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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 17 Jul 2016
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 93-83
19-23 24-25 24-18 26-17
Position#14
Record3-3
FormLLWWW
Points / game80.0
Allowed / game84.0
vs
Position#4
Record4-1
FormWWLWW
Points / game80.6
Allowed / game76.4
USANBA - Las Vegas Summer LeagueNBA Las Vegas Summer League - Semi-finals
Other2016
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PHX104
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PHX108
16 Jul 2025
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PHX85
28 Mar 2025
MIN124
PHX109
17 Nov 2024
MIN120
PHX117
23 Apr 2024
MIN105
PHX93
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MIN120
PHX95
14 Apr 2024
MIN106
PHX125
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MIN121
PHX116
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MIN117
PHX129
23 Mar 2022
MIN116
PHX125
15 Nov 2021
MIN96
PHX99
28 Feb 2021
MIN99
PHX118
07 Apr 2020
MIN v PHX
upcoming
23 Nov 2019
MIN98
PHX100
20 Jan 2019
MIN116
PHX114
16 Dec 2017
MIN106
PHX108
26 Nov 2017
MIN119
PHX108
19 Dec 2016
MIN115
PHX108
17 Jul 2016
MIN93
PHX83
28 Mar 2016
MIN121
PHX116
17 Jan 2016
MIN117
PHX87
20 Feb 2015
MIN111
PHX109
07 Jan 2015
MIN111
PHX113
23 Mar 2014
MIN120
PHX127
08 Jan 2014
MIN103
PHX104
13 Apr 2013
MIN105
PHX93
29 Dec 2012
MIN111
PHX107
09 Apr 2012
MIN90
PHX114
06 Apr 2011
MIN98
PHX108
28 Mar 2010
MIN105
PHX111
27 Nov 2009
MIN95
PHX120
11 Apr 2009
MIN97
PHX110
26 Nov 2008
MIN102
PHX110
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns 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
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
105-97
105
97
+8
A08/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
106-105
106
105
+1
A10/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
105-129
105
129
-24
H12/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
144-109
144
109
+35
H14/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#5
L
82-88
82
88
-6
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Toronto Raptors
#2
L
80-82
80
82
-2
A10/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Cleveland Cavaliers
#11
L
68-99
68
99
-31
H12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#8
W
80-71
80
71
+9
A13/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
89-85
89
85
+4
A14/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Toronto Raptors
#2
W
81-79
81
79
+2
A16/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-27
27-24
25-25
22-21
21-28
32-21
22-23
31-33
21-38
26-30
27-35
31-26
40-23
32-27
34-29
38-30
26-15
20-24
24-28
12-21
13-19
22-14
30-24
15-25
14-20
20-24
9-29
25-26
28-19
19-17
24-21
9-14
22-19
20-18
17-19
30-29
20-15
14-27
23-23
24-14
188.4Avg total
94.0Scored
94.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (6)80.084.0164.0-4.050%
Season at home (1)68.099.0167.0-31.00%
Season away (5)82.481.0163.4+1.460%
Last 10 (10)94.094.4188.4-0.460%
Last 5 (5)79.683.2162.8-3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)91.299.2190.4-7.931%
vs Similar ◀ (16)109.4109.4218.8+0.156%
vs Weaker (1)89.085.0174.0+4.0100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
90-103
90
103
-13
A06/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
W
124-115
124
115
+9
A08/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
121-100
121
100
+21
A09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
101-105
101
105
-4
H12/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
114-105
114
105
+9
H14/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
86-73
86
73
+13
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Boston Celtics
#22
W
87-74
87
74
+13
A11/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
L
71-80
71
80
-9
H12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
W
77-74
77
74
+3
H14/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Denver Nuggets
#5
W
82-81 OT
82
81
+1
H16/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-28
18-16
17-26
17-33
27-39
30-21
32-30
35-25
32-22
23-25
30-20
36-33
22-26
27-30
23-31
29-18
25-27
37-28
23-20
29-30
16-13
26-22
26-18
18-20
24-16
20-24
21-10
22-24
16-15
17-23
13-24
25-18
23-23
23-14
14-16
17-21
15-22
19-15
27-25
18-17
186.3Avg total
95.3Scored
91.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (5)80.676.4157.0+4.280%
Season at home (3)76.778.3155.0-1.767%
Season away (2)86.573.5160.0+13.0100%
Last 10 (10)95.391.0186.3+4.370%
Last 5 (5)80.676.4157.0+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)97.1104.8201.8-7.733%
vs Similar ◀ (16)100.8104.4205.2-3.644%
vs Weaker (2)86.573.5160.0+13.0100%
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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: +0.6+0.6Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: +0.7+0.7
Minnesota TimberwolvesPhoenix Suns
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
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A08/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A10/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
47-68
47
68
-21
H12/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
72-50
72
50
+22
H14/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#5
W
46-39
46
39
+7
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Toronto Raptors
#2
W
35-33
35
33
+2
A10/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Cleveland Cavaliers
#11
L
34-44
34
44
-10
H12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#8
W
47-36
47
36
+11
A13/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
42-37
42
37
+5
A14/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Toronto Raptors
#2
L
34-42
34
42
-8
A16/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
91.7Avg total
46.8Scored
44.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.150.6100.7-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (12)50.352.1102.4-1.833%-
Last 30 away (18)49.949.799.6+0.350%-
Last 10 (10)46.844.991.7+1.970%-
Last 5 (5)38.438.476.8+0.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)43.847.391.1-3.531%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)55.854.2109.9+1.650%-
vs Weaker (1)42.037.079.0+5.0100%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A06/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A08/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
49-56
49
56
-7
H12/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H14/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
42-35
42
35
+7
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Boston Celtics
#22
W
44-40
44
40
+4
A11/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
L
33-38
33
38
-5
H12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
W
46-37
46
37
+9
H14/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Denver Nuggets
#5
L
34-37
34
37
-3
H16/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
92.7Avg total
47.8Scored
44.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.550.898.3-3.437%-
Last 30 at home (14)45.449.695.1-4.236%-
Last 30 away (16)49.251.9101.1-2.638%-
Last 10 (10)47.844.992.7+2.960%-
Last 5 (5)39.837.477.2+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)47.752.6100.2-4.933%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)47.951.299.1-3.331%-
vs Weaker (2)43.037.580.5+5.5100%-
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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 103.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.2 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.3 pts a game · 19% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.730.8
49.9%
-61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.47.4
36.3%
-22.2
🏀 Free throws25.219.3
76.6%
-19.3
They take 82.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 25% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 104.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 17% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.830.0
49.3%
-60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.38.8
32.2%
-26.4
🏀 Free throws23.518.0
76.6%
-18.0
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Jul 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWWLLLWLWW
Phoenix Suns
WWLWWWLWWL
#14
League position
#4
-2.0
Net rating
-1.8
105.1
Offensive rating
101.3
107.2
Defensive rating
103.2
51.0%
Effective FG%
49.0%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
14.7%
Turnover %
18.8%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
31.0%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.3%
3-point %
32.2%
65.4%
Assist %
57.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Form (last 10/10)60% · 70%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Phoenix Suns
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
16/07/16AToronto Raptors81-79
14/07/16AMemphis Grizzlies89-85
13/07/16ASan Antonio Spurs80-71
12/07/16HCleveland Cavaliers68-99
10/07/16AToronto Raptors80-82
09/07/16ADenver Nuggets82-88
14/04/16HNew Orleans Pelicans144-109
12/04/16HHouston Rockets105-129
10/04/16APortland Trail Blazers106-105
08/04/16ASacramento Kings105-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/07/16HDenver Nuggets82-81 OT
14/07/16HMiami Heat77-74
12/07/16HMiami Heat71-80
11/07/16ABoston Celtics87-74
09/07/16APortland Trail Blazers86-73
14/04/16HLos Angeles Clippers114-105
12/04/16HSacramento Kings101-105
09/04/16ANew Orleans Pelicans121-100
08/04/16AHouston Rockets124-115
06/04/16AAtlanta Hawks90-103

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2016
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW50%
HomeL0%
AwayLLWWW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games615
Win %50%0%60%
Points / game80.068.082.4
Allowed / game84.099.081.0
Point differential-4.0-31.0+1.4
Avg total164.0167.0163.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)-67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2016
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW80%
HomeLWW67%
AwayWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532
Win %80%67%100%
Points / game80.676.786.5
Allowed / game76.478.373.5
Point differential+4.2-1.7+13.0
Avg total157.0155.0160.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%0%100%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (2)100% (2)-
Overtime %20%33%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 Chicago Bulls550100%81.473.2+8.2
2 Toronto Raptors54180%80.869.2+11.6
3 Phoenix Suns54180%80.676.4+4.2
4 Cleveland Cavaliers64267%87.380.8+6.5
5 Atlanta Hawks64267%77.773.5+4.2
6 Denver Nuggets53260%87.275.6+11.6
7 Los Angeles Lakers53260%80.275.8+4.4
8 Washington Wizards53260%82.278.8+3.4
9 San Antonio Spurs53260%77.075.0+2.0
10 Brooklyn Nets53260%81.280.0+1.2
11 NBA D-League53260%83.688.0-4.4
12 Dallas Mavericks63350%78.076.0+2.0
13 Miami Heat63350%76.277.2-1.0
14 Utah Jazz63350%79.881.8-2.0
15 Minnesota Timberwolves63350%80.084.0-4.0
16 Houston Rockets52340%80.482.8-2.4
17 Memphis Grizzlies52340%82.088.8-6.8
18 Portland Trail Blazers52340%77.084.2-7.2
19 Philadelphia 76ers62433%80.377.0+3.3
20 Golden State Warriors62433%72.374.8-2.5
21 Milwaukee Bucks51420%80.284.8-4.6
22 Boston Celtics51420%78.683.6-5.0
23 New Orleans Pelicans51420%72.079.8-7.8
24 Sacramento Kings5050%66.682.8-16.2
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 Timberwolves1924242693
Phoenix Suns2325181783
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