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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 16 Nov 2019
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 116-137
30-39 43-37 19-26 24-35
Position#27
Record8-7
FormLWLWW
Points / game115.5
Allowed / game117.4
vs
Position#24
Record4-9
FormLWLLL
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game114.7
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards
14 Mar 2027
MIN v WAS
upcoming
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WAS130
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MIN99
WAS110
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
121-99
121
99
+22
A25/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#6
W
116-109
116
109
+7
H27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
95-117
95
117
-22
A30/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
131-109
131
109
+22
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
106-134
106
134
-28
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
121-137
121
137
-16
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
125-119 OT
125
119
+6
H09/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
98-100 OT
98
100
-2
H10/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
120-114
120
114
+6
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
129-114
129
114
+15
H14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-32
28-24
45-25
18-18
36-23
19-34
22-27
39-25
24-32
19-30
35-30
17-25
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
231.4Avg total
116.2Scored
115.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)115.5117.4232.9-1.953%
Season at home (5)114.8115.2230.0-0.460%
Season away (10)115.9118.5234.4-2.650%
Last 10 (10)116.2115.2231.4+1.060%
Last 5 (5)118.6116.8235.4+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)109.2117.8226.9-8.623%
vs Similar ◀ (11)118.9115.0233.9+3.982%
vs Weaker (6)93.381.0174.3+12.383%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
W
112-93
112
93
+19
A18/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
100-108
100
108
-8
A24/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
97-85
97
85
+12
A26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
122-124
122
124
-2
A27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
158-159
158
159
-1
H31/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
109-131
109
131
-22
H03/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
115-99
115
99
+16
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
106-121
106
121
-15
A07/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
100-113
100
113
-13
H09/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
133-140
133
140
-7
A14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
27-15
40-21
18-28
25-24
23-38
20-29
32-17
28-24
24-22
26-24
19-15
26-30
34-30
30-32
32-32
34-35
43-41
40-35
41-48
34-42
22-28
16-36
37-25
31-30
32-31
30-17
22-21
26-26
36-44
18-24
26-27
26-30
26-37
32-21
16-25
34-34
32-34
30-34
37-38
232.5Avg total
115.2Scored
117.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)113.4114.7228.1-1.331%
Season at home (6)114.8120.2235.0-5.317%
Season away (7)112.1110.0222.1+2.143%
Last 10 (10)115.2117.3232.5-2.130%
Last 5 (5)112.6120.8233.4-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)105.1110.2215.2-5.124%
vs Similar ◀ (8)106.2108.1214.4-1.938%
vs Weaker (5)113.6117.6231.2-4.020%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +0.4+0.4
Minnesota TimberwolvesWashington Wizards
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
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
58-56
58
56
+2
A25/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#6
L
55-57
55
57
-2
H27/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
43-62
43
62
-19
A30/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
70-56
70
56
+14
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
57-64
57
64
-7
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
64-72
64
72
-8
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H09/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H10/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H14/11
NBA
117.7Avg total
59.0Scored
58.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.557.1111.6-2.637%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.356.8110.1-3.535%-
Last 30 away (13)56.057.5113.5-1.538%-
Last 10 (10)59.058.7117.7+0.350%-
Last 5 (5)61.458.4119.8+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)52.560.4112.9-7.815%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)61.160.1121.2+1.045%-
vs Weaker (6)46.544.591.0+2.067%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
W
54-44
54
44
+10
A18/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
48-62
48
62
-14
A24/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A27/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
W
77-76
77
76
+1
H31/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
56-70
56
70
-14
H03/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
62-70
62
70
-8
A07/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
52-67
52
67
-15
H09/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
66-68
66
68
-2
A14/11
NBA
121.4Avg total
59.0Scored
62.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.257.5111.6-3.337%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.459.7114.1-5.343%-
Last 30 away (16)53.955.5109.4-1.631%-
Last 10 (10)59.062.4121.4-3.440%-
Last 5 (5)59.867.2127.0-7.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)53.857.8111.5-4.035%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)53.456.0109.4-2.638%-
vs Weaker (5)56.858.8115.6-2.040%-
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: 116.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.6 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers55.029.5
53.6%
52.3%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.412.2
31.0%
35.7%36.6
🏀 Free throws27.220.6
75.7%
77.2%20.6
They take 94.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 115.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers58.130.7
52.8%
52.3%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.312.5
35.4%
35.7%37.5
🏀 Free throws19.816.3
82.3%
77.2%16.3
They take 93.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 16 Nov 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWLWLLWLWW
Washington Wizards
LLLWLLLWLW
#27
League position
#24
+0.9
Net rating
-2.0
105.6
Offensive rating
108.7
104.7
Defensive rating
110.6
50.6%
Effective FG%
52.9%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.4%
14.0%
Turnover %
13.8%
24.4%
Off. rebound %
23.2%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.21
31.0%
3-point %
35.4%
57.6%
Assist %
60.6%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence105.6 · 108.7Defence104.7 · 110.6Shooting50.6% · 52.9%3-point %31.0% · 35.4%Ball care14.0% · 13.8%Off. rebounds24.4% · 23.2%Free throws0.29 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Minnesota Timberwolves   ■ Washington Wizards
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
14/11/19HSan 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
30/10/19APhiladelphia 76ers95-117
27/10/19HMiami Heat116-109
25/10/19ACharlotte Hornets121-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/11/19ABoston Celtics133-140
09/11/19HCleveland Cavaliers100-113
07/11/19AIndiana Pacers106-121
05/11/19HDetroit Pistons115-99
03/11/19HMinnesota Timberwolves109-131
31/10/19HHouston Rockets158-159
27/10/19ASan Antonio Spurs122-124
26/10/19AOklahoma City Thunder97-85
24/10/19ADallas Mavericks100-108
18/10/19APhiladelphia 76ers112-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW53%
HomeWLWLW60%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games15510
Win %53%60%50%
Points / game115.5114.8115.9
Allowed / game117.4115.2118.5
Point differential-1.9-0.4-2.6
Avg total232.9230.0234.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%20%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)0% (1)50% (2)
Overtime %20%40%10%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL31%
HomeLLLWL17%
AwayLWLLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1367
Win %31%17%43%
Points / game113.4114.8112.1
Allowed / game114.7120.2110.0
Point differential-1.3-5.3+2.1
Avg total228.1235.0222.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%17%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)0% (2)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 Celtics1413193%114.6101.2+13.4
2 Milwaukee Bucks1613381%120.6109.9+10.6
3 Denver Nuggets1512380%105.7100.8+4.9
4 Miami Heat1612475%112.5104.1+8.4
5 Los Angeles Lakers1712571%109.6101.8+7.8
6 Houston Rockets1611569%119.9117.4+2.5
7 Indiana Pacers1510567%112.1105.8+6.3
8 Philadelphia 76ers1510567%107.9102.9+5.0
9 Toronto Raptors1510567%113.2108.8+4.4
10 Phoenix Suns159660%115.3110.1+5.1
11 Utah Jazz158753%107.3107.3-0.1
12 Minnesota Timberwolves158753%115.5117.4-1.9
13 Dallas Mavericks168850%112.3109.2+3.1
14 New Orleans Pelicans168850%120.6121.4-0.8
15 Los Angeles Clippers157847%107.5108.3-0.8
16 Orlando Magic1881044%100.4100.0+0.4
17 Brooklyn Nets146843%114.1116.1-2.1
18 Sacramento Kings146843%109.0112.0-3.0
19 San Antonio Spurs1771041%109.9113.4-3.4
20 Detroit Pistons1871139%107.7111.8-4.1
21 Oklahoma City Thunder145936%104.7107.2-2.5
22 Memphis Grizzlies145936%108.9117.9-9.0
23 Chicago Bulls1761135%107.6109.6-2.1
24 Charlotte Hornets1761135%105.9111.0-5.1
25 Portland Trail Blazers1651131%111.8114.6-2.9
26 Atlanta Hawks1651131%103.4111.6-8.2
27 Washington Wizards134931%113.4114.7-1.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers1441029%102.1108.8-6.6
29 New York Knicks1641225%100.9109.2-8.2
30 Golden State Warriors1741324%110.7119.5-8.8
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Timberwolves30431924116
Washington Wizards39372635137
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