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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 12 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 121-117
29-26 37-29 25-32 30-30
Position#25
Record14-42
FormLLWLL
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#19
Record25-30
FormLWWWL
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game113.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Chicago Bulls
14 Nov 2026
MIN v CHI
upcoming
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MIN115
CHI120
05 Feb 2025
MIN127
CHI108
31 Mar 2024
MIN101
CHI109
18 Dec 2022
MIN150
CHI126
10 Apr 2022
MIN120
CHI124
11 Apr 2021
MIN121
CHI117
04 Mar 2020
MIN115
CHI108
24 Nov 2018
MIN111
CHI96
24 Feb 2018
MIN122
CHI104
12 Feb 2017
MIN117
CHI89
06 Feb 2016
MIN112
CHI105
01 Nov 2014
MIN105
CHI106
09 Apr 2014
MIN87
CHI102
24 Mar 2013
MIN97
CHI104
10 Jan 2012
MIN100
CHI111
30 Mar 2011
MIN91
CHI108
19 Feb 2010
MIN94
CHI100
25 Jan 2009
MIN109
CHI108
Sections

🎯 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
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
108-128
108
128
-20
96avg 99
H25/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
107-101
107
101
+6
94avg 99
H27/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
107-129
107
129
-22
98avg 99
H28/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
107-112
107
112
-5
91avg 99
A29/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
102-101
102
101
+1
92avg 99
H01/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
108-120
108
120
-12
97avg 99
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 99
H05/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
137-141
137
141
-4
131avg 99
A07/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
136-145 OT
136
145
-9
126avg 99
A09/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-30
22-26
18-32
35-40
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
234.6Avg total
114.1Scored
120.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)110.4117.8228.2-7.425%
Season at home (27)106.8114.0220.9-7.230%
Season away (29)113.7121.3235.0-7.621%
Last 10 (10)114.1120.5234.6-6.430%
Last 5 (5)122.0126.8248.8-4.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)114.1120.1234.3-6.022%
vs Similar (6)109.7119.8229.5-10.233%
vs Weaker (1)103.0112.0215.0-9.00%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#1
L
95-120
95
120
-25
82avg 107
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
94-103
94
103
-9
87avg 107
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
104-120
104
120
-16
96avg 107
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
102-116
102
116
-14
102avg 107
A30/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
116-121
116
121
-5
107avg 107
A01/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
106-113
106
113
-7
98avg 107
A03/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
115-107
115
107
+8
114avg 107
H04/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
113-97
113
97
+16
112avg 107
A06/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
122-113
122
113
+9
128avg 107
A08/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
108-120
108
120
-12
100avg 107
A10/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-29
19-27
29-33
24-31
25-25
30-28
17-25
22-25
20-33
19-32
34-31
31-24
29-34
31-31
25-31
17-20
37-39
21-28
28-27
30-27
25-26
24-32
24-30
33-25
25-28
32-18
32-26
26-35
30-28
32-21
35-25
16-23
33-27
31-24
33-28
25-34
33-25
33-28
18-33
24-34
220.5Avg total
107.5Scored
113.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)112.4113.0225.5-0.645%
Season at home (28)109.3112.4221.7-3.139%
Season away (27)115.7113.7229.4+2.052%
Last 10 (10)107.5113.0220.5-5.530%
Last 5 (5)112.8110.0222.8+2.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)108.4118.0226.4-9.610%
vs Similar (15)110.7108.5219.2+2.360%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)117.6104.6222.2+13.080%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -1.4-1.4Q2Q2: -4.8-4.8Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +4.8+4.8Q4: -3.0-3.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -1.4-1.4Q2Q2: -4.8-4.8Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +4.8+4.8Q4: -3.0-3.0
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
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H25/03
NBA
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
118.8Avg total
56.2Scored
62.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.661.2116.7-5.613%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.657.4110.1-4.814%-
Last 30 away (16)58.164.4122.6-6.312%-
Last 10 (10)56.262.6118.8-6.410%-
Last 5 (5)60.664.2124.8-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)56.261.3117.5-5.117%-
vs Similar (6)54.061.3115.3-7.30%-
vs Weaker (1)50.057.0107.0-7.00%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Stronger. 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
Utah Jazz
#1
L
42-56
42
56
-14
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
55-53
55
53
+2
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
39-65
39
65
-26
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A30/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
58-67
58
67
-9
A01/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A03/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H04/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A06/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
64-51
64
51
+13
A08/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
66-53
66
53
+13
A10/04
NBA
111.5Avg total
55.2Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.054.2110.2+1.857%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.255.5111.8+0.850%-
Last 30 away (14)55.752.7108.4+3.064%-
Last 10 (10)55.256.3111.5-1.150%-
Last 5 (5)59.651.4111.0+8.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)53.856.2110.0-2.430%-
vs Similar (15)55.553.3108.8+2.360%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)61.853.0114.8+8.8100%-
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: 113.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.7 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-pointers53.427.0
50.6%
52.8%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.112.4
33.4%
36.6%37.2
🏀 Free throws27.622.7
82.2%
77.7%22.7
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 107.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.8 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.8 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers60.032.9
54.8%
52.8%65.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.19.3
32.0%
36.6%27.9
🏀 Free throws16.913.8
81.7%
77.7%13.8
They take 89.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 12 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWLLWLLWL
Chicago Bulls
LWWWLLLLLL
#25
League position
#19
-6.3
Net rating
-5.6
109.5
Offensive rating
108.8
115.9
Defensive rating
114.3
50.4%
Effective FG%
52.6%
57.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.7%
11.6%
Turnover %
13.5%
22.6%
Off. rebound %
25.2%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.19
33.4%
3-point %
32.0%
62.9%
Assist %
64.7%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence109.5 · 108.8Defence115.9 · 114.3Shooting50.4% · 52.6%3-point %33.4% · 32.0%Ball care11.6% · 13.5%Off. rebounds22.6% · 25.2%Free throws0.30 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ 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
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
25/03/21HDallas Mavericks108-128
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/04/21AAtlanta Hawks108-120
08/04/21AToronto Raptors122-113
06/04/21AIndiana Pacers113-97
04/04/21HBrooklyn Nets115-107
03/04/21AUtah Jazz106-113
01/04/21APhoenix Suns116-121
30/03/21AGolden State Warriors102-116
28/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs104-120
25/03/21HCleveland Cavaliers94-103
23/03/21HUtah Jazz95-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL25%
HomeLWLWW30%
AwayLLLLL21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games562729
Win %25%30%21%
Points / game110.4106.8113.7
Allowed / game117.8114.0121.3
Point differential-7.4-7.2-7.6
Avg total228.2220.9235.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%11%3%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (20)38% (8)42% (12)
Overtime %9%7%10%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL45%
HomeWLLLW39%
AwayLLWWL52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552827
Win %45%39%52%
Points / game112.4109.3115.7
Allowed / game113.0112.4113.7
Point differential-0.6-3.1+2.0
Avg total225.5221.7229.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%18%26%
Close games (≤5 pts) won35% (17)33% (6)36% (11)
Overtime %7%4%11%
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 Jazz56431377%117.2107.0+10.1
2 Philadelphia 76ers55381769%113.6108.4+5.2
3 Brooklyn Nets55381769%118.6113.9+4.7
4 Phoenix Suns56371966%114.0108.3+5.8
5 Los Angeles Lakers57372065%110.3105.5+4.8
6 Denver Nuggets56362064%115.3109.4+5.9
7 Los Angeles Clippers57362163%113.9108.3+5.6
8 Milwaukee Bucks56332359%118.5113.4+5.1
9 Dallas Mavericks54312357%112.1109.7+2.5
10 Portland Trail Blazers56322457%114.4115.4-1.0
11 Memphis Grizzlies54292554%113.3111.3+2.0
12 Atlanta Hawks58312753%113.3111.7+1.6
13 Miami Heat54282652%106.5107.4-0.9
14 New York Knicks57292851%105.0103.5+1.5
15 Boston Celtics56282850%111.7110.4+1.3
16 Charlotte Hornets56282850%111.0111.9-0.9
17 Golden State Warriors56272948%112.1113.6-1.5
18 New Orleans Pelicans55262947%114.9114.5+0.3
19 Chicago Bulls55253045%112.4113.0-0.6
20 San Antonio Spurs53242945%110.0112.5-2.5
21 Indiana Pacers54243044%112.7113.4-0.7
22 Sacramento Kings57243342%114.1118.4-4.4
23 Toronto Raptors56233341%112.2111.6+0.6
24 Oklahoma City Thunder56213538%105.6113.8-8.2
25 Cleveland Cavaliers57213637%103.7111.1-7.4
26 Washington Wizards55203536%112.6117.9-5.3
27 Orlando Magic57193833%105.0112.3-7.3
28 Detroit Pistons57183932%106.6109.8-3.2
29 Houston Rockets57174030%108.2113.5-5.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves56144225%110.4117.8-7.4
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 Timberwolves29372530121
Chicago Bulls26293230117
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