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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 02 Feb 2025
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 103-105
26-27 31-31 20-25 26-22
Position#7
Record27-21
FormWWWWW
Points / game111.2
Allowed / game107.9
vs
Position#29
Record6-41
FormLLLLL
Points / game107.0
Allowed / game122.2
USANBA· Target Center
NBA2024-25
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 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
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-106
120
106
+14
116avg 105
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
115-116
115
116
-1
102avg 105
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
116-99
116
99
+17
115avg 105
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
117-124
117
124
-7
110avg 105
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
106-108
106
108
-2
96avg 105
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
115-114
115
114
+1
109avg 105
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
133-104
133
104
+29
136avg 105
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
100-92
100
92
+8
88avg 105
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
121-113
121
113
+8
119avg 105
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
138-113
138
113
+25
144avg 105
A31/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-20
26-27
31-32
38-27
12-34
30-21
36-32
37-29
28-21
35-38
18-19
35-21
32-29
28-31
19-29
38-35
28-21
26-22
22-28
30-37
17-22
38-31
31-29
29-32
40-31
31-29
38-31
24-13
28-20
32-23
20-31
20-18
22-29
33-30
26-18
40-36
27-31
30-22
44-22
37-38
227.0Avg total
118.1Scored
108.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)111.2107.9219.1+3.256%
Season at home (22)111.3108.1219.4+3.255%
Season away (26)111.0107.8218.8+3.258%
Last 10 (10)118.1108.9227.0+9.270%
Last 5 (5)121.4107.2228.6+14.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)112.3118.3230.7-6.00%
vs Similar (16)109.4105.0214.4+4.456%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)111.7103.8215.5+7.991%
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
106-120
106
120
-14
92avg 99
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
123-130
123
130
-7
116avg 99
H17/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
114-122
114
122
-8
105avg 99
A19/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
100-123
100
123
-23
84avg 99
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
88-111
88
111
-23
74avg 99
A22/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
93-110
93
110
-17
80avg 99
A24/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
109-119
109
119
-10
100avg 99
A26/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
108-130
108
130
-22
91avg 99
A28/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
82-106
82
106
-24
73avg 99
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
96-134
96
134
-38
73avg 99
H31/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-25
27-26
32-31
27-38
21-34
34-35
28-35
40-26
29-25
31-28
27-36
27-33
26-32
22-30
29-28
23-33
23-29
26-30
28-30
11-22
20-30
21-33
31-26
21-21
24-35
29-33
32-28
24-23
16-42
27-31
33-28
32-29
18-31
20-26
20-23
24-26
29-42
16-36
25-27
26-29
222.4Avg total
101.9Scored
120.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)107.0122.2229.2-15.213%
Season at home (25)108.4122.6231.0-14.320%
Season away (22)105.4121.7227.1-16.35%
Last 10 (10)101.9120.5222.4-18.60%
Last 5 (5)97.6119.8217.4-22.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)105.5122.5228.0-17.18%
vs Similar (4)113.5116.5230.0-3.050%
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

-12-6+0+6+12Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -9.9-9.9Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: -5.5-5.5Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +4.2+4.2Q4: -2.5-2.5
-12-6+0+6+12Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -9.9-9.9Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: -5.5-5.5Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +4.2+4.2Q4: -2.5-2.5
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
Washington Wizards
#29
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
42-55
42
55
-13
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
54-43
54
43
+11
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H28/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A30/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A31/01
NBA
110.0Avg total
56.8Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.350.5104.8+3.870%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.853.8107.6-0.154%-
Last 30 away (17)54.748.0102.7+6.782%-
Last 10 (10)56.853.2110.0+3.670%-
Last 5 (5)59.653.6113.2+6.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)54.356.0110.3-1.733%-
vs Similar (16)53.851.6105.4+2.269%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)55.047.5102.5+7.582%-
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H17/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A19/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
48-62
48
62
-14
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A22/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
41-63
41
63
-22
A24/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
L
53-68
53
68
-15
A26/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
43-73
43
73
-30
A28/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
38-57
38
57
-19
H30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
45-78
45
78
-33
H31/01
NBA
111.2Avg total
47.9Scored
63.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.062.1115.0-9.120%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.461.6114.9-8.225%-
Last 30 away (14)52.562.6115.1-10.114%-
Last 10 (10)47.963.3111.2-15.410%-
Last 5 (5)44.067.8111.8-23.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)51.862.6114.5-10.812%-
vs Similar (4)60.258.5118.8+1.875%-
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: 118.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.9 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.926.2
53.6%
54.3%52.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.115.3
42.4%
35.9%45.9
🏀 Free throws24.919.8
79.5%
77.8%19.8
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 101.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.223.5
47.8%
54.3%47.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.912.8
31.3%
35.9%38.4
🏀 Free throws22.016.5
75.0%
77.8%16.5
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 02 Feb 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWWWWLLWLW
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLLLLL
#7
League position
#29
+9.4
Net rating
-18.2
120.8
Offensive rating
99.7
111.4
Defensive rating
117.9
57.8%
Effective FG%
47.4%
53.4%
Opp. effective FG%
56.7%
13.8%
Turnover %
13.2%
29.7%
Off. rebound %
21.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.24
42.4%
3-point %
31.3%
63.1%
Assist %
64.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence120.8 · 99.7Defence111.4 · 117.9Shooting57.8% · 47.4%3-point %42.4% · 31.3%Ball care13.8% · 13.2%Off. rebounds29.7% · 21.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 0%
■ 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
31/01/25AUtah Jazz138-113
30/01/25APhoenix Suns121-113
28/01/25HAtlanta Hawks100-92
25/01/25HDenver Nuggets133-104
23/01/25ADallas Mavericks115-114
20/01/25AMemphis Grizzlies106-108
19/01/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-124
18/01/25ANew York Knicks116-99
16/01/25HGolden State Warriors115-116
14/01/25AWashington Wizards120-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/01/25HLos Angeles Lakers96-134
30/01/25HToronto Raptors82-106
28/01/25ADallas Mavericks108-130
26/01/25APhoenix Suns109-119
24/01/25ALos Angeles Clippers93-110
22/01/25ALos Angeles Lakers88-111
20/01/25ASacramento Kings100-123
19/01/25AGolden State Warriors114-122
17/01/25HPhoenix Suns123-130
14/01/25HMinnesota Timberwolves106-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW56%
HomeLLLWW55%
AwayWLWWW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482226
Win %56%55%58%
Points / game111.2111.3111.0
Allowed / game107.9108.1107.8
Point differential+3.2+3.2+3.2
Avg total219.1219.4218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%27%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)56% (9)57% (7)
Overtime %4%5%4%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL13%
HomeLLLLL20%
AwayLLLLL5%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472522
Win %13%20%5%
Points / game107.0108.4105.4
Allowed / game122.2122.6121.7
Point differential-15.2-14.3-16.3
Avg total229.2231.0227.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%8%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)50% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %2%4%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 Cleveland Cavaliers4839981%122.2112.0+10.2
2 Oklahoma City Thunder4435980%116.5104.8+11.7
3 Boston Celtics49341569%117.3108.4+8.8
4 Houston Rockets45311469%114.9108.8+6.1
5 New York Knicks47321568%118.2110.9+7.4
6 Memphis Grizzlies48321667%123.2115.7+7.5
7 Denver Nuggets49301961%120.5116.5+4.0
8 Los Angeles Lakers46271959%111.8112.3-0.5
9 Los Angeles Clippers48282058%110.4107.0+3.3
10 Indiana Pacers47272057%116.2115.1+1.1
11 Minnesota Timberwolves48272156%111.2107.9+3.2
12 Milwaukee Bucks44242055%114.7112.4+2.3
13 Dallas Mavericks48262254%115.8112.5+3.3
14 Phoenix Suns47252253%113.1113.5-0.4
15 Sacramento Kings47242351%116.6114.6+2.0
16 Golden State Warriors47242351%111.8112.1-0.3
17 Miami Heat46232350%110.9110.7+0.2
18 Detroit Pistons48242450%112.0113.2-1.2
19 Orlando Magic49242549%103.6105.2-1.6
20 San Antonio Spurs45212447%112.8113.9-1.2
21 Atlanta Hawks47212645%116.0119.4-3.4
22 Chicago Bulls49212843%116.5119.8-3.3
23 Philadelphia 76ers47192840%109.0112.6-3.5
24 Portland Trail Blazers48192940%108.4114.7-6.3
25 Toronto Raptors48153331%111.1116.5-5.4
26 Brooklyn Nets48153331%105.4112.7-7.2
27 Charlotte Hornets46123426%106.8111.9-5.1
28 New Orleans Pelicans49123724%109.8118.1-8.3
29 Utah Jazz47113623%111.2118.5-7.3
30 Washington Wizards4764113%107.0122.2-15.2
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 Timberwolves26312026103
Washington Wizards27312522105
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