Final Score: Timberwolves 96 - Cavaliers 108
Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 92.0 | 100.3 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 101 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 93.3 | 89.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.7 | 83.5 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 13% | 75% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
vs New York Knicks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 168
88-80
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
Cavaliers
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 173
84-89
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 173
91-82
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +14 · Total: 188
101-87
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Miami Heat
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76