Final Score: Magic 118 - Timberwolves 94
Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.1 | 99.9 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 89 |
| Stat | Magic | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 100.6 | 95.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.7 | 102.3 |
| Win percentage | 79% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 77% | 15% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: +20 · Total: 156
88-68
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
Timberwolves
@ New York Knicks
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 227
120-107
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: -23 · Total: 163
70-93
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: -15 · Total: 221
103-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: -11 · Total: 221
105-116
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: -23 · Total: 191
84-107