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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 21 Nov 2019
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 95-103
19-26 27-22 22-25 27-30
Position#28
Record8-6
FormWWLLW
Points / game115.9
Allowed / game117.3
vs
Position#8
Record8-5
FormWWWLL
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game101.1
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Utah Jazz
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MIN130
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MIN100
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Utah Jazz 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
Washington Wizards
#24
W
131-109
131
109
+22
130avg 104
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
106-134
106
134
-28
85avg 104
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
121-137
121
137
-16
106avg 104
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
125-119 OT
125
119
+6
106avg 104
H09/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
98-100 OT
98
100
-2
82avg 104
H10/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
120-114
120
114
+6
114avg 104
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
129-114
129
114
+15
123avg 104
H14/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
116-137
116
137
-21
107avg 104
H16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
105-125
105
125
-20
99avg 104
H17/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
112-102
112
102
+10
106avg 104
A19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-34
28-22
36-16
25-37
27-31
30-33
25-38
24-32
26-37
38-35
32-29
25-36
29-31
31-30
20-25
30-24
27-27
24-22
13-27
26-14
41-26
25-25
26-30
28-33
26-24
40-35
40-36
23-19
30-39
43-37
19-26
24-35
30-31
32-33
23-29
20-32
36-32
23-24
17-22
36-24
235.4Avg total
116.3Scored
119.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)115.9117.3233.1-1.457%
Season at home (7)113.6119.7233.3-6.143%
Season away (7)118.1114.9233.0+3.371%
Last 10 (10)116.3119.1235.4-2.850%
Last 5 (5)116.4118.4234.8-2.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)108.2119.1227.2-10.919%
vs Similar (12)117.9115.6233.5+2.367%
vs Weaker (2)114.0105.5219.5+8.5100%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
96-95
96
95
+1
92avg 104
A29/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
110-96
110
96
+14
104avg 104
H31/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
101-102
101
102
-1
92avg 104
A02/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
94-105
94
105
-11
78avg 104
A04/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
106-104
106
104
+2
97avg 104
H07/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
103-100
103
100
+3
93avg 104
H09/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
122-108
122
108
+14
121avg 104
A12/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
119-114
119
114
+5
103avg 104
H13/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
106-107
106
107
-1
92avg 104
A16/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
L
102-112
102
112
-10
87avg 104
H19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-21
18-18
24-31
26-25
33-23
19-28
38-20
20-25
18-28
30-23
32-30
21-21
20-16
21-23
28-26
25-40
26-29
32-27
26-17
22-31
30-16
25-19
26-39
22-26
34-30
35-24
28-31
25-23
29-35
24-33
31-24
35-22
26-23
22-30
31-24
27-30
32-36
24-23
22-17
24-36
210.2Avg total
105.9Scored
104.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)104.5101.1205.5+3.462%
Season at home (7)107.6100.3207.9+7.386%
Season away (6)100.8102.0202.8-1.233%
Last 10 (10)105.9104.3210.2+1.660%
Last 5 (5)110.4108.2218.6+2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)103.0100.0203.0+3.0100%
vs Similar (13)100.4103.1203.5-2.746%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)117.8106.4224.1+11.469%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: -2.7-2.7Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: -2.7-2.7Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
Minnesota TimberwolvesUtah Jazz
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.
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Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#24
W
70-56
70
56
+14
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
57-64
57
64
-7
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
64-72
64
72
-8
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H09/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H10/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H14/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
73-76
73
76
-3
H16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
62-64
62
64
-2
H17/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A19/11
NBA
123.6Avg total
62.8Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.060.5117.5-3.527%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.663.8121.4-6.119%-
Last 30 away (14)56.356.7113.0-0.436%-
Last 10 (10)62.860.8123.6+2.050%-
Last 5 (5)65.261.2126.4+4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)53.561.0114.5-7.512%-
vs Similar (12)61.661.0122.6+0.642%-
vs Weaker (2)57.553.0110.5+4.550%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
46-39
46
39
+7
A29/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
52-51
52
51
+1
H31/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
48-51
48
51
-3
A02/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
41-39
41
39
+2
A04/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H07/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
55-35
55
35
+20
H09/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
69-54
69
54
+15
A12/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
53-68
53
68
-15
H13/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
48-53
48
53
-5
A16/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H19/11
NBA
103.1Avg total
52.6Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.651.1106.7+4.667%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.150.2108.3+7.987%-
Last 30 away (15)53.251.9105.1+1.347%-
Last 10 (10)52.650.5103.1+2.160%-
Last 5 (5)56.253.8110.0+2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)55.035.090.0+20.0100%-
vs Similar (13)48.450.699.0-2.262%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)61.652.4114.0+9.169%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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: 116.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.430.0
54.2%
52.3%60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.912.4
31.9%
35.7%37.2
🏀 Free throws25.119.1
76.1%
77.2%19.1
They take 94.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 105.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.1 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.325.7
48.2%
52.3%51.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.810.8
36.2%
35.7%32.4
🏀 Free throws29.122.1
75.9%
77.2%22.1
They take 83.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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 Nov 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWWLWLLW
Utah Jazz
LLWWWWLLWW
#28
League position
#8
-2.5
Net rating
+1.6
105.8
Offensive rating
103.2
108.4
Defensive rating
101.6
51.5%
Effective FG%
50.4%
52.1%
Opp. effective FG%
49.4%
14.1%
Turnover %
14.8%
23.5%
Off. rebound %
18.9%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.35
31.9%
3-point %
36.2%
57.8%
Assist %
53.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence105.8 · 103.2Defence108.4 · 101.6Shooting51.5% · 50.4%3-point %31.9% · 36.2%Ball care14.1% · 14.8%Off. rebounds23.5% · 18.9%Free throws0.27 · 0.35Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Utah Jazz
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
19/11/19AUtah Jazz112-102
17/11/19HHouston Rockets105-125
16/11/19HWashington Wizards116-137
14/11/19HSan Antonio Spurs129-114
12/11/19ADetroit Pistons120-114
10/11/19HDenver Nuggets98-100 OT
09/11/19HGolden State Warriors125-119 OT
07/11/19AMemphis Grizzlies121-137
05/11/19HMilwaukee Bucks106-134
03/11/19AWashington Wizards131-109
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/11/19HMinnesota Timberwolves102-112
16/11/19AMemphis Grizzlies106-107
13/11/19HBrooklyn Nets119-114
12/11/19AGolden State Warriors122-108
09/11/19HMilwaukee Bucks103-100
07/11/19HPhiladelphia 76ers106-104
04/11/19ALos Angeles Clippers94-105
02/11/19ASacramento Kings101-102
31/10/19HLos Angeles Clippers110-96
29/10/19APhoenix Suns96-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW57%
HomeWLWLL43%
AwayLWLWW71%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1477
Win %57%43%71%
Points / game115.9113.6118.1
Allowed / game117.3119.7114.9
Point differential-1.4-6.1+3.3
Avg total233.1233.3233.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%14%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)0% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %21%29%14%
Utah Jazz
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL62%
HomeWWWWL86%
AwayWLLWL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1376
Win %62%86%33%
Points / game104.5107.6100.8
Allowed / game101.1100.3102.0
Point differential+3.4+7.3-1.2
Avg total205.5207.9202.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%29%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)100% (4)33% (3)
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 Los Angeles Lakers1412286%110.9101.1+9.8
2 Boston Celtics1311285%112.6104.2+8.5
3 Milwaukee Bucks1411379%119.6110.3+9.4
4 Houston Rockets1411379%119.5113.7+5.8
5 Miami Heat1310377%112.2103.7+8.5
6 Denver Nuggets129375%106.9102.9+4.0
7 Toronto Raptors1410471%113.3105.4+7.9
8 Dallas Mavericks149564%116.1109.6+6.4
9 Los Angeles Clippers149564%112.8106.6+6.2
10 Philadelphia 76ers149564%109.7106.5+3.2
11 Utah Jazz138562%104.5101.1+3.4
12 Indiana Pacers148657%107.4103.1+4.4
13 Minnesota Timberwolves148657%115.9117.3-1.4
14 Phoenix Suns137654%115.0110.4+4.6
15 Sacramento Kings136746%105.6109.0-3.4
16 Orlando Magic146843%101.9102.4-0.5
17 Brooklyn Nets146843%113.5116.6-3.1
18 Charlotte Hornets156940%104.9112.8-7.9
19 Oklahoma City Thunder145936%105.7106.2-0.5
20 New Orleans Pelicans145936%115.6118.9-3.2
21 Memphis Grizzlies145936%109.0118.4-9.4
22 Washington Wizards124833%119.7121.1-1.4
23 San Antonio Spurs1551033%113.5116.2-2.7
24 Portland Trail Blazers1551033%111.9115.3-3.4
25 Detroit Pistons134931%108.7112.2-3.5
26 Chicago Bulls1441029%107.2111.3-4.1
27 Cleveland Cavaliers1441029%104.1109.9-5.8
28 Atlanta Hawks1441029%107.6116.9-9.3
29 New York Knicks1541127%101.9108.9-6.9
30 Golden State Warriors1631319%108.2118.9-10.8
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 Timberwolves1927222795
Utah Jazz26222530103
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