311285%121.9110.8+11.1
3 Milwaukee Bucks1310377%121.6109.7+11.9
4 Portland Trail Blazers1310377%115.8106.2+9.7
5 Denver Nuggets139469%109.9103.5+6.4
6 Memphis Grizzlies117464%103.1101.1+2.0
7 San Antonio Spurs117464%109.5107.9+1.6
8 Philadelphia 76ers159660%112.7112.9-0.2
9 Los Angeles Clippers127558%116.2111.7+4.6
10 Oklahoma City Thunder127558%109.0106.6+2.4
11 Indiana Pacers148657%105.7103.0+2.7
12 Charlotte Hornets137654%116.5109.2+7.4
13 New Orleans Pelicans137654%118.3116.5+1.8
14 Boston Celtics137654%105.2103.5+1.7
15 Los Angeles Lakers137654%116.2115.5+0.7
16 Sacramento Kings137654%115.3116.8-1.5
17 Utah Jazz126650%111.6109.9+1.7
18 Detroit Pistons126650%110.1111.2-1.2
19 Brooklyn Nets136746%108.8109.3-0.5
20 Orlando Magic146843%103.9108.7-4.8
21 Houston Rockets125742%102.7107.3-4.7
22 Miami Heat135838%110.8111.6-0.8
23 Dallas Mavericks124833%110.8113.7-2.9
24 Chicago Bulls134931%106.5113.1-6.5
25 Minnesota Timberwolves134931%110.5117.7-7.2
26 Washington Wizards134931%111.0118.5-7.5
27 New York Knicks1441029%106.4111.6-5.2
28 Atlanta Hawks1331023%109.3118.3-9.0
29 Phoenix Suns1221017%101.2114.4-13.2
30 Cleveland Cavaliers121118%103.2113.1-9.8
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 Timberwolves30273627120
Brooklyn Nets31223228113
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