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Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 09 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 124-110
22-32 37-27 29-30 36-21
Position#7
Record17-10
FormWWWWL
Points / game108.6
Allowed / game102.5
vs
Position#21
Record11-17
FormLLLWL
Points / game103.2
Allowed / game102.8
USANBA· Air Canada Centre
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Toronto Raptors v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Toronto Raptors 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

Toronto RaptorsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
113-111 OT
113
111
+2
A19/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
L
99-102
99
102
-3
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
115-123
115
123
-8
A22/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
115-102
115
102
+13
A24/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
105-99
105
99
+6
A26/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
122-95
122
95
+27
H29/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
120-105
120
105
+15
H01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
113-80
113
80
+33
H03/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#11
W
128-84
128
84
+44
H04/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#5
L
112-116
112
116
-4
H06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-19
23-38
25-25
25-20
28-36
35-22
18-28
18-16
19-23
26-31
34-34
36-35
24-20
30-19
36-35
25-28
27-24
20-18
26-25
32-32
33-26
27-23
31-22
31-24
25-28
30-29
34-25
31-23
28-22
41-26
15-14
29-18
32-22
30-25
24-23
42-14
27-30
34-32
20-28
31-26
215.9Avg total
114.2Scored
101.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)108.6102.5211.1+6.163%
Season at home (14)109.298.9208.1+10.364%
Season away (13)108.0106.4214.4+1.662%
Last 10 (10)114.2101.7215.9+12.570%
Last 5 (5)119.096.0215.0+23.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)109.0110.0219.0-1.050%
vs Similar ◀ (20)108.6103.4212.0+5.265%
vs Weaker (8)97.187.4184.5+9.862%
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
71-93
71
93
-22
A20/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
93-99
93
99
-6
H22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
L
96-117
96
117
-21
A24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
98-85
98
85
+13
A26/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
102-115
102
115
-13
A27/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
103-112
103
112
-9
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
104-106
104
106
-2
H01/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
114-118
114
118
-4
A03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
125-120 OT
125
120
+5
A04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
91-105
91
105
-14
H07/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-18
23-25
13-22
19-28
21-23
31-19
29-26
12-31
26-31
24-22
18-36
28-28
29-27
18-25
20-23
31-10
33-30
15-26
25-34
29-25
27-22
18-28
24-24
34-38
31-28
18-30
25-23
30-25
21-30
31-32
36-36
26-20
19-29
30-23
25-32
32-22
22-19
24-24
18-29
27-33
206.7Avg total
99.7Scored
107.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)103.2102.8206.1+0.439%
Season at home (13)105.398.4203.7+6.946%
Season away (15)101.5106.7208.1-5.233%
Last 10 (10)99.7107.0206.7-7.320%
Last 5 (5)107.4112.2219.6-4.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)91.7101.3193.0-9.70%
vs Similar ◀ (22)101.1102.1203.2-1.036%
vs Weaker (5)113.299.2212.4+14.080%
This opponent (Toronto Raptors) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -1.2-1.2Q2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -5.2-5.2Q4Q4: +6.4+6.4Q4: +0.8+0.8
Toronto RaptorsMinnesota 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
Toronto RaptorsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#16
L
52-57
52
57
-5
A19/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
63-58
63
58
+5
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A22/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
54-39
54
39
+15
A24/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
47-42
47
42
+5
A26/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
60-49
60
49
+11
H29/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
55-57
55
57
-2
H01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
69-48
69
48
+21
H03/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#11
W
62-47
62
47
+15
H04/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#5
L
61-62
61
62
-1
H06/12
NBA
108.1Avg total
56.8Scored
51.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.350.2104.5+4.060%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.949.8103.8+4.162%-
Last 30 away (14)54.650.7105.4+3.957%-
Last 10 (10)56.851.3108.1+5.560%-
Last 5 (5)61.452.6114.0+8.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)53.058.5111.5-5.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)55.552.2107.8+3.250%-
vs Weaker (8)51.543.194.6+8.488%-
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
39-43
39
43
-4
A20/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
52-42
52
42
+10
H22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
47-52
47
52
-5
A26/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
48-56
48
56
-8
A27/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
45-50
45
50
-5
H29/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
49-58
49
58
-9
H01/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
52-62
52
62
-10
A03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
49-52
49
52
-3
A04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
46-43
46
43
+3
H07/12
NBA
98.8Avg total
47.7Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.950.1103.9+3.850%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.345.799.9+8.673%-
Last 30 away (15)53.554.5107.9-1.027%-
Last 10 (10)47.751.198.8-3.420%-
Last 5 (5)48.253.0101.2-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)45.343.789.0+1.767%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)52.951.2104.1+1.745%-
vs Weaker (5)63.248.8112.0+14.460%-
This opponent (Toronto Raptors) 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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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Toronto Raptorstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Toronto Raptors: 114.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers58.129.6
50.9%
50.2%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.711.8
45.9%
35.7%35.4
🏀 Free throws24.219.6
81.0%
77.0%19.6
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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: 99.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.0 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers61.129.5
48.3%
50.2%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.36.9
29.6%
35.7%20.7
🏀 Free throws24.520.0
81.6%
77.0%20.0
They take 84.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% 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 09 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Toronto Raptors
LWWWWWWLLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWLLLLWLLL
#7
League position
#21
+12.9
Net rating
-7.4
117.4
Offensive rating
100.9
104.6
Defensive rating
108.3
56.4%
Effective FG%
47.2%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
12.3%
Turnover %
14.7%
24.3%
Off. rebound %
24.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.29
45.9%
3-point %
29.6%
54.1%
Assist %
60.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence117.4 · 100.9Defence104.6 · 108.3Shooting56.4% · 47.2%3-point %45.9% · 29.6%Ball care12.3% · 14.7%Off. rebounds24.3% · 24.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)70% · 20%
■ Toronto Raptors   ■ 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
06/12/16HCleveland Cavaliers112-116
04/12/16HAtlanta Hawks128-84
03/12/16HLos Angeles Lakers113-80
01/12/16HMemphis Grizzlies120-105
29/11/16HPhiladelphia 76ers122-95
26/11/16AMilwaukee Bucks105-99
24/11/16AHouston Rockets115-102
22/11/16ALos Angeles Clippers115-123
21/11/16ASacramento Kings99-102
19/11/16ADenver Nuggets113-111 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/12/16HSan Antonio Spurs91-105
04/12/16ACharlotte Hornets125-120 OT
03/12/16ANew York Knicks114-118
01/12/16HNew York Knicks104-106
29/11/16HUtah Jazz103-112
27/11/16AGolden State Warriors102-115
26/11/16APhoenix Suns98-85
24/11/16ANew Orleans Pelicans96-117
22/11/16HBoston Celtics93-99
20/11/16AMemphis Grizzlies71-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Toronto Raptors
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL63%
HomeWWWWL64%
AwayWLLWW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271413
Win %63%64%62%
Points / game108.6109.2108.0
Allowed / game102.598.9106.4
Point differential+6.1+10.3+1.6
Avg total211.1208.1214.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%43%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)33% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL39%
HomeWLLLL46%
AwayLWLLW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281315
Win %39%46%33%
Points / game103.2105.3101.5
Allowed / game102.898.4106.7
Point differential+0.4+6.9-5.2
Avg total206.1203.7208.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%38%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)0% (2)40% (5)
Overtime %4%0%7%
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 Warriors2925486%118.2105.0+13.2
2 San Antonio Spurs2822679%101.696.8+4.8
3 Houston Rockets2819968%113.1107.6+5.5
4 Los Angeles Clippers29191066%104.9100.4+4.5
5 Memphis Grizzlies29191066%99.999.2+0.7
6 Cleveland Cavaliers2617965%109.0105.0+4.0
7 Toronto Raptors27171063%108.6102.5+6.1
8 Boston Celtics29181162%105.2102.2+3.0
9 Oklahoma City Thunder26161062%106.7104.3+2.5
10 Utah Jazz29171259%99.995.3+4.5
11 New York Knicks28161257%105.2107.1-1.9
12 Charlotte Hornets29161355%101.4101.2+0.2
13 Milwaukee Bucks26141254%100.6100.5+0.1
14 Atlanta Hawks30161453%99.799.7+0.1
15 Portland Trail Blazers30161453%108.1109.9-1.8
16 Detroit Pistons30151550%98.295.0+3.2
17 Chicago Bulls28141450%103.5100.6+2.9
18 Indiana Pacers28141450%105.0106.9-1.9
19 Washington Wizards27111641%104.7104.9-0.1
20 Denver Nuggets30121840%105.9107.8-1.9
21 Orlando Magic30121840%95.3100.5-5.2
22 Minnesota Timberwolves28111739%103.2102.8+0.4
23 Sacramento Kings26101638%102.9104.2-1.3
24 Los Angeles Lakers32122038%104.8109.6-4.7
25 Miami Heat30111937%99.299.5-0.3
26 Phoenix Suns28101836%105.2110.8-5.5
27 New Orleans Pelicans2882029%103.0106.5-3.6
28 Brooklyn Nets2772026%105.0113.5-8.5
29 Dallas Mavericks2862221%92.6101.0-8.4
30 Philadelphia 76ers2962321%97.3107.1-9.9
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
Toronto Raptors22372936124
Minnesota Timberwolves32273021110
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