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Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 16 Nov 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 98-86
18-24 39-19 18-22 23-21
Position#14
Record8-5
FormWWLLW
Points / game108.8
Allowed / game110.7
vs
Position#13
Record9-5
FormWWLWW
Points / game102.6
Allowed / game99.0
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v San Antonio Spurs
18 Feb 2027
MIN v SAS
upcoming
03 Jan 2027
MIN v SAS
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15 May 2026
MIN109
SAS139
10 May 2026
MIN114
SAS109
08 May 2026
MIN108
SAS115
11 Jan 2026
MIN104
SAS103
30 Nov 2025
MIN125
SAS112
09 Mar 2025
MIN141
SAS124
29 Dec 2024
MIN112
SAS110
27 Feb 2024
MIN114
SAS105
06 Dec 2023
MIN102
SAS94
26 Oct 2022
MIN134
SAS122
24 Oct 2022
MIN106
SAS115
07 Apr 2022
MIN127
SAS121
18 Nov 2021
MIN115
SAS90
10 Jan 2021
MIN96
SAS88
09 Jan 2021
MIN122
SAS125
26 Mar 2020
MIN v SAS
upcoming
13 Nov 2019
MIN129
SAS114
18 Jan 2019
MIN113
SAS116
28 Nov 2018
MIN128
SAS89
15 Nov 2017
MIN98
SAS86
21 Mar 2017
MIN93
SAS100
06 Dec 2016
MIN91
SAS105
08 Mar 2016
MIN91
SAS116
23 Dec 2015
MIN83
SAS108
10 Jan 2015
MIN93
SAS108
21 Nov 2014
MIN92
SAS121
08 Apr 2014
MIN110
SAS91
12 Mar 2013
MIN107
SAS83
06 Feb 2013
MIN94
SAS104
27 Jan 2012
MIN87
SAS79
02 Jan 2012
MIN106
SAS96
11 Jan 2011
MIN96
SAS107
24 Nov 2010
MIN109
SAS113
12 Mar 2010
MIN85
SAS103
12 Dec 2008
MIN86
SAS98
05 Nov 2008
MIN125
SAS129
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
San Antonio Spurs 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
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
107-130
107
130
-23
93avg 98
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
101-122
101
122
-21
87avg 98
A25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
119-116
119
116
+3
110avg 98
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
125-122 OT
125
122
+3
110avg 98
A30/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
104-98
104
98
+6
97avg 98
A02/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
112-99
112
99
+13
119avg 98
H05/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
112-94
112
94
+18
108avg 98
H06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
101-125
101
125
-24
84avg 98
A09/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
110-118
110
118
-8
90avg 98
A12/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
109-98
109
98
+11
108avg 98
A14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-33
41-28
23-37
23-32
26-23
18-40
29-28
28-31
26-33
33-26
31-30
29-27
23-32
37-30
19-20
31-28
31-28
34-26
18-23
21-21
27-18
32-31
34-20
19-30
28-28
40-23
29-28
15-15
22-22
28-29
26-44
25-30
28-19
32-37
28-29
22-33
33-14
24-28
31-23
21-33
222.2Avg total
110.0Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)108.8110.7219.5-1.962%
Season at home (5)110.0107.2217.2+2.880%
Season away (8)108.0112.9220.9-4.950%
Last 10 (10)110.0112.2222.2-2.260%
Last 5 (5)108.8106.8215.6+2.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)106.4117.8224.2-11.40%
vs Similar ◀ (20)108.3111.3219.6-3.050%
vs Weaker (5)113.8112.2226.0+1.640%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSpurs
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
L
87-114
87
114
-27
73avg 99
A27/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
94-97
94
97
-3
79avg 99
A29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
94-108
94
108
-14
80avg 99
A30/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
92-112
92
112
-20
79avg 99
H03/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
108-101
108
101
+7
108avg 99
H04/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
112-95
112
95
+17
102avg 99
H06/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
120-107
120
107
+13
120avg 99
H08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
87-94
87
94
-7
82avg 99
H11/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
133-94
133
94
+39
138avg 99
H12/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
97-91
97
91
+6
89avg 99
A15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-32
16-29
30-34
23-19
24-26
24-27
16-15
30-29
26-30
23-24
18-26
27-28
33-24
22-26
23-34
14-28
25-19
24-26
31-26
28-30
28-20
23-35
34-13
27-27
32-26
20-29
40-21
28-31
27-25
20-21
23-30
17-18
37-15
26-32
34-23
36-24
17-16
27-23
18-21
35-31
203.7Avg total
102.4Scored
101.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)102.699.0201.6+3.664%
Season at home (8)107.599.9207.4+7.675%
Season away (6)96.097.8193.8-1.850%
Last 10 (10)102.4101.3203.7+1.150%
Last 5 (5)109.896.2206.0+13.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)104.5117.8222.3-13.317%
vs Similar ◀ (13)106.0102.1208.1+3.962%
vs Weaker (11)104.095.4199.4+8.673%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +0.0+0.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +0.0+0.0
Minnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs
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
Indiana Pacers
#8
D
61-61
61
61
+0
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
44-63
44
63
-19
A25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H28/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A30/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A02/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
59-49
59
49
+10
H05/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
68-51
68
51
+17
H06/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
50-51
50
51
-1
A09/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
60-56
60
56
+4
A12/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
57-42
57
42
+15
A14/11
NBA
113.1Avg total
58.3Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.655.1111.7+1.557%-
Last 30 at home (11)56.953.5110.4+3.564%-
Last 30 away (19)56.556.1112.5+0.453%-
Last 10 (10)58.354.8113.1+3.550%-
Last 5 (5)58.849.8108.6+9.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)56.255.2111.4+1.040%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)55.755.2111.0+0.555%-
vs Weaker (5)60.854.4115.2+6.480%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
L
34-61
34
61
-27
A27/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
48-53
48
53
-5
A29/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
49-54
49
54
-5
A30/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H03/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
49-45
49
45
+4
H04/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
51-55
51
55
-4
H06/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
52-55
52
55
-3
H08/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H11/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
63-47
63
47
+16
H12/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
44-39
44
39
+5
A15/11
NBA
99.7Avg total
49.2Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.951.6102.5-0.750%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.252.8106.0+0.456%-
Last 30 away (14)48.450.298.6-1.943%-
Last 10 (10)49.250.599.7-1.350%-
Last 5 (5)51.448.499.8+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)52.857.2110.0-4.333%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)51.851.9103.7-0.254%-
vs Weaker (11)48.948.297.1+0.755%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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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: 110.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.431.6
50.6%
51.0%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.88.2
36.0%
36.1%24.6
🏀 Free throws27.822.2
79.9%
76.5%22.2
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 102.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.128.4
48.1%
51.0%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.110.0
38.3%
36.1%30.0
🏀 Free throws20.515.6
76.1%
76.5%15.6
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 16 Nov 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWWWWWLL
San Antonio Spurs
WWLWWWLLLL
#14
League position
#13
-2.2
Net rating
+1.1
107.5
Offensive rating
104.7
109.7
Defensive rating
103.5
51.5%
Effective FG%
50.9%
56.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.2%
15.0%
Turnover %
14.3%
25.7%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.33
Free-throw rate
0.24
36.0%
3-point %
38.3%
55.5%
Assist %
62.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence107.5 · 104.7Defence109.7 · 103.5Shooting51.5% · 50.9%3-point %36.0% · 38.3%Ball care15.0% · 14.3%Off. rebounds25.7% · 23.6%Free throws0.33 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ San Antonio Spurs
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
14/11/17AUtah Jazz109-98
12/11/17APhoenix Suns110-118
09/11/17AGolden State Warriors101-125
06/11/17HCharlotte Hornets112-94
05/11/17HDallas Mavericks112-99
02/11/17ANew Orleans Pelicans104-98
30/10/17AMiami Heat125-122 OT
28/10/17HOklahoma City Thunder119-116
25/10/17ADetroit Pistons101-122
25/10/17HIndiana Pacers107-130
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/17ADallas Mavericks97-91
12/11/17HChicago Bulls133-94
11/11/17HMilwaukee Bucks87-94
08/11/17HLos Angeles Clippers120-107
06/11/17HPhoenix Suns112-95
04/11/17HCharlotte Hornets108-101
03/11/17HGolden State Warriors92-112
30/10/17ABoston Celtics94-108
29/10/17AIndiana Pacers94-97
27/10/17AOrlando Magic87-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW62%
HomeWLWWW80%
AwayWWLLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %62%80%50%
Points / game108.8110.0108.0
Allowed / game110.7107.2112.9
Point differential-1.9+2.8-4.9
Avg total219.5217.2220.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%40%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (4)100% (2)100% (2)
Overtime %8%0%12%
San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW64%
HomeWWWLW75%
AwayWLLLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1486
Win %64%75%50%
Points / game102.6107.596.0
Allowed / game99.099.997.8
Point differential+3.6+7.6-1.8
Avg total201.6207.4193.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%38%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)100% (1)0% (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 Boston Celtics1513287%102.794.5+8.1
2 Golden State Warriors1411379%119.6107.7+11.9
3 Detroit Pistons1310377%106.5101.2+5.3
4 Houston Rockets1511473%111.2104.6+6.6
5 Washington Wizards149564%110.7105.0+5.7
6 San Antonio Spurs149564%102.699.0+3.6
7 Toronto Raptors138562%110.3105.0+5.3
8 Minnesota Timberwolves138562%108.8110.7-1.9
9 Orlando Magic148657%109.8107.8+2.0
10 New York Knicks148657%106.0104.6+1.4
11 Denver Nuggets148657%105.8104.8+1.0
12 New Orleans Pelicans148657%107.4107.0+0.4
13 Portland Trail Blazers137654%105.099.2+5.8
14 Memphis Grizzlies137654%101.299.9+1.2
15 Milwaukee Bucks137654%104.3105.2-0.8
16 Philadelphia 76ers137654%108.0109.5-1.5
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%109.8112.5-2.7
18 Oklahoma City Thunder136746%103.998.5+5.5
19 Indiana Pacers146843%108.0109.1-1.1
20 Miami Heat146843%101.3103.0-1.7
21 Los Angeles Lakers146843%103.3105.9-2.6
22 Charlotte Hornets125742%103.4104.9-1.5
23 Utah Jazz156940%98.5100.7-2.2
24 Los Angeles Clippers135838%107.2106.0+1.2
25 Brooklyn Nets145936%110.0114.1-4.1
26 Phoenix Suns1551033%106.1115.1-9.1
27 Sacramento Kings1431121%93.6107.1-13.6
28 Atlanta Hawks1531220%104.2108.4-4.2
29 Chicago Bulls112918%93.6103.9-10.3
30 Dallas Mavericks1521313%98.9107.0-8.1
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 Timberwolves1839182398
San Antonio Spurs2419222186
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