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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 15 May 2021
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 105-91
28-29 33-22 18-20 26-20
Position#4
Record48-24
FormLLWWW
Points / game118.6
Allowed / game114.1
vs
Position#19
Record33-41
FormWWWLW
Points / game110.8
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Chicago Bulls
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
128-119
128
119
+9
127avg 112
H25/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
116-103
116
103
+13
115avg 112
A27/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
130-113
130
113
+17
134avg 112
A29/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
109-128
109
128
-19
92avg 112
H01/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
114-117
114
117
-3
102avg 112
A02/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
118-124
118
124
-6
106avg 112
A04/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
109-113
109
113
-4
97avg 112
A06/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
125-119
125
119
+6
129avg 112
A09/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
115-107
115
107
+8
115avg 112
A12/05
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
128-116
128
116
+12
134avg 112
H13/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-32
32-29
38-31
31-27
26-28
30-24
24-31
36-20
35-28
31-24
45-41
19-20
25-23
32-36
24-35
28-34
37-28
22-34
31-28
24-27
33-34
25-32
36-26
24-32
32-37
30-26
21-19
26-31
24-37
32-34
41-33
28-15
32-23
32-28
29-23
22-33
35-20
22-31
39-30
32-35
235.1Avg total
119.2Scored
115.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)118.6114.1232.7+4.567%
Season at home (35)118.1112.1230.1+6.077%
Season away (37)119.2116.0235.2+3.157%
Last 10 (10)119.2115.9235.1+3.360%
Last 5 (5)119.0115.8234.8+3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)112.7119.0231.7-6.333%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)117.9111.0228.9+7.076%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-102
110
102
+8
119avg 105
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 105
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
98-108
98
108
-10
84avg 105
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-108
97
108
-11
86avg 105
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
94-106
94
106
-12
84avg 105
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
120-99
120
99
+21
123avg 105
A06/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
121-99
121
99
+22
113avg 105
H07/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
108-96
108
96
+12
105avg 105
A10/05
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
107-115
107
115
-8
91avg 105
H12/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
114-102
114
102
+12
120avg 105
H14/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-26
32-27
24-29
34-20
19-32
29-20
27-24
19-37
16-28
28-24
19-28
35-28
26-31
37-23
12-28
22-26
20-34
23-26
20-23
31-23
34-24
25-29
37-21
24-25
30-28
30-18
34-28
27-25
28-18
29-21
26-29
25-28
23-32
28-32
23-29
33-22
30-27
36-20
22-29
26-26
211.1Avg total
106.3Scored
104.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)110.8111.3222.1-0.645%
Season at home (37)108.9110.9219.9-2.041%
Season away (37)112.6111.7224.3+0.949%
Last 10 (10)106.3104.8211.1+1.550%
Last 5 (5)114.0102.2216.2+11.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)104.4112.9217.3-8.414%
vs Similar (18)107.2105.1212.2+2.156%
vs Weaker (5)105.6111.2216.8-5.620%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: -3.4-3.4Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +5.7+5.7Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: +1.6+1.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: -3.4-3.4Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +5.7+5.7Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: +1.6+1.6
Brooklyn NetsChicago Bulls
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
59-61
59
61
-2
H25/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-52
56
52
+4
A27/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
66-52
66
52
+14
A29/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
57-59
57
59
-2
H01/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A02/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
58-66
58
66
-8
A04/05
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
62-63
62
63
-1
A06/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
56-71
56
71
-15
A09/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
64-51
64
51
+13
A12/05
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H13/05
NBA
118.2Avg total
59.4Scored
58.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.758.9118.7+0.840%-
Last 30 at home (12)61.457.8119.2+3.650%-
Last 30 away (18)58.659.7118.3-1.133%-
Last 10 (10)59.458.8118.2+0.640%-
Last 5 (5)59.460.4119.8-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)56.164.3120.4-8.20%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)61.356.6117.9+4.757%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#15
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
63-54
63
54
+9
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-60
43
60
-17
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A06/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
60-46
60
46
+14
H07/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
57-39
57
39
+18
A10/05
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
51-64
51
64
-13
H12/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
66-47
66
47
+19
H14/05
NBA
106.3Avg total
54.3Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.853.9106.7-1.040%-
Last 30 at home (12)52.852.3105.1+0.442%-
Last 30 away (18)52.954.9107.8-2.039%-
Last 10 (10)54.352.0106.3+2.350%-
Last 5 (5)58.649.8108.4+8.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)49.157.6106.7-8.414%-
vs Similar (18)54.851.7106.5+3.256%-
vs Weaker (5)50.856.6107.4-5.820%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 119.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.028.1
56.2%
52.8%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.314.6
40.2%
36.6%43.8
🏀 Free throws23.519.2
81.7%
77.7%19.2
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 106.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.4 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.527.8
51.0%
52.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.813.1
38.8%
36.6%39.3
🏀 Free throws15.711.4
72.6%
77.7%11.4
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
WWWLLLLWWW
Chicago Bulls
WLWWWLLLLW
#4
League position
#19
+3.3
Net rating
+1.5
117.6
Offensive rating
109.3
114.3
Defensive rating
107.8
57.9%
Effective FG%
53.7%
52.2%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
11.8%
Turnover %
13.4%
20.1%
Off. rebound %
23.2%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.18
40.2%
3-point %
38.8%
61.8%
Assist %
66.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence117.6 · 109.3Defence114.3 · 107.8Shooting57.9% · 53.7%3-point %40.2% · 38.8%Ball care11.8% · 13.4%Off. rebounds20.1% · 23.2%Free throws0.27 · 0.18Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ Chicago Bulls
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
8
Brooklyn Nets wins
2
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/05/21HSan Antonio Spurs128-116
12/05/21AChicago Bulls115-107
09/05/21ADenver Nuggets125-119
06/05/21ADallas Mavericks109-113
04/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks118-124
02/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks114-117
01/05/21HPortland Trail Blazers109-128
29/04/21AIndiana Pacers130-113
27/04/21AToronto Raptors116-103
25/04/21HPhoenix Suns128-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/05/21HToronto Raptors114-102
12/05/21HBrooklyn Nets107-115
10/05/21ADetroit Pistons108-96
07/05/21HBoston Celtics121-99
06/05/21ACharlotte Hornets120-99
04/05/21HPhiladelphia 76ers94-106
02/05/21AAtlanta Hawks97-108
01/05/21HMilwaukee Bucks98-108
28/04/21ANew York Knicks94-113
27/04/21AMiami Heat110-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW67%
HomeWWWLW77%
AwayLLLWW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723537
Win %67%77%57%
Points / game118.6118.1119.2
Allowed / game114.1112.1116.0
Point differential+4.5+6.0+3.1
Avg total232.7230.1235.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%34%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (24)83% (12)50% (12)
Overtime %6%3%8%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW45%
HomeLLWLW41%
AwayWLLWW49%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743737
Win %45%41%49%
Points / game110.8108.9112.6
Allowed / game111.3110.9111.7
Point differential-0.6-2.0+0.9
Avg total222.1219.9224.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%24%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)33% (6)31% (13)
Overtime %5%3%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Utah Jazz74542073%116.4107.0+9.4
2 Philadelphia 76ers73502368%113.4107.8+5.6
3 Brooklyn Nets72482467%118.6114.1+4.5
4 Denver Nuggets74492566%115.2109.4+5.9
5 Phoenix Suns74492566%114.2109.6+4.6
6 Los Angeles Clippers74472764%113.4108.0+5.4
7 Milwaukee Bucks73452862%119.8114.6+5.2
8 Los Angeles Lakers74443059%109.4106.5+3.0
9 Dallas Mavericks74443059%112.7110.0+2.7
10 New York Knicks74423257%106.6104.0+2.6
11 Atlanta Hawks75423356%113.5111.9+1.6
12 Portland Trail Blazers75423356%115.4114.6+0.8
13 Miami Heat72403256%107.8107.9-0.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies75413455%113.7112.0+1.7
15 Golden State Warriors74403454%113.6112.6+1.0
16 Boston Celtics72353749%112.2111.4+0.8
17 Charlotte Hornets74344046%109.6111.4-1.8
18 Washington Wizards74344046%116.0118.0-2.0
19 New Orleans Pelicans73334045%115.0114.6+0.4
20 Indiana Pacers73334045%114.8115.2-0.4
21 San Antonio Spurs73334045%110.8112.6-1.8
22 Chicago Bulls74334145%110.8111.3-0.6
23 Sacramento Kings75334244%113.8117.2-3.5
24 Toronto Raptors74294539%111.2111.4-0.3
25 Cleveland Cavaliers75245132%103.5111.9-8.3
26 Minnesota Timberwolves73235032%111.9117.6-5.7
27 Orlando Magic75235231%104.4113.3-8.9
28 Oklahoma City Thunder74225230%105.0115.6-10.6
29 Detroit Pistons75225329%105.9109.9-4.0
30 Houston Rockets75205527%109.3115.9-6.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Brooklyn Nets28331826105
Chicago Bulls2922202091
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