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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 20 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 107-117
27-30 20-29 28-32 32-26
Position#21
Record32-38
FormWWLLL
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#2
Record47-22
FormWLWWL
Points / game117.7
Allowed / game111.8
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Golden State Warriors
02 Apr 2027
MIN v GSW
upcoming
28 Oct 2026
MIN114
GSW119
26 Jan 2026
MIN108
GSW83
25 Jan 2026
MIN85
GSW111
14 May 2025
MIN121
GSW110
08 May 2025
MIN117
GSW93
06 May 2025
MIN88
GSW99
15 Jan 2025
MIN115
GSW116
21 Dec 2024
MIN103
GSW113
24 Mar 2024
MIN114
GSW110
01 Feb 2023
MIN119
GSW114
27 Nov 2022
MIN114
GSW137
01 Mar 2022
MIN129
GSW114
16 Jan 2022
MIN119
GSW99
29 Apr 2021
MIN126
GSW114
02 Jan 2020
MIN99
GSW84
08 Nov 2019
MIN125
GSW119
29 Mar 2019
MIN131
GSW130
19 Mar 2019
MIN107
GSW117
11 Mar 2018
MIN109
GSW103
10 Mar 2017
MIN103
GSW102
11 Dec 2016
MIN108
GSW116
21 Mar 2016
MIN104
GSW109
12 Nov 2015
MIN116
GSW129
11 Feb 2015
MIN91
GSW94
08 Dec 2014
MIN86
GSW102
06 Nov 2013
MIN93
GSW106
24 Feb 2013
MIN99
GSW100
16 Nov 2012
MIN98
GSW106
22 Apr 2012
MIN88
GSW93
04 Apr 2012
MIN94
GSW97
27 Feb 2011
MIN126
GSW123
27 Nov 2010
MIN94
GSW104
07 Apr 2010
MIN107
GSW116
06 Jan 2010
MIN101
GSW107
03 Mar 2009
MIN94
GSW118
02 Jan 2009
MIN115
GSW108
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Golden State Warriors 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
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
123-131 OT
123
131
-8
109avg 101
A28/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
115-122
115
122
-7
105avg 101
A01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
121-135
121
135
-14
no box
A03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
131-120
131
120
+11
no box
H06/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
114-131
114
131
-17
no box
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
135-130 OT
135
130
+5
119avg 101
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
103-92
103
92
+11
88avg 101
H11/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
107-133
107
133
-26
95avg 101
A13/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
100-120
100
120
-20
89avg 101
A15/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
102-117
102
117
-15
91avg 101
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-33
28-27
27-26
23-32
35-26
25-38
30-28
25-30
36-40
28-22
23-35
34-38
30-24
41-33
31-30
29-33
35-22
29-38
24-30
26-41
28-39
32-32
35-28
26-22
23-22
32-23
25-20
23-27
20-31
28-27
30-36
29-39
25-34
30-30
26-27
19-29
30-26
19-24
29-43
24-24
238.2Avg total
115.1Scored
123.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)112.6113.5226.1-0.946%
Season at home (33)114.6109.2223.8+5.570%
Season away (37)110.8117.4228.2-6.624%
Last 10 (10)115.1123.1238.2-8.030%
Last 5 (5)109.4118.4227.8-9.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)112.4122.2234.7-9.825%
vs Similar (13)115.7116.6232.3-0.946%
vs Weaker (5)115.0106.4221.4+8.680%
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWarriors
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
121-110
121
110
+11
122avg 111
A26/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
125-126
125
126
-1
110avg 111
A28/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
96-103
96
103
-7
78avg 111
A01/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
120-117
120
117
+3
111avg 111
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
95-128
95
128
-33
no box
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
122-105
122
105
+17
123avg 111
H09/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
111-115
111
115
-4
108avg 111
H11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
106-104
106
104
+2
105avg 111
A14/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
110-88
110
88
+22
110avg 111
A17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
105-111
105
111
-6
no box
A19/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-30
34-30
30-28
23-22
22-32
37-42
33-26
33-26
22-28
29-31
30-11
15-33
31-32
24-35
38-23
27-27
24-32
24-41
28-32
19-23
30-20
37-30
23-25
32-30
29-16
28-40
23-23
31-36
33-23
21-29
31-26
21-26
40-27
24-19
23-25
23-17
25-25
22-33
31-24
27-29
221.8Avg total
111.1Scored
110.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)117.7111.8229.5+5.968%
Season at home (34)118.1112.7230.9+5.471%
Season away (35)117.3110.9228.2+6.366%
Last 10 (10)111.1110.7221.8+0.450%
Last 5 (5)110.8104.6215.4+6.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)115.0111.0226.0+4.067%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)122.5112.2234.7+10.378%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: -5.0-5.0Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: +4.7+4.7Q4Q4: -5.7-5.7Q4: -1.8-1.8
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: -5.0-5.0Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: +4.7+4.7Q4Q4: -5.7-5.7Q4: -1.8-1.8
Minnesota TimberwolvesGolden State Warriors
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
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
68-60
68
60
+8
A28/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
64-62
64
62
+2
A03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
71-57
71
57
+14
H06/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
64-60
64
60
+4
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
60-71
60
71
-11
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H11/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A13/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
55-64
55
64
-9
A15/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A18/03
NBA
118.5Avg total
59.4Scored
59.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.559.6118.1-1.140%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.556.5114.1+1.046%-
Last 30 away (17)59.261.9121.2-2.735%-
Last 10 (10)59.459.1118.5+0.350%-
Last 5 (5)53.457.6111.0-4.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)57.261.1118.2-3.925%-
vs Similar (13)57.859.7117.5-1.838%-
vs Weaker (5)63.455.8119.2+7.680%-
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
68-60
68
60
+8
A26/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
59-74
59
74
-15
A28/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
51-59
51
59
-8
A01/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
55-67
55
67
-12
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
48-73
48
73
-25
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
67-50
67
50
+17
H09/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A14/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
64-46
64
46
+18
A17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
47-58
47
58
-11
A19/03
NBA
116.5Avg total
57.0Scored
59.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.857.7118.5+3.167%-
Last 30 at home (13)59.957.2117.1+2.862%-
Last 30 away (17)61.458.1119.5+3.371%-
Last 10 (10)57.059.5116.5-2.550%-
Last 5 (5)57.852.4110.2+5.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)59.956.4116.3+3.567%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)61.358.6119.9+2.867%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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: 114.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.134.4
52.8%
51.7%68.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.29.4
32.2%
35.4%28.2
🏀 Free throws23.117.7
76.6%
76.6%17.7
They take 94.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Golden State Warriorstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Golden State Warriors: 110.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.128.4
56.7%
51.7%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.113.0
34.1%
35.4%39.0
🏀 Free throws19.515.1
77.4%
76.6%15.1
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLWWLWLLL
Golden State Warriors
LWWLWLWLLW
#21
League position
#2
-7.9
Net rating
+0.4
110.4
Offensive rating
108.5
118.3
Defensive rating
108.1
51.4%
Effective FG%
54.3%
56.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
11.2%
Turnover %
14.4%
26.4%
Off. rebound %
21.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.22
32.2%
3-point %
34.1%
55.5%
Assist %
64.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence110.4 · 108.5Defence118.3 · 108.1Shooting51.4% · 54.3%3-point %32.2% · 34.1%Ball care11.2% · 14.4%Off. rebounds26.4% · 21.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Golden State Warriors
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
18/03/19AHouston Rockets102-117
15/03/19AUtah Jazz100-120
13/03/19ADenver Nuggets107-133
11/03/19HNew York Knicks103-92
10/03/19HWashington Wizards135-130 OT
07/03/19ADetroit Pistons114-131
06/03/19HOklahoma City Thunder131-120
03/03/19AWashington Wizards121-135
01/03/19AIndiana Pacers115-122
28/02/19AAtlanta Hawks123-131 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/03/19ASan Antonio Spurs105-111
17/03/19AOklahoma City Thunder110-88
14/03/19AHouston Rockets106-104
11/03/19HPhoenix Suns111-115
09/03/19HDenver Nuggets122-105
06/03/19HBoston Celtics95-128
03/03/19APhiladelphia 76ers120-117
01/03/19AOrlando Magic96-103
28/02/19AMiami Heat125-126
26/02/19ACharlotte Hornets121-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL46%
HomeWWWWW70%
AwayLLLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703337
Win %46%70%24%
Points / game112.6114.6110.8
Allowed / game113.5109.2117.4
Point differential-0.9+5.5-6.6
Avg total226.1223.8228.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%39%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)55% (11)25% (8)
Overtime %7%12%3%
Golden State Warriors
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL68%
HomeWLLWL71%
AwayLWWWL66%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693435
Win %68%71%66%
Points / game117.7118.1117.3
Allowed / game111.8112.7110.9
Point differential+5.9+5.4+6.3
Avg total229.5230.9228.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%38%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)62% (8)54% (13)
Overtime %6%6%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 Bucks70521874%117.7108.6+9.1
2 Toronto Raptors71502170%114.1108.6+5.5
3 Golden State Warriors69472268%117.7111.8+5.9
4 Denver Nuggets69472268%112.0107.0+5.0
5 Philadelphia 76ers71462565%115.1111.8+3.4
6 Houston Rockets71452663%113.0109.8+3.1
7 Indiana Pacers71442762%107.9103.9+4.0
8 Portland Trail Blazers70432761%113.9110.3+3.6
9 Boston Celtics71432861%112.7107.6+5.1
10 Oklahoma City Thunder71422959%114.5110.9+3.5
11 San Antonio Spurs71422959%111.9110.3+1.6
12 Utah Jazz70412959%110.2106.2+4.0
13 Los Angeles Clippers71413058%114.7113.7+0.9
14 Detroit Pistons70363451%107.4107.9-0.4
15 Brooklyn Nets72363650%111.5111.8-0.4
16 Sacramento Kings69343549%114.0114.9-0.9
17 Miami Heat70343649%105.9105.7+0.2
18 Orlando Magic71333846%105.7106.2-0.5
19 Minnesota Timberwolves70323846%112.6113.5-0.9
20 Charlotte Hornets70313944%110.4111.6-1.2
21 Los Angeles Lakers70313944%111.9114.0-2.1
22 New Orleans Pelicans73314242%116.0116.1-0.1
23 Washington Wizards71304142%114.4116.9-2.5
24 Dallas Mavericks70284240%108.2109.9-1.7
25 Memphis Grizzlies70284240%102.1104.6-2.4
26 Atlanta Hawks72244833%112.3118.6-6.2
27 Chicago Bulls72205228%105.3113.1-7.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers71185325%104.3113.5-9.2
29 Phoenix Suns72175524%107.1116.1-8.9
30 New York Knicks71145720%105.1114.0-8.9
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 Timberwolves27202832107
Golden State Warriors30293226117
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