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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 21 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 116-114
29-31 35-36 27-29 25-18
Position#21
Record21-24
FormWLWLL
Points / game111.5
Allowed / game112.0
vs
Position#28
Record11-36
FormLWLLL
Points / game106.2
Allowed / game115.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Phoenix Suns
31 Jan 2027
MIN v PHX
upcoming
21 Dec 2026
MIN v PHX
upcoming
17 Mar 2026
MIN116
PHX104
08 Dec 2025
MIN105
PHX108
28 Mar 2025
MIN124
PHX109
17 Nov 2024
MIN120
PHX117
23 Apr 2024
MIN105
PHX93
20 Apr 2024
MIN120
PHX95
14 Apr 2024
MIN106
PHX125
13 Jan 2023
MIN121
PHX116
09 Nov 2022
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
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
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#17
W
113-104
113
104
+9
101avg 101
A30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
114-123
114
123
-9
104avg 101
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
102-115
102
115
-13
91avg 101
A03/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
120-103
120
103
+17
120avg 101
H05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
108-86
108
86
+22
102avg 101
H06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
119-117
119
117
+2
106avg 101
A09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
115-119
115
119
-4
107avg 101
H12/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
110-106
110
106
+4
100avg 101
H13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
107-149
107
149
-42
85avg 101
A16/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
113-116
113
116
-3
103avg 101
H19/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-19
25-35
31-23
27-27
22-27
29-36
38-25
25-35
21-25
21-35
39-27
21-28
31-40
33-28
31-17
25-18
35-19
29-26
19-23
25-18
29-23
35-41
32-29
23-24
26-28
24-33
28-24
37-34
27-29
27-23
33-37
23-17
27-40
31-43
32-32
17-34
31-28
27-30
32-30
23-28
225.9Avg total
112.1Scored
113.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)111.5112.0223.5-0.447%
Season at home (23)113.9107.9221.7+6.065%
Season away (22)109.1116.3225.4-7.227%
Last 10 (10)112.1113.8225.9-1.750%
Last 5 (5)112.8121.4234.2-8.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)108.0113.0221.0-5.040%
vs Similar (15)114.9110.1225.0+4.953%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)110.2103.0213.2+7.260%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
109-132
109
132
-23
96avg 93
H01/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
127-132
127
132
-5
109avg 93
H03/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
111-121
111
121
-10
100avg 93
H05/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
113-119
113
119
-6
105avg 93
H07/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
115-111
115
111
+4
110avg 93
H09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
94-104
94
104
-10
81avg 93
A10/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
102-93
102
93
+9
95avg 93
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
97-131
97
131
-34
83avg 93
A16/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
109-111
109
111
-2
97avg 93
A18/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
115-135
115
135
-20
no box
A19/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-31
25-38
35-39
22-24
32-44
17-28
38-32
40-28
19-38
25-30
34-23
33-30
30-29
30-28
21-28
32-34
35-32
18-40
33-14
29-25
26-26
24-20
19-32
25-26
31-23
29-24
21-22
21-24
19-38
32-24
22-34
24-35
20-32
29-25
29-20
31-34
26-39
34-32
26-38
29-26
228.1Avg total
109.2Scored
118.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)106.2115.0221.1-8.823%
Season at home (24)106.0112.0218.0-6.029%
Season away (23)106.3118.1224.4-11.817%
Last 10 (10)109.2118.9228.1-9.720%
Last 5 (5)103.4114.8218.2-11.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)106.9115.7222.6-8.724%
vs Similar (1)128.0110.0238.0+18.0100%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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: +0.1+0.1Q1: -6.7-6.7Q2Q2: -4.9-4.9Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: +4.8+4.8Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.0+0.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -6.7-6.7Q2Q2: -4.9-4.9Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: +4.8+4.8Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.0+0.0
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
Miami Heat
#17
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A30/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
42-60
42
60
-18
A03/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
64-68
64
68
-4
H05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
64-45
64
45
+19
H06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
D
64-64
64
64
+0
A09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H12/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
58-83
58
83
-25
A16/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
D
58-58
58
58
+0
H19/01
NBA
116.8Avg total
56.0Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.155.9111.0-0.740%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.453.7110.1+2.844%-
Last 30 away (14)53.658.4112.0-4.736%-
Last 10 (10)56.060.8116.8-4.830%-
Last 5 (5)56.863.6120.4-6.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)53.259.8113.0-6.620%-
vs Similar (15)56.154.5110.6+1.747%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)56.052.2108.2+3.860%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
52-69
52
69
-17
H01/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
49-72
49
72
-23
H03/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
44-68
44
68
-24
H05/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
60-57
60
57
+3
H07/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
53-72
53
72
-19
H09/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
50-46
50
46
+4
A10/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A16/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
49-57
49
57
-8
A18/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
60-71
60
71
-11
A19/01
NBA
114.9Avg total
52.8Scored
62.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.859.7112.5-6.820%-
Last 30 at home (15)51.960.1111.9-8.220%-
Last 30 away (15)53.859.3113.1-5.520%-
Last 10 (10)52.862.1114.9-9.330%-
Last 5 (5)54.056.6110.6-2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)52.659.4112.1-6.821%-
vs Similar (1)59.066.0125.0-7.00%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.8 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-pointers63.431.5
49.7%
51.7%63.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.69.1
33.0%
35.4%27.3
🏀 Free throws27.421.8
79.6%
76.6%21.8
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 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-pointers60.030.5
50.8%
51.7%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.09.2
34.1%
35.4%27.6
🏀 Free throws26.420.4
77.3%
76.6%20.4
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 21 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWLWWWLLW
Phoenix Suns
LLLWLWLLLL
#21
League position
#28
-1.7
Net rating
-9.5
109.2
Offensive rating
104.8
110.9
Defensive rating
114.3
49.6%
Effective FG%
50.9%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
56.2%
11.1%
Turnover %
13.9%
26.0%
Off. rebound %
21.0%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.30
33.0%
3-point %
34.1%
60.1%
Assist %
59.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence109.2 · 104.8Defence110.9 · 114.3Shooting49.6% · 50.9%3-point %33.0% · 34.1%Ball care11.1% · 13.9%Off. rebounds26.0% · 21.0%Free throws0.30 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ 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
19/01/19HSan Antonio Spurs113-116
16/01/19APhiladelphia 76ers107-149
13/01/19HNew Orleans Pelicans110-106
12/01/19HDallas Mavericks115-119
09/01/19AOklahoma City Thunder119-117
06/01/19HLos Angeles Lakers108-86
05/01/19HOrlando Magic120-103
03/01/19ABoston Celtics102-115
01/01/19ANew Orleans Pelicans114-123
30/12/18AMiami Heat113-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/01/19ACharlotte Hornets115-135
18/01/19AToronto Raptors109-111
16/01/19AIndiana Pacers97-131
13/01/19HDenver Nuggets102-93
10/01/19ADallas Mavericks94-104
09/01/19HSacramento Kings115-111
07/01/19HCharlotte Hornets113-119
05/01/19HLos Angeles Clippers111-121
03/01/19HPhiladelphia 76ers127-132
01/01/19HGolden State Warriors109-132

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL47%
HomeWWLWL65%
AwayWLLWL27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452322
Win %47%65%27%
Points / game111.5113.9109.1
Allowed / game112.0107.9116.3
Point differential-0.4+6.0-7.2
Avg total223.5221.7225.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%39%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)43% (7)40% (5)
Overtime %4%9%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL23%
HomeLLLWW29%
AwayWLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472423
Win %23%29%17%
Points / game106.2106.0106.3
Allowed / game115.0112.0118.1
Point differential-8.8-6.0-11.8
Avg total221.1218.0224.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%12%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)33% (6)40% (5)
Overtime %9%8%9%
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 Milwaukee Bucks45331273%117.6107.6+10.0
2 Toronto Raptors48351373%113.9108.3+5.6
3 Golden State Warriors46321470%118.5111.9+6.5
4 Denver Nuggets45311469%111.3106.2+5.1
5 Indiana Pacers46311567%109.0103.1+5.8
6 Philadelphia 76ers47301764%115.4112.2+3.3
7 Boston Celtics46281861%112.1105.9+6.2
8 Oklahoma City Thunder45271860%113.5109.0+4.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers47281960%112.5110.1+2.4
10 Houston Rockets45261958%112.6110.5+2.1
11 San Antonio Spurs47272057%111.8109.3+2.4
12 Utah Jazz47262155%108.4104.9+3.5
13 Los Angeles Clippers45242153%114.7114.6+0.1
14 Los Angeles Lakers47252253%112.4111.4+1.0
15 Sacramento Kings46242252%114.0115.1-1.1
16 Brooklyn Nets47242351%111.6112.0-0.5
17 Miami Heat44222250%106.1105.8+0.3
18 Charlotte Hornets46222448%112.2111.7+0.5
19 Minnesota Timberwolves45212447%111.5112.0-0.4
20 New Orleans Pelicans46212546%117.4115.8+1.7
21 Dallas Mavericks45202544%109.6109.6+0.0
22 Detroit Pistons45202544%106.6109.1-2.5
23 Washington Wizards45192642%113.2116.5-3.2
24 Memphis Grizzlies46192741%101.0103.8-2.9
25 Orlando Magic46192741%103.9107.9-4.0
26 Atlanta Hawks45143131%109.8117.7-7.9
27 Phoenix Suns47113623%106.2115.0-8.8
28 New York Knicks44103423%107.1115.4-8.3
29 Chicago Bulls46103622%101.0111.6-10.6
30 Cleveland Cavaliers4793819%102.8113.9-11.1
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 Timberwolves29352725116
Phoenix Suns31362918114
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