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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 11 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 106-123
20-34 24-31 27-27 35-31
Position#12
Record11-14
FormWLLLL
Points / game107.8
Allowed / game108.8
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
vs
Cleveland Cavaliers 🏆
USA
Position#14
Record14-12
FormWWLLW
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game102.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers
11 Jan 2027
MIN v CLE
upcoming
08 Jan 2026
MIN131
CLE122
18 Jan 2025
MIN117
CLE124
22 Mar 2024
MIN104
CLE91
14 Jan 2023
MIN110
CLE102
10 Dec 2021
MIN106
CLE123
31 Jan 2021
MIN109
CLE104
28 Dec 2019
MIN88
CLE94
19 Oct 2018
MIN131
CLE123
08 Jan 2018
MIN127
CLE99
14 Feb 2017
MIN108
CLE116
08 Jan 2016
MIN99
CLE125
31 Jan 2015
MIN90
CLE106
13 Nov 2013
MIN124
CLE95
07 Dec 2012
MIN91
CLE73
06 Jan 2012
MIN87
CLE98
04 Dec 2010
MIN129
CLE95
30 Oct 2009
MIN87
CLE104
17 Dec 2008
MIN70
CLE93
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
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
138-95
138
95
+43
135avg 101
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
110-96
110
96
+14
92avg 101
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
113-101
113
101
+12
105avg 101
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
115-133
115
133
-18
100avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
121-120 OT
121
120
+1
113avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
100-98
100
98
+2
95avg 101
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
107-115
107
115
-8
89avg 101
A02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
105-110
105
110
-5
90avg 101
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
110-121
110
121
-11
96avg 101
H07/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
104-136
104
136
-32
82avg 101
H09/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-23
32-20
41-28
25-24
28-29
38-21
23-19
21-27
30-27
24-35
32-20
27-19
28-30
30-38
25-31
32-34
35-20
21-21
16-29
28-30
20-26
28-31
30-19
22-22
24-24
33-29
31-38
19-24
34-27
21-32
30-27
20-24
24-33
24-28
30-35
32-25
33-34
26-26
22-35
23-41
224.8Avg total
112.3Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)107.8108.8216.6-0.944%
Season at home (15)105.9105.1211.0+0.747%
Season away (10)110.8114.2225.0-3.440%
Last 10 (10)112.3112.5224.8-0.250%
Last 5 (5)105.2116.0221.2-10.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)110.8114.5225.2-3.825%
vs Similar ◀ (20)110.2110.1220.3+0.245%
vs Weaker (6)107.0102.3209.3+4.767%
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
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
89-104
89
104
-15
80avg 96
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
112-117
112
117
-5
103avg 96
H23/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
115-120
115
120
-5
98avg 96
H25/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
105-92
105
92
+13
102avg 96
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
114-96
114
96
+18
119avg 96
A30/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
111-85
111
85
+26
119avg 96
A02/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
116-101
116
101
+15
116avg 96
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
108-109
108
109
-1
96avg 96
H05/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
104-112
104
112
-8
93avg 96
A07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
115-92
115
92
+23
116avg 96
H09/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-27
25-24
27-17
8-36
27-24
36-28
19-32
30-33
33-36
33-25
20-26
29-33
27-22
27-27
24-20
27-23
30-23
22-18
35-24
27-31
31-16
30-27
26-20
24-22
34-29
31-17
34-26
17-29
29-32
26-28
27-31
26-18
24-24
26-32
28-32
26-24
29-24
23-19
30-23
33-26
211.7Avg total
108.9Scored
102.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)105.0102.0207.0+2.954%
Season at home (13)103.0101.4204.4+1.646%
Season away (13)106.9102.7209.6+4.262%
Last 10 (10)108.9102.8211.7+6.150%
Last 5 (5)110.899.8210.6+11.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)101.0107.0208.0-6.025%
vs Similar ◀ (16)107.4103.8211.1+3.656%
vs Weaker (6)103.597.5201.0+6.067%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: +3.6+3.6Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: -2.8-2.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: +3.6+3.6Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: -2.8-2.8
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
72-43
72
43
+29
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
54-62
54
62
-8
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
48-61
48
61
-13
H07/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H09/12
NBA
112.7Avg total
57.3Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.053.8109.7+2.247%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.053.0108.0+2.044%-
Last 30 away (12)57.454.9112.3+2.550%-
Last 10 (10)57.355.4112.7+1.940%-
Last 5 (5)53.458.0111.4-4.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)53.557.2110.8-3.825%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)57.154.0111.1+3.150%-
vs Weaker (6)53.850.8104.7+3.050%-
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
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
63-52
63
52
+11
H23/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
66-61
66
61
+5
H25/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
52-41
52
41
+11
A30/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
61-43
61
43
+18
A02/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
65-46
65
46
+19
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
55-60
55
60
-5
H05/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
52-43
52
43
+9
H09/12
NBA
107.4Avg total
57.2Scored
50.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.451.4104.9+2.060%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.049.6102.6+3.480%-
Last 30 away (15)53.953.3107.1+0.640%-
Last 10 (10)57.250.2107.4+7.080%-
Last 5 (5)56.649.6106.2+7.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)50.452.1102.5-1.850%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)54.152.4106.6+1.756%-
vs Weaker (6)55.747.8103.5+7.883%-
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: 112.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.426.6
50.8%
53.1%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.214.0
34.0%
35.3%42.0
🏀 Free throws22.417.1
76.3%
77.4%17.1
They take 93.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.9 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.526.6
52.7%
53.1%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.313.3
37.7%
35.3%39.9
🏀 Free throws19.715.8
80.2%
77.4%15.8
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 11 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLWWLWWW
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLLWWWWLLL
#12
League position
#14
-0.2
Net rating
+6.2
108.9
Offensive rating
110.6
109.1
Defensive rating
104.4
50.9%
Effective FG%
54.3%
53.8%
Opp. effective FG%
51.6%
13.2%
Turnover %
14.3%
28.6%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.0%
3-point %
37.7%
54.7%
Assist %
64.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence108.9 · 110.6Defence109.1 · 104.4Shooting50.9% · 54.3%3-point %34.0% · 37.7%Ball care13.2% · 14.3%Off. rebounds28.6% · 24.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ 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
5
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
5
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
DateGameScore
02/02/21Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves100-98
01/02/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers109-104
06/01/20Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves103-118
29/12/19Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers88-94
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
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/12/21HUtah Jazz104-136
07/12/21HAtlanta Hawks110-121
04/12/21ABrooklyn Nets105-110
02/12/21AWashington Wizards107-115
30/11/21HIndiana Pacers100-98
27/11/21APhiladelphia 76ers121-120 OT
27/11/21ACharlotte Hornets115-133
25/11/21HMiami Heat113-101
23/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans110-96
21/11/21HMemphis Grizzlies138-95
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/12/21HChicago Bulls115-92
07/12/21AMilwaukee Bucks104-112
05/12/21HUtah Jazz108-109
04/12/21AWashington Wizards116-101
02/12/21AMiami Heat111-85
30/11/21ADallas Mavericks114-96
28/11/21HOrlando Magic105-92
25/11/21HPhoenix Suns115-120
23/11/21HBrooklyn Nets112-117
19/11/21HGolden State Warriors89-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL44%
HomeWWWLL47%
AwayWLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251510
Win %44%47%40%
Points / game107.8105.9110.8
Allowed / game108.8105.1114.2
Point differential-0.9+0.7-3.4
Avg total216.6211.0225.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%33%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)33% (3)67% (3)
Overtime %8%0%20%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW54%
HomeLLWLW46%
AwayLWWWL62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261313
Win %54%46%62%
Points / game105.0103.0106.9
Allowed / game102.0101.4102.7
Point differential+2.9+1.6+4.2
Avg total207.0204.4209.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%23%46%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)33% (6)100% (2)
Overtime %0%0%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 Golden State Warriors2521484%113.2100.3+12.9
2 Phoenix Suns2420483%111.4105.0+6.4
3 Utah Jazz2518772%115.0104.4+10.6
4 Brooklyn Nets2618869%109.1105.8+3.3
5 Chicago Bulls2617965%108.9105.2+3.7
6 Milwaukee Bucks26161062%110.3106.6+3.7
7 Miami Heat26151158%107.2104.5+2.7
8 Memphis Grizzlies26151158%110.3110.0+0.3
9 Washington Wizards26151158%106.0106.8-0.8
10 Cleveland Cavaliers26141254%105.0102.0+2.9
11 Los Angeles Clippers26141254%106.0104.6+1.4
12 Philadelphia 76ers26141254%106.7106.4+0.3
13 Charlotte Hornets28151354%115.8116.3-0.5
14 Atlanta Hawks26131350%110.8108.7+2.2
15 Boston Celtics26131350%108.7107.2+1.5
16 Los Angeles Lakers26131350%111.3112.8-1.5
17 Denver Nuggets25121348%104.7105.2-0.6
18 Dallas Mavericks25121348%103.8105.6-1.8
19 Toronto Raptors26121446%104.3104.6-0.2
20 New York Knicks26121446%106.2107.2-1.1
21 Minnesota Timberwolves25111444%107.8108.8-0.9
22 Indiana Pacers28121643%108.1106.1+2.0
23 Sacramento Kings26111542%111.5113.9-2.3
24 Portland Trail Blazers26111542%108.2111.0-2.8
25 San Antonio Spurs2491538%108.2108.4-0.1
26 Houston Rockets2481633%105.5111.5-6.0
27 Oklahoma City Thunder2481633%99.3108.0-8.8
28 New Orleans Pelicans2772026%103.7110.4-6.7
29 Orlando Magic2652119%101.5112.3-10.7
30 Detroit Pistons2442017%99.8109.2-9.4
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 Timberwolves20242735106
Cleveland Cavaliers34312731123
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