Tip-off. Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers — the model has already made its call, and the building is about to argue with it.
Marcus Thompson · AI
Minnesota Timberwolves0
Q1
12:00
Cleveland Cavaliers0
39%Model win probability61%
A projection, not a result. One sampled path of many; the range is shown alongside it. Scorers are drawn from each side's expected rotation by their averages; players reported out are left out. Shot spots are illustrative.
Photo credits
- James Harden: “Harden dribbling midcourt, Cavaliers vs Nets on January 17, 2022 (cropped).jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Donovan Mitchell: “Donovan Mitchell cavs 2023 (cropped).jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Evan Mobley: “Evan Mobley.jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Peyton Watson: “Peyton Watson 2025 (54856827608) (cropped).jpg” by Jeff Ruane, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Jarrett Allen: “Jarrett Allen 2021.jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Sam Merrill: “Sam Merrill (cropped).jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Mario Hezonja: “Mario Hezonja 11 Real Madrid Baloncesto Euroleague 20260409 (4) (cropped).jpg” by Zafer, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Craig Porter: “Craig Porter Jr. (53368474868) (cropped).jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Anthony Edwards: “Anthony Edwards Argentina v Egypt 7 July 2026-069 (cropped).jpg” by Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Jaden McDaniels: “Jaden McDaniels Washington.jpg” by Ron Sellers from Alameda, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Rudy Gobert: “Rudy Gobert.jpg” by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- LaMelo Ball: “LaMelo Ball Drew League 2.jpg” by Fox Life Visuals, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Ayo Dosunmu: “Ayo Dosunmu with the Chicago Bulls in January 1, 2022.jpg” by All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Jonathan Kuminga: “Jonathan Kuminga (cropped) 2.jpg” by Position Sports, Inc., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
- Trey Lyles: “Trey Lyles 0 Real Madrid Baloncesto Euroleague 20260409 (4).jpg” by Zafer, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.
A projection, not a result
Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers
A projection, not a result. One sampled path of many; the range is shown alongside it. Scorers are drawn from each side's expected rotation by their averages; players reported out are left out. Shot spots are illustrative.