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Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 29 Feb 2020
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 136-125
35-35 34-30 34-31 33-29
Position#20
Record26-32
FormWWLWW
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game106.1
vs
Position#28
Record17-40
FormLLLLW
Points / game113.0
Allowed / game116.9
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Minnesota Timberwolves winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#7
L
89-102
89
102
-13
77avg 95
H02/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
112-100
112
100
+12
113avg 95
A04/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
100-116
100
116
-16
91avg 95
A06/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
103-105
103
105
-2
97avg 95
A07/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
95-111
95
111
-16
83avg 95
H08/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
135-126
135
126
+9
132avg 95
H11/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
116-112 OT
116
112
+4
112avg 95
H13/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
106-122
106
122
-16
87avg 95
H22/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
115-113
115
113
+2
108avg 95
A25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
130-120
130
120
+10
124avg 95
A27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-28
24-29
18-19
22-26
25-24
31-30
29-23
27-23
24-32
32-25
24-30
20-29
19-30
28-24
36-22
20-29
24-29
22-33
25-21
24-28
22-28
34-33
37-35
42-30
32-20
27-35
28-26
21-27
18-34
34-30
32-27
22-31
22-27
19-27
40-33
34-26
23-27
41-37
39-31
27-25
222.8Avg total
110.1Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (58)104.6106.1210.7-1.545%
Season at home (29)103.8103.8207.5+0.052%
Season away (29)105.4108.4213.9-3.038%
Last 10 (10)110.1112.7222.8-2.650%
Last 5 (5)120.4118.6239.0+1.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)99.3110.8210.2-11.517%
vs Similar ◀ (11)109.4104.0213.4+5.473%
vs Weaker (7)110.6106.3216.9+4.357%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
106-118
106
118
-12
97avg 102
A01/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
109-113
109
113
-4
102avg 102
A04/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
120-127
120
127
-7
101avg 102
H06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
142-115
142
115
+27
144avg 102
H09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
126-137
126
137
-11
115avg 102
A11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
108-115
108
115
-7
93avg 102
H13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
117-127
117
127
-10
105avg 102
H22/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
116-128
116
128
-12
103avg 102
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
123-139
123
139
-16
102avg 102
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
129-126
129
126
+3
117avg 102
A27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-40
23-22
31-36
20-20
20-29
30-36
34-28
25-20
24-36
32-28
21-32
43-31
40-31
41-28
31-29
30-27
36-40
39-34
19-32
32-31
36-28
30-22
21-31
21-34
20-24
33-37
35-34
29-32
38-43
27-30
22-24
29-31
27-41
38-40
31-29
27-29
29-28
28-32
38-34
34-32
244.1Avg total
119.6Scored
124.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)113.0116.9229.9-3.930%
Season at home (28)111.1115.0226.1-3.925%
Season away (29)114.9118.8233.7-3.934%
Last 10 (10)119.6124.5244.1-4.920%
Last 5 (5)118.6127.0245.6-8.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)114.3121.6235.9-7.212%
vs Similar ◀ (12)111.9112.9224.8-1.033%
vs Weaker (2)101.598.5200.0+3.050%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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: -4.5-4.5Q1: -3.8-3.8Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +4.1+4.1Q3: -2.6-2.6Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +0.3+0.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.5-4.5Q1: -3.8-3.8Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +4.1+4.1Q3: -2.6-2.6Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +0.3+0.3
Orlando MagicMinnesota Timberwolves
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#7
L
49-57
49
57
-8
H02/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
56-54
56
54
+2
A04/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A06/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
47-54
47
54
-7
A07/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
46-62
46
62
-16
H08/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H11/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H13/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
52-64
52
64
-12
H22/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
41-54
41
54
-13
A25/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
D
64-64
64
64
+0
A27/02
NBA
110.8Avg total
52.6Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.154.7107.8-1.637%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.353.4106.7-0.140%-
Last 30 away (15)52.956.1108.9-3.233%-
Last 10 (10)52.658.2110.8-5.620%-
Last 5 (5)54.459.6114.0-5.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)51.856.5108.3-4.725%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)53.553.3106.7+0.245%-
vs Weaker (7)54.754.0108.7+0.743%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
55-62
55
62
-7
A01/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
50-65
50
65
-15
A04/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
56-64
56
64
-8
H06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
81-59
81
59
+22
H09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
75-74
75
74
+1
A11/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
66-50
66
50
+16
H13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H22/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
65-73
65
73
-8
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
65-81
65
81
-16
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A27/02
NBA
127.2Avg total
62.3Scored
64.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.257.7114.9-0.537%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.454.4112.8+4.047%-
Last 30 away (15)55.961.0116.9-5.127%-
Last 10 (10)62.364.9127.2-2.630%-
Last 5 (5)61.265.0126.2-3.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)59.261.9121.1-2.825%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)55.653.5109.1+2.150%-
vs Weaker (2)50.549.099.5+1.550%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 110.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers54.328.4
52.3%
52.3%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.212.3
34.9%
35.7%36.9
🏀 Free throws20.916.4
78.5%
77.2%16.4
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 119.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.4 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.6 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers49.226.3
53.5%
52.3%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.514.8
35.7%
35.7%44.4
🏀 Free throws28.922.6
78.2%
77.2%22.6
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 29 Feb 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLWWLLLWL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLLLWLLL
#20
League position
#28
-2.6
Net rating
-4.6
109.6
Offensive rating
111.2
112.2
Defensive rating
115.7
52.3%
Effective FG%
53.5%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
58.0%
11.1%
Turnover %
13.3%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
19.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.32
34.9%
3-point %
35.7%
66.6%
Assist %
60.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence109.6 · 111.2Defence112.2 · 115.7Shooting52.3% · 53.5%3-point %34.9% · 35.7%Ball care11.1% · 13.3%Off. rebounds21.7% · 19.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Minnesota Timberwolves
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
27/02/20AAtlanta Hawks130-120
25/02/20ABrooklyn Nets115-113
22/02/20HDallas Mavericks106-122
13/02/20HDetroit Pistons116-112 OT
11/02/20HAtlanta Hawks135-126
08/02/20HMilwaukee Bucks95-111
07/02/20ANew York Knicks103-105
06/02/20ABoston Celtics100-116
04/02/20ACharlotte Hornets112-100
02/02/20HMiami Heat89-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/02/20AMiami Heat129-126
25/02/20ADallas Mavericks123-139
23/02/20ADenver Nuggets116-128
22/02/20HBoston Celtics117-127
13/02/20HCharlotte Hornets108-115
11/02/20AToronto Raptors126-137
09/02/20HLos Angeles Clippers142-115
06/02/20HAtlanta Hawks120-127
04/02/20ASacramento Kings109-113
01/02/20ALos Angeles Clippers106-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW45%
HomeLLWWL52%
AwayWLLWW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games582929
Win %45%52%38%
Points / game104.6103.8105.4
Allowed / game106.1103.8108.4
Point differential-1.5+0.0-3.0
Avg total210.7207.5213.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%24%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)83% (6)38% (8)
Overtime %2%3%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW30%
HomeLLWLL25%
AwayLLLLW34%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %30%25%34%
Points / game113.0111.1114.9
Allowed / game116.9115.0118.8
Point differential-3.9-3.9-3.9
Avg total229.9226.1233.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%14%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won30% (10)0% (4)50% (6)
Overtime %12%14%10%
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 Milwaukee Bucks5850886%119.8107.6+12.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers57451279%114.8107.0+7.8
3 Toronto Raptors58421672%113.0106.1+6.9
4 Boston Celtics58411771%113.4106.5+6.9
5 Denver Nuggets58401869%110.7106.8+3.9
6 Los Angeles Clippers58391967%115.6109.8+5.8
7 Houston Rockets58382066%118.9114.1+4.8
8 Oklahoma City Thunder59372263%111.3108.1+3.2
9 Miami Heat58362262%112.5109.3+3.2
10 Utah Jazz58362262%111.0108.1+2.9
11 Philadelphia 76ers60372362%108.7106.5+2.2
12 Dallas Mavericks59362361%116.6110.5+6.2
13 Indiana Pacers59352459%109.3107.2+2.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies58283048%112.8115.3-2.6
15 Brooklyn Nets57263146%110.5110.6-0.2
16 Orlando Magic58263245%104.6106.1-1.5
17 Portland Trail Blazers60263443%113.0115.2-2.2
18 New Orleans Pelicans58253343%115.8117.0-1.2
19 San Antonio Spurs57243342%112.8114.5-1.7
20 Sacramento Kings58243441%108.4110.6-2.2
21 Phoenix Suns59243541%112.2113.3-1.1
22 Washington Wizards57213637%115.7119.9-4.2
23 Charlotte Hornets58203834%102.3110.0-7.7
24 Chicago Bulls59203934%106.7109.8-3.1
25 Detroit Pistons60194132%107.7110.8-3.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves57174030%113.0116.9-3.9
27 Cleveland Cavaliers58174129%106.6114.7-8.2
28 New York Knicks59174229%104.7111.8-7.1
29 Atlanta Hawks60174328%110.7119.2-8.4
30 Golden State Warriors59124720%105.6115.1-9.4
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
Orlando Magic35343433136
Minnesota Timberwolves35303129125
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