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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 13 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 20:00
Final 97-127
25-33 27-40 22-31 23-23
Position#25
Record15-42
FormLWLLW
Points / game110.6
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#4
Record38-17
FormWLWWL
Points / game118.6
Allowed / game113.9
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Brooklyn Nets
23 Nov 2026
MIN v BKN
upcoming
27 Dec 2025
MIN107
BKN123
11 Apr 2025
MIN117
BKN91
24 Feb 2024
MIN101
BKN86
10 Mar 2023
MIN123
BKN124
23 Jan 2022
MIN136
BKN125
13 Apr 2021
MIN97
BKN127
30 Dec 2019
MIN122
BKN115
12 Nov 2018
MIN120
BKN113
27 Jan 2018
MIN111
BKN97
28 Jan 2017
MIN129
BKN109
05 Mar 2016
MIN132
BKN118
16 Mar 2015
MIN106
BKN122
22 Nov 2013
MIN111
BKN81
23 Jan 2013
MIN83
BKN91
01 Jan 2011
MIN103
BKN88
28 Oct 2009
MIN95
BKN93
29 Mar 2009
MIN108
BKN99
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets 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
Houston Rockets
#30
W
107-101
107
101
+6
94avg 100
H27/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
107-129
107
129
-22
98avg 100
H28/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
107-112
107
112
-5
91avg 100
A29/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
102-101
102
101
+1
92avg 100
H01/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
108-120
108
120
-12
97avg 100
A03/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
113-122
113
122
-9
no box
A04/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
116-106
116
106
+10
106avg 100
H05/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
137-141
137
141
-4
131avg 100
A07/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
136-145 OT
136
145
-9
126avg 100
A09/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
121-117
121
117
+4
117avg 100
H12/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
21-34
22-28
31-10
29-41
19-33
30-24
29-31
25-37
27-24
25-26
30-25
19-26
31-25
20-30
32-20
28-30
38-38
18-24
24-28
29-26
31-38
23-33
30-25
26-29
29-26
27-27
34-24
31-35
25-42
38-32
43-32
39-25
27-32
31-35
27-32
29-26
37-29
25-32
30-30
234.8Avg total
115.4Scored
119.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)110.6117.8228.4-7.226%
Season at home (28)107.3114.1221.5-6.832%
Season away (29)113.7121.3235.0-7.621%
Last 10 (10)115.4119.4234.8-4.040%
Last 5 (5)124.6126.2250.8-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)114.1119.7233.8-5.626%
vs Similar (6)109.7119.8229.5-10.233%
vs Weaker (1)103.0112.0215.0-9.00%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
116-112
116
112
+4
111avg 111
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
88-118
88
118
-30
70avg 111
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
113-111
113
111
+2
104avg 111
A26/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
112-107
112
107
+5
114avg 111
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
120-108
120
108
+12
115avg 111
H31/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
111-89
111
89
+22
116avg 111
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
107-115
107
115
-8
97avg 111
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
114-112
114
112
+2
105avg 111
H05/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
139-111
139
111
+28
142avg 111
H07/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
101-126
101
126
-25
92avg 111
H11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-41
28-25
27-25
24-21
17-38
21-25
23-27
27-28
34-27
25-23
23-28
31-33
37-25
24-27
26-25
25-30
29-42
28-26
29-19
34-21
32-11
36-37
24-17
19-24
28-25
18-32
26-32
35-26
31-34
26-33
32-21
25-24
36-33
43-26
36-23
24-29
25-33
33-28
19-31
24-34
223.0Avg total
112.1Scored
110.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)118.6113.9232.5+4.769%
Season at home (30)117.6111.4229.0+6.277%
Season away (25)119.8117.0236.8+2.860%
Last 10 (10)112.1110.9223.0+1.270%
Last 5 (5)114.4110.6225.0+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)110.9115.4226.3-4.560%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)118.5110.0228.4+8.580%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.6-3.6Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -3.2-3.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +5.3+5.3Q4: -0.2-0.2
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.6-3.6Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -3.2-3.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +5.3+5.3Q4: -0.2-0.2
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
Houston Rockets
#30
L
54-63
54
63
-9
H27/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
48-74
48
74
-26
H28/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A29/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H01/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
66-68
66
68
-2
A03/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A04/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H05/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
56-77
56
77
-21
A07/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
66-57
66
57
+9
A09/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
66-55
66
55
+11
H12/04
NBA
119.8Avg total
57.3Scored
62.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.160.6116.7-4.617%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.557.3110.8-3.720%-
Last 30 away (15)58.664.0122.6-5.413%-
Last 10 (10)57.362.5119.8-5.220%-
Last 5 (5)60.661.6122.2-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)56.960.6117.5-3.722%-
vs Similar (6)54.061.3115.3-7.30%-
vs Weaker (1)50.057.0107.0-7.00%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. 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
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
65-66
65
66
-1
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
38-63
38
63
-25
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A26/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H31/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
68-48
68
48
+20
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
57-67
57
67
-10
H05/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
79-59
79
59
+20
H07/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H11/04
NBA
117.9Avg total
58.8Scored
59.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.857.8118.6+3.057%-
Last 30 at home (15)63.056.3119.3+6.767%-
Last 30 away (15)58.559.3117.8-0.747%-
Last 10 (10)58.859.1117.9-0.340%-
Last 5 (5)61.658.4120.0+3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)58.260.3118.5-2.140%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)62.056.5118.6+5.565%-
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: 115.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.2 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers53.126.8
50.5%
52.8%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.912.8
34.7%
36.6%38.4
🏀 Free throws27.523.2
84.4%
77.7%23.2
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 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-pointers55.429.9
54.0%
52.8%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.711.7
34.7%
36.6%35.1
🏀 Free throws20.917.2
82.3%
77.7%17.2
They take 89.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 13 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWLLWLLW
Brooklyn Nets
LWWLWWWWLW
#25
League position
#4
-4.0
Net rating
+1.2
110.9
Offensive rating
112.9
114.9
Defensive rating
111.7
51.1%
Effective FG%
53.3%
57.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
11.8%
Turnover %
11.8%
22.5%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.7%
3-point %
34.7%
63.4%
Assist %
63.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.9 · 112.9Defence114.9 · 111.7Shooting51.1% · 53.3%3-point %34.7% · 34.7%Ball care11.8% · 11.8%Off. rebounds22.5% · 24.5%Free throws0.31 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ 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
12/04/21HChicago Bulls121-117
09/04/21ABoston Celtics136-145 OT
07/04/21AIndiana Pacers137-141
05/04/21HSacramento Kings116-106
04/04/21APhiladelphia 76ers113-122
03/04/21AMemphis Grizzlies108-120
01/04/21HNew York Knicks102-101
29/03/21ABrooklyn Nets107-112
28/03/21HHouston Rockets107-129
27/03/21HHouston Rockets107-101
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/21HLos Angeles Lakers101-126
07/04/21HNew Orleans Pelicans139-111
05/04/21HNew York Knicks114-112
04/04/21AChicago Bulls107-115
01/04/21HCharlotte Hornets111-89
31/03/21HHouston Rockets120-108
29/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves112-107
26/03/21ADetroit Pistons113-111
25/03/21AUtah Jazz88-118
24/03/21APortland Trail Blazers116-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW26%
HomeWLWWW32%
AwayLLLLL21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %26%32%21%
Points / game110.6107.3113.7
Allowed / game117.8114.1121.3
Point differential-7.2-6.8-7.6
Avg total228.4221.5235.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%11%3%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (21)44% (9)42% (12)
Overtime %9%7%10%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL69%
HomeWWWWL77%
AwayLWLWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games553025
Win %69%77%60%
Points / game118.6117.6119.8
Allowed / game113.9111.4117.0
Point differential+4.7+6.2+2.8
Avg total232.5229.0236.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%33%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won74% (19)82% (11)62% (8)
Overtime %7%3%12%
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 Jazz57431475%117.2107.4+9.9
2 Philadelphia 76ers56391770%113.6108.1+5.4
3 Brooklyn Nets55381769%118.6113.9+4.7
4 Phoenix Suns57381967%114.2108.5+5.8
5 Los Angeles Clippers58372164%114.2108.6+5.6
6 Los Angeles Lakers58372164%110.0105.6+4.4
7 Denver Nuggets57362163%115.2109.5+5.6
8 Milwaukee Bucks56332359%118.5113.4+5.1
9 Portland Trail Blazers57322556%114.1115.2-1.1
10 Dallas Mavericks56312555%111.9109.9+2.0
11 Memphis Grizzlies56302654%113.3111.3+2.0
12 Atlanta Hawks58312753%113.3111.7+1.6
13 Miami Heat55292653%106.5107.3-0.7
14 New York Knicks59312853%105.1103.2+1.8
15 Boston Celtics56282850%111.7110.4+1.3
16 Charlotte Hornets56282850%111.0111.9-0.9
17 Golden State Warriors57282949%112.2113.5-1.3
18 New Orleans Pelicans56272948%114.9114.5+0.4
19 San Antonio Spurs55262947%110.3112.3-2.0
20 Indiana Pacers55253045%113.1113.6-0.5
21 Chicago Bulls57253244%112.1113.0-0.8
22 Sacramento Kings58243441%114.0118.4-4.4
23 Toronto Raptors57233440%111.9111.5+0.4
24 Washington Wizards56213538%112.8118.0-5.2
25 Oklahoma City Thunder56213538%105.6113.8-8.2
26 Cleveland Cavaliers57213637%103.7111.1-7.4
27 Orlando Magic58193933%104.8112.4-7.6
28 Detroit Pistons58184031%106.9110.2-3.3
29 Houston Rockets58174129%108.4113.7-5.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves57154226%110.6117.8-7.2
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 Timberwolves2527222397
Brooklyn Nets33403123127
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