Brooklyn Nets
2026-11-23
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Minnesota Timberwolves
Biggest mismatches
Tough test for BKN: its offense ranks 29th in scoring efficiency, against a defense that ranks 2nd.
Tough test for BKN: its offense ranks 25th in shooting, against a defense that ranks 4th.
MIN's offense ranks 9th in shooting, and BKN ranks 22nd defending it.
Team vs team
Season before this game (BKN 7 games, MIN 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
BKNMINScoring
105.629th · Bottom 5
Points per game
NBA avg 113.4
119.08th · Above avg
114.116th · Average
Points allowed
NBA avg 113.6
107.66th · Above avg
-8.623rd · Below avg
Point margin
NBA avg -0.2
+11.44th · Top 5
Efficiency
103.429th · Bottom 5
Offensive rating
NBA avg 110.8
114.17th · Above avg
111.416th · Average
Defensive rating
NBA avg 110.9
103.52nd · Top 5
-8.123rd · Below avg
Net rating
NBA avg -0.1
+10.64th · Top 5
102.315th
Pace
NBA avg 102.4
104.29th
Shooting
50.2%25th · Below avg
Effective FG%
NBA avg 53.4%
55.1%9th · Above avg
54.9%24th · Below avg
True shooting %
NBA avg 57.2%
57.0%18th · Average
14.111th · Average
Threes made
NBA avg 13.2
15.15th · Top 5
35.0%13th · Average
Three-point %
NBA avg 34.8%
37.5%7th · Above avg
0.336th · Above avg
Free-throw rate
NBA avg 0.29
0.2620th · Average
Defense
55.0%22nd · Below avg
Opponent eFG%
NBA avg 53.4%
49.9%4th · Top 5
8.716th · Average
Steals
NBA avg 8.7
8.912th · Average
5.016th · Average
Blocks
NBA avg 5.0
4.917th · Average
Possessions
16.9%27th · Bottom 5
Turnover rate
NBA avg 15.0%
14.0%8th · Above avg
25.6%23rd · Below avg
Off. rebound rate
NBA avg 27.3%
31.1%5th · Top 5
43.617th · Average
Rebounds
NBA avg 44.1
49.81st · Top 5
22.428th · Bottom 5
Assists
NBA avg 26.2
26.614th · Average
Recent form
Brooklyn NetsLLLWL
Last 5: average margin -9.8 (season -8.6). Streak L1.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLLWLW
Last 5: average margin +4.2 (season +11.4). Streak W1.
Key players
Brooklyn Nets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius RandleF | 20.9 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 55.7 |
| Michael Porter Jr.F | 20.7 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 60.8 |
| Nolan TraoréG | 11.4 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 60.2 |
| Moritz WagnerC | 11.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 66.6 |
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 16.9 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 56.8 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.8 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 59.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 15.8 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 60.2 |
Injury report
Brooklyn NetsEgor Demin G · Right Bone Bruise · back ~2026-11-07
Out
Minnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards G · Right Knee Arthroscopy · back ~2026-12-21
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Right Achilles Tendon Repair / Surgery · back ~2027-04-02
Out
Terrence Shannon Jr. G-F · Left Hip Contusion · back ~2026-11-06
Out
Team numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.