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Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 30 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 113-121
29-22 30-33 18-26 36-40
Position#22
Record24-21
FormWLWWW
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#7
Record25-21
FormLLWWW
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game107.7
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2024-25
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 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

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
123-115
123
115
+8
126avg 108
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
114-106
114
106
+8
106avg 108
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
120-113
120
113
+7
116avg 108
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
117-122
117
122
-5
110avg 108
A15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
130-123
130
123
+7
133avg 108
A17/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
125-121
125
121
+4
121avg 108
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
92-118
92
118
-26
84avg 108
A20/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
108-84
108
84
+24
106avg 108
A23/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
119-109
119
109
+10
114avg 108
H26/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
111-109
111
109
+2
102avg 108
H28/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-31
30-41
30-20
25-23
31-27
34-27
22-25
27-27
28-34
34-28
31-36
27-15
31-33
25-31
31-25
30-33
34-21
35-34
35-28
26-40
30-29
31-31
37-35
27-26
27-27
19-32
24-34
22-25
28-16
26-26
28-26
26-16
35-24
33-29
28-32
23-24
34-30
26-17
23-31
28-31
227.9Avg total
115.9Scored
112.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)112.7113.5226.2-0.853%
Season at home (23)113.4111.3224.7+2.165%
Season away (22)111.9115.8227.7-3.941%
Last 10 (10)115.9112.0227.9+3.980%
Last 5 (5)111.0108.2219.2+2.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)110.3117.8228.1-7.433%
vs Similar (9)111.8108.0219.8+3.856%
vs Weaker (9)118.9114.3233.2+4.667%
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
Orlando Magic
#15
W
104-89
104
89
+15
95avg 105
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
125-127
125
127
-2
130avg 105
H12/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-106
120
106
+14
116avg 105
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
115-116
115
116
-1
102avg 105
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
116-99
116
99
+17
115avg 105
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
117-124
117
124
-7
110avg 105
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
106-108
106
108
-2
96avg 105
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
115-114
115
114
+1
109avg 105
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
133-104
133
104
+29
136avg 105
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
100-92
100
92
+8
88avg 105
H28/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-18
23-21
26-23
26-27
33-35
32-29
38-35
22-28
25-20
26-27
31-32
38-27
12-34
30-21
36-32
37-29
28-21
35-38
18-19
35-21
32-29
28-31
19-29
38-35
28-21
26-22
22-28
30-37
17-22
38-31
31-29
29-32
40-31
31-29
38-31
24-13
28-20
32-23
20-31
20-18
223.0Avg total
115.1Scored
107.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (46)110.4107.7218.1+2.754%
Season at home (22)111.3108.1219.4+3.255%
Season away (24)109.5107.4216.9+2.154%
Last 10 (10)115.1107.9223.0+7.260%
Last 5 (5)114.2108.4222.6+5.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)112.3118.3230.7-6.00%
vs Similar (17)109.5105.7215.2+3.853%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)107.4103.1210.5+4.380%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) 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: +4.4+4.4Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +3.2+3.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +2.1+2.1Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +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
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
68-72
68
72
-4
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
56-64
56
64
-8
A15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
69-55
69
55
+14
A17/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A20/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
54-42
54
42
+12
A23/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
68-53
68
53
+15
H26/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H28/01
NBA
117.7Avg total
60.9Scored
56.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.657.4116.0+1.253%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.458.1117.6+1.350%-
Last 30 away (14)57.656.6114.2+1.157%-
Last 10 (10)60.956.8117.7+4.160%-
Last 5 (5)57.852.2110.0+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)57.859.3117.2-1.542%-
vs Similar (9)55.155.2110.3-0.156%-
vs Weaker (9)63.157.0120.1+6.167%-
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
Orlando Magic
#15
W
52-39
52
39
+13
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H12/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
42-55
42
55
-13
H16/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A18/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H19/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
54-43
54
43
+11
A20/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H25/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
60-43
60
43
+17
H28/01
NBA
109.6Avg total
57.3Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.051.0105.0+3.067%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.555.1108.6-1.547%-
Last 30 away (15)54.546.9101.5+7.687%-
Last 10 (10)57.352.3109.6+5.080%-
Last 5 (5)60.051.8111.8+8.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)54.356.0110.3-1.733%-
vs Similar (17)53.451.9105.4+1.565%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)55.047.9102.9+7.180%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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: 115.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.4 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 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-pointers49.528.5
57.6%
54.3%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.813.8
38.5%
35.9%41.4
🏀 Free throws21.917.5
79.9%
77.8%17.5
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% 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: 115.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.4 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.4 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.3 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers49.125.7
52.3%
54.3%51.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.014.8
40.0%
35.9%44.4
🏀 Free throws24.819.3
77.8%
77.8%19.3
They take 86.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 30 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWLWWLWWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWWLLWLWLW
#22
League position
#7
+3.9
Net rating
+7.3
117.4
Offensive rating
117.3
113.4
Defensive rating
109.9
57.7%
Effective FG%
55.6%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.3%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.7%
23.3%
Off. rebound %
30.1%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.29
38.5%
3-point %
40.0%
64.3%
Assist %
63.2%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence117.4 · 117.3Defence113.4 · 109.9Shooting57.7% · 55.6%3-point %38.5% · 40.0%Ball care13.4% · 13.7%Off. rebounds23.3% · 30.1%Free throws0.26 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)80% · 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
28/01/25HLos Angeles Clippers111-109
26/01/25HWashington Wizards119-109
23/01/25ABrooklyn Nets108-84
20/01/25ACleveland Cavaliers92-118
18/01/25ADetroit Pistons125-121
17/01/25AWashington Wizards130-123
15/01/25AAtlanta Hawks117-122
13/01/25HCharlotte Hornets120-113
11/01/25HUtah Jazz114-106
10/01/25HAtlanta Hawks123-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/01/25HAtlanta Hawks100-92
25/01/25HDenver Nuggets133-104
23/01/25ADallas Mavericks115-114
20/01/25AMemphis Grizzlies106-108
19/01/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-124
18/01/25ANew York Knicks116-99
16/01/25HGolden State Warriors115-116
14/01/25AWashington Wizards120-106
12/01/25HMemphis Grizzlies125-127
10/01/25AOrlando Magic104-89

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW53%
HomeWWWWW65%
AwayLWWLW41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452322
Win %53%65%41%
Points / game112.7113.4111.9
Allowed / game113.5111.3115.8
Point differential-0.8+2.1-3.9
Avg total226.2224.7227.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%22%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)80% (5)38% (8)
Overtime %4%4%5%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW54%
HomeLLLWW55%
AwayWWWLW54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games462224
Win %54%55%54%
Points / game110.4111.3109.5
Allowed / game107.7108.1107.4
Point differential+2.7+3.2+2.1
Avg total218.1219.4216.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%27%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)56% (9)57% (7)
Overtime %4%5%4%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder4335881%116.7104.5+12.1
2 Cleveland Cavaliers4738981%121.9112.0+9.9
3 Houston Rockets44311370%114.8108.5+6.3
4 Boston Celtics48331569%117.3108.3+9.0
5 New York Knicks47321568%118.2110.9+7.4
6 Memphis Grizzlies47311666%123.3115.6+7.7
7 Denver Nuggets47281960%120.4116.4+4.0
8 Los Angeles Lakers45261958%111.4112.7-1.3
9 Los Angeles Clippers47272057%110.3107.1+3.2
10 Indiana Pacers46262057%115.9114.8+1.0
11 Milwaukee Bucks43241956%114.6111.7+3.0
12 Dallas Mavericks47262155%116.1112.4+3.7
13 Minnesota Timberwolves46252154%110.4107.7+2.7
14 Phoenix Suns45242153%112.7113.5-0.8
15 Golden State Warriors45232251%111.8111.7+0.1
16 Sacramento Kings47242351%116.6114.6+2.0
17 Orlando Magic47242351%104.0104.7-0.8
18 Miami Heat46232350%110.9110.7+0.2
19 Detroit Pistons47232449%111.9113.5-1.6
20 Atlanta Hawks45212447%115.8118.7-2.9
21 San Antonio Spurs44202445%112.1113.8-1.8
22 Chicago Bulls48202842%116.4120.0-3.7
23 Philadelphia 76ers46192741%108.5112.0-3.5
24 Portland Trail Blazers47182938%108.1115.2-7.1
25 Toronto Raptors47153232%111.2116.4-5.1
26 Brooklyn Nets48153331%105.4112.7-7.2
27 Charlotte Hornets44123227%107.0112.0-5.1
28 New Orleans Pelicans48123625%109.7118.1-8.5
29 Utah Jazz45103522%111.1118.5-7.4
30 Washington Wizards4664013%107.2122.0-14.7
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 Suns29301836113
Minnesota Timberwolves22332640121
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