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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 18 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 128-134 (OT)
33-39 40-30 19-17 29-35 7-13
Position#25
Record8-23
FormLLLWL
Points / game108.5
Allowed / game115.9
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
vs
Indiana Pacers 🏆
USA
Position#17
Record14-17
FormLLWWL
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game111.4
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers
26 Feb 2027
MIN v IND
upcoming
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IND110
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IND109
07 Dec 2022
MIN121
IND115
29 Nov 2021
MIN100
IND98
17 Feb 2021
MIN128
IND134
15 Jan 2020
MIN99
IND104
22 Oct 2018
MIN101
IND91
24 Oct 2017
MIN107
IND130
26 Jan 2017
MIN103
IND109
26 Dec 2015
MIN88
IND102
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IND100
19 Feb 2014
MIN104
IND91
09 Nov 2012
MIN96
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MIN99
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MIN101
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MIN116
IND109
20 Feb 2009
MIN105
IND112
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers 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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
109-104
109
104
+5
94avg 99
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
98-100
98
100
-2
78avg 99
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
108-111
108
111
-3
98avg 99
A04/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
106-103
106
103
+3
97avg 99
A06/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
118-120
118
120
-2
107avg 99
A07/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
122-127
122
127
-5
no box
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
112-119
112
119
-7
no box
H11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
114-120
114
120
-6
100avg 99
A13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
116-112
116
112
+4
113avg 99
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
104-112
104
112
-8
90avg 99
H17/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-35
25-26
33-25
21-18
29-29
15-23
23-24
31-24
33-29
32-25
25-25
18-32
25-23
26-32
34-21
21-27
24-43
38-40
32-13
24-24
22-43
29-28
26-24
45-32
32-27
21-20
20-33
39-39
30-25
29-35
26-30
29-30
27-26
27-32
37-25
25-29
27-30
29-27
28-29
20-26
223.5Avg total
110.7Scored
112.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)108.5115.9224.4-7.426%
Season at home (15)106.4112.8219.2-6.427%
Season away (16)110.5118.8229.3-8.325%
Last 10 (10)110.7112.8223.5-2.130%
Last 5 (5)113.6118.0231.6-4.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)109.1120.4229.4-11.321%
vs Similar (9)107.0108.4215.4-1.433%
vs Weaker (2)112.0111.5223.5+0.550%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
105-108
105
108
-3
100avg 102
A30/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
110-119
110
119
-9
101avg 102
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
134-116
134
116
+18
135avg 102
H03/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
110-130
110
130
-20
102avg 102
A04/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
113-114
113
114
-1
102avg 102
H06/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
95-103
95
103
-8
81avg 102
H07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
94-104
94
104
-10
no box
A11/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
111-95
111
95
+16
107avg 102
A12/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
125-113
125
113
+12
124avg 102
A14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
112-120 OT
112
120
-8
97avg 102
H16/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-32
32-32
20-25
25-19
28-18
35-36
32-28
15-37
37-27
34-23
33-35
30-31
21-29
30-39
21-38
38-24
30-27
18-30
27-29
38-28
20-25
27-22
21-28
27-28
18-27
12-35
32-20
32-22
28-19
24-33
30-18
29-25
27-26
35-32
22-29
41-26
21-24
23-25
26-30
35-26
223.1Avg total
110.9Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)112.0111.4223.5+0.645%
Season at home (17)113.3112.6225.9+0.641%
Season away (14)110.5109.9220.4+0.650%
Last 10 (10)110.9112.2223.1-1.330%
Last 5 (5)107.4107.0214.4+0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)104.1117.6221.7-13.40%
vs Similar (19)114.8109.7224.5+5.158%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)114.8110.0224.8+4.875%
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: -3.1-3.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +4.4+4.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -3.1-3.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +4.4+4.4
Minnesota TimberwolvesIndiana Pacers
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
55-61
55
61
-6
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A04/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A06/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
62-83
62
83
-21
A07/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
51-71
51
71
-20
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
53-47
53
47
+6
H11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
59-60
59
60
-1
A13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
56-57
56
57
-1
H17/02
NBA
114.8Avg total
55.0Scored
59.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.259.7114.0-5.520%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.955.7108.6-2.921%-
Last 30 away (16)55.463.2118.7-7.819%-
Last 10 (10)55.059.8114.8-4.820%-
Last 5 (5)54.658.6113.2-4.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)53.961.4115.3-7.421%-
vs Similar (9)54.354.2108.6+0.122%-
vs Weaker (2)56.569.0125.5-12.50%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A30/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
63-54
63
54
+9
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
71-50
71
50
+21
H03/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
51-68
51
68
-17
A04/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H06/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
30-62
30
62
-32
A11/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A12/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
62-58
62
58
+4
A14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H16/02
NBA
108.9Avg total
52.8Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.056.1112.1-0.143%-
Last 30 at home (17)56.755.5112.2+1.247%-
Last 30 away (13)55.156.9112.0-1.838%-
Last 10 (10)52.856.1108.9-3.330%-
Last 5 (5)47.053.6100.6-6.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)51.157.0108.1-5.929%-
vs Similar (19)57.255.9113.1+1.342%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)59.055.5114.5+3.575%-
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: 110.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀10%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.4 pts a game · 10% 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-pointers55.027.2
49.5%
52.8%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.9
38.8%
36.6%44.7
🏀 Free throws16.111.4
70.8%
77.7%11.4
They take 93.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 110.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.8 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 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-pointers56.329.0
51.5%
52.8%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.012.6
38.2%
36.6%37.8
🏀 Free throws19.214.9
77.6%
77.7%14.9
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 18 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLLLLWLLW
Indiana Pacers
LWWLLLLWLL
#25
League position
#17
-2.2
Net rating
-1.5
107.9
Offensive rating
108.8
110.2
Defensive rating
110.3
53.1%
Effective FG%
53.6%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.8%
11.6%
Turnover %
12.5%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
19.8%
0.17
Free-throw rate
0.22
38.8%
3-point %
38.2%
61.3%
Assist %
64.2%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence107.9 · 108.8Defence110.2 · 110.3Shooting53.1% · 53.6%3-point %38.8% · 38.2%Ball care11.6% · 12.5%Off. rebounds21.7% · 19.8%Free throws0.17 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
3
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
7
Indiana Pacers wins
DateGameScore
18/01/20Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves116-114
16/01/20Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers99-104
01/03/19Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves122-115
23/10/18Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers101-91
31/12/17Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves90-107
25/10/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers107-130
28/03/17Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves114-115
27/01/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers103-109
27/12/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Indiana Pacers88-102
14/11/15Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves107-103
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/02/21HLos Angeles Lakers104-112
15/02/21AToronto Raptors116-112
13/02/21ACharlotte Hornets114-120
11/02/21HLos Angeles Clippers112-119
09/02/21ADallas Mavericks122-127
07/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder118-120
06/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder106-103
04/02/21ASan Antonio Spurs108-111
02/02/21ACleveland Cavaliers98-100
01/02/21HCleveland Cavaliers109-104
Indiana Pacerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/02/21HChicago Bulls112-120 OT
14/02/21AAtlanta Hawks125-113
12/02/21ADetroit Pistons111-95
11/02/21ABrooklyn Nets94-104
07/02/21HUtah Jazz95-103
06/02/21HNew Orleans Pelicans113-114
04/02/21AMilwaukee Bucks110-130
03/02/21HMemphis Grizzlies134-116
01/02/21HPhiladelphia 76ers110-119
30/01/21ACharlotte Hornets105-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL26%
HomeWLWLL27%
AwayWLLLW25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %26%27%25%
Points / game108.5106.4110.5
Allowed / game115.9112.8118.8
Point differential-7.4-6.4-8.3
Avg total224.4219.2229.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%13%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)25% (4)50% (8)
Overtime %6%7%6%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL45%
HomeLWLLL41%
AwayLLLWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311714
Win %45%41%50%
Points / game112.0113.3110.5
Allowed / game111.4112.6109.9
Point differential+0.6+0.6+0.6
Avg total223.5225.9220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%24%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won30% (10)33% (6)25% (4)
Overtime %10%12%7%
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 Jazz3126584%115.9105.8+10.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers3326779%112.6105.3+7.4
3 Philadelphia 76ers31211068%114.3111.1+3.2
4 Los Angeles Clippers32211166%114.3108.9+5.4
5 Brooklyn Nets32201262%121.3116.9+4.4
6 Portland Trail Blazers31181358%114.2115.4-1.2
7 Denver Nuggets30171357%115.4109.9+5.5
8 Golden State Warriors31171455%114.1112.4+1.7
9 Phoenix Suns31171455%110.4108.7+1.6
10 San Antonio Spurs30161453%110.4112.4-1.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies27141352%112.4111.8+0.6
12 Milwaukee Bucks31161552%119.4113.9+5.4
13 New York Knicks34171750%103.1102.0+1.1
14 Toronto Raptors31151648%113.8111.8+2.0
15 Dallas Mavericks31151648%113.8114.6-0.8
16 New Orleans Pelicans29141548%114.7113.3+1.4
17 Boston Celtics30141647%109.2109.5-0.3
18 Chicago Bulls30141647%114.2114.6-0.4
19 Indiana Pacers31141745%112.0111.4+0.6
20 Sacramento Kings31141745%113.4118.7-5.3
21 Atlanta Hawks32141844%113.1113.3-0.3
22 Houston Rockets32141844%109.9110.2-0.3
23 Charlotte Hornets32141844%111.4112.0-0.7
24 Miami Heat29121741%106.5110.1-3.6
25 Oklahoma City Thunder30121840%107.6113.2-5.6
26 Orlando Magic33132039%106.1111.8-5.7
27 Cleveland Cavaliers33122136%103.4112.3-8.9
28 Detroit Pistons31102132%107.0110.2-3.2
29 Washington Wizards2891932%111.8117.5-5.7
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3182326%108.5115.9-7.4
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Minnesota Timberwolves334019297128
Indiana Pacers3930173513134
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