Final Score: Timberwolves 94 - Celtics 84
Friday, January 3, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 109.9 |
| Last meeting | 116 | 121 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 93.4 | 95.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.0 | 102.9 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 12% | 36% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
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
Celtics
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 186
87-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -30 · Total: 222
96-126
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113