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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 10 Apr 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 130-121
26-44 34-26 39-24 31-27
Position#4
Record54-24
FormLWWLW
Points / game113.0
Allowed / game106.0
vs
Position#29
Record15-64
FormLWLLL
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game122.8
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards
14 Mar 2027
MIN v WAS
upcoming
19 Nov 2025
MIN120
WAS109
01 Feb 2025
MIN103
WAS105
09 Apr 2024
MIN130
WAS121
16 Feb 2023
MIN106
WAS114
05 Apr 2022
MIN114
WAS132
01 Jan 2021
MIN109
WAS130
15 Nov 2019
MIN116
WAS137
09 Mar 2019
MIN135
WAS130
28 Nov 2017
MIN89
WAS92
13 Mar 2017
MIN119
WAS104
02 Mar 2016
MIN98
WAS104
25 Feb 2015
MIN97
WAS77
27 Dec 2013
MIN120
WAS98
06 Mar 2013
MIN87
WAS82
13 Jan 2011
MIN109
WAS97
26 Dec 2009
MIN101
WAS89
09 Mar 2009
MIN99
WAS110
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
112-115
112
115
-3
100avg 108
H20/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
104-91
104
91
+13
100avg 108
H23/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
114-110
114
110
+4
112avg 108
H24/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
106-91
106
91
+15
103avg 108
H28/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
111-98
111
98
+13
109avg 108
A30/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
101-109
101
109
-8
95avg 108
H31/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
113-106
113
106
+7
114avg 108
H03/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
133-85
133
85
+48
134avg 108
H04/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
87-97
87
97
-10
78avg 108
A06/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
127-117
127
117
+10
122avg 108
A08/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-35
27-35
29-17
28-28
25-20
21-29
26-17
32-25
18-27
28-27
32-27
36-29
30-25
17-20
31-21
28-25
33-26
29-17
25-21
24-34
22-33
32-31
25-20
22-25
16-23
38-22
27-27
32-34
23-19
35-23
33-18
42-25
20-32
21-25
20-20
26-20
33-37
46-27
23-28
25-25
212.7Avg total
110.8Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)113.0106.0219.0+7.069%
Season at home (38)111.7102.7214.4+9.174%
Season away (40)114.2109.2223.3+5.065%
Last 10 (10)110.8101.9212.7+8.970%
Last 5 (5)112.2102.8215.0+9.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (11)109.6104.1213.7+5.555%
vs Weaker ◀ (19)114.6104.5219.1+10.174%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
109-102
109
102
+7
103avg 105
H21/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
112-109
112
109
+3
110avg 105
H24/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
107-105
107
105
+2
102avg 105
A26/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
119-122 OT
119
122
-3
112avg 105
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
87-96
87
96
-9
78avg 105
H29/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
107-119
107
119
-12
99avg 105
H31/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
117-113
117
113
+4
110avg 105
H02/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
120-125
120
125
-5
112avg 105
H03/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
102-108
102
108
-6
91avg 105
H05/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
122-130
122
130
-8
115avg 105
A07/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-27
21-27
28-22
25-26
23-25
28-23
26-33
35-28
31-17
22-32
29-33
25-23
33-31
21-30
37-31
21-20
20-23
20-36
35-21
12-16
29-29
30-37
21-29
27-24
27-28
31-26
33-32
26-27
29-39
31-28
26-34
34-24
27-32
24-27
30-27
21-22
17-42
33-21
37-36
35-31
223.1Avg total
110.2Scored
112.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)113.4122.8236.1-9.419%
Season at home (40)112.5121.7234.2-9.218%
Season away (39)114.3123.8238.1-9.521%
Last 10 (10)110.2112.9223.1-2.740%
Last 5 (5)113.6119.0232.6-5.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)112.7123.7236.4-11.017%
vs Similar (6)105.3108.7214.0-3.333%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: +5.5+5.5Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +2.0+2.0
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: +5.5+5.5Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +2.0+2.0
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.
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Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
55-70
55
70
-15
H20/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H23/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
46-54
46
54
-8
H24/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
47-45
47
45
+2
H28/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
62-43
62
43
+19
A30/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
54-64
54
64
-10
H31/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
54-45
54
45
+9
H03/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
58-42
58
42
+16
H04/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
41-57
41
57
-16
A06/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
79-64
79
64
+15
A08/04
NBA
107.5Avg total
54.2Scored
53.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.252.6107.8+2.650%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.151.0103.1+1.150%-
Last 30 away (14)58.754.4113.1+4.450%-
Last 10 (10)54.253.3107.5+0.950%-
Last 5 (5)57.254.4111.6+2.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (11)53.954.2108.1-0.345%-
vs Weaker ◀ (19)55.951.6107.6+4.353%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H21/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H24/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A26/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
40-59
40
59
-19
H29/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
59-66
59
66
-7
H31/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H02/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
60-67
60
67
-7
H03/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
51-59
51
59
-8
H05/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
50-63
50
63
-13
A07/04
NBA
111.2Avg total
53.2Scored
58.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.862.4118.2-6.630%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.858.6113.4-3.831%-
Last 30 away (14)56.966.6123.6-9.729%-
Last 10 (10)53.258.0111.2-4.840%-
Last 5 (5)55.661.8117.4-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)58.063.8121.8-5.829%-
vs Similar (6)47.056.8103.8-9.833%-
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: 110.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.928.0
55.0%
54.4%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.013.4
39.4%
36.3%40.2
🏀 Free throws20.314.6
71.9%
78.2%14.6
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 110.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.130.1
56.7%
54.4%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.711.7
31.9%
36.3%35.1
🏀 Free throws19.614.9
76.0%
78.2%14.9
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 10 Apr 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLWWLWWWWL
Washington Wizards
LLLWLLLWWW
#4
League position
#29
+9.1
Net rating
-2.6
113.1
Offensive rating
105.9
104.0
Defensive rating
108.5
56.7%
Effective FG%
53.1%
50.5%
Opp. effective FG%
50.8%
12.6%
Turnover %
14.1%
20.5%
Off. rebound %
20.4%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.22
39.4%
3-point %
31.9%
68.6%
Assist %
62.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence113.1 · 105.9Defence104.0 · 108.5Shooting56.7% · 53.1%3-point %39.4% · 31.9%Ball care12.6% · 14.1%Off. rebounds20.5% · 20.4%Free throws0.24 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)70% · 40%
■ 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
08/04/24ALos Angeles Lakers127-117
06/04/24APhoenix Suns87-97
04/04/24HToronto Raptors133-85
03/04/24HHouston Rockets113-106
31/03/24HChicago Bulls101-109
30/03/24ADenver Nuggets111-98
28/03/24HDetroit Pistons106-91
24/03/24HGolden State Warriors114-110
23/03/24HCleveland Cavaliers104-91
20/03/24HDenver Nuggets112-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/04/24AToronto Raptors122-130
05/04/24HPortland Trail Blazers102-108
03/04/24HLos Angeles Lakers120-125
02/04/24HMilwaukee Bucks117-113
31/03/24HMiami Heat107-119
29/03/24HDetroit Pistons87-96
27/03/24HBrooklyn Nets119-122 OT
26/03/24AChicago Bulls107-105
24/03/24HToronto Raptors112-109
21/03/24HSacramento Kings109-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW69%
HomeWWLWW74%
AwayWWWLW65%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783840
Win %69%74%65%
Points / game113.0111.7114.2
Allowed / game106.0102.7109.2
Point differential+7.0+9.1+5.0
Avg total219.0214.4223.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%42%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (20)46% (13)71% (7)
Overtime %6%5%8%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL19%
HomeLLWLL18%
AwayLLLWL21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games794039
Win %19%18%21%
Points / game113.4112.5114.3
Allowed / game122.8121.7123.8
Point differential-9.4-9.2-9.5
Avg total236.1234.2238.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%5%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)29% (7)33% (12)
Overtime %3%2%3%
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 Celtics78621679%120.6108.9+11.6
2 Minnesota Timberwolves78542469%113.0106.0+7.0
3 Denver Nuggets78542469%114.7109.7+5.0
4 Oklahoma City Thunder78532568%119.8113.5+6.4
5 Los Angeles Clippers78502864%116.1112.4+3.6
6 Dallas Mavericks79493062%118.7115.8+2.9
7 Milwaukee Bucks77473061%119.2116.3+2.9
8 New York Knicks77463160%112.3107.5+4.9
9 Phoenix Suns77463160%116.6113.6+3.0
10 New Orleans Pelicans76453159%115.2110.1+5.1
11 Orlando Magic78463259%110.6108.3+2.3
12 Sacramento Kings77453258%116.7114.9+1.7
13 Cleveland Cavaliers79463358%112.5110.1+2.4
14 Indiana Pacers78443456%122.9120.3+2.5
15 Philadelphia 76ers80453556%114.6111.8+2.7
16 Los Angeles Lakers77433456%117.8117.9-0.0
17 Miami Heat79443556%110.1108.5+1.6
18 Golden State Warriors78433555%117.8115.4+2.4
19 Houston Rockets78384049%114.2113.3+0.8
20 Chicago Bulls78374147%111.7113.4-1.7
21 Atlanta Hawks79364346%118.6120.3-1.7
22 Brooklyn Nets79314839%110.8113.5-2.7
23 Utah Jazz78294937%115.9120.8-4.9
24 Memphis Grizzlies78275135%105.9112.7-6.8
25 Toronto Raptors79255432%112.7118.9-6.2
26 Portland Trail Blazers78215727%106.9115.6-8.6
27 San Antonio Spurs78195924%112.3119.2-6.9
28 Charlotte Hornets79196024%106.4116.8-10.4
29 Washington Wizards79156419%113.4122.8-9.4
30 Detroit Pistons79136616%110.2119.2-9.1
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 Timberwolves26343931130
Washington Wizards44262427121
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