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Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 14 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 106-120
20-25 27-26 32-31 27-38
Position#29
Record6-31
FormLLLLL
Points / game108.4
Allowed / game122.7
vs
Position#7
Record20-18
FormLWWWL
Points / game109.3
Allowed / game107.7
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2024-25
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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
113-110
113
110
+3
101avg 101
H27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
132-136 OT
132
136
-4
127avg 101
H29/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
106-126
106
126
-20
95avg 101
H31/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
125-107
125
107
+18
121avg 101
H02/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
120-132
120
132
-12
120avg 101
A04/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
98-110
98
110
-12
90avg 101
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
112-135
112
135
-23
100avg 101
H08/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
103-109
103
109
-6
96avg 101
A09/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
105-138
105
138
-33
91avg 101
A11/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
95-136
95
136
-41
80avg 101
H12/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-29
34-25
28-33
17-23
33-32
27-28
38-30
21-29
30-27
27-32
31-38
18-29
27-25
28-26
36-29
34-27
37-29
31-33
29-35
23-35
22-33
23-27
25-24
28-26
30-20
25-37
24-40
33-38
25-32
23-27
26-29
29-21
26-36
32-32
24-41
23-29
25-37
18-30
26-37
26-32
234.8Avg total
110.9Scored
123.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)108.4122.7231.0-14.316%
Season at home (21)109.6122.7232.3-13.024%
Season away (16)106.7122.7229.4-16.06%
Last 10 (10)110.9123.9234.8-13.020%
Last 5 (5)102.6125.6228.2-23.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)106.5123.3229.8-16.88%
vs Similar (4)113.5116.5230.0-3.050%
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
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
105-99
105
99
+6
99avg 105
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
113-112
113
112
+1
106avg 105
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
112-110
112
110
+2
102avg 105
H30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
105-113
105
113
-8
102avg 105
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
115-118
115
118
-3
114avg 105
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
105-119
105
119
-14
91avg 105
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
108-106
108
106
+2
102avg 105
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
104-97
104
97
+7
99avg 105
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
104-89
104
89
+15
95avg 105
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
125-127
125
127
-2
130avg 105
H12/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-24
31-16
33-28
15-31
22-21
35-31
19-32
37-28
25-33
32-12
25-37
30-28
24-21
28-25
23-43
30-24
35-28
16-34
34-29
30-27
28-33
15-22
38-41
24-23
16-27
30-26
31-23
31-30
34-33
20-21
29-21
21-22
29-18
23-21
26-23
26-27
33-35
32-29
38-35
22-28
218.6Avg total
109.6Scored
109.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)109.3107.7217.0+1.753%
Season at home (18)110.2107.9218.1+2.356%
Season away (20)108.5107.5216.1+1.050%
Last 10 (10)109.6109.0218.6+0.660%
Last 5 (5)109.2107.6216.8+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)108.3112.7221.0-4.30%
vs Similar (13)107.1105.4212.5+1.754%
vs Weaker ◀ (14)108.6106.9215.6+1.757%
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: -1.1-1.1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -4.9-4.9Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -3.7-3.7Q4: -0.2-0.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -4.9-4.9Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -3.7-3.7Q4: -0.2-0.2
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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-54
68
54
+14
H27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H29/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
57-59
57
59
-2
H31/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
55-51
55
51
+4
H02/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
68-62
68
62
+6
A04/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
L
45-60
45
60
-15
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
55-57
55
57
-2
H08/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A09/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
58-68
58
68
-10
A11/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
43-67
43
67
-24
H12/01
NBA
115.4Avg total
55.7Scored
59.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.761.3116.0-6.623%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.060.4114.4-6.431%-
Last 30 away (14)55.462.4117.8-6.914%-
Last 10 (10)55.759.7115.4-4.030%-
Last 5 (5)49.862.2112.0-12.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)53.861.7115.5-7.915%-
vs Similar (4)60.258.5118.8+1.875%-
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
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
57-40
57
40
+17
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
46-53
46
53
-7
H07/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
52-39
52
39
+13
A10/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H12/01
NBA
104.4Avg total
53.4Scored
51.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.351.5104.9+1.853%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.855.4108.1-2.643%-
Last 30 away (16)53.848.2102.0+5.662%-
Last 10 (10)53.451.0104.4+2.460%-
Last 5 (5)52.053.0105.0-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)51.754.3106.0-2.733%-
vs Similar (13)52.251.2103.4+0.962%-
vs Weaker ◀ (14)54.851.2106.0+3.650%-
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: 110.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.627.6
52.5%
54.3%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.213.5
34.4%
35.9%40.5
🏀 Free throws19.315.2
78.8%
77.8%15.2
They take 91.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Minnesota Timberwolvestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Minnesota Timberwolves: 109.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀43%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.4 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.4 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.623.7
52.0%
54.3%47.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.515.8
40.0%
35.9%47.4
🏀 Free throws19.414.8
76.3%
77.8%14.8
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLWLLW
Minnesota Timberwolves
LWWWLLLWWW
#29
League position
#7
-12.5
Net rating
+0.6
106.9
Offensive rating
112.0
119.4
Defensive rating
111.4
52.1%
Effective FG%
55.7%
56.3%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
15.0%
Turnover %
15.0%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
26.7%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.4%
3-point %
40.0%
64.2%
Assist %
61.8%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.9 · 112.0Defence119.4 · 111.4Shooting52.1% · 55.7%3-point %34.4% · 40.0%Ball care15.0% · 15.0%Off. rebounds25.1% · 26.7%Free throws0.21 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)20% · 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
12/01/25HOklahoma City Thunder95-136
11/01/25AChicago Bulls105-138
09/01/25APhiladelphia 76ers103-109
08/01/25HHouston Rockets112-135
05/01/25HNew Orleans Pelicans98-110
04/01/25ANew Orleans Pelicans120-132
02/01/25HChicago Bulls125-107
31/12/24HNew York Knicks106-126
29/12/24HNew York Knicks132-136 OT
27/12/24HCharlotte Hornets113-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/01/25HMemphis Grizzlies125-127
10/01/25AOrlando Magic104-89
08/01/25ANew Orleans Pelicans104-97
07/01/25HLos Angeles Clippers108-106
05/01/25ADetroit Pistons105-119
03/01/25HBoston Celtics115-118
01/01/25AOklahoma City Thunder105-113
30/12/24HSan Antonio Spurs112-110
28/12/24AHouston Rockets113-112
25/12/24ADallas Mavericks105-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL16%
HomeLWLLL24%
AwayLLLLL6%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games372116
Win %16%24%6%
Points / game108.4109.6106.7
Allowed / game122.7122.7122.7
Point differential-14.3-13.0-16.0
Avg total231.0232.3229.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%10%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)50% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %3%5%0%
Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL53%
HomeLWLWL56%
AwayWLLWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381820
Win %53%56%50%
Points / game109.3110.2108.5
Allowed / game107.7107.9107.5
Point differential+1.7+2.3+1.1
Avg total217.0218.1216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%28%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)62% (8)60% (5)
Overtime %5%6%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 Cleveland Cavaliers3833587%122.1111.3+10.8
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3630683%116.2103.6+12.6
3 Boston Celtics39281172%118.0108.7+9.3
4 Houston Rockets35241169%114.2107.4+6.8
5 New York Knicks39261367%117.6110.5+7.2
6 Memphis Grizzlies39251464%123.0115.1+7.9
7 Denver Nuggets38231561%120.4116.1+4.2
8 Dallas Mavericks38221658%116.4111.7+4.7
9 Orlando Magic40231757%104.7103.0+1.7
10 Los Angeles Lakers36201656%111.8114.0-2.1
11 Indiana Pacers40221855%115.2114.9+0.3
12 Miami Heat37201754%111.2109.3+1.9
13 Los Angeles Clippers37201754%108.9108.4+0.5
14 Minnesota Timberwolves38201853%109.3107.7+1.7
15 Milwaukee Bucks35181751%112.7111.8+0.9
16 Golden State Warriors37191851%111.8111.4+0.5
17 Sacramento Kings39201951%116.2113.5+2.7
18 Detroit Pistons39201951%112.1113.2-1.1
19 Phoenix Suns38191950%112.3113.7-1.4
20 Atlanta Hawks36181850%117.9120.7-2.8
21 San Antonio Spurs37181949%111.3111.8-0.5
22 Chicago Bulls39182146%118.2120.8-2.7
23 Philadelphia 76ers37152241%107.4110.6-3.2
24 Portland Trail Blazers38132534%108.2116.4-8.2
25 Brooklyn Nets39132633%107.3113.7-6.4
26 Utah Jazz38102826%110.9117.6-6.7
27 Charlotte Hornets3682822%106.2112.4-6.2
28 Toronto Raptors3983121%111.2119.2-8.1
29 New Orleans Pelicans4083220%107.7117.2-9.4
30 Washington Wizards3763116%108.4122.7-14.3
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 Wizards20273227106
Minnesota Timberwolves25263138120
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