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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 03 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 135-121
40-36 22-28 35-23 38-34
Position#22
Record28-38
FormLLLWL
Points / game113.7
Allowed / game116.3
vs
Position#21
Record30-37
FormWLWLL
Points / game112.1
Allowed / game113.3
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves
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WAS135
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards 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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
129-137
129
137
-8
H05/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
129-148
129
148
-19
A07/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
119-106
119
106
+13
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
134-125
134
125
+9
A10/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
112-121
112
121
-9
A12/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
L
120-129
120
129
-9
A14/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
110-123
110
123
-13
A23/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
112-119
112
119
-7
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
W
125-116
125
116
+9
A28/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
L
96-107
96
107
-11
A02/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-35
37-26
32-38
40-38
35-50
30-35
42-35
22-28
41-27
25-25
26-34
27-20
34-32
42-29
30-35
28-29
27-36
32-25
20-29
33-31
26-30
39-29
28-44
27-26
38-27
22-38
27-31
23-27
21-29
29-36
30-24
32-30
34-28
34-32
33-19
24-37
20-30
25-19
36-33
15-25
241.7Avg total
118.6Scored
123.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)113.7116.3230.0-2.642%
Season at home (31)117.3114.3231.6+2.958%
Season away (35)110.5118.1228.6-7.529%
Last 10 (10)118.6123.1241.7-4.530%
Last 5 (5)112.6118.8231.4-6.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)115.0119.1234.1-4.129%
vs Similar ◀ (10)112.0112.0224.0+0.050%
vs Weaker (6)118.0115.7233.7+2.367%
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
#23
L
106-108
106
108
-2
A06/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
L
112-122
112
122
-10
A08/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
117-122
117
122
-5
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
130-120
130
120
+10
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
121-111
121
111
+10
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
115-104
115
104
+11
A23/02
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-32
35-34
29-19
23-23
31-32
27-39
27-31
27-20
35-22
27-40
26-28
29-32
29-26
34-29
36-36
31-29
28-29
24-29
35-26
34-27
29-33
37-25
28-25
21-21
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
236.4Avg total
117.9Scored
118.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)112.1113.3225.4-1.145%
Season at home (32)113.2109.3222.5+3.962%
Season away (35)111.2116.9228.1-5.729%
Last 10 (10)117.9118.5236.4-0.640%
Last 5 (5)118.6120.4239.0-1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)112.5120.4232.9-7.930%
vs Similar ◀ (16)114.5111.9226.4+2.650%
vs Weaker (4)117.0100.8217.8+16.2100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: -1.8-1.8Q3: +2.3+2.3Q4Q4: -2.0-2.0Q4: -2.1-2.1
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
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
57-61
57
61
-4
H05/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
65-85
65
85
-20
A07/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
76-61
76
61
+15
A10/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
59-61
59
61
-2
A12/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
W
65-59
65
59
+6
A14/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A23/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
50-65
50
65
-15
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
W
68-60
68
60
+8
A28/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
L
45-49
45
49
-4
A02/03
NBA
122.9Avg total
61.1Scored
61.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.857.1113.9-0.347%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.155.0111.1+1.153%-
Last 30 away (15)57.559.1116.6-1.740%-
Last 10 (10)61.161.8122.9-0.740%-
Last 5 (5)57.659.6117.2-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)55.560.0115.5-4.536%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)58.854.8113.6+4.060%-
vs Weaker (6)56.554.0110.5+2.550%-
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
#23
L
54-66
54
66
-12
A06/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
L
58-71
58
71
-13
A08/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H12/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
66-58
66
58
+8
A23/02
NBA
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
123.2Avg total
61.6Scored
61.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.959.4117.3-1.537%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.657.4115.0+0.238%-
Last 30 away (17)58.160.9119.1-2.835%-
Last 10 (10)61.661.6123.2+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)65.460.8126.2+4.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)55.862.7118.5-6.920%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)57.859.0116.8-1.238%-
vs Weaker (4)63.552.8116.2+10.875%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers54.031.4
58.1%
51.7%62.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.512.5
34.2%
35.4%37.5
🏀 Free throws22.518.1
80.4%
76.6%18.1
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 117.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers70.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 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-pointers66.235.1
53.0%
51.7%70.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.99.5
36.7%
35.4%28.5
🏀 Free throws25.419.2
75.6%
76.6%19.2
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% 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 03 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWLLLLWWLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWLWWWLLL
#22
League position
#21
-4.4
Net rating
-0.6
111.2
Offensive rating
113.4
115.6
Defensive rating
114.0
55.4%
Effective FG%
53.6%
56.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
15.2%
Turnover %
12.6%
21.4%
Off. rebound %
28.0%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.28
34.2%
3-point %
36.7%
69.2%
Assist %
55.8%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence111.2 · 113.4Defence115.6 · 114.0Shooting55.4% · 53.6%3-point %34.2% · 36.7%Ball care15.2% · 12.6%Off. rebounds21.4% · 28.0%Free throws0.25 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
02/03/19ABoston Celtics96-107
28/02/19ABrooklyn Nets125-116
24/02/19HIndiana Pacers112-119
23/02/19ACharlotte Hornets110-123
14/02/19AToronto Raptors120-129
12/02/19ADetroit Pistons112-121
10/02/19AChicago Bulls134-125
09/02/19HCleveland Cavaliers119-106
07/02/19AMilwaukee Bucks129-148
05/02/19HAtlanta Hawks129-137
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/03/19AIndiana Pacers115-122
28/02/19AAtlanta Hawks123-131 OT
26/02/19HSacramento Kings112-105
24/02/19AMilwaukee Bucks128-140
23/02/19ANew York Knicks115-104
14/02/19HHouston Rockets121-111
12/02/19HLos Angeles Clippers130-120
09/02/19ANew Orleans Pelicans117-122
08/02/19AOrlando Magic112-122
06/02/19AMemphis Grizzlies106-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL42%
HomeWLLWL58%
AwayLLLWL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663135
Win %42%58%29%
Points / game113.7117.3110.5
Allowed / game116.3114.3118.1
Point differential-2.6+2.9-7.5
Avg total230.0231.6228.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%32%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)44% (9)67% (6)
Overtime %9%16%3%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL45%
HomeWLWWW62%
AwayLWLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673235
Win %45%62%29%
Points / game112.1113.2111.2
Allowed / game113.3109.3116.9
Point differential-1.1+3.9-5.7
Avg total225.4222.5228.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%34%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)50% (10)33% (9)
Overtime %6%9%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 Bucks67511676%117.9108.1+9.8
2 Toronto Raptors67491873%114.4108.6+5.8
3 Denver Nuggets66452168%112.0107.1+5.0
4 Golden State Warriors68452366%118.1112.2+5.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers66422464%115.6112.4+3.3
6 Indiana Pacers68432563%108.4103.8+4.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder66412562%115.1110.6+4.5
8 Portland Trail Blazers68422662%113.6109.8+3.8
9 Houston Rockets67412661%113.5110.7+2.8
10 Utah Jazz65392660%110.7106.3+4.3
11 Boston Celtics68392957%111.4106.8+4.6
12 Los Angeles Clippers68392957%114.1112.8+1.3
13 San Antonio Spurs69383155%111.7110.6+1.2
14 Brooklyn Nets69343549%111.2112.6-1.4
15 Charlotte Hornets68333549%111.4111.6-0.1
16 Detroit Pistons66323448%107.1107.7-0.6
17 Los Angeles Lakers69333648%112.4113.9-1.5
18 Sacramento Kings67323548%113.3115.6-2.3
19 Miami Heat68313746%106.5107.0-0.6
20 Orlando Magic68313746%105.5106.2-0.8
21 Minnesota Timberwolves67303745%112.1113.3-1.1
22 Dallas Mavericks65283743%108.6109.6-1.0
23 Washington Wizards66283842%113.7116.3-2.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans70294141%115.8115.8+0.0
25 Memphis Grizzlies69274239%101.6104.5-2.9
26 Atlanta Hawks69244535%112.3118.8-6.6
27 Chicago Bulls69204929%104.8112.1-7.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers67175025%103.7113.4-9.6
29 New York Knicks68165224%106.1113.9-7.8
30 Phoenix Suns68145421%106.1116.0-9.9
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
Washington Wizards40223538135
Minnesota Timberwolves36282334121
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