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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 25 Jan 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 107-118
24-30 35-27 19-33 29-28
Position#29
Record7-35
FormWLLLL
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game124.9
vs
Position#4
Record30-13
FormWWWLL
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game107.8
USANBA· Capital One Arena (Washington)
NBA2023-24
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 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
#12
L
101-140
101
140
-39
78avg 107
A04/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
90-114
90
114
-24
72avg 107
A06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
105-121
105
121
-16
104avg 107
H07/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
128-136
128
136
-8
123avg 107
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
104-112
104
112
-8
94avg 107
A11/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
127-99
127
99
+28
125avg 107
A14/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
117-129
117
129
-12
105avg 107
H15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
109-113
109
113
-4
105avg 107
A19/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
127-131
127
131
-4
116avg 107
H21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
104-113
104
113
-9
96avg 107
H21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-34
24-33
20-34
26-39
26-36
14-16
19-32
31-30
19-34
24-29
32-28
30-30
30-36
31-31
36-35
31-34
21-23
34-31
25-35
24-23
30-25
28-22
41-24
28-28
22-29
40-34
25-31
30-35
22-22
23-24
27-27
37-40
36-37
30-35
34-28
27-31
24-33
28-29
26-27
26-24
232.0Avg total
111.2Scored
120.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)115.4124.9240.3-9.517%
Season at home (19)116.5126.5242.9-10.016%
Season away (23)114.5123.6238.0-9.117%
Last 10 (10)111.2120.8232.0-9.610%
Last 5 (5)116.8117.0233.8-0.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)115.5126.5242.1-11.012%
vs Similar (6)117.3122.2239.5-4.833%
vs Weakerno games
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
Houston Rockets
#19
W
122-95
122
95
+27
125avg 109
A06/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
108-115
108
115
-7
96avg 109
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
113-92
113
92
+21
120avg 109
A10/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
120-127 OT
120
127
-7
109avg 109
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
116-93
116
93
+23
122avg 109
H13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
109-105
109
105
+4
111avg 109
H15/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
124-117
124
117
+7
119avg 109
A18/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
118-103
118
103
+15
117avg 109
H19/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
97-102
97
102
-5
94avg 109
H21/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
125-128
125
128
-3
123avg 109
H23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-24
24-22
28-26
38-23
29-30
27-30
26-31
26-24
33-16
34-21
23-29
23-26
27-32
26-22
32-25
26-32
36-15
27-27
25-15
28-36
29-19
17-26
35-23
28-37
39-40
31-22
28-28
26-27
30-30
20-25
31-31
37-17
24-30
30-27
29-17
14-28
34-32
35-32
38-28
18-36
222.9Avg total
115.2Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)113.4107.8221.2+5.670%
Season at home (21)112.7103.7216.4+9.081%
Season away (22)114.0111.7225.7+2.459%
Last 10 (10)115.2107.7222.9+7.560%
Last 5 (5)114.6111.0225.6+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0127.0247.0-7.00%
vs Similar (14)110.5110.1220.6+0.450%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)115.7105.6221.3+10.187%
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: -4.8-4.8Q1: +4.5+4.5Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +1.7+1.7Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: +4.2+4.2Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -2.2-2.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: +4.5+4.5Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +1.7+1.7Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: +4.2+4.2Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -2.2-2.2
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
#12
L
55-67
55
67
-12
A04/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
40-52
40
52
-12
A06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H07/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
61-67
61
67
-6
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A11/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A14/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
62-63
62
63
-1
H15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A19/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
66-72
66
72
-6
H21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
52-62
52
62
-10
H21/01
NBA
113.0Avg total
53.7Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.860.3117.1-3.537%-
Last 30 at home (14)58.964.4123.3-5.621%-
Last 30 away (16)54.956.7111.6-1.850%-
Last 10 (10)53.759.3113.0-5.620%-
Last 5 (5)56.658.0114.6-1.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)56.060.8116.8-4.733%-
vs Similar (6)59.758.5118.2+1.250%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Houston Rockets
#19
W
56-46
56
46
+10
A06/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
56-60
56
60
-4
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
67-37
67
37
+30
A10/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
53-54
53
54
-1
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
63-42
63
42
+21
H13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
46-45
46
45
+1
H15/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
70-62
70
62
+8
A18/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H19/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H21/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
69-64
69
64
+5
H23/01
NBA
110.6Avg total
58.4Scored
52.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.255.6112.8+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.955.3111.2+0.760%-
Last 30 away (15)58.555.9114.4+2.547%-
Last 10 (10)58.452.2110.6+6.260%-
Last 5 (5)57.856.6114.4+1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)53.054.0107.0-1.00%-
vs Similar (14)55.556.4111.9-0.936%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)59.155.0114.1+4.173%-
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: 111.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.830.5
51.0%
54.4%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.511.4
35.1%
36.3%34.2
🏀 Free throws20.916.0
76.6%
78.2%16.0
They take 92.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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: 115.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.828.7
56.5%
54.4%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.013.6
41.2%
36.3%40.8
🏀 Free throws23.117.0
73.6%
78.2%17.0
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 25 Jan 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLLWLLLLL
Minnesota Timberwolves
LLWWWWLWLW
#29
League position
#4
-9.3
Net rating
+7.5
108.1
Offensive rating
115.5
117.4
Defensive rating
107.9
51.6%
Effective FG%
58.6%
56.8%
Opp. effective FG%
51.8%
12.3%
Turnover %
14.3%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.28
35.1%
3-point %
41.2%
67.3%
Assist %
67.8%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence108.1 · 115.5Defence117.4 · 107.9Shooting51.6% · 58.6%3-point %35.1% · 41.2%Ball care12.3% · 14.3%Off. rebounds22.9% · 22.0%Free throws0.23 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)10% · 60%
■ 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
21/01/24HDenver Nuggets104-113
21/01/24HSan Antonio Spurs127-131
19/01/24ANew York Knicks109-113
15/01/24HDetroit Pistons117-129
14/01/24AAtlanta Hawks127-99
11/01/24AIndiana Pacers104-112
09/01/24HOklahoma City Thunder128-136
07/01/24HNew York Knicks105-121
06/01/24ACleveland Cavaliers90-114
04/01/24ACleveland Cavaliers101-140
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/24HCharlotte Hornets125-128
21/01/24HOklahoma City Thunder97-102
19/01/24HMemphis Grizzlies118-103
18/01/24ADetroit Pistons124-117
15/01/24HLos Angeles Clippers109-105
13/01/24HPortland Trail Blazers116-93
11/01/24ABoston Celtics120-127 OT
10/01/24AOrlando Magic113-92
08/01/24ADallas Mavericks108-115
06/01/24AHouston Rockets122-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL17%
HomeLLLLL16%
AwayLLLWL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games421923
Win %17%16%17%
Points / game115.4116.5114.5
Allowed / game124.9126.5123.6
Point differential-9.5-10.0-9.1
Avg total240.3242.9238.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%5%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won10% (10)0% (3)14% (7)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL70%
HomeWWWLL81%
AwayWLWLW59%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432122
Win %70%81%59%
Points / game113.4112.7114.0
Allowed / game107.8103.7111.7
Point differential+5.6+9.0+2.4
Avg total221.2216.4225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+37%48%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won70% (10)67% (6)75% (4)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Boston Celtics4334979%120.5110.3+10.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks41291271%124.2120.2+3.9
3 Oklahoma City Thunder43301370%121.5113.6+7.9
4 Minnesota Timberwolves43301370%113.4107.8+5.6
5 Philadelphia 76ers42291369%119.8111.5+8.3
6 Denver Nuggets45311469%115.9110.9+5.0
7 Los Angeles Clippers42281467%118.0112.1+5.9
8 Cleveland Cavaliers41261563%114.0109.7+4.3
9 New York Knicks43271663%114.8109.6+5.3
10 New Orleans Pelicans42251760%118.0112.0+6.0
11 Phoenix Suns42251760%116.4114.4+2.0
12 Sacramento Kings41241759%118.4117.5+0.9
13 Dallas Mavericks43241956%118.3117.4+0.9
14 Miami Heat43241956%110.9110.7+0.2
15 Indiana Pacers42222052%124.6123.3+1.4
16 Orlando Magic44232152%111.4111.2+0.3
17 Utah Jazz45222349%117.4119.5-2.1
18 Houston Rockets42202248%112.5112.1+0.3
19 Chicago Bulls45212447%110.6112.1-1.4
20 Los Angeles Lakers43202347%114.6116.8-2.2
21 Golden State Warriors40182245%117.2118.2-1.0
22 Atlanta Hawks43182542%119.7122.4-2.7
23 Brooklyn Nets43172640%113.9115.6-1.7
24 Memphis Grizzlies43162737%107.8113.3-5.5
25 Toronto Raptors44162836%114.3116.4-2.0
26 Portland Trail Blazers43123128%107.6117.0-9.4
27 Charlotte Hornets41103124%108.8119.9-11.1
28 San Antonio Spurs4383519%112.8121.7-9.0
29 Washington Wizards4273517%115.4124.9-9.5
30 Detroit Pistons434399%112.4123.0-10.6
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 Wizards24351929107
Minnesota Timberwolves30273328118
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