The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in effective field goal % (55.7%), and the Wizards rank 2nd in opponent eFG% (49.4%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 53.3%, so the Timberwolves are 2.5 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
The Timberwolves (6-3) are 8th in the West; the Wizards (4-4) are 8th in the East.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: Wizards 2-2. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, Wizards L1.
The Wizards rank 29th in the NBA in three-point % (29.4%), and the Timberwolves rank 7th in three-point % allowed (31.5%). An uphill night for the offense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Wizards are 5.3 points below it. Anthony Davis leads them with 23.4 points a game on 57.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, WAS 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINWASMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Washington WizardsLast 5: average margin -1.4 (season -0.1). Streak L1.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Washington Wizards| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DavisF-C | 23.4 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 57.0 |
| Trae YoungG | 19.6 | 3.4 | 9.5 | 58.1 |
| KyShawn GeorgeF | 17.2 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 61.2 |
| AJ DybantsaF | 16.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 54.7 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesWashington WizardsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.