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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 13 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 111-116
26-25 33-28 31-29 21-34
Position#18
Record38-29
FormLLWWL
Points / game107.2
Allowed / game105.8
Washington Wizards
USA
vs
Minnesota Timberwolves 🏆
USA
Position#14
Record39-29
FormWLLLW
Points / game109.7
Allowed / game107.1
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves
08 Jan 2027
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upcoming
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28 Nov 2022
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01 Dec 2021
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MIN107
27 Feb 2021
WAS128
MIN112
02 Nov 2019
WAS109
MIN131
03 Mar 2019
WAS135
MIN121
13 Mar 2018
WAS111
MIN116
06 Jan 2017
WAS112
MIN105
25 Mar 2016
WAS129
MIN132
16 Dec 2014
WAS109
MIN95
19 Nov 2013
WAS104
MIN100
25 Jan 2013
WAS114
MIN101
08 Jan 2012
WAS72
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05 Mar 2011
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MIN96
17 Feb 2010
WAS108
MIN99
17 Feb 2009
WAS111
MIN103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards 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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
110-103
110
103
+7
105avg 100
A23/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
105-122
105
122
-17
99avg 100
H24/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
109-94
109
94
+15
119avg 100
H26/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
107-104
107
104
+3
101avg 100
A28/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
101-109
101
109
-8
94avg 100
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
95-102
95
102
-7
92avg 100
H03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
95-98
95
98
-3
85avg 100
H04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
117-113 OT
117
113
+4
113avg 100
H07/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
116-97
116
97
+19
114avg 100
A10/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
102-129
102
129
-27
94avg 100
A11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-31
35-23
25-25
28-24
26-36
29-31
27-27
23-28
30-28
37-20
20-25
22-21
40-22
24-28
20-31
23-23
21-36
35-22
14-27
31-24
27-19
20-32
27-26
21-25
20-30
25-25
20-25
30-18
31-26
28-24
27-30
19-25
22-19
31-19
30-24
33-35
20-26
28-34
28-43
26-26
212.8Avg total
105.7Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)107.2105.8212.9+1.457%
Season at home (33)109.0105.7214.7+3.458%
Season away (34)105.4105.9211.2-0.556%
Last 10 (10)105.7107.1212.8-1.450%
Last 5 (5)105.0107.8212.8-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)105.8107.8213.6-2.040%
vs Similar ◀ (19)106.7109.2215.9-2.547%
vs Weaker (6)115.2104.0219.2+11.2100%
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
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
111-106
111
106
+5
111avg 101
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
108-126
108
126
-18
100avg 101
H14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
119-111
119
111
+8
111avg 101
H16/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
102-120
102
120
-18
85avg 101
A24/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
122-104
122
104
+18
115avg 101
H25/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
118-100
118
100
+18
116avg 101
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
99-108
99
108
-9
90avg 101
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
108-116
108
116
-8
92avg 101
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
109-117
109
117
-8
100avg 101
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
109-103
109
103
+6
102avg 101
H11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-29
33-25
19-26
36-26
31-23
19-31
30-30
28-42
35-39
27-26
22-26
35-20
32-26
22-29
21-33
27-32
31-24
29-38
26-20
36-22
29-29
34-31
34-17
21-23
24-19
25-25
29-31
21-33
24-23
21-33
32-29
31-31
28-35
18-25
28-26
35-31
34-24
21-38
29-22
25-19
221.6Avg total
110.5Scored
111.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)109.7107.1216.8+2.657%
Season at home (34)111.3104.8216.1+6.676%
Season away (34)108.1109.4217.6-1.338%
Last 10 (10)110.5111.1221.6-0.650%
Last 5 (5)108.6108.8217.4-0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)107.0115.6222.6-8.629%
vs Similar ◀ (14)113.6107.7221.3+5.957%
vs Weaker (9)110.2104.4214.7+5.856%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. 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: -1.4-1.4Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -5.2-5.2Q3Q3: -4.5-4.5Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: +1.6+1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -5.2-5.2Q3Q3: -4.5-4.5Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: +1.6+1.6
Washington WizardsMinnesota 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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A23/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
55-67
55
67
-12
H24/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
67-48
67
48
+19
H26/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
64-50
64
50
+14
A28/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
45-55
45
55
-10
H04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H07/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
53-38
53
38
+15
A10/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
48-60
48
60
-12
A11/03
NBA
108.2Avg total
55.1Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.453.9108.3+0.550%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.354.1109.4+1.347%-
Last 30 away (15)53.453.7107.1-0.353%-
Last 10 (10)55.153.1108.2+2.050%-
Last 5 (5)50.450.8101.2-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)56.056.8112.8-0.820%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)52.454.9107.3-2.542%-
vs Weaker (6)59.248.3107.5+10.8100%-
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
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
62-65
62
65
-3
H16/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
54-55
54
55
-1
A24/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H25/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
49-44
49
44
+5
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A03/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H09/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H11/03
NBA
111.2Avg total
54.0Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.853.8109.7+2.050%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.352.7110.0+4.747%-
Last 30 away (15)54.355.0109.3-0.753%-
Last 10 (10)54.057.2111.2-3.230%-
Last 5 (5)51.656.4108.0-4.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)54.660.1114.7-5.614%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)56.450.9107.3+5.457%-
vs Weaker (9)56.053.4109.4+2.667%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 105.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.229.6
50.0%
51.0%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.310.0
39.5%
36.1%30.0
🏀 Free throws20.316.5
81.3%
76.5%16.5
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 110.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.9 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.432.8
52.6%
51.0%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.68.0
33.9%
36.1%24.0
🏀 Free throws25.020.9
83.6%
76.5%20.9
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWWLLLWWLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WLLLWWLWLW
#18
League position
#14
-1.4
Net rating
-0.6
108.0
Offensive rating
111.2
109.4
Defensive rating
111.8
52.8%
Effective FG%
52.1%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
14.9%
Turnover %
11.7%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
22.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.29
39.5%
3-point %
33.9%
68.2%
Assist %
54.2%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence108.0 · 111.2Defence109.4 · 111.8Shooting52.8% · 52.1%3-point %39.5% · 33.9%Ball care14.9% · 11.7%Off. rebounds25.1% · 22.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ 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

Head-to-head record
5
Washington Wizards wins
5
Minnesota Timberwolves wins
DateGameScore
29/11/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards89-92
14/03/17Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards119-104
07/01/17Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves112-105
25/03/16Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves129-132 OT
03/03/16Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards98-104
26/02/15Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards97-77
17/12/14Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves109-95
28/12/13Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards120-98
20/11/13Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves104-100
07/03/13Minnesota Timberwolves v Washington Wizards87-82
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/18AMiami Heat102-129
10/03/18ANew Orleans Pelicans116-97
07/03/18HMiami Heat117-113 OT
04/03/18HIndiana Pacers95-98
03/03/18HToronto Raptors95-102
01/03/18HGolden State Warriors101-109
28/02/18AMilwaukee Bucks107-104
26/02/18HPhiladelphia 76ers109-94
24/02/18HCharlotte Hornets105-122
23/02/18ACleveland Cavaliers110-103
Minnesota Timberwolveslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/18HGolden State Warriors109-103
09/03/18HBoston Celtics109-117
03/03/18AUtah Jazz108-116
02/03/18APortland Trail Blazers99-108
27/02/18ASacramento Kings118-100
25/02/18HChicago Bulls122-104
24/02/18AHouston Rockets102-120
16/02/18HLos Angeles Lakers119-111
14/02/18HHouston Rockets108-126
12/02/18HSacramento Kings111-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL57%
HomeWLLLW58%
AwayWWWWL56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673334
Win %57%58%56%
Points / game107.2109.0105.4
Allowed / game105.8105.7105.9
Point differential+1.4+3.4-0.5
Avg total212.9214.7211.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%27%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (20)56% (9)45% (11)
Overtime %7%9%6%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW57%
HomeLWWLW76%
AwayLLWLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683434
Win %57%76%38%
Points / game109.7111.3108.1
Allowed / game107.1104.8109.4
Point differential+2.6+6.6-1.3
Avg total216.8216.1217.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%44%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (18)67% (9)22% (9)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Houston Rockets67531479%113.7104.7+9.0
2 Golden State Warriors67511676%115.6107.7+7.9
3 Toronto Raptors66491774%112.2103.4+8.8
4 Boston Celtics67462169%104.4100.2+4.3
5 Portland Trail Blazers67412661%105.8103.1+2.7
6 Indiana Pacers67392858%106.0104.4+1.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder69402958%106.7103.6+3.1
8 New Orleans Pelicans66382858%112.0111.7+0.4
9 Cleveland Cavaliers66382858%110.0110.1-0.1
10 Minnesota Timberwolves68392957%109.7107.1+2.6
11 Washington Wizards67382957%107.2105.8+1.4
12 Philadelphia 76ers65362955%107.9105.6+2.3
13 Los Angeles Clippers65362955%109.4108.1+1.3
14 Utah Jazz67373055%102.8100.3+2.5
15 San Antonio Spurs67373055%102.199.8+2.4
16 Denver Nuggets67373055%109.2107.9+1.3
17 Milwaukee Bucks67363154%105.1105.3-0.2
18 Miami Heat68363253%102.4102.3+0.0
19 Detroit Pistons66303645%103.1104.1-1.0
20 Los Angeles Lakers66303645%108.7110.2-1.5
21 Charlotte Hornets67293843%106.8107.4-0.6
22 New York Knicks67244336%104.0107.6-3.6
23 Chicago Bulls66234335%103.4109.4-6.0
24 Dallas Mavericks67214631%102.3104.8-2.5
25 Brooklyn Nets67214631%105.9110.1-4.3
26 Sacramento Kings68214731%99.2107.2-7.9
27 Orlando Magic67204730%105.1109.5-4.3
28 Atlanta Hawks67204730%103.6108.6-5.0
29 Phoenix Suns68194928%104.5113.5-8.9
30 Memphis Grizzlies67184927%98.6104.1-5.5
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
Washington Wizards26333121111
Minnesota Timberwolves25282934116
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