The Timberwolves rank 7th in the NBA in offensive rating (114.7), and the 76ers rank 2nd in defensive rating (103.7). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.8, so the Timberwolves are 3.9 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 76ers (8-1) lead the East.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: 76ers 4-1. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, 76ers W5.
The 76ers rank 22nd in the NBA in offensive rating (108.3), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the 76ers are 2.4 below it. Tyrese Maxey leads them with 28.0 points a game on 60.7% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, PHI 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINPHIMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Philadelphia 76ersLast 5: average margin +8.0 (season +5.8). Streak W5.
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 |
Philadelphia 76ers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese MaxeyG | 28.0 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 60.7 |
| Jaylen BrownG | 21.8 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 56.8 |
| Joel EmbiidF-C | 19.6 | 10.0 | 4.4 | 52.3 |
| LeBron JamesF | 15.7 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 52.1 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesPhiladelphia 76ersTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.