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Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 30 Oct 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 106-103
25-34 29-31 31-12 21-26
Position#25
Record3-4
FormWWLWL
Points / game102.3
Allowed / game102.7
vs
Position#21
Record5-3
FormWLWWL
Points / game100.4
Allowed / game95.5
USANBA· Golden 1 Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Sacramento Kings v Minnesota Timberwolves
04 Feb 2027
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MIN144
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24 Oct 2024
SAC115
MIN117
23 Dec 2023
SAC98
MIN110
13 Jul 2023
SAC93
MIN80
27 Mar 2023
SAC115
MIN119
04 Mar 2023
SAC134
MIN138
09 Feb 2022
SAC132
MIN119
08 Feb 2022
SAC114
MIN134
21 Apr 2021
SAC128
MIN125
20 Apr 2021
SAC120
MIN134
03 Feb 2020
SAC113
MIN109
26 Dec 2019
SAC104
MIN105
12 Dec 2018
SAC141
MIN130
09 Nov 2018
SAC121
MIN110
26 Feb 2018
SAC100
MIN118
27 Feb 2017
SAC88
MIN102
29 Oct 2016
SAC106
MIN103
07 Apr 2016
SAC97
MIN105
27 Nov 2015
SAC91
MIN101
07 Apr 2015
SAC116
MIN111
17 Jul 2014
SAC100
MIN86
13 Apr 2014
SAC106
MIN103
01 Mar 2014
SAC97
MIN108
21 Mar 2013
SAC101
MIN98
27 Nov 2012
SAC89
MIN97
02 Apr 2012
SAC116
MIN108
18 Mar 2012
SAC115
MIN99
10 Nov 2010
SAC89
MIN98
14 Mar 2010
SAC114
MIN100
12 Dec 2009
SAC120
MIN100
15 Dec 2008
SAC118
MIN103
07 Nov 2008
SAC121
MIN109
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sacramento Kings 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

Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
66-70
66
70
-4
A12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Atlanta Hawks
#3
L
61-81
61
81
-20
A13/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#8
L
86-90 OT
86
90
-4
A15/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
84-103
84
103
-19
A05/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
96-105
96
105
-9
A07/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
116-104
116
104
+12
A14/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
W
124-119
124
119
+5
H15/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
89-92
89
92
-3
H19/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
113-94
113
94
+19
A27/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
94-102
94
102
-8
H28/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-13
14-14
11-27
21-16
18-22
19-20
16-22
8-17
19-15
23-20
24-21
18-28
31-21
21-18
17-25
15-39
24-27
31-23
23-28
18-27
30-25
32-19
20-36
34-24
31-33
32-27
34-30
27-29
30-26
13-30
22-23
24-13
30-19
27-19
27-29
29-27
29-27
28-26
14-23
23-26
188.9Avg total
92.9Scored
96.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (7)102.3102.7205.0-0.443%
Season at home (3)102.3104.3206.7-2.033%
Season away (4)102.2101.5203.8+0.850%
Last 10 (10)92.996.0188.9-3.130%
Last 5 (5)107.2102.2209.4+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)85.094.4179.4-9.420%
vs Similar ◀ (19)105.0106.6211.6-1.642%
vs Weaker (1)106.098.0204.0+8.0100%
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
Phoenix Suns
#4
W
93-83
93
83
+10
H17/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Chicago Bulls
#1
L
82-84 OT
82
84
-2
H19/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
W
109-100
109
100
+9
A09/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
86-98
86
98
-12
A10/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
105-88
105
88
+17
H13/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
101-96
101
96
+5
A15/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
94-112
94
112
-18
A16/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
101-94
101
94
+7
H20/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
109-74
109
74
+35
H22/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
98-102
98
102
-4
A27/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-23
24-25
24-18
26-17
13-18
29-14
16-27
19-18
23-23
24-39
41-23
21-15
25-15
29-32
18-32
14-19
26-26
26-22
29-16
24-24
27-21
24-37
32-18
18-20
21-27
28-29
20-31
25-25
28-19
34-25
29-13
10-37
30-25
31-19
31-12
17-18
32-29
27-21
16-26
23-26
190.9Avg total
97.8Scored
93.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)100.495.5195.9+4.962%
Season at home (3)105.085.3190.3+19.7100%
Season away (5)97.6101.6199.2-4.040%
Last 10 (10)97.893.1190.9+4.760%
Last 5 (5)100.695.6196.2+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)88.695.7184.4-7.127%
vs Similar ◀ (18)104.7100.3205.1+4.467%
vs Weaker (1)89.085.0174.0+4.0100%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -5.6-5.6Q3: +4.0+4.0Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -2.2-2.2
Sacramento KingsMinnesota 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
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
34-27
34
27
+7
A12/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Atlanta Hawks
#3
L
37-42
37
42
-5
A13/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#8
W
42-35
42
35
+7
A15/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
52-39
52
39
+13
A05/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
55-50
55
50
+5
A07/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
62-44
62
44
+18
A14/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H15/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
43-56
43
56
-13
H19/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
57-38
57
38
+19
A27/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
57-53
57
53
+4
H28/10
NBA
94.6Avg total
50.2Scored
44.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.851.5102.3-0.757%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.555.2108.7-1.862%-
Last 30 away (17)48.848.697.4+0.153%-
Last 10 (10)50.244.494.6+5.880%-
Last 5 (5)56.450.2106.6+6.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)45.145.890.9-0.770%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)53.555.1108.5-1.647%-
vs Weaker (1)57.041.098.0+16.0100%-
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
Phoenix Suns
#4
L
43-48
43
48
-5
H17/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Chicago Bulls
#1
W
42-32
42
32
+10
H19/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat
#13
L
47-62
47
62
-15
A09/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
54-47
54
47
+7
A10/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H13/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
51-58
51
58
-7
A15/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
49-56
49
56
-7
A16/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
62-44
62
44
+18
H20/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
61-44
61
44
+17
H22/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A27/10
NBA
100.9Avg total
52.0Scored
48.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.348.497.7+0.950%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.647.997.6+1.750%-
Last 30 away (16)49.048.997.9+0.150%-
Last 10 (10)52.048.9100.9+3.160%-
Last 5 (5)56.450.4106.8+6.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)42.344.486.6-2.136%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.051.6105.6+2.456%-
vs Weaker (1)42.037.079.0+5.0100%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 101.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.8 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.228.7
49.3%
50.2%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.48.6
36.8%
35.7%25.8
🏀 Free throws25.118.4
73.3%
77.0%18.4
They take 81.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 105.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.1 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.3 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.029.9
48.2%
50.2%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.47.7
34.4%
35.7%23.1
🏀 Free throws28.722.3
77.7%
77.0%22.3
They take 84.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). 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 Oct 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sacramento Kings
LWLWWLLLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLWWLWLW
#25
League position
#21
-3.2
Net rating
+4.9
100.5
Offensive rating
103.1
103.7
Defensive rating
98.2
51.0%
Effective FG%
49.1%
51.7%
Opp. effective FG%
49.5%
17.6%
Turnover %
15.3%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.34
36.8%
3-point %
34.4%
62.5%
Assist %
56.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence100.5 · 103.1Defence103.7 · 98.2Shooting51.0% · 49.1%3-point %36.8% · 34.4%Ball care17.6% · 15.3%Off. rebounds22.1% · 24.8%Free throws0.31 · 0.34Form (last 10/10)30% · 60%
■ Sacramento Kings   ■ 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
28/10/16HSan Antonio Spurs94-102
27/10/16APhoenix Suns113-94
19/10/16HLos Angeles Clippers89-92
15/10/16HWashington Wizards124-119
14/10/16ALos Angeles Lakers116-104
07/10/16AGolden State Warriors96-105
05/10/16ALos Angeles Lakers84-103
15/07/16ASan Antonio Spurs86-90 OT
13/07/16AAtlanta Hawks61-81
12/07/16ANew Orleans Pelicans66-70
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/10/16AMemphis Grizzlies98-102
22/10/16HCharlotte Hornets109-74
20/10/16HMemphis Grizzlies101-94
16/10/16AOklahoma City Thunder94-112
15/10/16AMiami Heat101-96
13/10/16HDenver Nuggets105-88
10/10/16ACharlotte Hornets86-98
09/10/16AMiami Heat109-100
19/07/16HChicago Bulls82-84 OT
17/07/16HPhoenix Suns93-83

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sacramento Kings
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL43%
HomeWLL33%
AwayLLWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games734
Win %43%33%50%
Points / game102.3102.3102.2
Allowed / game102.7104.3101.5
Point differential-0.4-2.0+0.8
Avg total205.0206.7203.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%0%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)50% (2)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL62%
HomeWWW100%
AwayWLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games835
Win %62%100%40%
Points / game100.4105.097.6
Allowed / game95.585.3101.6
Point differential+4.9+19.7-4.0
Avg total195.9190.3199.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%67%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)-50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Atlanta Hawks97278%100.490.7+9.8
2 San Antonio Spurs97278%101.392.4+8.9
3 Golden State Warriors97278%112.3106.0+6.3
4 Boston Celtics107370%106.0101.4+4.6
5 Oklahoma City Thunder64267%104.7102.0+2.7
6 Minnesota Timberwolves85362%100.495.5+4.9
7 Houston Rockets85362%114.9110.1+4.8
8 Memphis Grizzlies85362%106.2102.6+3.6
9 New York Knicks85362%106.5107.9-1.4
10 Portland Trail Blazers106460%104.5104.2+0.3
11 Los Angeles Clippers74357%95.1103.0-7.9
12 Chicago Bulls95456%105.9101.3+4.6
13 Cleveland Cavaliers95456%103.0101.9+1.1
14 Miami Heat105550%103.598.4+5.1
15 Washington Wizards84450%105.1100.6+4.5
16 Detroit Pistons84450%95.591.1+4.4
17 Utah Jazz84450%98.496.2+2.1
18 Toronto Raptors84450%100.699.4+1.2
19 Denver Nuggets105550%105.4104.7+0.7
20 Phoenix Suns84450%103.1105.2-2.1
21 Charlotte Hornets105550%94.498.4-4.0
22 Milwaukee Bucks84450%93.199.1-6.0
23 Indiana Pacers94544%107.6108.3-0.8
24 Sacramento Kings73443%102.3102.7-0.4
25 Los Angeles Lakers103730%105.6106.8-1.2
26 Brooklyn Nets92722%103.8110.3-6.6
27 Dallas Mavericks92722%97.4106.2-8.8
28 Philadelphia 76ers92722%93.8106.3-12.6
29 Orlando Magic102820%96.8106.4-9.6
30 New Orleans Pelicans91811%103.1110.1-7.0
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sacramento Kings25293121106
Minnesota Timberwolves34311226103
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