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Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 10 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 89-104
18-29 21-23 23-26 27-26
Position#15
Record22-15
FormWLWLW
Points / game105.1
Allowed / game102.9
vs
Position#7
Record19-17
FormLLLWW
Points / game109.1
Allowed / game107.7
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Minnesota Timberwolves winWon
-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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
99-105
99
105
-6
94avg 99
H20/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
121-114
121
114
+7
113avg 99
H22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
108-104
108
104
+4
104avg 99
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
88-89
88
89
-1
77avg 99
H27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
85-108
85
108
-23
67avg 99
H28/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
102-101
102
101
+1
97avg 99
H29/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
96-105
96
105
-9
74avg 99
A02/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
106-97
106
97
+9
107avg 99
A04/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
L
92-105
92
105
-13
74avg 99
H05/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
103-94
103
94
+9
98avg 99
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-29
18-36
28-17
25-23
28-40
28-36
28-30
37-8
21-32
22-26
36-21
29-25
31-22
21-19
19-20
17-28
29-26
25-28
14-22
17-32
21-27
22-34
25-22
34-18
21-31
28-34
26-19
21-21
37-24
25-26
26-18
18-29
25-22
18-21
19-28
30-34
24-28
29-23
22-17
28-26
202.2Avg total
100.0Scored
102.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)105.1102.9208.0+2.259%
Season at home (18)106.8101.0207.8+5.872%
Season away (19)103.5104.7208.2-1.247%
Last 10 (10)100.0102.2202.2-2.250%
Last 5 (5)99.8100.4200.2-0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)100.0104.3204.3-4.333%
vs Similar (15)105.9105.5211.3+0.460%
vs Weaker (11)105.594.8200.3+10.682%
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
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
103-113
103
113
-10
95avg 105
H22/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
104-117
104
117
-13
99avg 105
A24/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
105-99
105
99
+6
99avg 105
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
113-112
113
112
+1
106avg 105
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
112-110
112
110
+2
102avg 105
H30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
105-113
105
113
-8
102avg 105
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
115-118
115
118
-3
114avg 105
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
105-119
105
119
-14
91avg 105
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
108-106
108
106
+2
102avg 105
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
104-97
104
97
+7
99avg 105
A08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-26
22-24
38-29
28-34
19-35
36-17
30-30
19-35
26-24
31-16
33-28
15-31
22-21
35-31
19-32
37-28
25-33
32-12
25-37
30-28
24-21
28-25
23-43
30-24
35-28
16-34
34-29
30-27
28-33
15-22
38-41
24-23
16-27
30-26
31-23
31-30
34-33
20-21
29-21
21-22
217.8Avg total
107.4Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)109.1107.7216.7+1.453%
Season at home (17)109.4106.8216.1+2.659%
Season away (19)108.8108.5217.3+0.347%
Last 10 (10)107.4110.4217.8-3.050%
Last 5 (5)107.4110.6218.0-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)108.3112.7221.0-4.30%
vs Similar (12)105.6103.6209.2+2.058%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)111.1108.0219.1+3.160%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.7-1.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.7-1.7
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
46-65
46
65
-19
H20/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
56-76
56
76
-20
H22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
43-58
43
58
-15
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
52-41
52
41
+11
H27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
D
54-54
54
54
+0
H28/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
43-61
43
61
-18
H29/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
49-65
49
65
-16
A02/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A04/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
D
43-43
43
43
+0
H05/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
53-51
53
51
+2
A07/01
NBA
106.5Avg total
50.1Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.754.5107.2-1.933%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.553.6105.1-2.138%-
Last 30 away (14)54.055.6109.6-1.629%-
Last 10 (10)50.156.4106.5-6.330%-
Last 5 (5)50.054.0104.0-4.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)47.760.0107.7-12.30%-
vs Similar (15)55.156.6111.7-1.540%-
vs Weaker (11)50.249.799.9+0.536%-
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
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
37-50
37
50
-13
H22/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
55-52
55
52
+3
A24/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
57-40
57
40
+17
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
46-53
46
53
-7
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A08/01
NBA
101.8Avg total
50.9Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.251.8105.0+1.450%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.254.0106.2-1.843%-
Last 30 away (16)54.149.8103.9+4.256%-
Last 10 (10)50.950.9101.8+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)49.254.0103.2-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)51.754.3106.0-2.733%-
vs Similar (12)51.150.2101.2+0.958%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)55.252.5107.7+2.747%-
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: 100.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers48.125.2
52.4%
54.3%50.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.111.4
31.6%
35.9%34.2
🏀 Free throws19.615.4
78.6%
77.8%15.4
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 107.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.4 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.1 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers46.023.2
50.4%
54.3%46.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.015.7
39.2%
35.9%47.1
🏀 Free throws18.213.9
76.4%
77.8%13.9
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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 10 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLWLWLLWWL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWLLLWWWLL
#15
League position
#7
-2.3
Net rating
-3.1
103.4
Offensive rating
109.8
105.7
Defensive rating
112.9
50.2%
Effective FG%
54.4%
53.2%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
15.0%
Turnover %
15.9%
25.2%
Off. rebound %
27.3%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.21
31.6%
3-point %
39.2%
65.0%
Assist %
62.7%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence103.4 · 109.8Defence105.7 · 112.9Shooting50.2% · 54.4%3-point %31.6% · 39.2%Ball care15.0% · 15.9%Off. rebounds25.2% · 27.3%Free throws0.23 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ 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
07/01/25ANew York Knicks103-94
05/01/25HUtah Jazz92-105
04/01/25AToronto Raptors106-97
02/01/25ADetroit Pistons96-105
29/12/24HBrooklyn Nets102-101
28/12/24HNew York Knicks85-108
27/12/24HMiami Heat88-89
24/12/24HBoston Celtics108-104
22/12/24HMiami Heat121-114
20/12/24HOklahoma City Thunder99-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/01/25ANew Orleans Pelicans104-97
07/01/25HLos Angeles Clippers108-106
05/01/25ADetroit Pistons105-119
03/01/25HBoston Celtics115-118
01/01/25AOklahoma City Thunder105-113
30/12/24HSan Antonio Spurs112-110
28/12/24AHouston Rockets113-112
25/12/24ADallas Mavericks105-99
24/12/24AAtlanta Hawks104-117
22/12/24HGolden State Warriors103-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW59%
HomeWLLWL72%
AwayWLLWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371819
Win %59%72%47%
Points / game105.1106.8103.5
Allowed / game102.9101.0104.7
Point differential+2.2+5.8-1.2
Avg total208.0207.8208.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%39%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won78% (9)83% (6)67% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW53%
HomeLLWLW59%
AwayWWLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361719
Win %53%59%47%
Points / game109.1109.4108.8
Allowed / game107.7106.8108.5
Point differential+1.4+2.6+0.3
Avg total216.7216.1217.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%29%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (12)71% (7)60% (5)
Overtime %6%6%5%
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 Cavaliers3632489%122.7111.0+11.7
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3428682%115.4103.9+11.4
3 Boston Celtics37271073%118.5108.3+10.2
4 Houston Rockets34231168%114.1107.2+6.9
5 New York Knicks37251268%117.5110.2+7.3
6 Memphis Grizzlies37241365%123.1114.7+8.4
7 Orlando Magic37221559%105.1102.9+2.2
8 Dallas Mavericks36211558%116.8111.7+5.1
9 Denver Nuggets36211558%120.5116.9+3.6
10 Los Angeles Lakers36201656%111.8114.0-2.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers37201754%108.9108.4+0.5
12 Minnesota Timberwolves36191753%109.1107.7+1.4
13 Indiana Pacers38201853%115.6116.0-0.4
14 Milwaukee Bucks33171652%113.0111.2+1.9
15 Miami Heat35181751%111.3110.1+1.2
16 Golden State Warriors35181751%112.4111.7+0.8
17 Atlanta Hawks35181751%118.0120.6-2.6
18 Detroit Pistons37191851%112.0113.3-1.3
19 Sacramento Kings37181949%116.0113.8+2.2
20 San Antonio Spurs37181949%111.3111.8-0.5
21 Chicago Bulls37172046%117.6121.2-3.6
22 Phoenix Suns35161946%111.8113.9-2.2
23 Philadelphia 76ers35152043%107.4110.5-3.1
24 Portland Trail Blazers36132336%108.4116.4-7.9
25 Brooklyn Nets37132435%107.2113.5-6.2
26 Utah Jazz3592626%111.6118.5-6.9
27 Charlotte Hornets3582723%106.1112.2-6.2
28 Toronto Raptors3782922%110.7118.8-8.1
29 New Orleans Pelicans3873118%107.0117.2-10.1
30 Washington Wizards3562917%108.8121.9-13.0
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 Magic1821232789
Minnesota Timberwolves29232626104
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