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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 07 Feb 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 112-105
26-21 23-34 35-29 28-21
Position#26
Record15-36
FormLLLLW
Points / game99.9
Allowed / game103.7
vs
Position#13
Record27-22
FormWLLWL
Points / game101.6
Allowed / game101.3
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls 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
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
117-87
117
87
+30
118avg 91
H17/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
99-114
99
114
-15
90avg 91
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
94-106 OT
94
106
-12
90avg 91
A21/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
106-101
106
101
+5
108avg 91
H24/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
107-114
107
114
-7
102avg 91
A26/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
123-126
123
126
-3
115avg 91
H28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
90-103
90
103
-13
79avg 91
A30/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
93-96
93
96
-3
86avg 91
A01/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
115-119
115
119
-4
117avg 91
A03/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
108-102
108
102
+6
106avg 91
A04/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-23
34-25
25-21
34-18
38-25
22-26
15-31
24-32
33-23
16-26
18-15
22-25
20-25
37-21
27-28
22-27
29-32
26-27
18-24
34-31
28-28
36-34
30-29
29-35
29-27
26-29
14-26
21-21
21-21
18-27
26-15
28-33
26-27
26-39
29-26
34-27
27-27
26-28
23-19
32-28
212.0Avg total
105.2Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)99.9103.7203.5-3.829%
Season at home (25)98.5103.0201.5-4.528%
Season away (26)101.2104.3205.5-3.231%
Last 10 (10)105.2106.8212.0-1.630%
Last 5 (5)105.8109.2215.0-3.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)97.9107.3205.2-9.417%
vs Similar ◀ (16)97.4100.6198.1-3.225%
vs Weaker (2)107.0114.0221.0-7.00%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
111-101
111
101
+10
106avg 92
A18/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
94-125
94
125
-31
71avg 92
H21/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
101-110
101
110
-9
85avg 92
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
96-83
96
83
+13
91avg 92
A24/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
84-89
84
89
-5
72avg 92
H26/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
114-91
114
91
+23
111avg 92
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
93-120
93
120
-27
77avg 92
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
96-105 OT
96
105
-9
80avg 92
A02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
107-102
107
102
+5
102avg 92
A04/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
110-115
110
115
-5
94avg 92
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
30-21
27-26
28-22
18-34
26-29
19-24
31-38
23-34
26-30
33-26
19-20
21-14
23-25
28-19
24-25
23-18
24-31
21-12
16-28
32-15
26-25
32-31
24-20
22-24
25-27
26-33
20-36
26-26
25-21
17-20
25-26
34-25
26-32
20-18
27-27
26-30
31-25
32-18
21-42
204.7Avg total
100.6Scored
104.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (49)101.6101.3202.9+0.255%
Season at home (25)100.098.1198.0+1.964%
Season away (24)103.2104.8208.0-1.546%
Last 10 (10)100.6104.1204.7-3.540%
Last 5 (5)104.0106.6210.6-2.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)99.7103.6203.3-3.960%
vs Similar ◀ (16)103.4103.3206.8+0.144%
vs Weaker (4)111.5100.8212.2+10.875%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +2.8+2.8Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -4.9-4.9
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +2.8+2.8Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -4.9-4.9
Minnesota TimberwolvesChicago Bulls
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.
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Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
58-48
58
48
+10
H17/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A21/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H24/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A26/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
64-62
64
62
+2
H28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A30/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
39-48
39
48
-9
A01/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A03/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A04/02
NBA
108.2Avg total
54.2Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.351.8101.1-2.543%-
Last 30 at home (13)48.750.499.1-1.762%-
Last 30 away (17)49.752.9102.6-3.229%-
Last 10 (10)54.254.0108.2+0.240%-
Last 5 (5)52.657.4110.0-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)49.153.9103.0-4.833%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)49.249.698.8-0.450%-
vs Weaker (2)51.056.5107.5-5.550%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A18/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
44-63
44
63
-19
H21/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
49-64
49
64
-15
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
44-39
44
39
+5
A24/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H26/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
58-40
58
40
+18
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
47-51
47
51
-4
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A04/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A06/02
NBA
103.1Avg total
51.3Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.752.0102.7-1.350%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.950.8100.7-0.940%-
Last 30 away (15)51.453.2104.6-1.860%-
Last 10 (10)51.351.8103.1-0.560%-
Last 5 (5)54.650.0104.6+4.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)47.852.7100.5-4.940%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)52.051.1103.1+0.962%-
vs Weaker (4)52.554.0106.5-1.525%-
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: 105.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀13%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.6 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers14.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.5 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.834.8
55.4%
49.0%69.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.24.7
29.0%
35.3%14.1
🏀 Free throws27.421.5
78.5%
75.5%21.5
They take 79.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 16.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 100.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀68%
🏀🏀🏀17%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.8 pts a game · 68% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.1 pts a game · 17% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers73.234.4
47.0%
49.0%68.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.55.7
32.6%
35.3%17.1
🏀 Free throws19.214.7
76.6%
75.5%14.7
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 19% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). 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 Feb 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLLLWLLW
Chicago Bulls
LWLLWLWLLW
#26
League position
#13
-1.7
Net rating
-3.5
110.2
Offensive rating
101.3
111.9
Defensive rating
104.9
53.0%
Effective FG%
47.4%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
49.6%
14.9%
Turnover %
12.0%
27.1%
Off. rebound %
24.3%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.21
29.0%
3-point %
32.6%
63.0%
Assist %
51.4%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence110.2 · 101.3Defence111.9 · 104.9Shooting53.0% · 47.4%3-point %29.0% · 32.6%Ball care14.9% · 12.0%Off. rebounds27.1% · 24.3%Free throws0.35 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
04/02/16ALos Angeles Clippers108-102
03/02/16ALos Angeles Lakers115-119
01/02/16APortland Trail Blazers93-96
30/01/16AUtah Jazz90-103
28/01/16HOklahoma City Thunder123-126
26/01/16ACleveland Cavaliers107-114
24/01/16HMemphis Grizzlies106-101
21/01/16ADallas Mavericks94-106 OT
20/01/16ANew Orleans Pelicans99-114
17/01/16HPhoenix Suns117-87
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/16ADenver Nuggets110-115
04/02/16ASacramento Kings107-102
02/02/16AUtah Jazz96-105 OT
31/01/16ALos Angeles Clippers93-120
29/01/16ALos Angeles Lakers114-91
26/01/16HMiami Heat84-89
24/01/16ACleveland Cavaliers96-83
23/01/16ABoston Celtics101-110
21/01/16HGolden State Warriors94-125
18/01/16ADetroit Pistons111-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW29%
HomeLLWWL28%
AwayLLLLW31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512526
Win %29%28%31%
Points / game99.998.5101.2
Allowed / game103.7103.0104.3
Point differential-3.8-4.5-3.2
Avg total203.5201.5205.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%8%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)45% (11)12% (8)
Overtime %10%4%15%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL55%
HomeWLLLL64%
AwayWLLWL46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games492524
Win %55%64%46%
Points / game101.6100.0103.2
Allowed / game101.398.1104.8
Point differential+0.2+1.9-1.5
Avg total202.9198.0208.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%16%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (20)67% (12)50% (8)
Overtime %12%12%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 Golden State Warriors4945492%115.4102.7+12.7
2 San Antonio Spurs5042884%104.991.3+13.6
3 Oklahoma City Thunder51381375%109.7101.6+8.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers50361472%102.296.6+5.6
5 Toronto Raptors50341668%101.697.2+4.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers50331766%104.3100.3+4.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies50302060%97.598.7-1.1
8 Boston Celtics52302258%104.6100.4+4.2
9 Atlanta Hawks52302258%102.299.6+2.6
10 Miami Heat51292257%96.095.8+0.2
11 Chicago Bulls49272255%101.6101.3+0.2
12 Indiana Pacers51272453%103.0100.2+2.7
13 Dallas Mavericks53282553%100.2101.2-0.9
14 Detroit Pistons52272552%102.2100.9+1.3
15 Houston Rockets53272651%104.9106.3-1.4
16 Charlotte Hornets51252649%101.6101.2+0.4
17 Utah Jazz49242549%97.396.0+1.3
18 Portland Trail Blazers52252748%102.0101.8+0.2
19 Washington Wizards49222745%102.7105.4-2.7
20 New York Knicks53233043%99.0101.1-2.1
21 Orlando Magic49212843%99.2100.8-1.6
22 Sacramento Kings50212942%106.8108.5-1.7
23 Denver Nuggets51203139%100.4103.8-3.4
24 Milwaukee Bucks52203238%97.8102.9-5.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans50183236%102.0105.0-3.0
26 Minnesota Timberwolves51153629%99.9103.7-3.8
27 Phoenix Suns51143727%100.6106.5-6.0
28 Brooklyn Nets52133925%96.2103.5-7.2
29 Los Angeles Lakers52114121%96.3106.2-9.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers5184316%94.9105.3-10.4
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 Timberwolves26233528112
Chicago Bulls21342921105
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