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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 02 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 115-107
24-24 29-33 38-31 24-19
Position#21
Record13-8
FormLLWWL
Points / game105.8
Allowed / game105.7
vs
Position#12
Record11-10
FormWWLWW
Points / game108.1
Allowed / game106.5
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves
08 Jan 2027
WAS v MIN
upcoming
04 Jan 2026
WAS115
MIN141
13 Jan 2025
WAS106
MIN120
24 Jan 2024
WAS107
MIN118
28 Nov 2022
WAS142
MIN127
01 Dec 2021
WAS115
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
MIN93
05 Mar 2011
WAS103
MIN96
17 Feb 2010
WAS108
MIN99
17 Feb 2009
WAS111
MIN103
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
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#29
W
104-92
104
92
+12
106avg 106
A14/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
105-100
105
100
+5
96avg 106
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
87-97
87
97
-10
76avg 106
A18/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
97-112
97
112
-15
93avg 106
A19/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
103-100
103
100
+3
97avg 106
H21/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
103-109
103
109
-6
98avg 106
H23/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
102-127
102
127
-25
91avg 106
A25/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
101-99
101
99
+2
94avg 106
A27/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
120-114
120
114
+6
122avg 106
A28/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
99-116
99
116
-17
87avg 106
A30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-18
22-19
32-22
22-33
25-25
16-33
32-22
32-20
29-24
22-21
14-30
22-22
19-21
21-26
30-36
27-29
26-25
15-18
30-32
32-25
27-26
23-33
23-24
30-26
27-36
23-36
23-23
29-32
25-27
31-27
20-14
25-31
41-36
20-33
30-24
29-21
20-20
31-25
27-39
21-32
208.7Avg total
102.1Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)105.8105.7211.4+0.162%
Season at home (9)111.0106.2217.2+4.878%
Season away (12)101.8105.2207.1-3.450%
Last 10 (10)102.1106.6208.7-4.550%
Last 5 (5)105.0113.0218.0-8.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)108.5109.5218.0-0.959%
vs Similar (10)107.8113.0220.8-5.240%
vs Weaker (3)108.398.7207.0+9.7100%
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Minnesota TimberwolvesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormTimberwolves
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
102-129
102
129
-27
83avg 101
A14/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
96-99
96
99
-3
86avg 101
H16/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
107-97
107
97
+10
96avg 101
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
115-90
115
90
+25
114avg 101
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
138-95
138
95
+43
135avg 101
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
110-96
110
96
+14
92avg 101
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
113-101
113
101
+12
105avg 101
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
115-133
115
133
-18
100avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
121-120 OT
121
120
+1
113avg 101
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
100-98
100
98
+2
95avg 101
H30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
17-38
28-28
31-31
21-18
18-22
23-26
34-33
22-18
22-30
33-24
30-25
34-20
32-33
27-25
22-12
40-23
32-20
41-28
25-24
28-29
38-21
23-19
21-27
30-27
24-35
32-20
27-19
28-30
30-38
25-31
32-34
35-20
21-21
16-29
28-30
20-26
28-31
30-19
22-22
217.5Avg total
111.7Scored
105.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)108.1106.5214.6+1.652%
Season at home (13)105.7101.5207.2+4.254%
Season away (8)112.0114.6226.6-2.650%
Last 10 (10)111.7105.8217.5+5.970%
Last 5 (5)111.8109.6221.4+2.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)119.0121.5240.5-2.525%
vs Similar (17)110.9107.9218.9+3.053%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)107.099.8206.8+7.280%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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: +0.9+0.9Q1: +4.1+4.1Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -0.5-0.5Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: +1.5+1.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: +4.1+4.1Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -0.5-0.5Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: +1.5+1.5
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
Orlando Magic
#29
W
50-37
50
37
+13
A14/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
41-58
41
58
-17
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
51-45
51
45
+6
A18/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
40-47
40
47
-7
A19/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
41-43
41
43
-2
H21/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
50-59
50
59
-9
H23/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
50-72
50
72
-22
A25/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
56-54
56
54
+2
A27/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
61-69
61
69
-8
A28/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
51-45
51
45
+6
A30/11
NBA
102.0Avg total
49.1Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.455.6110.0-1.243%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.256.4111.6-1.236%-
Last 30 away (16)53.854.9108.6-1.150%-
Last 10 (10)49.152.9102.0-3.840%-
Last 5 (5)53.659.8113.4-6.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (17)55.255.9111.1-0.635%-
vs Similar (10)53.057.1110.1-4.140%-
vs Weaker (3)54.749.0103.7+5.7100%-
This opponent (Minnesota Timberwolves) is Stronger. 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
43-70
43
70
-27
A14/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
39-40
39
40
-1
H16/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
44-48
44
48
-4
H18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
66-53
66
53
+13
H19/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
W
72-43
72
43
+29
H21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A23/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
54-62
54
62
-8
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A27/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A27/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H30/11
NBA
107.8Avg total
54.6Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.754.5111.2+2.247%-
Last 30 at home (19)56.454.2110.5+2.247%-
Last 30 away (11)57.455.1112.5+2.345%-
Last 10 (10)54.653.2107.8+1.440%-
Last 5 (5)56.455.6112.0+0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)57.060.5117.5-3.525%-
vs Similar (17)57.652.9110.5+4.859%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)53.250.4103.6+2.840%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.328.4
55.4%
53.1%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.310.0
31.0%
35.3%30.0
🏀 Free throws20.115.3
76.1%
77.4%15.3
They take 83.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.1 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.627.2
53.8%
53.1%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.113.7
33.3%
35.3%41.1
🏀 Free throws21.416.2
75.7%
77.4%16.2
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 02 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWWLLWLLWW
Minnesota Timberwolves
WWLWWWWWLL
#21
League position
#12
-4.6
Net rating
+5.8
105.2
Offensive rating
109.0
109.8
Defensive rating
103.2
51.9%
Effective FG%
52.1%
50.8%
Opp. effective FG%
49.4%
14.3%
Turnover %
14.0%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
28.3%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.23
31.0%
3-point %
33.3%
62.2%
Assist %
57.9%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence105.2 · 109.0Defence109.8 · 103.2Shooting51.9% · 52.1%3-point %31.0% · 33.3%Ball care14.3% · 14.0%Off. rebounds22.1% · 28.3%Free throws0.24 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ 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
30/11/21ASan Antonio Spurs99-116
28/11/21ADallas Mavericks120-114
27/11/21AOklahoma City Thunder101-99
25/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans102-127
23/11/21HCharlotte Hornets103-109
21/11/21HMiami Heat103-100
19/11/21AMiami Heat97-112
18/11/21ACharlotte Hornets87-97
16/11/21HNew Orleans Pelicans105-100
14/11/21AOrlando Magic104-92
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/11/21HIndiana Pacers100-98
27/11/21APhiladelphia 76ers121-120 OT
27/11/21ACharlotte Hornets115-133
25/11/21HMiami Heat113-101
23/11/21ANew Orleans Pelicans110-96
21/11/21HMemphis Grizzlies138-95
19/11/21HSan Antonio Spurs115-90
18/11/21HSacramento Kings107-97
16/11/21HPhoenix Suns96-99
14/11/21ALos Angeles Clippers102-129

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL62%
HomeWWWWL78%
AwayLLWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21912
Win %62%78%50%
Points / game105.8111.0101.8
Allowed / game105.7106.2105.2
Point differential+0.1+4.8-3.4
Avg total211.4217.2207.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%22%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (6)100% (4)100% (2)
Overtime %10%22%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW52%
HomeWWWWW54%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21138
Win %52%54%50%
Points / game108.1105.7112.0
Allowed / game106.5101.5114.6
Point differential+1.6+4.2-2.6
Avg total214.6207.2226.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%38%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)33% (3)100% (2)
Overtime %10%0%25%
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 Warriors2118386%113.1100.5+12.6
2 Phoenix Suns2118386%112.2104.6+7.6
3 Brooklyn Nets2115671%109.6105.6+4.0
4 Utah Jazz2114767%113.1103.4+9.7
5 Chicago Bulls2214864%109.1104.6+4.5
6 Miami Heat2113862%108.8103.3+5.5
7 Milwaukee Bucks2113862%109.9106.2+3.7
8 Washington Wizards2113862%105.8105.7+0.1
9 Charlotte Hornets23131057%114.4114.9-0.4
10 Dallas Mavericks1910953%104.2106.6-2.4
11 Atlanta Hawks21111052%110.4107.8+2.6
12 Boston Celtics21111052%107.1105.5+1.7
13 Minnesota Timberwolves21111052%108.1106.5+1.6
14 Los Angeles Clippers21111052%105.1103.6+1.5
15 Philadelphia 76ers21111052%107.4106.4+1.0
16 Cleveland Cavaliers21111052%103.6102.6+1.0
17 New York Knicks21111052%106.5106.4+0.0
18 Memphis Grizzlies21111052%110.0114.4-4.4
19 Los Angeles Lakers23121152%111.6113.2-1.6
20 Portland Trail Blazers22111150%110.4110.0+0.3
21 Denver Nuggets20101050%103.7103.9-0.2
22 Toronto Raptors2291341%105.2106.3-1.1
23 Indiana Pacers2391439%107.3106.0+1.2
24 Sacramento Kings2281436%109.4113.3-3.9
25 San Antonio Spurs1961332%107.2109.0-1.8
26 Oklahoma City Thunder2061430%98.5105.8-7.2
27 New Orleans Pelicans2361726%102.8109.3-6.5
28 Houston Rockets2041620%103.5112.0-8.5
29 Detroit Pistons2141719%98.7108.2-9.6
30 Orlando Magic2241818%99.6110.5-10.9
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Washington Wizards24293824115
Minnesota Timberwolves24333119107
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