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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 29 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 88-94
21-27 22-22 17-18 28-27
Position#27
Record12-22
FormLLLLW
Points / game112.5
Allowed / game117.1
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
vs
Cleveland Cavaliers 🏆
USA
Position#29
Record9-25
FormLWWWL
Points / game103.6
Allowed / game114.1
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2019-20
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers 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
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
127-139 OT
127
139
-12
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
125-142
125
142
-17
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
109-125
109
125
-16
A10/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
116-127
116
127
-11
H12/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
117-124
117
124
-7
H14/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
99-107
99
107
-8
H19/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
100-109
100
109
-9
A21/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
106-113
106
113
-7
A22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
104-113
104
113
-9
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
105-104 OT
105
104
+1
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-30
31-23
39-41
25-28
31-39
34-34
38-37
22-32
31-33
33-28
21-33
24-31
23-25
36-34
24-38
33-30
29-33
29-32
23-37
36-22
25-32
25-31
22-24
27-20
20-33
31-28
24-21
25-27
23-27
29-34
28-22
26-30
22-22
21-35
24-27
37-29
21-26
29-22
21-31
19-11
231.1Avg total
110.8Scored
120.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)112.5117.1229.6-4.635%
Season at home (13)109.8116.5226.2-6.723%
Season away (21)114.2117.5231.7-3.243%
Last 10 (10)110.8120.3231.1-9.510%
Last 5 (5)102.8109.2212.0-6.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)108.2117.8226.0-9.512%
vs Similar ◀ (14)117.9115.3233.1+2.664%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
94-141
94
141
-47
A08/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
88-110
88
110
-22
A10/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
110-116
110
116
-6
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
117-109 OT
117
109
+8
A13/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
108-125
108
125
-17
A15/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
113-133
113
133
-20
A17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
100-98
100
98
+2
H19/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
114-107
114
107
+7
H21/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
121-118
121
118
+3
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
117-129
117
129
-12
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-36
18-41
26-31
32-33
18-29
22-24
26-30
22-27
29-35
28-29
25-24
28-28
28-19
25-24
25-25
25-35
20-26
31-43
28-33
29-23
29-37
25-29
30-38
29-29
29-21
24-20
23-23
24-34
25-27
30-24
26-36
33-20
42-32
29-32
23-30
27-24
22-33
25-29
34-30
36-37
226.8Avg total
108.2Scored
118.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)103.6114.1217.8-10.526%
Season at home (17)105.5112.1217.6-6.635%
Season away (17)101.8116.1217.9-14.418%
Last 10 (10)108.2118.6226.8-10.440%
Last 5 (5)113.0117.0230.0-4.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)105.1116.0221.1-10.823%
vs Similar ◀ (4)108.5106.5215.0+2.075%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -3.5-3.5Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: -3.8-3.8Q3Q3: -4.7-4.7Q3: -3.4-3.4Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: -0.5-0.5
Minnesota TimberwolvesCleveland Cavaliers
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
58-53
58
53
+5
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
65-73
65
73
-8
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A10/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H12/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
58-65
58
65
-7
H14/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
50-63
50
63
-13
H19/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
51-61
51
61
-10
A21/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
43-57
43
57
-14
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
50-48
50
48
+2
A27/12
NBA
115.1Avg total
55.0Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.958.4115.3-1.540%-
Last 30 at home (13)56.158.8114.9-2.815%-
Last 30 away (17)57.558.1115.6-0.559%-
Last 10 (10)55.060.1115.1-5.130%-
Last 5 (5)49.258.0107.2-8.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)54.958.8113.7-3.831%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)59.158.0117.1+1.150%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
36-77
36
77
-41
A08/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
40-53
40
53
-13
A10/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
57-64
57
64
-7
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
53-43
53
43
+10
A13/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
51-69
51
69
-18
A15/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
53-41
53
41
+12
H19/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
55-51
55
51
+4
H21/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
71-64
71
64
+7
H24/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
47-62
47
62
-15
A27/12
NBA
110.7Avg total
51.7Scored
59.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.557.6108.1-7.127%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.256.9109.1-4.631%-
Last 30 away (14)48.658.4107.0-9.921%-
Last 10 (10)51.759.0110.7-7.340%-
Last 5 (5)56.056.8112.8-0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)49.558.6108.1-9.119%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)57.251.2108.5+6.075%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 110.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.627.8
52.9%
52.3%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.711.5
30.5%
35.7%34.5
🏀 Free throws26.620.7
77.8%
77.2%20.7
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.5 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.130.6
53.6%
52.3%61.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.5
35.1%
35.7%34.5
🏀 Free throws17.712.5
70.6%
77.2%12.5
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 29 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLLLLLLL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LWWWLLWLLL
#27
League position
#29
-9.1
Net rating
-10.2
105.9
Offensive rating
106.2
115.0
Defensive rating
116.4
49.9%
Effective FG%
53.2%
54.8%
Opp. effective FG%
58.7%
13.5%
Turnover %
16.1%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
25.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.20
30.5%
3-point %
35.1%
49.9%
Assist %
56.5%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence105.9 · 106.2Defence115.0 · 116.4Shooting49.9% · 53.2%3-point %30.5% · 35.1%Ball care13.5% · 16.1%Off. rebounds22.9% · 25.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)10% · 40%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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

Head-to-head record
4
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
6
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
DateGameScore
05/07/19Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers85-75
27/11/18Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves95-102
20/10/18Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers131-123
08/02/18Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves140-138 OT
09/01/18Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers127-99
15/02/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers108-116
02/02/17Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves125-97
12/07/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers68-99
26/01/16Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves114-107
09/01/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers99-125
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/19ASacramento Kings105-104 OT
24/12/19AGolden State Warriors104-113
22/12/19APortland Trail Blazers106-113
21/12/19ADenver Nuggets100-109
19/12/19HNew Orleans Pelicans99-107
14/12/19HLos Angeles Clippers117-124
12/12/19HUtah Jazz116-127
10/12/19APhoenix Suns109-125
09/12/19ALos Angeles Lakers125-142
07/12/19AOklahoma City Thunder127-139 OT
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/19ABoston Celtics117-129
24/12/19HAtlanta Hawks121-118
21/12/19HMemphis Grizzlies114-107
19/12/19HCharlotte Hornets100-98
17/12/19AToronto Raptors113-133
15/12/19AMilwaukee Bucks108-125
13/12/19ASan Antonio Spurs117-109 OT
12/12/19HHouston Rockets110-116
10/12/19ABoston Celtics88-110
08/12/19APhiladelphia 76ers94-141

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW35%
HomeLLLLL23%
AwayLLLLW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341321
Win %35%23%43%
Points / game112.5109.8114.2
Allowed / game117.1116.5117.5
Point differential-4.6-6.7-3.2
Avg total229.6226.2231.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%8%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)0% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %15%15%14%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL26%
HomeLLWWW35%
AwayLWLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341717
Win %26%35%18%
Points / game103.6105.5101.8
Allowed / game114.1112.1116.1
Point differential-10.5-6.6-14.4
Avg total217.8217.6217.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%6%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (5)67% (3)0% (2)
Overtime %3%0%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 Milwaukee Bucks3833587%120.2106.7+13.5
2 Boston Celtics3426876%111.4102.0+9.5
3 Miami Heat3627975%112.8106.8+6.1
4 Denver Nuggets3526974%107.9102.1+5.8
5 Los Angeles Lakers37271073%111.3104.9+6.4
6 Philadelphia 76ers38261268%109.4103.7+5.6
7 Houston Rockets36241267%120.1115.3+4.8
8 Toronto Raptors36241267%112.1107.4+4.7
9 Indiana Pacers37241365%110.0106.2+3.8
10 Los Angeles Clippers36231364%113.5108.4+5.1
11 Dallas Mavericks35221363%115.5107.8+7.7
12 Brooklyn Nets33181555%110.2110.5-0.2
13 Utah Jazz35191654%108.6109.1-0.5
14 Oklahoma City Thunder34171750%108.1108.1-0.0
15 Orlando Magic37172046%102.9103.9-1.1
16 Portland Trail Blazers36152142%112.1113.7-1.6
17 Detroit Pistons37152241%108.6110.4-1.8
18 Sacramento Kings35142140%106.5108.9-2.4
19 San Antonio Spurs35142140%111.4114.7-3.3
20 New Orleans Pelicans38152339%113.6116.8-3.2
21 Chicago Bulls37142338%106.0107.3-1.3
22 Phoenix Suns35132237%113.5114.5-1.0
23 Memphis Grizzlies36132336%110.4116.4-6.1
24 Charlotte Hornets39142536%104.1110.1-6.0
25 Minnesota Timberwolves34122235%112.5117.1-4.6
26 Washington Wizards34112332%116.0119.7-3.8
27 Golden State Warriors38112729%106.1112.9-6.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers3492526%103.6114.1-10.5
29 New York Knicks3692725%103.2111.3-8.1
30 Atlanta Hawks3773019%106.4117.5-11.1
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2122172888
Cleveland Cavaliers2722182794
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