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Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 15 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 120-100
34-25 30-30 27-26 29-19
Position#8
Record41-29
FormLWLLW
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game106.3
vs
Position#21
Record33-40
FormWLWWL
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game114.1
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Utah Jazz v Minnesota Timberwolves
18 Mar 2027
UTA v MIN
upcoming
14 Dec 2026
UTA v MIN
upcoming
20 Jan 2026
UTA127
MIN122
10 Nov 2025
UTA113
MIN120
28 Feb 2025
UTA117
MIN116
30 Jan 2025
UTA113
MIN138
18 Mar 2024
UTA104
MIN114
16 Mar 2024
UTA100
MIN119
10 Jul 2023
UTA108
MIN96
08 Feb 2023
UTA118
MIN143
09 Dec 2022
UTA108
MIN118
31 Dec 2021
UTA120
MIN108
23 Dec 2021
UTA128
MIN116
24 Apr 2021
UTA96
MIN101
26 Dec 2020
UTA111
MIN116
20 Mar 2020
UTA v MIN
upcoming
18 Nov 2019
UTA102
MIN112
14 Mar 2019
UTA120
MIN100
25 Jan 2019
UTA106
MIN102
02 Mar 2018
UTA116
MIN108
13 Nov 2017
UTA98
MIN109
07 Apr 2017
UTA120
MIN113
01 Mar 2017
UTA80
MIN107
01 Apr 2016
UTA98
MIN85
29 Jan 2016
UTA103
MIN90
23 Mar 2015
UTA104
MIN106
30 Dec 2014
UTA100
MIN94
22 Feb 2014
UTA104
MIN121
21 Jan 2014
UTA97
MIN112
12 Apr 2013
UTA107
MIN100
02 Jan 2013
UTA106
MIN84
15 Mar 2012
UTA111
MIN105
21 Jan 2012
UTA108
MIN98
16 Mar 2011
UTA119
MIN104
28 Jan 2011
UTA108
MIN100
17 Mar 2010
UTA122
MIN100
14 Dec 2009
UTA108
MIN110
03 Apr 2009
UTA102
MIN103
20 Jan 2009
UTA112
MIN107
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz 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

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
L
147-148 OT
147
148
-1
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
125-109
125
109
+16
H24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
111-105
111
105
+6
H28/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
111-104
111
104
+7
A01/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
115-111
115
111
+4
H03/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
112-115
112
115
-3
H05/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
114-104
114
104
+10
A07/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
L
104-114
104
114
-10
A09/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
L
89-98
89
98
-9
H12/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
114-97
114
97
+17
A14/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-35
23-31
38-27
34-36
31-25
30-33
25-20
39-31
26-33
23-23
34-27
28-22
19-22
33-15
29-33
30-34
23-26
30-20
20-32
42-33
33-24
28-28
27-30
24-33
25-23
33-24
27-29
29-28
23-29
30-31
26-24
25-30
21-22
16-28
26-27
26-21
25-27
28-16
25-32
36-22
224.7Avg total
114.2Scored
110.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)110.4106.3216.6+4.159%
Season at home (34)111.0104.8215.8+6.165%
Season away (36)109.8107.6217.4+2.253%
Last 10 (10)114.2110.5224.7+3.760%
Last 5 (5)106.6105.6212.2+1.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)108.5112.5221.0-4.050%
vs Similar (10)111.7116.6228.3-4.930%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)114.2102.5216.7+11.789%
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
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
128-140
128
140
-12
A24/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
112-105
112
105
+7
H26/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
123-131 OT
123
131
-8
A28/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
115-122
115
122
-7
A01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
L
121-135
121
135
-14
A03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
W
131-120
131
120
+11
H06/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
114-131
114
131
-17
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
W
135-130 OT
135
130
+5
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
103-92
103
92
+11
H11/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
107-133
107
133
-26
A13/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-35
38-34
39-38
19-33
19-30
44-23
30-27
19-25
40-33
28-27
27-26
23-32
35-26
25-38
30-28
25-30
36-40
28-22
23-35
34-38
30-24
41-33
31-30
29-33
35-22
29-38
24-30
26-41
28-39
32-32
35-28
26-22
23-22
32-23
25-20
23-27
20-31
28-27
30-36
29-39
242.8Avg total
118.9Scored
123.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)112.7114.1226.8-1.445%
Season at home (35)114.0109.7223.7+4.366%
Season away (38)111.4118.1229.6-6.726%
Last 10 (10)118.9123.9242.8-5.040%
Last 5 (5)118.0121.2239.2-3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)114.7123.0237.7-8.330%
vs Similar (16)115.9114.8230.7+1.250%
vs Weaker (4)113.0100.2213.2+12.8100%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: +2.5+2.5Q2: +2.8+2.8Q3Q3: -0.4-0.4Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: +2.3+2.3Q4: -6.7-6.7
Utah JazzMinnesota 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
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A23/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
L
49-56
49
56
-7
H28/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
52-37
52
37
+15
A01/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
53-46
53
46
+7
H03/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H05/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A07/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A09/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
L
37-50
37
50
-13
H12/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
53-43
53
43
+10
A14/03
NBA
104.9Avg total
53.4Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.152.1106.2+2.057%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.651.7106.3+2.959%-
Last 30 away (13)53.552.6106.1+0.854%-
Last 10 (10)53.451.5104.9+1.960%-
Last 5 (5)52.450.4102.8+2.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)57.552.0109.5+5.5100%-
vs Similar (10)52.953.8106.7-0.950%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)54.451.2105.6+3.256%-
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
70-69
70
69
+1
A24/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
63-53
63
53
+10
H26/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
68-60
68
60
+8
A28/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A01/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
W
64-62
64
62
+2
A03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#9
W
71-57
71
57
+14
H06/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
W
64-60
64
60
+4
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
L
60-71
60
71
-11
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H11/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A13/03
NBA
122.2Avg total
62.3Scored
59.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.359.6118.9-0.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.456.5114.9+1.947%-
Last 30 away (15)60.262.6122.8-2.440%-
Last 10 (10)62.359.9122.2+2.470%-
Last 5 (5)59.658.2117.8+1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)58.261.9120.1-3.730%-
vs Similar (16)59.259.3118.6-0.144%-
vs Weaker (4)62.254.8117.0+7.575%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 114.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.527.3
52.0%
51.7%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.713.6
36.1%
35.4%40.8
🏀 Free throws25.718.6
72.4%
76.6%18.6
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 118.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers70.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.235.1
53.8%
51.7%70.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.39.9
33.8%
35.4%29.7
🏀 Free throws24.118.6
77.2%
76.6%18.6
They take 94.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
WLLWLWWWWL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWLWLLLWL
#8
League position
#21
+3.3
Net rating
-4.9
108.7
Offensive rating
112.1
105.3
Defensive rating
117.0
52.9%
Effective FG%
52.9%
49.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
14.0%
Turnover %
11.6%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
25.8%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.1%
3-point %
33.8%
65.8%
Assist %
54.7%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence108.7 · 112.1Defence105.3 · 117.0Shooting52.9% · 52.9%3-point %36.1% · 33.8%Ball care14.0% · 11.6%Off. rebounds25.1% · 25.8%Free throws0.28 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ 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

Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/03/19APhoenix Suns114-97
12/03/19HOklahoma City Thunder89-98
09/03/19AMemphis Grizzlies104-114
07/03/19ANew Orleans Pelicans114-104
05/03/19HNew Orleans Pelicans112-115
03/03/19HMilwaukee Bucks115-111
01/03/19ADenver Nuggets111-104
28/02/19HLos Angeles Clippers111-105
24/02/19HDallas Mavericks125-109
23/02/19AOklahoma City Thunder147-148 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/03/19ADenver Nuggets107-133
11/03/19HNew York Knicks103-92
10/03/19HWashington Wizards135-130 OT
07/03/19ADetroit Pistons114-131
06/03/19HOklahoma City Thunder131-120
03/03/19AWashington Wizards121-135
01/03/19AIndiana Pacers115-122
28/02/19AAtlanta Hawks123-131 OT
26/02/19HSacramento Kings112-105
24/02/19AMilwaukee Bucks128-140

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW59%
HomeWWWLL65%
AwayLWWLW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703436
Win %59%65%53%
Points / game110.4111.0109.8
Allowed / game106.3104.8107.6
Point differential+4.1+6.1+2.2
Avg total216.6215.8217.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%41%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)43% (7)20% (5)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL45%
HomeWWWWW66%
AwayLLLLL26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733538
Win %45%66%26%
Points / game112.7114.0111.4
Allowed / game114.1109.7118.1
Point differential-1.4+4.3-6.7
Avg total226.8223.7229.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%37%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (20)55% (11)33% (9)
Overtime %7%11%3%
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 Bucks72541875%118.0108.4+9.7
2 Toronto Raptors73522171%114.1108.6+5.5
3 Denver Nuggets70472367%112.2107.1+5.0
4 Golden State Warriors72472565%117.6112.3+5.3
5 Philadelphia 76ers71452663%114.9111.6+3.3
6 Indiana Pacers73462763%107.9103.9+4.0
7 Houston Rockets72452762%113.0109.9+3.1
8 Oklahoma City Thunder73452862%114.6110.4+4.3
9 Portland Trail Blazers72442861%114.0110.3+3.7
10 Boston Celtics73433059%112.0107.3+4.7
11 Utah Jazz70412959%110.4106.3+4.1
12 Los Angeles Clippers72423058%114.4112.9+1.5
13 San Antonio Spurs73423158%111.8110.3+1.4
14 Brooklyn Nets74383651%111.2111.6-0.4
15 Detroit Pistons72363650%107.0107.7-0.6
16 Miami Heat73353848%106.6106.6-0.0
17 Charlotte Hornets72343847%111.0111.6-0.6
18 Sacramento Kings72343847%113.2115.4-2.1
19 Los Angeles Lakers74344046%112.0113.9-1.8
20 Minnesota Timberwolves73334045%112.7114.1-1.4
21 Orlando Magic74334145%105.3106.1-0.8
22 Washington Wizards72324044%114.3116.3-1.9
23 Memphis Grizzlies74304441%102.1104.8-2.7
24 New Orleans Pelicans75304540%115.4116.2-0.8
25 Dallas Mavericks70284240%108.2110.0-1.8
26 Atlanta Hawks74264835%112.6118.5-5.8
27 Chicago Bulls74215328%104.8112.4-7.6
28 Cleveland Cavaliers73195426%104.0113.1-9.1
29 Phoenix Suns73175623%106.4115.6-9.3
30 New York Knicks73165722%105.5113.4-7.8
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
Utah Jazz34302729120
Minnesota Timberwolves25302619100
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