Final Score: Trail Blazers 91 - Timberwolves 96
Friday, January 9, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Trail Blazers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Minnesota Timberwolves +1.3
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Trail Blazers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 97.4 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 90 |
| Stat | Trail Blazers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 94.5 | 99.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.8 | 98.8 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 53% |
Recent Results
Trail Blazers
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 180
89-91
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 192
97-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 154
69-85
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 182
96-86
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 161
82-79
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 175
93-82
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
Timberwolves
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 169
77-92
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +22 · Total: 196
109-87
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 212
116-96
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 168
79-89
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 183
92-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90