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Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 12 Mar 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 118-110
24-36 36-29 37-28 21-17
Position#29
Record17-50
FormLWLLW
Points / game103.8
Allowed / game111.6
Orlando Magic 🏆
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves
USA
Position#12
Record38-29
FormWWWWW
Points / game114.7
Allowed / game111.6
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves
23 Oct 2026
ORL93
MIN115
08 Apr 2026
ORL132
MIN120
09 Jan 2025
ORL89
MIN104
09 Jan 2024
ORL92
MIN113
16 Nov 2022
ORL108
MIN126
11 Mar 2022
ORL118
MIN110
09 May 2021
ORL96
MIN128
28 Feb 2020
ORL136
MIN125
07 Feb 2019
ORL122
MIN112
16 Jan 2018
ORL108
MIN102
09 Nov 2016
ORL107
MIN123
18 Nov 2015
ORL104
MIN101
07 Nov 2014
ORL112
MIN103
05 Apr 2014
ORL100
MIN92
17 Dec 2012
ORL102
MIN93
13 Feb 2012
ORL102
MIN89
03 Nov 2010
ORL128
MIN86
26 Mar 2010
ORL106
MIN97
03 Dec 2008
ORL100
MIN89
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
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
105-132
105
132
-27
95avg 93
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
111-121
111
121
-10
100avg 93
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
109-130
109
130
-21
95avg 93
H17/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
119-111
119
111
+8
116avg 93
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-103
119
103
+16
108avg 93
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
114-122 OT
114
122
-8
104avg 93
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
103-97
103
97
+6
95avg 93
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
96-124
96
124
-28
87avg 93
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
99-102
99
102
-3
86avg 93
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
108-102
108
102
+6
108avg 93
A10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-36
27-31
25-33
27-32
14-29
26-24
30-32
41-36
25-37
28-35
29-32
27-26
27-33
31-18
28-32
33-28
31-32
24-24
35-19
29-28
31-22
31-36
29-18
19-34
27-23
21-16
24-21
31-37
29-31
16-37
29-29
22-27
22-28
21-25
28-26
28-23
30-17
26-24
25-32
27-29
222.7Avg total
108.3Scored
114.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)103.8111.6215.4-7.825%
Season at home (30)103.2112.0215.3-8.823%
Season away (37)104.3111.3215.6-6.927%
Last 10 (10)108.3114.4222.7-6.140%
Last 5 (5)104.0109.4213.4-5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)106.2113.8219.9-7.628%
vs Similar (5)106.2100.8207.0+5.460%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
126-120 OT
126
120
+6
110avg 106
H16/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
91-103
91
103
-12
83avg 106
H17/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
119-114
119
114
+5
107avg 106
H25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
102-133
102
133
-31
91avg 106
H26/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
127-122
127
122
+5
120avg 106
A01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
129-114
129
114
+15
124avg 106
H02/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
138-101
138
101
+37
138avg 106
A05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
135-121
135
121
+14
139avg 106
H06/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
124-81
124
81
+43
119avg 106
H08/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
132-102
132
102
+30
135avg 106
H10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-24
25-34
26-29
30-21
23-30
28-19
23-23
17-31
21-31
32-25
31-27
35-31
25-34
24-31
25-27
28-41
26-37
38-24
37-27
26-34
34-27
34-29
28-31
33-27
32-34
45-26
31-27
30-14
32-34
31-30
46-37
26-20
31-15
30-19
29-26
34-21
32-21
42-26
27-32
31-23
233.4Avg total
122.3Scored
111.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)114.7111.6226.3+3.057%
Season at home (34)111.6106.6218.2+5.165%
Season away (33)117.8116.8234.6+1.048%
Last 10 (10)122.3111.1233.4+11.280%
Last 5 (5)131.6103.8235.4+27.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)124.0134.0258.0-10.00%
vs Similar (16)119.3118.6237.9+0.856%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)126.2109.1235.2+17.192%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +6.6+6.6Q3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.7+2.7
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +6.6+6.6Q3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +2.7+2.7
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
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
40-53
40
53
-13
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
53-72
53
72
-19
H17/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
48-39
48
39
+9
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
45-68
45
68
-23
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A10/03
NBA
107.1Avg total
51.3Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.954.4106.3-2.637%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.954.9108.7-1.047%-
Last 30 away (15)49.954.0103.9-4.127%-
Last 10 (10)51.355.8107.1-4.540%-
Last 5 (5)50.851.8102.6-1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)51.455.1106.5-3.832%-
vs Similar (5)54.451.0105.4+3.460%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H16/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H17/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
49-65
49
65
-16
H26/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
68-56
68
56
+12
H02/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
77-60
77
60
+17
A05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
63-64
63
64
-1
H06/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
61-34
61
34
+27
H08/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
74-47
74
47
+27
H10/03
NBA
116.2Avg total
61.2Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.857.2119.9+5.663%-
Last 30 at home (14)58.952.3111.1+6.664%-
Last 30 away (16)66.261.4127.6+4.862%-
Last 10 (10)61.255.0116.2+6.260%-
Last 5 (5)68.652.2120.8+16.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)66.074.0140.0-8.00%-
vs Similar (16)59.956.4116.4+3.569%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)66.056.8122.8+9.262%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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: 108.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.727.7
52.6%
53.1%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.411.7
31.3%
35.3%35.1
🏀 Free throws21.917.8
81.3%
77.4%17.8
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 122.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.2 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.427.2
59.9%
53.1%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.915.4
35.1%
35.3%46.2
🏀 Free throws28.621.7
75.9%
77.4%21.7
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% 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 12 Mar 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLLWLWWLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWWWWWLWLW
#29
League position
#12
-5.8
Net rating
+10.6
103.3
Offensive rating
115.3
109.2
Defensive rating
104.7
50.2%
Effective FG%
56.3%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
49.9%
13.1%
Turnover %
13.7%
18.2%
Off. rebound %
22.4%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.32
31.3%
3-point %
35.1%
59.4%
Assist %
66.7%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence103.3 · 115.3Defence109.2 · 104.7Shooting50.2% · 56.3%3-point %31.3% · 35.1%Ball care13.1% · 13.7%Off. rebounds18.2% · 22.4%Free throws0.24 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)40% · 80%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
6
Orlando Magic wins
4
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
02/11/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic97-115
09/05/21Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves96-128
21/01/21Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic96-97
07/03/20Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic118-132
29/02/20Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves136-125
08/02/19Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves122-112
05/01/19Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic120-103
17/01/18Orlando Magic v Minnesota Timberwolves108-102
23/11/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic124-118
31/01/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Orlando Magic111-105 OT
Orlando Magiclast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/22ANew Orleans Pelicans108-102
09/03/22HPhoenix Suns99-102
06/03/22AMemphis Grizzlies96-124
05/03/22AToronto Raptors103-97
03/03/22HIndiana Pacers114-122 OT
01/03/22HIndiana Pacers119-103
26/02/22HHouston Rockets119-111
17/02/22HAtlanta Hawks109-130
15/02/22ADenver Nuggets111-121
13/02/22APhoenix Suns105-132
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/22HOklahoma City Thunder132-102
08/03/22HPortland Trail Blazers124-81
06/03/22HPortland Trail Blazers135-121
05/03/22AOklahoma City Thunder138-101
02/03/22HGolden State Warriors129-114
01/03/22ACleveland Cavaliers127-122
26/02/22HPhiladelphia 76ers102-133
25/02/22HMemphis Grizzlies119-114
17/02/22HToronto Raptors91-103
16/02/22HCharlotte Hornets126-120 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW25%
HomeLWWLL23%
AwayLLWLW27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673037
Win %25%23%27%
Points / game103.8103.2104.3
Allowed / game111.6112.0111.3
Point differential-7.8-8.8-6.9
Avg total215.4215.3215.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%10%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won23% (13)50% (4)11% (9)
Overtime %3%3%3%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW57%
HomeLWWWW65%
AwayLLWWW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673433
Win %57%65%48%
Points / game114.7111.6117.8
Allowed / game111.6106.6116.8
Point differential+3.0+5.1+1.0
Avg total226.3218.2234.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%44%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)60% (5)67% (9)
Overtime %4%3%6%
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 Phoenix Suns66531380%113.7105.8+7.8
2 Golden State Warriors67452267%111.2104.9+6.4
3 Memphis Grizzlies67452267%114.2109.3+4.9
4 Miami Heat67442366%109.4104.7+4.7
5 Utah Jazz65412463%113.7107.3+6.5
6 Milwaukee Bucks67422563%114.6110.5+4.1
7 Philadelphia 76ers65402562%108.4106.4+2.0
8 Dallas Mavericks66402661%106.7103.8+2.9
9 Chicago Bulls66402661%112.5111.0+1.5
10 Boston Celtics67402760%109.7104.0+5.6
11 Denver Nuggets67402760%111.0108.2+2.8
12 Cleveland Cavaliers65382758%106.9103.5+3.4
13 Minnesota Timberwolves67382957%114.7111.6+3.0
14 Toronto Raptors65353054%108.4107.2+1.2
15 Los Angeles Clippers68353351%106.9107.6-0.7
16 Brooklyn Nets67343351%111.4111.8-0.4
17 Charlotte Hornets67323548%114.2114.9-0.7
18 Atlanta Hawks65313448%112.5111.9+0.6
19 Washington Wizards64293545%108.1110.8-2.6
20 Los Angeles Lakers65283743%110.9113.2-2.3
21 New York Knicks66283842%105.8106.8-1.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans66273941%107.7109.4-1.8
23 Portland Trail Blazers65254038%106.9113.4-6.5
24 San Antonio Spurs66254138%112.7113.0-0.3
25 Sacramento Kings68244435%110.0115.2-5.2
26 Indiana Pacers67224533%110.3112.8-2.5
27 Oklahoma City Thunder66204630%102.3110.2-7.8
28 Detroit Pistons66184827%103.6112.5-8.9
29 Houston Rockets66174926%109.0118.1-9.1
30 Orlando Magic67175025%103.8111.6-7.8
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
Orlando Magic24363721118
Minnesota Timberwolves36292817110
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