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Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 15 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 107-104
27-25 20-32 29-21 31-26
Position#27
Record21-51
FormWWLLL
Points / game100.9
Allowed / game107.3
vs
Position#26
Record23-50
FormLWLLW
Points / game100.8
Allowed / game105.5
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves
05 Mar 2027
PHX v MIN
upcoming
12 Dec 2026
PHX v MIN
upcoming
21 Nov 2025
PHX114
MIN113
02 Mar 2025
PHX98
MIN116
29 Jan 2025
PHX113
MIN121
28 Apr 2024
PHX116
MIN122
26 Apr 2024
PHX109
MIN126
05 Apr 2024
PHX97
MIN87
15 Nov 2023
PHX133
MIN115
29 Mar 2023
PHX107
MIN100
01 Nov 2022
PHX116
MIN107
28 Jan 2022
PHX134
MIN124
19 Mar 2021
PHX113
MIN101
18 Mar 2021
PHX119
MIN123
18 Mar 2020
PHX v MIN
upcoming
09 Dec 2019
PHX125
MIN109
08 Oct 2019
PHX111
MIN106
22 Jan 2019
PHX91
MIN118
15 Dec 2018
PHX107
MIN99
23 Dec 2017
PHX106
MIN115
11 Nov 2017
PHX118
MIN110
24 Jan 2017
PHX111
MIN112
25 Nov 2016
PHX85
MIN98
14 Mar 2016
PHX107
MIN104
13 Dec 2015
PHX108
MIN101
11 Mar 2015
PHX106
MIN97
16 Jan 2015
PHX110
MIN99
16 Jul 2014
PHX77
MIN86
25 Feb 2014
PHX101
MIN110
15 Jul 2013
PHX91
MIN89
22 Mar 2013
PHX86
MIN117
26 Feb 2013
PHX84
MIN83
12 Mar 2012
PHX124
MIN127
01 Mar 2012
PHX104
MIN95
11 Apr 2011
PHX135
MIN127
15 Dec 2010
PHX128
MIN122
16 Mar 2010
PHX152
MIN114
01 Nov 2009
PHX120
MIN112
16 Jan 2009
PHX103
MIN105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns 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

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
84-124
84
124
-40
A23/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
106-116
106
116
-10
H26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
111-106
111
106
+5
H28/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
92-126
92
126
-34
A02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
92-108
92
108
-16
A04/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
102-84
102
84
+18
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
109-100
109
100
+9
A06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
97-128
97
128
-31
H10/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
98-116
98
116
-18
A11/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
116-123
116
123
-7
A13/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-36
25-23
19-31
23-34
29-34
16-32
26-24
35-26
25-18
29-28
32-30
25-30
18-35
24-33
19-30
31-28
21-29
22-28
25-27
24-24
29-29
29-21
26-16
18-18
24-24
29-35
32-15
24-26
19-29
24-34
32-25
22-40
18-25
23-30
33-27
24-34
24-31
32-29
39-26
21-37
213.8Avg total
100.7Scored
113.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)100.9107.3208.2-6.429%
Season at home (36)103.8106.2210.0-2.436%
Season away (36)97.9108.4206.3-10.522%
Last 10 (10)100.7113.1213.8-12.430%
Last 5 (5)104.4110.2214.6-5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)98.9110.4209.3-11.515%
vs Similar ◀ (9)94.1108.1202.2-14.022%
vs Weaker (1)103.0113.0216.0-10.00%
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
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#8
W
124-122
124
122
+2
H23/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
105-114
105
114
-9
A25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
112-110
112
110
+2
A28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
101-128
101
128
-27
A29/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
98-104
98
104
-6
H03/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
101-116
101
116
-15
A05/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
132-118
132
118
+14
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
103-108
103
108
-5
A08/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
91-116
91
116
-25
H09/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
99-96
99
96
+3
A12/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-23
28-30
34-31
31-38
28-37
30-24
28-26
19-27
25-26
20-30
31-30
36-24
24-39
30-26
20-34
27-29
32-29
22-31
23-25
21-19
35-29
21-33
25-36
20-18
37-30
31-21
29-28
35-39
18-23
31-24
26-35
28-26
24-27
23-32
21-34
23-23
24-21
26-32
19-20
30-23
219.8Avg total
106.6Scored
113.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)100.8105.5206.3-4.832%
Season at home (37)101.1105.5206.5-4.435%
Season away (36)100.4105.6206.0-5.128%
Last 10 (10)106.6113.2219.8-6.640%
Last 5 (5)105.2110.8216.0-5.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)103.4110.6214.0-7.129%
vs Similar ◀ (15)104.3107.8212.1-3.533%
vs Weaker (1)115.0119.0234.0-4.00%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.6-6.6Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: +3.2+3.2Q3: -4.3-4.3Q4Q4: -5.0-5.0Q4: +0.4+0.4
Phoenix SunsMinnesota 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
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
42-59
42
59
-17
A23/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
45-66
45
66
-21
H26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H28/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
42-68
42
68
-26
A02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
43-57
43
57
-14
A04/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H10/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
41-55
41
55
-14
A11/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
56-60
56
60
-4
A13/03
NBA
106.0Avg total
47.7Scored
58.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.755.1100.8-9.317%-
Last 30 at home (15)46.553.7100.2-7.127%-
Last 30 away (15)44.956.5101.4-11.57%-
Last 10 (10)47.758.3106.0-10.620%-
Last 5 (5)50.257.4107.6-7.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)46.855.0101.8-8.220%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)43.455.498.9-12.011%-
vs Weaker (1)45.054.099.0-9.00%-
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
Boston Celtics
#8
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H23/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
58-61
58
61
-3
A25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
54-65
54
65
-11
A29/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H03/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A05/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
68-51
68
51
+17
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
49-47
49
47
+2
A08/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
47-59
47
59
-12
H09/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A12/03
NBA
110.7Avg total
54.0Scored
56.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.956.2108.1-4.323%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.956.7109.6-3.836%-
Last 30 away (16)51.055.8106.8-4.812%-
Last 10 (10)54.056.7110.7-2.730%-
Last 5 (5)54.054.4108.4-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)51.557.1108.6-5.621%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)52.354.7107.0-2.527%-
vs Weaker (1)52.066.0118.0-14.00%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 100.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.828.3
47.3%
49.0%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.08.2
31.5%
35.3%24.6
🏀 Free throws26.919.5
72.5%
75.5%19.5
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀18%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.2 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.5 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.633.1
51.2%
49.0%66.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.86.3
37.5%
35.3%18.9
🏀 Free throws27.421.5
78.5%
75.5%21.5
They take 81.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 16.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLWWLLWLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLWLLLWLW
#27
League position
#26
-12.4
Net rating
-6.6
100.8
Offensive rating
106.6
113.2
Defensive rating
113.2
47.3%
Effective FG%
52.3%
53.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.7%
14.4%
Turnover %
15.8%
25.0%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.34
31.5%
3-point %
37.5%
51.2%
Assist %
59.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence100.8 · 106.6Defence113.2 · 113.2Shooting47.3% · 52.3%3-point %31.5% · 37.5%Ball care14.4% · 15.8%Off. rebounds25.0% · 24.5%Free throws0.31 · 0.34Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ 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
13/03/16AGolden State Warriors116-123
11/03/16ADenver Nuggets98-116
10/03/16HNew York Knicks97-128
06/03/16AMemphis Grizzlies109-100
05/03/16AOrlando Magic102-84
04/03/16AMiami Heat92-108
02/03/16ACharlotte Hornets92-126
28/02/16HMemphis Grizzlies111-106
26/02/16HBrooklyn Nets106-116
23/02/16ALos Angeles Clippers84-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/03/16AOklahoma City Thunder99-96
09/03/16HSan Antonio Spurs91-116
08/03/16ACharlotte Hornets103-108
06/03/16HBrooklyn Nets132-118
05/03/16AMilwaukee Bucks101-116
03/03/16HWashington Wizards98-104
29/02/16ADallas Mavericks101-128
28/02/16ANew Orleans Pelicans112-110
25/02/16AToronto Raptors105-114
23/02/16HBoston Celtics124-122

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL29%
HomeLLLWL36%
AwayLWWLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723636
Win %29%36%22%
Points / game100.9103.897.9
Allowed / game107.3106.2108.4
Point differential-6.4-2.4-10.5
Avg total208.2210.0206.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%19%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)67% (6)29% (7)
Overtime %3%3%3%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW32%
HomeLWLWL35%
AwayWLLLW28%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733736
Win %32%35%28%
Points / game100.8101.1100.4
Allowed / game105.5105.5105.6
Point differential-4.8-4.4-5.1
Avg total206.3206.5206.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%8%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (27)60% (15)25% (12)
Overtime %7%3%11%
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 Golden State Warriors72621086%114.3104.6+9.7
2 San Antonio Spurs72581481%103.792.6+11.1
3 Oklahoma City Thunder72492368%109.4102.4+7.0
4 Toronto Raptors72492368%102.197.6+4.5
5 Cleveland Cavaliers72482467%103.097.8+5.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers71452663%104.0100.7+3.4
7 Boston Celtics71432861%105.6101.2+4.4
8 Memphis Grizzlies73442960%98.098.8-0.7
9 Charlotte Hornets74443059%102.799.7+3.0
10 Miami Heat75433257%98.697.6+1.0
11 Atlanta Hawks74423257%101.298.2+3.0
12 Indiana Pacers73403355%102.0100.3+1.7
13 Chicago Bulls73373651%101.6103.2-1.5
14 Portland Trail Blazers75383751%104.0103.3+0.8
15 Detroit Pistons75373849%101.9100.7+1.1
16 Houston Rockets75373849%106.3106.8-0.5
17 Washington Wizards72343847%103.3104.5-1.2
18 Utah Jazz73343947%98.097.3+0.7
19 Dallas Mavericks74344046%101.2102.5-1.3
20 Orlando Magic72333946%100.7102.4-1.8
21 Denver Nuggets74324243%102.2103.7-1.6
22 New York Knicks73314242%99.0101.0-2.0
23 Milwaukee Bucks73314242%99.7103.2-3.5
24 Sacramento Kings71304142%106.3108.5-2.2
25 New Orleans Pelicans72274538%102.8106.1-3.3
26 Minnesota Timberwolves73235032%100.8105.5-4.8
27 Phoenix Suns72215129%100.9107.3-6.4
28 Brooklyn Nets71205128%97.7103.8-6.2
29 Los Angeles Lakers74165822%97.6106.5-8.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers73116215%96.7107.1-10.3
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns27202931107
Minnesota Timberwolves25322126104
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