Final Score: Timberwolves 84 - Celtics 91
Friday, January 5, 2018 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 | 20 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.2 | 101.9 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 117 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 108.4 | 103.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.7 | 98.2 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 77% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 2018 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 1, 2018 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 31, 2017 · Margin: +17 · Total: 197
107-90
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 28, 2017 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 27, 2017 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: +17 · Total: 225
121-104
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 23, 2017 · Margin: +9 · Total: 221
115-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 2017 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 3, 2018 · Margin: +14 · Total: 190
102-88
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 31, 2017 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 28, 2017 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 2017 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 2017 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
@ New York Knicks
Dec 21, 2017 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs Miami Heat
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: -1 · Total: 179
89-90
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 2017 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93