Final Score: Timberwolves 82 - Pistons 106
Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 95.4 | 98.9 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 104 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 96.4 | 89.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.9 | 86.5 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 85% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 184
98-86
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 176
96-80
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 192
88-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
Pistons
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 26, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 169
87-82
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 25, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 203
99-104
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 216
109-107
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 217
111-106
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 169
91-78
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 162
86-76
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94