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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 27 Oct 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 95-125
16-27 22-36 29-34 28-28
Position#21
Record2-3
FormLWLWL
Points / game116.2
Allowed / game115.6
vs
Position#1
Record4-0
FormLWWWW
Points / game119.5
Allowed / game108.5
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Milwaukee Bucks
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks 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
Houston Rockets
#1
L
101-104
101
104
-3
96avg 101
A16/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
82-102
82
102
-20
72avg 101
A19/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
121-105
121
105
+16
114avg 101
H21/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
100-119
100
119
-19
93avg 101
H24/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
104-122
104
122
-18
98avg 101
A26/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
108-112
108
112
-4
96avg 101
A18/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
131-123
131
123
+8
126avg 101
H20/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
136-140
136
140
-4
125avg 101
A21/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
101-91
101
91
+10
95avg 101
H23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
105-112
105
112
-7
91avg 101
A24/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-27
26-27
25-22
29-28
23-18
17-37
18-25
24-22
27-28
25-23
35-24
34-30
21-21
28-29
20-50
31-19
26-25
33-30
15-30
30-37
23-31
29-25
31-25
25-31
32-30
39-24
33-41
27-28
46-37
23-32
30-28
37-43
25-28
25-21
22-24
29-18
19-26
29-31
26-26
31-29
221.9Avg total
108.9Scored
113.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (5)116.2115.6231.8+0.640%
Season at home (2)116.0107.0223.0+9.0100%
Season away (3)116.3121.3237.7-5.00%
Last 10 (10)108.9113.0221.9-4.130%
Last 5 (5)116.2115.6231.8+0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)104.8109.7214.4-4.933%
vs Similar (13)109.7113.3223.0-3.631%
vs Weaker (8)113.0104.0217.0+9.088%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#4
L
106-120
106
120
-14
99avg 100
A18/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
116-92
116
92
+24
115avg 100
H21/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
104-102
104
102
+2
100avg 100
H22/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
87-92
87
92
-5
70avg 100
A24/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
97-86
97
86
+11
94avg 100
H27/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
96-112
96
112
-16
88avg 100
A29/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
113-112
113
112
+1
115avg 100
A17/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
118-101
118
101
+17
111avg 100
H20/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
124-113
124
113
+11
118avg 100
H23/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
123-108
123
108
+15
111avg 100
H25/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-33
29-27
24-30
31-30
27-12
31-23
27-32
31-25
24-17
27-18
24-32
29-35
15-23
22-25
24-24
26-20
22-24
26-15
26-26
23-21
17-30
25-20
25-31
29-31
36-23
31-31
26-29
20-29
30-25
32-28
31-23
25-25
33-29
38-23
17-35
36-26
22-34
49-30
21-17
31-27
212.2Avg total
108.4Scored
103.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (4)119.5108.5228.0+11.0100%
Season at home (3)121.7107.3229.0+14.3100%
Season away (1)113.0112.0225.0+1.0100%
Last 10 (10)108.4103.8212.2+4.670%
Last 5 (5)114.8109.2224.0+5.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)103.3115.7219.0-12.333%
vs Similar (18)108.0108.5216.5-0.544%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)117.6107.9225.4+9.789%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +7.0+7.0Q3Q3: -4.0-4.0Q3: -3.4-3.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +1.2+1.2
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +7.0+7.0Q3Q3: -4.0-4.0Q3: -3.4-3.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +1.2+1.2
Minnesota TimberwolvesMilwaukee Bucks
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
Houston Rockets
#1
L
47-54
47
54
-7
A16/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
40-55
40
55
-15
A19/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
52-51
52
51
+1
H21/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
49-50
49
50
-1
H24/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
59-55
59
55
+4
A26/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
52-56
52
56
-4
A18/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
71-54
71
54
+17
H20/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
D
69-69
69
69
+0
A21/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A24/10
NBA
108.7Avg total
53.7Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.156.5110.6-2.440%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.457.6114.1-1.250%-
Last 30 away (16)52.155.5107.6-3.431%-
Last 10 (10)53.755.0108.7-1.340%-
Last 5 (5)58.057.0115.0+1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)50.756.7107.3-6.033%-
vs Similar (13)53.257.4110.6-4.231%-
vs Weaker (8)59.454.9114.2+4.562%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#4
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A18/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
58-35
58
35
+23
H21/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
51-35
51
35
+16
H22/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
37-48
37
48
-11
A24/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
48-39
48
39
+9
H27/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
42-50
42
50
-8
A29/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
67-54
67
54
+13
A17/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H20/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
71-52
71
52
+19
H23/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
71-64
71
64
+7
H25/10
NBA
104.8Avg total
55.8Scored
49.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.453.5107.9+0.953%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.450.1105.5+5.271%-
Last 30 away (16)53.656.4109.9-2.838%-
Last 10 (10)55.849.0104.8+6.870%-
Last 5 (5)62.654.6117.2+8.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.362.3111.7-13.033%-
vs Similar (18)51.951.7103.6+0.344%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)61.054.1115.1+6.978%-
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: 108.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.6 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers61.329.6
48.3%
51.7%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.39.7
39.9%
35.4%29.1
🏀 Free throws25.620.6
80.5%
76.6%20.6
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 108.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 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-pointers51.728.6
55.3%
51.7%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.212.0
37.3%
35.4%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.015.2
72.4%
76.6%15.2
They take 83.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 27 Oct 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLWLLLWLL
Milwaukee Bucks
WWWWLWLWWL
#21
League position
#1
-4.1
Net rating
+4.7
108.4
Offensive rating
110.2
112.5
Defensive rating
105.6
51.6%
Effective FG%
55.5%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
50.3%
13.1%
Turnover %
13.4%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
20.2%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.25
39.9%
3-point %
37.3%
59.0%
Assist %
58.1%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence108.4 · 110.2Defence112.5 · 105.6Shooting51.6% · 55.5%3-point %39.9% · 37.3%Ball care13.1% · 13.4%Off. rebounds22.7% · 20.2%Free throws0.30 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 70%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
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
24/10/18AToronto Raptors105-112
23/10/18HIndiana Pacers101-91
21/10/18ADallas Mavericks136-140
20/10/18HCleveland Cavaliers131-123
18/10/18ASan Antonio Spurs108-112
26/04/18AHouston Rockets104-122
24/04/18HHouston Rockets100-119
21/04/18HHouston Rockets121-105
19/04/18AHouston Rockets82-102
16/04/18AHouston Rockets101-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/10/18HPhiladelphia 76ers123-108
23/10/18HNew York Knicks124-113
20/10/18HIndiana Pacers118-101
17/10/18ACharlotte Hornets113-112
29/04/18ABoston Celtics96-112
27/04/18HBoston Celtics97-86
24/04/18ABoston Celtics87-92
22/04/18HBoston Celtics104-102
21/04/18HBoston Celtics116-92
18/04/18ABoston Celtics106-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL40%
HomeWW100%
AwayLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games523
Win %40%100%0%
Points / game116.2116.0116.3
Allowed / game115.6107.0121.3
Point differential+0.6+9.0-5.0
Avg total231.8223.0237.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWW100%
HomeWWW100%
AwayW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games431
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game119.5121.7113.0
Allowed / game108.5107.3112.0
Point differential+11.0+14.3+1.0
Avg total228.0229.0225.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+75%100%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
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 New Orleans Pelicans330100%132.0116.7+15.3
2 Milwaukee Bucks440100%119.5108.5+11.0
3 Toronto Raptors660100%116.8106.0+10.8
4 Detroit Pistons440100%116.0112.8+3.2
5 Golden State Warriors65183%120.8108.0+12.8
6 Denver Nuggets54180%113.2104.0+9.2
7 Portland Trail Blazers43175%125.2116.5+8.8
8 Indiana Pacers53260%110.2102.0+8.2
9 Boston Celtics53260%100.097.8+2.2
10 Charlotte Hornets63350%116.0109.7+6.3
11 Miami Heat42250%109.0104.0+5.0
12 Utah Jazz42250%107.5105.5+2.0
13 Los Angeles Clippers42250%107.5106.8+0.8
14 Atlanta Hawks42250%117.0118.0-1.0
15 Brooklyn Nets42250%105.2106.5-1.2
16 Memphis Grizzlies42250%99.5102.2-2.8
17 San Antonio Spurs42250%114.8121.8-7.0
18 Los Angeles Lakers52340%125.6124.4+1.2
19 Minnesota Timberwolves52340%116.2115.6+0.6
20 Philadelphia 76ers52340%114.0116.8-2.8
21 Sacramento Kings52340%117.2122.0-4.8
22 Dallas Mavericks52340%113.2118.6-5.4
23 Orlando Magic52340%102.8111.0-8.2
24 Houston Rockets41325%109.2115.2-6.0
25 Washington Wizards41325%118.0124.5-6.5
26 Phoenix Suns41325%107.0118.2-11.2
27 Chicago Bulls51420%110.2121.0-10.8
28 New York Knicks61517%105.3113.2-7.8
29 Oklahoma City Thunder4040%101.8112.0-10.2
30 Cleveland Cavaliers5050%105.4118.4-13.0
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 Timberwolves1622292895
Milwaukee Bucks27363428125
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