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Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 17 Dec 2024
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 101-130
17-37 23-35 37-32 24-26
Position#25
Record10-15
FormLLWLL
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game114.7
vs
Position#2
Record22-4
FormWWWLW
Points / game121.2
Allowed / game111.2
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers
31 Mar 2027
BKN v CLE
upcoming
21 Jan 2027
BKN v CLE
upcoming
01 Mar 2026
BKN102
CLE106
24 Oct 2025
BKN124
CLE131
20 Feb 2025
BKN97
CLE110
16 Dec 2024
BKN101
CLE130
08 Feb 2024
BKN95
CLE118
25 Oct 2023
BKN113
CLE114
23 Mar 2023
BKN114
CLE116
21 Mar 2023
BKN109
CLE115
12 Apr 2022
BKN115
CLE108
08 Apr 2022
BKN118
CLE107
17 Nov 2021
BKN109
CLE99
16 May 2021
BKN123
CLE109
28 Mar 2020
BKN v CLE
upcoming
06 Mar 2019
BKN113
CLE107
03 Dec 2018
BKN97
CLE99
25 Mar 2018
BKN114
CLE121
25 Oct 2017
BKN112
CLE107
06 Jan 2017
BKN108
CLE116
24 Mar 2016
BKN104
CLE95
20 Jan 2016
BKN78
CLE91
27 Mar 2015
BKN106
CLE98
08 Dec 2014
BKN88
CLE110
28 Mar 2014
BKN108
CLE97
04 Jan 2014
BKN89
CLE82
29 Dec 2012
BKN103
CLE100
13 Nov 2012
BKN114
CLE101
08 Apr 2012
BKN122
CLE117
19 Mar 2012
BKN100
CLE105
24 Jan 2011
BKN103
CLE101
09 Nov 2010
BKN91
CLE93
03 Mar 2010
BKN92
CLE111
02 Jan 2010
BKN86
CLE94
22 Mar 2009
BKN88
CLE96
18 Nov 2008
BKN82
CLE106
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers winWon
-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
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
98-113
98
113
-15
95avg 100
A23/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
108-103
108
103
+5
99avg 100
A25/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
128-120
128
120
+8
122avg 100
A26/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
127-117
127
117
+10
124avg 100
A28/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
100-123
100
123
-23
93avg 100
H30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
92-100
92
100
-8
76avg 100
H01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
102-128
102
128
-26
87avg 100
A03/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
99-90
99
90
+9
92avg 100
H05/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
113-118
113
118
-5
104avg 100
H08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
119-135
119
135
-16
111avg 100
A14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-29
26-24
27-26
21-34
37-28
28-29
23-31
20-15
34-30
24-37
29-25
41-28
34-37
29-26
33-21
31-33
29-33
20-28
22-35
29-27
29-26
21-24
19-25
23-25
29-29
21-27
22-36
30-36
24-17
27-18
24-35
24-20
25-27
27-24
34-35
27-32
36-39
20-30
39-38
24-28
223.3Avg total
108.6Scored
114.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)110.4114.7225.1-4.240%
Season at home (11)109.6113.9223.5-4.345%
Season away (14)111.1115.3226.4-4.236%
Last 10 (10)108.6114.7223.3-6.140%
Last 5 (5)105.0114.2219.2-9.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)108.4114.4222.8-6.032%
vs Similar (4)106.8108.8215.5-2.075%
vs Weaker (1)113.0103.0216.0+10.0100%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
128-100
128
100
+28
128avg 108
H21/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
122-108
122
108
+14
115avg 108
H25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
124-135
124
135
-11
116avg 108
H28/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
101-117
101
117
-16
85avg 108
A29/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
115-111
115
111
+4
110avg 108
H01/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
118-87
118
87
+31
114avg 108
H04/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
126-114
126
114
+12
122avg 108
H06/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
116-102
116
102
+14
115avg 108
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
113-122
113
122
-9
104avg 108
A08/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
115-105
115
105
+10
105avg 108
H14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-24
40-31
36-18
23-27
38-22
27-33
31-35
26-18
35-35
29-26
31-37
29-37
27-29
23-23
23-39
28-26
28-24
23-25
21-35
43-27
35-20
25-22
26-25
32-20
37-27
29-35
36-25
24-27
40-18
23-34
30-31
23-19
25-21
26-38
29-31
33-32
25-25
32-29
30-26
28-25
227.9Avg total
117.8Scored
110.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)121.2111.2232.4+9.985%
Season at home (15)122.9110.1233.0+12.993%
Season away (11)118.7112.8231.5+5.973%
Last 10 (10)117.8110.1227.9+7.770%
Last 5 (5)117.6106.0223.6+11.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)102.8105.5208.2-2.825%
vs Similar (2)116.0115.5231.5+0.550%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)121.6110.9232.5+10.788%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +7.4+7.4Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +3.1+3.1
-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +7.4+7.4Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +3.1+3.1
Brooklyn NetsCleveland Cavaliers
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A23/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
65-57
65
57
+8
A25/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
58-67
58
67
-9
A26/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
D
63-63
63
63
+0
A28/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
49-61
49
61
-12
H30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
D
50-50
50
50
+0
H01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A03/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
51-35
51
35
+16
H05/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
52-51
52
51
+1
H08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
56-69
56
69
-13
A14/12
NBA
110.6Avg total
54.4Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.856.4111.2-1.640%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.654.7108.3-1.150%-
Last 30 away (16)55.857.9113.7-2.131%-
Last 10 (10)54.456.2110.6-1.830%-
Last 5 (5)51.852.2104.0-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)55.456.5112.0-1.148%-
vs Similar (4)52.855.5108.2-2.80%-
vs Weaker (1)46.057.0103.0-11.00%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H21/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H28/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A29/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H01/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
60-42
60
42
+18
H04/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
66-62
66
62
+4
H06/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-52
63
52
+11
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
51-59
51
59
-8
A08/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H14/12
NBA
113.7Avg total
59.6Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.755.6116.3+5.163%-
Last 30 at home (17)64.454.9119.2+9.588%-
Last 30 away (13)55.856.5112.4-0.731%-
Last 10 (10)59.654.1113.7+5.580%-
Last 5 (5)59.453.8113.2+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)52.857.8110.5-5.00%-
vs Similar (2)49.557.0106.5-7.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)62.955.1118.0+7.875%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. 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: 108.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀43%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.2 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.023.0
52.3%
54.3%46.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.915.4
39.6%
35.9%46.2
🏀 Free throws20.216.4
81.2%
77.8%16.4
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 117.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.4 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.226.9
55.8%
54.3%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.015.8
37.6%
35.9%47.4
🏀 Free throws22.116.6
75.1%
77.8%16.6
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Dec 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
LLWLLLWWWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWWWWLLWW
#25
League position
#2
-6.2
Net rating
+7.6
109.7
Offensive rating
116.1
115.8
Defensive rating
108.5
55.6%
Effective FG%
56.1%
58.0%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
13.9%
Turnover %
12.2%
17.8%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.25
39.6%
3-point %
37.6%
65.1%
Assist %
63.9%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence109.7 · 116.1Defence115.8 · 108.5Shooting55.6% · 56.1%3-point %39.6% · 37.6%Ball care13.9% · 12.2%Off. rebounds17.8% · 23.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
14/12/24AMemphis Grizzlies119-135
08/12/24HMilwaukee Bucks113-118
05/12/24HIndiana Pacers99-90
03/12/24AChicago Bulls102-128
01/12/24HOrlando Magic92-100
30/11/24HOrlando Magic100-123
28/11/24APhoenix Suns127-117
26/11/24AGolden State Warriors128-120
25/11/24ASacramento Kings108-103
23/11/24APhiladelphia 76ers98-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/12/24HWashington Wizards115-105
08/12/24AMiami Heat113-122
07/12/24ACharlotte Hornets116-102
06/12/24HDenver Nuggets126-114
04/12/24HWashington Wizards118-87
01/12/24HBoston Celtics115-111
29/11/24AAtlanta Hawks101-117
28/11/24HAtlanta Hawks124-135
25/11/24HToronto Raptors122-108
21/11/24HNew Orleans Pelicans128-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL40%
HomeWLLWL45%
AwayWWWLL36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251114
Win %40%45%36%
Points / game110.4109.6111.1
Allowed / game114.7113.9115.3
Point differential-4.2-4.3-4.2
Avg total225.1223.5226.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%9%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)50% (4)33% (6)
Overtime %8%9%7%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW85%
HomeLWWWW93%
AwayWLLWL73%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261511
Win %85%93%73%
Points / game121.2122.9118.7
Allowed / game111.2110.1112.8
Point differential+9.9+12.9+5.9
Avg total232.4233.0231.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+54%73%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (5)100% (3)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers2622485%121.2111.2+9.9
2 Boston Celtics2621581%119.9109.8+10.2
3 Oklahoma City Thunder2318578%115.7103.8+11.9
4 Dallas Mavericks2517868%120.1112.3+7.8
5 Memphis Grizzlies2718967%122.1113.7+8.4
6 Houston Rockets2416867%113.6106.6+7.0
7 New York Knicks2516964%117.0110.2+6.8
8 Orlando Magic27171063%107.0103.1+3.9
9 Golden State Warriors24141058%114.9110.6+4.3
10 Denver Nuggets23131057%118.7116.0+2.8
11 Minnesota Timberwolves25141156%109.8105.6+4.2
12 Phoenix Suns25141156%114.0114.2-0.2
13 Miami Heat24131154%112.8109.7+3.1
14 Los Angeles Clippers26141254%108.3107.8+0.4
15 Los Angeles Lakers26141254%111.3114.8-3.5
16 Milwaukee Bucks23121152%113.4112.4+1.0
17 Atlanta Hawks25131252%117.1119.8-2.8
18 Sacramento Kings26131350%116.2113.0+3.2
19 San Antonio Spurs26131350%110.9112.9-2.0
20 Indiana Pacers27121544%114.4117.3-2.8
21 Chicago Bulls26111542%118.7121.9-3.2
22 Detroit Pistons27111641%110.6113.8-3.2
23 Brooklyn Nets25101540%110.4114.7-4.2
24 Philadelphia 76ers2481633%105.9110.5-4.5
25 Portland Trail Blazers2681831%106.9116.1-9.2
26 Toronto Raptors2671927%112.0117.1-5.1
27 Charlotte Hornets2671927%106.7112.8-6.1
28 Utah Jazz2451921%109.9119.3-9.5
29 New Orleans Pelicans2752219%105.1116.6-11.5
30 Washington Wizards2432112%107.1123.0-15.8
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 Nets17233724101
Cleveland Cavaliers37353226130
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