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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 13 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 96-101
21-32 27-28 18-20 30-21
Position#26
Record12-26
FormLLLLL
Points / game98.6
Allowed / game102.6
vs
Position#4
Record26-12
FormWLWWL
Points / game108.9
Allowed / game101.2
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder
28 Mar 2027
MIN v OKC
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19 Dec 2025
MIN112
OKC107
26 May 2025
MIN126
OKC128
24 May 2025
MIN143
OKC101
23 Feb 2025
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OKC130
13 Feb 2025
MIN116
OKC101
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MIN97
OKC102
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MIN106
OKC103
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MIN120
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MIN128
OKC135
19 Oct 2022
MIN115
OKC108
09 Mar 2022
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OKC102
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OKC90
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MIN103
OKC112
25 Jan 2020
MIN104
OKC113
13 Jan 2020
MIN104
OKC117
07 Apr 2019
MIN126
OKC132
05 Mar 2019
MIN131
OKC120
10 Jan 2018
MIN104
OKC88
27 Oct 2017
MIN119
OKC116
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MIN98
OKC100
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MIN96
OKC86
27 Jan 2016
MIN123
OKC126
12 Jan 2016
MIN96
OKC101
15 Apr 2015
MIN113
OKC138
12 Dec 2014
MIN92
OKC111
04 Jan 2014
MIN111
OKC115
01 Nov 2013
MIN100
OKC81
29 Mar 2013
MIN101
OKC93
20 Dec 2012
MIN99
OKC93
14 Apr 2012
MIN110
OKC115
26 Dec 2011
MIN100
OKC104
26 Jan 2011
MIN117
OKC118
08 Dec 2010
MIN103
OKC111
21 Feb 2010
MIN107
OKC109
20 Jan 2010
MIN92
OKC94
22 Mar 2009
MIN90
OKC97
07 Jan 2009
MIN129
OKC87
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
83-108
83
108
-25
71avg 89
H24/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
88-102
88
102
-14
80avg 89
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
95-101
95
101
-6
83avg 89
A29/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
94-80
94
80
+14
93avg 89
H31/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
90-115
90
115
-25
76avg 89
A31/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
85-95
85
95
-10
73avg 89
H03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
99-109
99
109
-10
93avg 89
A05/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
74-78
74
78
-4
68avg 89
H07/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
99-125
99
125
-26
89avg 89
H09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
87-93
87
93
-6
78avg 89
H10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-28
22-24
23-25
22-31
21-21
23-22
24-23
20-36
27-26
25-24
20-26
23-25
19-13
19-18
24-21
32-28
22-15
15-30
33-33
20-37
28-15
19-29
23-28
15-23
25-29
25-18
29-33
20-29
25-21
19-21
21-24
9-12
27-35
19-27
30-33
23-30
22-22
20-26
13-20
32-25
190.0Avg total
89.4Scored
100.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)98.6102.6201.2-3.932%
Season at home (21)96.2102.9199.1-6.624%
Season away (17)101.6102.2203.8-0.641%
Last 10 (10)89.4100.6190.0-11.210%
Last 5 (5)88.8100.0188.8-11.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)97.1103.5200.6-6.527%
vs Similar (16)96.0100.6196.6-4.619%
vs Weaker (3)107.3108.7216.0-1.367%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
120-85
120
85
+35
119avg 102
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
96-105
96
105
-9
79avg 102
H25/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
122-112
122
112
+10
122avg 102
H28/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
131-123
131
123
+8
122avg 102
H30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
110-106
110
106
+4
108avg 102
H01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
109-90
109
90
+19
105avg 102
A03/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
104-116
104
116
-12
90avg 102
H05/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
112-94
112
94
+18
107avg 102
H07/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
117-113
117
113
+4
106avg 102
A09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
110-115
110
115
-5
105avg 102
A11/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-17
30-29
35-15
28-24
26-32
26-22
16-32
28-19
32-31
21-30
38-29
31-22
30-31
35-23
27-34
39-35
28-26
26-27
33-27
23-26
34-22
32-32
21-22
22-14
33-31
33-37
16-22
22-26
25-16
31-20
27-29
29-29
32-28
28-25
30-32
27-28
27-26
19-26
39-28
25-35
219.0Avg total
113.1Scored
105.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)108.9101.2210.1+7.768%
Season at home (22)108.099.9207.9+8.177%
Season away (16)110.1103.1213.2+7.156%
Last 10 (10)113.1105.9219.0+7.270%
Last 5 (5)110.4105.6216.0+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)101.8100.8202.5+1.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (26)108.299.5207.7+8.773%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: -6.0-6.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: -6.0-6.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
Minnesota TimberwolvesOklahoma City Thunder
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
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
38-52
38
52
-14
H24/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
44-43
44
43
+1
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
52-50
52
50
+2
A29/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
38-31
38
31
+7
H31/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
37-45
37
45
-8
A31/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
47-44
47
44
+3
H03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
50-47
50
47
+3
A05/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
44-42
44
42
+2
H07/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
46-62
46
62
-16
H09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
42-48
42
48
-6
H10/01
NBA
90.2Avg total
43.8Scored
46.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.749.597.2-1.753%-
Last 30 at home (17)47.449.496.8-1.959%-
Last 30 away (13)48.249.697.8-1.546%-
Last 10 (10)43.846.490.2-2.660%-
Last 5 (5)45.848.694.4-2.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)45.950.596.4-4.545%-
vs Similar (16)48.248.396.6-0.156%-
vs Weaker (3)51.752.0103.7-0.367%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
57-46
57
46
+11
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H25/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H28/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
54-53
54
53
+1
H01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
66-54
66
54
+12
A03/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
66-68
66
68
-2
H05/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
56-36
56
36
+20
H07/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A11/01
NBA
110.6Avg total
57.5Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.350.0104.4+4.367%-
Last 30 at home (18)54.250.0104.2+4.267%-
Last 30 away (12)54.650.1104.7+4.567%-
Last 10 (10)57.553.1110.6+4.460%-
Last 5 (5)58.852.6111.4+6.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)52.250.0102.2+2.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (26)54.750.0104.7+4.669%-
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: 89.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀68%
🏀🏀🏀13%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 68% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers11.7 pts a game · 13% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.130.5
46.1%
49.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers11.93.9
32.8%
35.3%11.7
🏀 Free throws22.916.7
72.9%
75.5%16.7
They take 78.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 11.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 15% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.8 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.5 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.833.9
52.3%
49.0%67.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.87.6
36.5%
35.3%22.8
🏀 Free throws28.022.5
80.4%
75.5%22.5
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). 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 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLLLWLLL
Oklahoma City Thunder
LWWLWWWWLW
#26
League position
#4
-12.0
Net rating
+7.3
95.8
Offensive rating
114.3
107.8
Defensive rating
107.0
46.6%
Effective FG%
52.9%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.7%
15.3%
Turnover %
14.2%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
31.6%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.33
32.8%
3-point %
36.5%
66.9%
Assist %
53.7%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence95.8 · 114.3Defence107.8 · 107.0Shooting46.6% · 52.9%3-point %32.8% · 36.5%Ball care15.3% · 14.2%Off. rebounds22.1% · 31.6%Free throws0.29 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)10% · 70%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Oklahoma City Thunder
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
10/01/16HDallas Mavericks87-93
09/01/16HCleveland Cavaliers99-125
07/01/16HDenver Nuggets74-78
05/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers99-109
03/01/16HMilwaukee Bucks85-95
31/12/15ADetroit Pistons90-115
31/12/15HUtah Jazz94-80
29/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs95-101
27/12/15HIndiana Pacers88-102
24/12/15HSan Antonio Spurs83-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/01/16APortland Trail Blazers110-115
09/01/16ALos Angeles Lakers117-113
07/01/16HMemphis Grizzlies112-94
05/01/16HSacramento Kings104-116
03/01/16ACharlotte Hornets109-90
01/01/16HPhoenix Suns110-106
30/12/15HMilwaukee Bucks131-123
28/12/15HDenver Nuggets122-112
25/12/15HChicago Bulls96-105
24/12/15ALos Angeles Lakers120-85

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL32%
HomeWLLLL24%
AwayWLLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382117
Win %32%24%41%
Points / game98.696.2101.6
Allowed / game102.6102.9102.2
Point differential-3.9-6.6-0.6
Avg total201.2199.1203.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%5%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (13)50% (8)20% (5)
Overtime %11%5%18%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL68%
HomeWWWLW77%
AwayWWWWL56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382216
Win %68%77%56%
Points / game108.9108.0110.1
Allowed / game101.299.9103.1
Point differential+7.7+8.1+7.1
Avg total210.1207.9213.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%45%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)60% (5)50% (8)
Overtime %5%5%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 Golden State Warriors3836295%114.4102.3+12.1
2 San Antonio Spurs4034685%103.889.7+14.1
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3526974%101.695.1+6.5
4 Oklahoma City Thunder38261268%108.9101.2+7.7
5 Los Angeles Clippers38251366%103.9100.3+3.6
6 Toronto Raptors39241562%100.296.7+3.5
7 Chicago Bulls36221461%102.2100.7+1.5
8 Atlanta Hawks38231561%102.9100.6+2.3
9 Indiana Pacers38221658%102.398.2+4.0
10 Miami Heat38221658%97.195.2+1.9
11 Dallas Mavericks38221658%101.5100.7+0.8
12 Detroit Pistons38211755%101.299.2+1.9
13 Memphis Grizzlies39211854%96.098.5-2.6
14 Orlando Magic38201853%98.998.6+0.3
15 Boston Celtics38191950%102.699.6+2.9
16 New York Knicks40202050%98.899.5-0.8
17 Houston Rockets38191950%103.9105.4-1.4
18 Washington Wizards36171947%101.2103.8-2.6
19 Charlotte Hornets37172046%101.1100.5+0.6
20 Utah Jazz37172046%96.496.7-0.3
21 Sacramento Kings37152241%106.5108.6-2.1
22 Portland Trail Blazers40162440%101.3103.0-1.8
23 Milwaukee Bucks39152438%97.6103.6-6.0
24 Denver Nuggets38142437%98.3102.8-4.5
25 Phoenix Suns40132732%102.5106.4-3.9
26 Minnesota Timberwolves38122632%98.6102.6-3.9
27 New Orleans Pelicans36112531%101.3106.0-4.7
28 Brooklyn Nets38102826%95.2102.4-7.2
29 Los Angeles Lakers3983121%96.7105.9-9.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers4043610%92.9105.0-12.1
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2127183096
Oklahoma City Thunder32282021101
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