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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 06 Mar 2012
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 95-94
26-16 19-28 30-21 20-29
Position#21
Record21-19
FormWWLLW
Points / game97.6
Allowed / game96.2
vs
Position#8
Record24-13
FormWLWLW
Points / game98.5
Allowed / game95.7
USANBA
NBA2011-12
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Clippers
30 Oct 2026
MIN v LAC
upcoming
08 Feb 2026
MIN96
LAC115
06 Dec 2025
MIN109
LAC106
06 Jan 2025
MIN108
LAC106
29 Nov 2024
MIN93
LAC92
03 Mar 2024
MIN88
LAC89
14 Jan 2024
MIN109
LAC105
06 Jan 2023
MIN128
LAC115
12 Apr 2022
MIN109
LAC104
05 Nov 2021
MIN84
LAC104
03 Nov 2021
MIN115
LAC126
10 Feb 2021
MIN112
LAC119
08 Feb 2020
MIN142
LAC115
13 Dec 2019
MIN117
LAC124
26 Mar 2019
MIN111
LAC122
11 Feb 2019
MIN130
LAC120
20 Mar 2018
MIN123
LAC109
03 Dec 2017
MIN112
LAC106
08 Mar 2017
MIN107
LAC91
12 Nov 2016
MIN105
LAC119
30 Mar 2016
MIN79
LAC99
07 Dec 2015
MIN106
LAC110
02 Mar 2015
MIN105
LAC110
31 Mar 2014
MIN104
LAC114
20 Nov 2013
MIN98
LAC102
30 Jan 2013
MIN90
LAC96
17 Jan 2013
MIN77
LAC90
12 Apr 2012
MIN82
LAC95
05 Mar 2012
MIN95
LAC94
16 Feb 2011
MIN90
LAC98
17 Nov 2010
MIN113
LAC111
29 Jan 2010
MIN111
LAC97
16 Dec 2009
MIN95
LAC120
06 Dec 2008
MIN84
LAC107
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Clippers winLost
-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
Orlando Magic
#14
L
89-102
89
102
-13
A14/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#30
W
102-90
102
90
+12
H16/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#15
W
111-98
111
98
+13
A18/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
W
92-91
92
91
+1
H20/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
101-103 OT
101
103
-2
A21/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#16
W
100-98
100
98
+2
H23/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
109-97
109
97
+12
A29/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
85-104
85
104
-19
A01/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
L
95-104
95
104
-9
A02/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
122-110
122
110
+12
A04/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-29
18-26
22-24
23-23
25-30
21-18
30-18
26-24
30-29
31-25
30-23
20-21
22-24
22-25
28-25
20-17
30-18
16-33
27-25
20-17
15-27
22-22
30-28
33-21
22-31
29-23
22-22
36-21
18-26
26-24
15-33
26-21
23-22
28-24
23-31
21-27
40-28
21-32
23-22
38-28
200.3Avg total
100.6Scored
99.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)97.696.2193.8+1.452%
Season at home (21)97.295.7193.0+1.552%
Season away (19)98.096.6194.6+1.453%
Last 10 (10)100.699.7200.3+0.960%
Last 5 (5)102.2102.6204.8-0.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)95.097.7192.7-2.733%
vs Similar ◀ (22)98.097.4195.3+0.655%
vs Weaker (2)105.097.5202.5+7.5100%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
92-96
92
96
-4
A14/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
102-84
102
84
+18
H16/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
74-71
74
71
+3
A17/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
100-103 OT
100
103
-3
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#23
L
97-104
97
104
-7
A21/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
103-95
103
95
+8
H23/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
97-109
97
109
-12
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#26
W
108-100
108
100
+8
A02/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
L
78-81
78
81
-3
A03/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#15
W
105-103 OT
105
103
+2
A05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-27
28-28
29-19
16-22
23-20
27-27
24-19
28-18
20-27
12-16
20-17
22-11
26-15
17-30
24-25
28-25
23-29
33-27
18-21
23-27
27-27
25-27
28-25
23-16
31-22
23-29
22-22
21-36
28-25
29-32
28-22
23-21
21-17
14-15
17-31
26-18
25-30
20-17
32-27
20-23
190.2Avg total
95.6Scored
94.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)98.595.7194.2+2.865%
Season at home (18)100.296.1196.3+4.272%
Season away (19)96.995.4192.3+1.558%
Last 10 (10)95.694.6190.2+1.050%
Last 5 (5)98.297.6195.8+0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)97.596.0193.5+1.550%
vs Similar ◀ (20)95.096.3191.3-1.260%
vs Weaker (8)102.691.8194.4+10.975%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: +4.3+4.3Q4: +1.3+1.3
Minnesota TimberwolvesLos Angeles Clippers
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
Orlando Magic
#14
L
44-55
44
55
-11
A14/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#30
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H16/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#15
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A18/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H20/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
46-51
46
51
-5
A21/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#16
L
37-49
37
49
-12
H23/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
51-54
51
54
-3
A29/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A01/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A02/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A04/03
NBA
100.1Avg total
48.5Scored
51.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.449.797.1-2.323%-
Last 30 at home (14)45.447.893.2-2.421%-
Last 30 away (16)49.151.4100.5-2.225%-
Last 10 (10)48.551.6100.1-3.130%-
Last 5 (5)48.851.8100.6-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)45.347.092.3-1.717%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)48.050.598.5-2.527%-
vs Weaker (2)47.549.096.5-1.50%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
47-55
47
55
-8
A14/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
50-47
50
47
+3
H16/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
32-43
32
43
-11
A17/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#23
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A21/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H23/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H29/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#26
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A02/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#18
W
35-32
35
32
+3
A03/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#15
L
45-47
45
47
-2
A05/03
NBA
95.8Avg total
47.1Scored
48.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.646.895.4+1.843%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.646.296.8+4.464%-
Last 30 away (16)46.947.394.2-0.425%-
Last 10 (10)47.148.795.8-1.630%-
Last 5 (5)48.648.296.8+0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)43.046.589.5-3.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)47.848.195.9-0.440%-
vs Weaker (8)52.243.595.8+8.862%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Not enough box scores for both teams yet (the data provider has box scores for the NBA and Europe's top competitions, not every game).

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
04/03/12APortland Trail Blazers122-110
02/03/12APhoenix Suns95-104
01/03/12ALos Angeles Lakers85-104
29/02/12ALos Angeles Clippers109-97
23/02/12HUtah Jazz100-98
21/02/12ADenver Nuggets101-103 OT
20/02/12HPhiladelphia 76ers92-91
18/02/12AHouston Rockets111-98
16/02/12HCharlotte Hornets102-90
14/02/12AOrlando Magic89-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/12AHouston Rockets105-103 OT
03/03/12APhoenix Suns78-81
02/03/12ASacramento Kings108-100
29/02/12HMinnesota Timberwolves97-109
23/02/12HDenver Nuggets103-95
21/02/12AGolden State Warriors97-104
18/02/12HSan Antonio Spurs100-103 OT
17/02/12APortland Trail Blazers74-71
16/02/12HWashington Wizards102-84
14/02/12ADallas Mavericks92-96

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2011-12
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW52%
HomeLLWWW52%
AwayLWLLW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402119
Win %52%52%53%
Points / game97.697.298.0
Allowed / game96.295.796.6
Point differential+1.4+1.5+1.4
Avg total193.8193.0194.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%24%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (15)38% (8)43% (7)
Overtime %2%0%5%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2011-12
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW65%
HomeLWLWL72%
AwayWLWLW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371819
Win %65%72%58%
Points / game98.5100.296.9
Allowed / game95.796.195.4
Point differential+2.8+4.2+1.5
Avg total194.2196.3192.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%28%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)60% (5)67% (9)
Overtime %11%11%11%
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 Chicago Bulls4133880%97.588.1+9.4
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3931879%101.895.7+6.1
3 Miami Heat39291074%103.494.4+9.0
4 San Antonio Spurs39261367%98.695.2+3.4
5 Los Angeles Clippers37241365%98.595.7+2.8
6 Orlando Magic41261563%94.192.3+1.8
7 Indiana Pacers37231462%95.392.0+3.3
8 Philadelphia 76ers40241660%94.587.2+7.4
9 Atlanta Hawks39231659%92.890.7+2.1
10 Los Angeles Lakers39231659%94.392.4+1.9
11 Denver Nuggets40231757%104.4100.8+3.6
12 Memphis Grizzlies39221756%93.592.1+1.3
13 Boston Celtics38211755%90.288.6+1.7
14 Dallas Mavericks40221855%93.891.6+2.3
15 Houston Rockets40221855%97.396.4+0.9
16 Minnesota Timberwolves40211952%97.696.2+1.4
17 New York Knicks39201951%96.094.3+1.7
18 Portland Trail Blazers39192049%98.694.3+4.2
19 Utah Jazz39192049%96.597.7-1.2
20 Phoenix Suns39172244%94.797.4-2.7
21 Golden State Warriors37162143%97.799.6-1.9
22 Cleveland Cavaliers38142437%93.797.9-4.2
23 Milwaukee Bucks39142536%95.198.2-3.1
24 Sacramento Kings39132633%94.9102.1-7.2
25 Detroit Pistons40132732%89.095.7-6.6
26 Toronto Raptors40122830%88.692.8-4.2
27 Brooklyn Nets40122830%92.398.8-6.5
28 New Orleans Pelicans39112828%88.793.2-4.4
29 Washington Wizards3983121%92.7101.8-9.1
30 Charlotte Hornets3753214%86.2100.3-14.1
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 Timberwolves2619302095
Los Angeles Clippers1628212994
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