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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 13 Feb 2025
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 101-103
24-36 26-15 19-19 32-33
Position#7
Record30-24
FormLWWWL
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game108.3
vs
Position#13
Record26-24
FormLWLWL
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Milwaukee Bucks
02 Nov 2026
MIN112
MIL100
21 Dec 2025
MIN103
MIL100
12 Feb 2025
MIN101
MIL103
23 Feb 2024
MIN107
MIL112
04 Nov 2022
MIN102
MIL115
19 Mar 2022
MIN138
MIL119
14 Apr 2021
MIN105
MIL130
04 Nov 2019
MIN106
MIL134
26 Oct 2018
MIN95
MIL125
01 Feb 2018
MIN108
MIL89
30 Dec 2016
MIN116
MIL99
02 Jan 2016
MIN85
MIL95
26 Nov 2014
MIN86
MIL103
11 Mar 2014
MIN112
MIL101
30 Nov 2012
MIN95
MIL85
17 Dec 2011
MIN117
MIL96
29 Oct 2010
MIN96
MIL85
06 Nov 2009
MIN72
MIL87
10 Jan 2009
MIN106
MIL104
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
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
133-104
133
104
+29
136avg 105
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
100-92
100
92
+8
88avg 105
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
121-113
121
113
+8
119avg 105
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
138-113
138
113
+25
144avg 105
A31/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
103-105
103
105
-2
96avg 105
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
114-116
114
116
-2
103avg 105
H04/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
127-108
127
108
+19
122avg 105
H06/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
127-114
127
114
+13
118avg 105
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
114-98
114
98
+16
107avg 105
H09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
107-128
107
128
-21
88avg 105
A11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-31
31-29
38-31
24-13
28-20
32-23
20-31
20-18
22-29
33-30
26-18
40-36
27-31
30-22
44-22
37-38
26-27
31-31
20-25
26-22
34-38
25-29
27-21
28-28
39-30
23-30
32-30
33-18
32-33
34-38
26-27
35-16
24-22
23-38
29-24
38-14
12-30
32-36
34-38
29-24
227.5Avg total
118.4Scored
109.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (54)111.6108.3220.0+3.356%
Season at home (27)112.4108.1220.5+4.356%
Season away (27)110.9108.6219.4+2.356%
Last 10 (10)118.4109.1227.5+9.370%
Last 5 (5)117.8112.8230.6+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)111.0120.8231.8-9.80%
vs Similar ◀ (11)114.4113.7228.1+0.645%
vs Weaker (15)112.5104.6217.1+7.980%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
117-127
117
127
-10
113avg 106
A26/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
125-110
125
110
+15
128avg 106
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
112-125
112
125
-13
103avg 106
A29/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
118-144
118
144
-26
103avg 106
A01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
119-132
119
132
-13
110avg 106
H03/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
96-125
96
125
-29
77avg 106
A04/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
112-102
112
102
+10
112avg 106
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
110-115
110
115
-5
100avg 106
A08/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
135-127
135
127
+8
126avg 106
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
111-125
111
125
-14
100avg 106
H11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-28
31-30
34-36
24-33
35-26
33-33
32-21
25-30
36-31
25-33
28-33
23-28
35-35
36-35
30-45
17-29
28-31
30-25
41-37
20-39
22-39
22-39
31-38
21-9
38-26
28-30
20-21
26-25
26-36
47-19
17-37
20-23
40-39
25-24
38-28
32-36
27-29
24-29
32-31
28-36
238.7Avg total
115.5Scored
123.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)114.6113.4228.0+1.252%
Season at home (25)117.6111.4229.0+6.364%
Season away (25)111.6115.5227.0-3.940%
Last 10 (10)115.5123.2238.7-7.730%
Last 5 (5)112.8118.8231.6-6.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)98.5124.5223.0-26.00%
vs Similar ◀ (12)116.0114.0230.0+2.050%
vs Weaker (15)116.0110.1226.1+5.967%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. 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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: +8.3+8.3Q4: -5.2-5.2
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: +8.3+8.3Q4: -5.2-5.2
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
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A31/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
57-58
57
58
-1
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H04/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
62-60
62
60
+2
H06/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
66-71
66
71
-5
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
47-60
47
60
-13
H09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
44-66
44
66
-22
A11/02
NBA
117.5Avg total
57.8Scored
59.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.454.5108.9-0.153%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.458.7114.1-3.333%-
Last 30 away (15)53.450.3103.7+3.173%-
Last 10 (10)57.859.7117.5-1.940%-
Last 5 (5)55.664.8120.4-9.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.858.5110.2-6.825%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)54.157.7111.8-3.645%-
vs Weaker (15)55.351.1106.5+4.267%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A26/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
68-59
68
59
+9
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
61-64
61
64
-3
A29/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
71-70
71
70
+1
A01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H03/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
44-78
44
78
-34
A04/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
66-56
66
56
+10
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
73-55
73
55
+18
A08/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
65-63
65
63
+2
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H11/02
NBA
123.3Avg total
61.6Scored
61.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.557.1117.5+3.467%-
Last 30 at home (16)60.753.7114.4+7.081%-
Last 30 away (14)60.260.9121.1-0.750%-
Last 10 (10)61.661.7123.3-0.170%-
Last 5 (5)59.862.0121.8-2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)47.573.5121.0-26.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)61.156.2117.2+4.958%-
vs Weaker (15)61.755.5117.2+6.380%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. 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: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers51.928.3
54.5%
54.3%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.014.2
38.4%
35.9%42.6
🏀 Free throws23.919.2
80.3%
77.8%19.2
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 115.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.6 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers48.926.9
55.0%
54.3%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.515.2
37.5%
35.9%45.6
🏀 Free throws21.216.1
75.9%
77.8%16.1
They take 89.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% 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 13 Feb 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWWLLWWWW
Milwaukee Bucks
LWLWLLLLWL
#7
League position
#13
+9.3
Net rating
-7.6
118.9
Offensive rating
113.3
109.5
Defensive rating
120.8
55.8%
Effective FG%
55.6%
54.3%
Opp. effective FG%
55.4%
13.4%
Turnover %
12.1%
30.6%
Off. rebound %
20.0%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
38.4%
3-point %
37.5%
62.8%
Assist %
62.7%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence118.9 · 113.3Defence109.5 · 120.8Shooting55.8% · 55.6%3-point %38.4% · 37.5%Ball care13.4% · 12.1%Off. rebounds30.6% · 20.0%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ 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
11/02/25ACleveland Cavaliers107-128
09/02/25HPortland Trail Blazers114-98
07/02/25HHouston Rockets127-114
06/02/25HChicago Bulls127-108
04/02/25HSacramento Kings114-116
02/02/25HWashington Wizards103-105
31/01/25AUtah Jazz138-113
30/01/25APhoenix Suns121-113
28/01/25HAtlanta Hawks100-92
25/01/25HDenver Nuggets133-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/02/25HGolden State Warriors111-125
09/02/25HPhiladelphia 76ers135-127
08/02/25AAtlanta Hawks110-115
06/02/25ACharlotte Hornets112-102
04/02/25AOklahoma City Thunder96-125
03/02/25HMemphis Grizzlies119-132
01/02/25ASan Antonio Spurs118-144
29/01/25APortland Trail Blazers112-125
28/01/25AUtah Jazz125-110
26/01/25ALos Angeles Clippers117-127

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL56%
HomeLLWWW56%
AwayLWWWL56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games542727
Win %56%56%56%
Points / game111.6112.4110.9
Allowed / game108.3108.1108.6
Point differential+3.3+4.3+2.3
Avg total220.0220.5219.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%33%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)45% (11)57% (7)
Overtime %4%4%4%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL52%
HomeWWLWL64%
AwayLLLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502525
Win %52%64%40%
Points / game114.6117.6111.6
Allowed / game113.4111.4115.5
Point differential+1.2+6.3-3.9
Avg total228.0229.0227.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%48%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)25% (4)43% (7)
Overtime %2%4%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 Oklahoma City Thunder5041982%118.4105.0+13.4
2 Cleveland Cavaliers54441081%122.7111.9+10.8
3 Boston Celtics55391671%117.2108.1+9.1
4 Memphis Grizzlies53361768%123.5115.5+7.9
5 New York Knicks53361768%118.8112.6+6.2
6 Denver Nuggets54351965%121.3115.8+5.6
7 Houston Rockets51321963%113.6109.0+4.7
8 Los Angeles Lakers51321963%113.2112.1+1.0
9 Indiana Pacers53302357%116.0115.6+0.4
10 Los Angeles Clippers52292356%110.5107.8+2.7
11 Minnesota Timberwolves54302456%111.6108.3+3.3
12 Dallas Mavericks53282553%116.0113.5+2.4
13 Milwaukee Bucks50262452%114.6113.4+1.2
14 Golden State Warriors52272552%112.6112.3+0.3
15 Detroit Pistons54282652%113.3113.1+0.1
16 Sacramento Kings53272651%116.4115.7+0.8
17 Orlando Magic55272849%103.9105.3-1.4
18 Phoenix Suns53262749%113.2114.9-1.7
19 Miami Heat51252649%110.0110.5-0.5
20 Atlanta Hawks53252847%117.2119.7-2.5
21 San Antonio Spurs52232944%113.0114.4-1.5
22 Portland Trail Blazers54233143%109.0114.5-5.5
23 Chicago Bulls54223241%116.1120.6-4.4
24 Philadelphia 76ers54203437%109.1112.9-3.8
25 Brooklyn Nets54203437%105.0111.0-6.0
26 Toronto Raptors55173831%110.6116.5-5.9
27 Charlotte Hornets52133925%106.2111.8-5.5
28 Utah Jazz52124023%111.9119.4-7.5
29 New Orleans Pelicans53124123%110.0119.2-9.2
30 Washington Wizards5494517%108.6122.0-13.4
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Timberwolves24261932101
Milwaukee Bucks36151933103
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