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Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 10 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 125-109
33-31 28-33 33-21 31-24
Position#14
Record10-12
FormLWLWL
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game114.2
vs
Position#28
Record10-12
FormWLLLL
Points / game114.8
Allowed / game117.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2019-20
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
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
25 Feb 2014
PHX101
MIN110
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
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
116-120
116
120
-4
103avg 102
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
121-124
121
124
-3
114avg 102
H22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
100-98
100
98
+2
89avg 102
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
104-116
104
116
-12
98avg 102
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
132-140
132
140
-8
125avg 102
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
113-120
113
120
-7
105avg 102
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
109-104
109
104
+5
99avg 102
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
114-128
114
128
-14
106avg 102
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
139-132 OT
139
132
+7
130avg 102
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
109-115
109
115
-6
100avg 102
A08/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-33
26-29
30-25
41-33
33-38
33-21
28-36
27-29
30-23
22-22
30-28
18-25
28-28
29-24
20-27
27-37
34-36
35-38
26-34
37-32
25-31
25-22
39-36
24-31
28-21
31-18
21-34
29-31
37-31
21-34
28-38
28-25
38-40
36-30
33-21
18-34
31-23
21-37
26-23
31-32
235.4Avg total
115.7Scored
119.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)115.3114.2229.5+1.145%
Season at home (12)116.9114.7231.6+2.242%
Season away (10)113.3113.6226.9-0.350%
Last 10 (10)115.7119.7235.4-4.030%
Last 5 (5)116.8119.8236.6-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)111.0122.6233.6-11.620%
vs Similar (15)115.9114.5230.3+1.440%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)118.0112.8230.8+5.280%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#11
L
105-125
105
125
-20
99avg 104
H17/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
112-102
112
102
+10
106avg 104
A19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
95-103
95
103
-8
77avg 104
H21/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
98-100
98
100
-2
93avg 104
H23/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
125-113
125
113
+12
118avg 104
A26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
113-101
113
101
+12
112avg 104
A28/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
107-115
107
115
-8
101avg 104
H01/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
114-121
114
121
-7
103avg 104
A05/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
127-139 OT
127
139
-12
113avg 104
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
125-142
125
142
-17
117avg 104
A09/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-31
32-33
23-29
20-32
36-32
23-24
17-22
36-24
19-26
27-22
22-25
27-30
23-30
22-22
28-30
25-18
38-30
16-34
39-26
32-23
22-24
35-23
24-31
32-23
21-25
26-23
32-38
28-29
25-30
31-23
28-27
30-41
27-30
31-23
39-41
25-28
31-39
34-34
38-37
22-32
228.2Avg total
112.1Scored
116.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)114.8117.1231.9-2.345%
Season at home (10)109.5115.6225.1-6.130%
Season away (12)119.2118.3237.6+0.958%
Last 10 (10)112.1116.1228.2-4.030%
Last 5 (5)117.2123.6240.8-6.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)110.2119.0229.2-8.818%
vs Similar (12)119.2115.2234.4+4.175%
vs Weaker (1)125.0119.0244.0+6.0100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -0.3-0.3
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -0.3-0.3
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
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
52-45
52
45
+7
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
69-74
69
74
-5
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
59-39
59
39
+20
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
74-70
74
70
+4
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A08/12
NBA
116.1Avg total
58.2Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.957.6113.5-1.737%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.258.6116.8-0.429%-
Last 30 away (13)52.856.3109.2-3.546%-
Last 10 (10)58.257.9116.1+0.350%-
Last 5 (5)58.657.4116.0+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)52.262.4114.6-10.210%-
vs Similar (15)55.755.9111.7-0.240%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)63.853.0116.8+10.880%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Weaker. 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
Houston Rockets
#11
L
62-64
62
64
-2
H17/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H21/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H23/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
54-64
54
64
-10
A26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
57-47
57
47
+10
A28/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H01/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A05/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
58-53
58
53
+5
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
65-73
65
73
-8
A09/12
NBA
110.7Avg total
54.9Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.659.9117.5-2.333%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.461.8118.2-5.412%-
Last 30 away (14)59.057.7116.7+1.357%-
Last 10 (10)54.955.8110.7-0.940%-
Last 5 (5)56.654.8111.4+1.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)54.560.2114.8-5.724%-
vs Similar (12)61.859.3121.2+2.550%-
vs Weaker (1)60.061.0121.0-1.00%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 115.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.7 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers55.828.9
51.8%
52.3%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.912.4
34.5%
35.7%37.2
🏀 Free throws25.820.7
80.2%
77.2%20.7
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.9 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: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers49.625.3
51.0%
52.3%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.714.1
36.4%
35.7%42.3
🏀 Free throws25.019.2
76.8%
77.2%19.2
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% 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 10 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWLWLLLWLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLLLWWLLWL
#14
League position
#28
-3.8
Net rating
-3.9
111.3
Offensive rating
108.3
115.1
Defensive rating
112.1
51.8%
Effective FG%
52.6%
57.2%
Opp. effective FG%
50.9%
11.7%
Turnover %
13.6%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
22.4%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.28
34.5%
3-point %
36.4%
68.3%
Assist %
59.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence111.3 · 108.3Defence115.1 · 112.1Shooting51.8% · 52.6%3-point %34.5% · 36.4%Ball care11.7% · 13.6%Off. rebounds23.7% · 22.4%Free throws0.28 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ 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
08/12/19AHouston Rockets109-115
06/12/19ANew Orleans Pelicans139-132 OT
05/12/19AOrlando Magic114-128
03/12/19ACharlotte Hornets109-104
30/11/19HDallas Mavericks113-120
28/11/19HWashington Wizards132-140
25/11/19ADenver Nuggets104-116
23/11/19AMinnesota Timberwolves100-98
22/11/19HNew Orleans Pelicans121-124
20/11/19ASacramento Kings116-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/12/19ALos Angeles Lakers125-142
07/12/19AOklahoma City Thunder127-139 OT
05/12/19ADallas Mavericks114-121
01/12/19HMemphis Grizzlies107-115
28/11/19ASan Antonio Spurs113-101
26/11/19AAtlanta Hawks125-113
23/11/19HPhoenix Suns98-100
21/11/19HUtah Jazz95-103
19/11/19AUtah Jazz112-102
17/11/19HHouston Rockets105-125

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL45%
HomeWLLLL42%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %45%42%50%
Points / game115.3116.9113.3
Allowed / game114.2114.7113.6
Point differential+1.1+2.2-0.3
Avg total229.5231.6226.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)33% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %9%0%20%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL45%
HomeLLLLL30%
AwayWWLLL58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221012
Win %45%30%58%
Points / game114.8109.5119.2
Allowed / game117.1115.6118.3
Point differential-2.3-6.1+0.9
Avg total231.9225.1237.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%10%42%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)0% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %18%20%17%
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 Bucks2421388%120.5107.2+13.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers2421388%114.5104.6+9.9
3 Boston Celtics2217577%110.6102.8+7.9
4 Miami Heat2317674%111.0105.5+5.4
5 Los Angeles Clippers2518772%115.1108.3+6.8
6 Philadelphia 76ers2417771%110.2104.0+6.2
7 Dallas Mavericks2316770%118.0108.3+9.7
8 Toronto Raptors2316770%111.7105.3+6.4
9 Denver Nuggets2114767%106.5101.9+4.6
10 Houston Rockets2315865%120.4115.1+5.3
11 Indiana Pacers2415962%108.8104.7+4.1
12 Utah Jazz23131057%106.6106.1+0.4
13 Brooklyn Nets23131057%112.6112.9-0.3
14 Orlando Magic23111248%103.0103.0+0.0
15 Phoenix Suns22101245%115.3114.2+1.1
16 Oklahoma City Thunder22101245%108.6108.5+0.0
17 Minnesota Timberwolves22101245%114.8117.1-2.3
18 Sacramento Kings23101343%105.7108.9-3.2
19 Detroit Pistons24101442%108.6108.2+0.3
20 San Antonio Spurs2391439%111.7115.4-3.8
21 Portland Trail Blazers2491538%112.7115.4-2.7
22 Charlotte Hornets2591636%105.4113.1-7.7
23 Chicago Bulls2581732%105.4108.6-3.2
24 Washington Wizards2271532%118.2122.5-4.3
25 Memphis Grizzlies2261627%108.7117.0-8.3
26 Atlanta Hawks2361726%108.7117.3-8.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans2461825%112.8119.5-6.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers2351822%102.3113.0-10.8
29 Golden State Warriors2451921%104.7114.0-9.3
30 New York Knicks2341917%100.6111.0-10.3
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns33283331125
Minnesota Timberwolves31332124109
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