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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 19 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 117-124
32-29 28-31 19-29 38-35
Position#7
Record22-19
FormWLWLW
Points / game109.9
Allowed / game107.6
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
vs
Cleveland Cavaliers 🏆
USA
Position#2
Record34-6
FormWWLWL
Points / game122.0
Allowed / game112.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2024-25
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
105-113
105
113
-8
102avg 105
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
115-118
115
118
-3
114avg 105
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
105-119
105
119
-14
91avg 105
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
108-106
108
106
+2
102avg 105
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
104-97
104
97
+7
99avg 105
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
104-89
104
89
+15
95avg 105
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
125-127
125
127
-2
130avg 105
H12/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-106
120
106
+14
116avg 105
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
115-116
115
116
-1
102avg 105
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
116-99
116
99
+17
115avg 105
A18/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-21
28-25
23-43
30-24
35-28
16-34
34-29
30-27
28-33
15-22
38-41
24-23
16-27
30-26
31-23
31-30
34-33
20-21
29-21
21-22
29-18
23-21
26-23
26-27
33-35
32-29
38-35
22-28
25-20
26-27
31-32
38-27
12-34
30-21
36-32
37-29
28-21
35-38
18-19
35-21
220.7Avg total
111.7Scored
109.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)109.9107.6217.5+2.354%
Season at home (19)110.5108.3218.8+2.253%
Season away (22)109.4107.0216.5+2.455%
Last 10 (10)111.7109.0220.7+2.750%
Last 5 (5)116.0107.4223.4+8.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)108.3112.7221.0-4.30%
vs Similar (15)108.2105.7213.9+2.553%
vs Weaker (12)109.3107.0216.3+2.367%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
149-135
149
135
+14
148avg 109
A28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
113-95
113
95
+18
107avg 109
A31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
122-110
122
110
+12
120avg 109
A01/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
134-122
134
122
+12
134avg 109
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
115-105
115
105
+10
107avg 109
H05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
129-122
129
122
+7
127avg 109
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
132-126
132
126
+6
129avg 109
H10/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
93-108
93
108
-15
86avg 109
H12/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
127-117
127
117
+10
122avg 109
A15/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
114-134
114
134
-20
113avg 109
A17/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-38
40-27
36-36
33-34
26-27
20-11
37-27
30-30
34-30
24-23
29-25
35-32
32-21
37-32
31-32
34-37
29-23
34-25
28-30
24-27
25-32
37-27
41-43
26-20
27-33
34-28
37-42
34-23
19-21
34-19
18-37
22-31
37-30
25-31
38-28
27-28
14-32
35-43
32-44
33-15
240.2Avg total
122.8Scored
117.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)122.0112.0234.1+10.085%
Season at home (22)122.1110.2232.4+11.991%
Season away (18)121.9114.2236.1+7.878%
Last 10 (10)122.8117.4240.2+5.480%
Last 5 (5)119.0121.4240.4-2.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)118.8121.8240.5-3.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (26)121.6110.8232.4+10.885%
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: -0.6-0.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: +5.4+5.4Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -1.7-1.7Q4Q4: +3.6+3.6Q4: +2.1+2.1
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: +5.4+5.4Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -1.7-1.7Q4Q4: +3.6+3.6Q4: +2.1+2.1
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
#1
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
46-53
46
53
-7
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
52-39
52
39
+13
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H12/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
42-55
42
55
-13
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A18/01
NBA
105.3Avg total
51.9Scored
53.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.951.5104.4+1.557%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.255.9107.2-4.738%-
Last 30 away (17)54.248.1102.3+6.271%-
Last 10 (10)51.953.4105.3-1.550%-
Last 5 (5)54.652.8107.4+1.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)51.754.3106.0-2.733%-
vs Similar (15)52.252.0104.2+0.260%-
vs Weaker (12)54.250.1104.2+4.158%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. 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
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
80-65
80
65
+15
A28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
58-53
58
53
+5
A01/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
69-53
69
53
+16
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-48
63
48
+15
H05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
D
61-61
61
61
+0
H10/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
53-40
53
40
+13
H12/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A15/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
49-75
49
75
-26
A17/01
NBA
115.6Avg total
60.3Scored
55.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.255.6116.8+5.680%-
Last 30 at home (17)63.155.0118.1+8.194%-
Last 30 away (13)58.756.4115.1+2.362%-
Last 10 (10)60.355.3115.6+5.080%-
Last 5 (5)57.459.2116.6-1.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)52.562.0114.5-9.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (26)62.554.6117.1+7.985%-
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: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀40%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.5 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.022.6
51.4%
54.3%45.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.016.5
42.3%
35.9%49.5
🏀 Free throws22.017.0
77.3%
77.8%17.0
They take 83.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 122.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.3 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.329.0
60.0%
54.3%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.216.1
37.3%
35.9%48.3
🏀 Free throws20.716.5
79.7%
77.8%16.5
They take 91.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 19 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLWLWWWLLL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LWLWWWWWWW
#7
League position
#2
+2.8
Net rating
+5.2
115.2
Offensive rating
118.9
112.4
Defensive rating
113.6
57.0%
Effective FG%
58.1%
51.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
15.9%
Turnover %
12.6%
28.7%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.23
42.3%
3-point %
37.3%
60.6%
Assist %
69.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence115.2 · 118.9Defence112.4 · 113.6Shooting57.0% · 58.1%3-point %42.3% · 37.3%Ball care15.9% · 12.6%Off. rebounds28.7% · 24.5%Free throws0.27 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 80%
■ 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
6
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
4
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
DateGameScore
23/03/24Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers104-91
09/03/24Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves113-104 OT
15/01/23Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers110-102
13/11/22Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves124-129
01/03/22Cleveland Cavaliers v Minnesota Timberwolves122-127
11/12/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers106-123
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
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/01/25ANew York Knicks116-99
16/01/25HGolden State Warriors115-116
14/01/25AWashington Wizards120-106
12/01/25HMemphis Grizzlies125-127
10/01/25AOrlando Magic104-89
08/01/25ANew Orleans Pelicans104-97
07/01/25HLos Angeles Clippers108-106
05/01/25ADetroit Pistons105-119
03/01/25HBoston Celtics115-118
01/01/25AOklahoma City Thunder105-113
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/01/25AOklahoma City Thunder114-134
15/01/25AIndiana Pacers127-117
12/01/25HIndiana Pacers93-108
10/01/25HToronto Raptors132-126
09/01/25HOklahoma City Thunder129-122
05/01/25HCharlotte Hornets115-105
04/01/25ADallas Mavericks134-122
01/01/25ALos Angeles Lakers122-110
31/12/24AGolden State Warriors113-95
28/12/24ADenver Nuggets149-135

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW54%
HomeWLWLL53%
AwayLWWWW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games411922
Win %54%53%55%
Points / game109.9110.5109.4
Allowed / game107.6108.3107.0
Point differential+2.3+2.2+2.4
Avg total217.5218.8216.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%26%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)56% (9)60% (5)
Overtime %5%5%5%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL85%
HomeWWWWL91%
AwayWWWWL78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402218
Win %85%91%78%
Points / game122.0122.1121.9
Allowed / game112.0110.2114.2
Point differential+10.1+11.9+7.8
Avg total234.1232.4236.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+60%68%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (5)100% (3)50% (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 Cleveland Cavaliers4034685%122.0112.0+10.1
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3932782%116.3103.9+12.4
3 Boston Celtics42291369%117.5108.6+8.9
4 Houston Rockets38261268%115.1108.4+6.7
5 Memphis Grizzlies42271564%123.4115.1+8.3
6 New York Knicks42271564%117.4111.1+6.3
7 Denver Nuggets41251661%120.3115.9+4.4
8 Los Angeles Clippers40231757%109.6106.6+3.0
9 Los Angeles Lakers39221756%111.5113.8-2.3
10 Dallas Mavericks41231856%115.7111.7+4.0
11 Indiana Pacers43241956%115.2114.6+0.6
12 Milwaukee Bucks38211755%113.9111.4+2.4
13 Orlando Magic42231955%104.2103.9+0.3
14 Atlanta Hawks39211854%117.8119.7-1.9
15 Minnesota Timberwolves41221954%109.9107.6+2.3
16 Golden State Warriors40211952%111.9111.3+0.6
17 Sacramento Kings41212051%116.5114.2+2.3
18 Phoenix Suns41212051%113.2114.3-1.1
19 Miami Heat40202050%110.8110.1+0.7
20 Detroit Pistons42212150%112.3113.5-1.3
21 San Antonio Spurs40192148%111.8112.7-0.9
22 Chicago Bulls42182443%117.6120.6-3.0
23 Philadelphia 76ers40152538%107.4111.3-3.9
24 Brooklyn Nets42142833%106.8113.7-7.0
25 Portland Trail Blazers40132732%107.9116.9-9.0
26 Charlotte Hornets38102826%107.0112.7-5.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans43113226%108.9117.2-8.3
28 Utah Jazz40103025%111.2118.1-6.8
29 Toronto Raptors42103224%111.0118.5-7.5
30 Washington Wizards4063415%108.8122.8-14.0
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 Timberwolves32281938117
Cleveland Cavaliers29312935124
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