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Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 29 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 134-124
40-32 34-34 26-27 34-31
Position#1
Record38-9
FormWWWWW
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game104.4
vs
Position#12
Record24-24
FormWLWWL
Points / game111.0
Allowed / game110.2
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2021-22
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
106-89
106
89
+17
95avg 108
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
100-123
100
123
-23
90avg 108
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
99-95
99
95
+4
97avg 108
A12/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
112-94
112
94
+18
108avg 108
A15/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
135-108
135
108
+27
138avg 108
A16/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
121-107
121
107
+14
114avg 108
A18/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
109-101
109
101
+8
101avg 108
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
113-103
113
103
+10
113avg 108
H23/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
115-109
115
109
+6
107avg 108
H25/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
105-97
105
97
+8
92avg 108
A27/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-20
35-20
19-26
31-23
29-33
21-38
29-27
21-25
23-31
23-17
23-23
30-24
23-19
23-19
34-38
32-18
39-35
25-19
39-28
32-26
32-29
27-27
28-35
34-16
22-26
23-27
29-29
35-19
24-25
35-29
33-20
21-29
31-21
27-35
27-31
30-22
39-18
11-30
24-16
31-33
214.1Avg total
111.5Scored
102.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)112.4104.4216.8+7.981%
Season at home (24)112.4104.0216.5+8.479%
Season away (23)112.3104.9217.2+7.483%
Last 10 (10)111.5102.6214.1+8.990%
Last 5 (5)112.6103.4216.0+9.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)106.8108.7215.5-1.950%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)115.6102.0217.6+13.595%
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
135-105
135
105
+30
139avg 103
A08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
141-123
141
123
+18
139avg 103
A10/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
125-128
125
128
-3
113avg 103
A12/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
108-116
108
116
-8
95avg 103
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
119-99
119
99
+20
115avg 103
H17/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
112-110
112
110
+2
99avg 103
A19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
122-134
122
134
-12
105avg 103
A20/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
136-125
136
125
+11
124avg 103
H24/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
109-107
109
107
+2
102avg 103
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
115-124
115
124
-9
99avg 103
A28/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-28
41-29
30-23
32-25
36-26
39-28
36-34
30-35
36-35
23-30
30-32
36-31
31-25
29-28
24-37
24-26
30-22
26-28
35-31
28-18
30-23
31-28
25-40
26-19
42-26
31-35
20-45
29-28
37-36
35-26
30-33
34-30
26-29
29-34
29-19
25-25
29-29
32-28
20-38
34-29
239.3Avg total
122.2Scored
117.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)111.0110.2221.3+0.850%
Season at home (23)107.1104.8211.9+2.357%
Season away (25)114.6115.2229.9-0.644%
Last 10 (10)122.2117.1239.3+5.160%
Last 5 (5)118.8120.0238.8-1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)108.0103.0211.0+5.0100%
vs Similar (20)113.5117.7231.1-4.235%
vs Weaker (9)113.2105.4218.7+7.878%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: +5.0+5.0Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: -5.3-5.3Q4Q4: +6.2+6.2Q4: +3.2+3.2
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: +5.0+5.0Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: -5.3-5.3Q4Q4: +6.2+6.2Q4: +3.2+3.2
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
#18
W
56-40
56
40
+16
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
50-71
50
71
-21
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A12/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A15/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
64-54
64
54
+10
A16/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A18/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
45-53
45
53
-8
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H23/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H25/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
50-48
50
48
+2
A27/01
NBA
105.1Avg total
53.3Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.351.7107.0+3.670%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.352.0109.3+5.379%-
Last 30 away (16)53.651.4105.0+2.162%-
Last 10 (10)53.351.8105.1+1.570%-
Last 5 (5)54.253.4107.6+0.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)51.555.7107.2-4.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)57.249.7106.9+7.580%-
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
73-57
73
57
+16
A08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
75-54
75
54
+21
A10/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
59-65
59
65
-6
A12/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H17/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
61-51
61
51
+10
A19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
73-61
73
61
+12
A20/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
72-62
72
62
+10
H24/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
55-63
55
63
-8
A26/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
61-57
61
57
+4
A28/01
NBA
121.8Avg total
64.5Scored
57.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.555.9113.4+1.553%-
Last 30 at home (11)52.053.3105.3-1.345%-
Last 30 away (19)60.657.5118.1+3.258%-
Last 10 (10)64.557.3121.8+7.280%-
Last 5 (5)64.458.8123.2+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)45.056.0101.0-11.00%-
vs Similar (20)57.957.2115.2+0.650%-
vs Weaker (9)57.953.0110.9+4.967%-
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: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers59.432.1
54.0%
53.1%64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.910.1
33.8%
35.3%30.3
🏀 Free throws21.517.0
79.1%
77.4%17.0
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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: 122.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.1 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-pointers49.928.7
57.5%
53.1%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.914.9
35.6%
35.3%44.7
🏀 Free throws26.720.1
75.3%
77.4%20.1
They take 91.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 29 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWWWWWWLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLWWLLWW
#1
League position
#12
+9.0
Net rating
+4.9
113.1
Offensive rating
116.9
104.1
Defensive rating
112.1
52.9%
Effective FG%
55.6%
50.2%
Opp. effective FG%
55.2%
11.7%
Turnover %
12.0%
26.2%
Off. rebound %
23.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.29
33.8%
3-point %
35.6%
60.4%
Assist %
60.8%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence113.1 · 116.9Defence104.1 · 112.1Shooting52.9% · 55.6%3-point %33.8% · 35.6%Ball care11.7% · 12.0%Off. rebounds26.2% · 23.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)90% · 60%
■ 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
27/01/22AUtah Jazz105-97
25/01/22HUtah Jazz115-109
23/01/22HIndiana Pacers113-103
21/01/22ADallas Mavericks109-101
18/01/22ASan Antonio Spurs121-107
16/01/22ADetroit Pistons135-108
15/01/22AIndiana Pacers112-94
12/01/22AToronto Raptors99-95
09/01/22HMiami Heat100-123
07/01/22HLos Angeles Clippers106-89
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/01/22AGolden State Warriors115-124
26/01/22APortland Trail Blazers109-107
24/01/22HBrooklyn Nets136-125
20/01/22AAtlanta Hawks122-134
19/01/22ANew York Knicks112-110
17/01/22HGolden State Warriors119-99
14/01/22AMemphis Grizzlies108-116
12/01/22ANew Orleans Pelicans125-128
10/01/22AHouston Rockets141-123
08/01/22AOklahoma City Thunder135-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW81%
HomeWWLWW79%
AwayWWWWW83%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472423
Win %81%79%83%
Points / game112.4112.4112.3
Allowed / game104.4104.0104.9
Point differential+7.9+8.4+7.4
Avg total216.8216.5217.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%50%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (10)50% (4)100% (6)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL50%
HomeWLWWW57%
AwayLWLWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482325
Win %50%57%44%
Points / game111.0107.1114.6
Allowed / game110.2104.8115.2
Point differential+0.8+2.3-0.6
Avg total221.3211.9229.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%35%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)50% (4)62% (8)
Overtime %4%0%8%
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 Suns4738981%112.4104.4+7.9
2 Golden State Warriors49361373%110.2101.9+8.2
3 Memphis Grizzlies51341767%111.9108.5+3.5
4 Miami Heat49321765%108.9104.1+4.7
5 Chicago Bulls48301862%110.6109.0+1.6
6 Cleveland Cavaliers49301961%107.1102.2+4.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers48291960%107.7105.3+2.4
8 Brooklyn Nets48291960%112.0110.0+1.9
9 Utah Jazz50302060%113.7107.4+6.2
10 Milwaukee Bucks50302060%111.8108.3+3.5
11 Dallas Mavericks49282157%105.5103.3+2.3
12 Denver Nuggets48272156%108.5107.0+1.4
13 Charlotte Hornets50282256%115.0114.6+0.4
14 Boston Celtics50252550%107.7105.0+2.8
15 Minnesota Timberwolves48242450%111.0110.2+0.8
16 Toronto Raptors46232350%107.1106.4+0.8
17 Los Angeles Clippers51252649%105.7106.8-1.1
18 Los Angeles Lakers50242648%110.8112.3-1.5
19 Atlanta Hawks48232548%111.4111.1+0.2
20 Washington Wizards48232548%107.9110.0-2.1
21 New York Knicks49232647%103.8104.4-0.7
22 Portland Trail Blazers49212843%108.8112.3-3.5
23 San Antonio Spurs50193138%111.3111.3+0.0
24 New Orleans Pelicans48183038%105.7110.0-4.3
25 Indiana Pacers50183236%108.7110.2-1.5
26 Sacramento Kings50183236%109.7114.9-5.2
27 Oklahoma City Thunder48143429%100.8108.0-7.2
28 Houston Rockets49143529%108.3116.8-8.6
29 Detroit Pistons48113723%102.1111.8-9.7
30 Orlando Magic50104020%102.4110.4-8.0
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
Phoenix Suns40342634134
Minnesota Timberwolves32342731124
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