Final Score: Timberwolves 116 - Rockets 115
Friday, January 16, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 98.2 | 104.4 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 125 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 99.6 | 100.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.3 | 98.8 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 58% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 190
103-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
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
Rockets
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: -27 · Total: 195
84-111
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -30 · Total: 170
70-100
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 216
120-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 221
101-120
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107