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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 23 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 117-122
28-28 32-30 26-30 31-34
Position#22
Record13-14
FormWLLLL
Points / game115.6
Allowed / game115.3
Brooklyn Nets
USA
vs
Denver Nuggets 🏆
USA
Position#3
Record19-10
FormWWLWW
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game110.3
USANBA· Barclays Center (New York)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets
25 Mar 2027
BKN v DEN
upcoming
04 Jan 2026
BKN127
DEN115
29 Oct 2024
BKN139
DEN144
22 Dec 2023
BKN117
DEN122
19 Mar 2023
BKN102
DEN108
26 Jan 2022
BKN118
DEN124
12 Jan 2021
BKN122
DEN116
08 Dec 2019
BKN105
DEN102
06 Feb 2019
BKN135
DEN130
29 Oct 2017
BKN111
DEN124
07 Dec 2016
BKN116
DEN111
08 Feb 2016
BKN105
DEN104
23 Dec 2014
BKN102
DEN96
03 Dec 2013
BKN87
DEN111
13 Feb 2013
BKN119
DEN108
31 Jan 2011
BKN115
DEN99
04 Nov 2009
BKN94
DEN122
07 Feb 2009
BKN114
DEN70
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
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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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
128-129
128
129
-1
114avg 105
H01/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
129-101
129
101
+28
131avg 105
H03/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
114-113
114
113
+1
102avg 105
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
124-97
124
97
+27
116avg 105
H09/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
118-131
118
131
-13
110avg 105
A12/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
116-112
116
112
+4
103avg 105
A14/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
101-124
101
124
-23
94avg 105
A15/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
120-124
120
124
-4
115avg 105
A17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
L
108-125
108
125
-17
94avg 105
A19/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
102-121
102
121
-19
86avg 105
H21/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-31
34-42
35-29
22-27
43-22
30-29
25-34
31-16
31-33
22-23
28-26
33-31
26-18
24-29
40-24
34-26
18-26
30-28
37-44
33-33
31-22
33-34
22-32
30-24
22-29
17-23
28-38
34-34
25-32
29-38
35-25
31-29
28-28
31-26
23-34
26-37
20-32
31-28
26-30
25-31
233.7Avg total
116.0Scored
117.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)115.6115.3230.9+0.348%
Season at home (14)114.6109.7224.4+4.957%
Season away (13)116.5121.3237.8-4.838%
Last 10 (10)116.0117.7233.7-1.740%
Last 5 (5)109.4121.2230.6-11.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)113.4117.4230.9-4.029%
vs Similar (12)109.5110.2219.7-0.750%
vs Weaker (4)121.8110.2232.0+11.575%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
119-111
119
111
+8
118avg 111
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
117-123
117
123
-6
112avg 111
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
102-111
102
111
-9
93avg 111
A07/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
106-114
106
114
-8
94avg 111
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
129-122
129
122
+7
129avg 111
A12/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
114-106
114
106
+8
110avg 111
A13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
124-101
124
101
+23
118avg 111
H15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
117-118
117
118
-1
111avg 111
H17/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
130-104
130
104
+26
130avg 111
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
113-104
113
104
+9
106avg 111
A21/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
41-30
29-33
24-28
25-20
30-25
20-39
28-24
39-35
36-21
21-40
25-18
20-32
22-27
26-25
26-40
32-22
28-36
37-26
38-24
26-36
32-25
25-25
35-30
22-26
29-22
23-17
38-28
34-34
31-27
25-27
31-31
30-33
28-20
40-39
30-21
32-24
29-20
32-24
29-31
23-29
228.5Avg total
117.1Scored
111.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)115.2110.3225.5+4.966%
Season at home (13)121.0110.3231.3+10.785%
Season away (16)110.4110.3220.8+0.150%
Last 10 (10)117.1111.4228.5+5.760%
Last 5 (5)119.6106.6226.2+13.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (19)113.7112.1225.8+1.747%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)115.7105.4221.1+10.4100%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.8+0.8Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: -0.8-0.8
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.8+0.8Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: -0.8-0.8
Brooklyn NetsDenver Nuggets
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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
71-73
71
73
-2
H01/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
73-51
73
51
+22
H03/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
50-47
50
47
+3
H09/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A12/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
64-56
64
56
+8
A14/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
39-52
39
52
-13
A15/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
54-70
54
70
-16
A17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
59-54
59
54
+5
A19/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H21/12
NBA
113.5Avg total
56.2Scored
57.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.956.8112.6-0.947%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.755.5112.2+1.250%-
Last 30 away (14)54.958.2113.1-3.343%-
Last 10 (10)56.257.3113.5-1.140%-
Last 5 (5)53.458.4111.8-5.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)55.959.4115.3-3.629%-
vs Similar (12)54.854.6109.4+0.258%-
vs Weaker (4)59.054.0113.0+5.075%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
70-63
70
63
+7
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
50-64
50
64
-14
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
57-61
57
61
-4
A07/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
48-52
48
52
-4
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A12/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
57-50
57
50
+7
A13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
52-39
52
39
+13
H15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H17/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
68-59
68
59
+9
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
61-44
61
44
+17
A21/12
NBA
113.2Avg total
58.4Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.155.8113.9+2.467%-
Last 30 at home (14)59.353.6112.9+5.671%-
Last 30 away (16)57.157.6114.8-0.562%-
Last 10 (10)58.454.8113.2+3.670%-
Last 5 (5)58.849.2108.0+9.6100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (19)58.158.1116.2+0.058%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)58.251.7109.9+6.582%-
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: 116.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.130.0
50.8%
54.4%60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.913.4
37.3%
36.3%40.2
🏀 Free throws20.515.8
77.1%
78.2%15.8
They take 95.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 117.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.233.5
53.9%
54.4%67.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.211.6
38.4%
36.3%34.8
🏀 Free throws20.315.3
75.4%
78.2%15.3
They take 92.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
LLLLWLWWWL
Denver Nuggets
WWLWWWLLLW
#22
League position
#3
-1.7
Net rating
+5.7
114.5
Offensive rating
118.0
116.1
Defensive rating
112.2
52.7%
Effective FG%
55.1%
54.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.1%
11.7%
Turnover %
10.0%
30.2%
Off. rebound %
27.0%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.22
37.3%
3-point %
38.4%
59.9%
Assist %
66.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence114.5 · 118.0Defence116.1 · 112.2Shooting52.7% · 55.1%3-point %37.3% · 38.4%Ball care11.7% · 10.0%Off. rebounds30.2% · 27.0%Free throws0.22 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ Denver Nuggets
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
5
Brooklyn Nets wins
5
Denver Nuggets wins
DateGameScore
15/12/23Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets124-101
19/03/23Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets102-108
12/03/23Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets120-122
06/02/22Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets124-104
27/01/22Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets118-124
09/05/21Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets119-125
13/01/21Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets122-116
08/12/19Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets105-102
15/11/19Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets101-93
07/02/19Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets135-130
Brooklyn Netslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/12/23HNew York Knicks102-121
19/12/23AUtah Jazz108-125
17/12/23AGolden State Warriors120-124
15/12/23ADenver Nuggets101-124
14/12/23APhoenix Suns116-112
12/12/23ASacramento Kings118-131
09/12/23HWashington Wizards124-97
07/12/23AAtlanta Hawks114-113
03/12/23HOrlando Magic129-101
01/12/23HCharlotte Hornets128-129
Denver Nuggetslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/12/23AToronto Raptors113-104
19/12/23HDallas Mavericks130-104
17/12/23HOklahoma City Thunder117-118
15/12/23HBrooklyn Nets124-101
13/12/23AChicago Bulls114-106
12/12/23AAtlanta Hawks129-122
09/12/23HHouston Rockets106-114
07/12/23ALos Angeles Clippers102-111
03/12/23ASacramento Kings117-123
02/12/23APhoenix Suns119-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL48%
HomeWLWWL57%
AwayLWLLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271413
Win %48%57%38%
Points / game115.6114.6116.5
Allowed / game115.3109.7121.3
Point differential+0.3+4.9-4.8
Avg total230.9224.4237.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%36%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)0% (3)57% (7)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW66%
HomeWLWLW85%
AwayLLWWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291316
Win %66%85%50%
Points / game115.2121.0110.4
Allowed / game110.3110.3110.3
Point differential+4.9+10.7+0.1
Avg total225.5231.3220.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%62%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)67% (3)40% (5)
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 Boston Celtics2621581%119.2109.3+9.9
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2721678%113.7106.9+6.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks2620677%123.8118.6+5.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers2820871%122.3111.0+11.3
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2618869%120.7113.0+7.7
6 Denver Nuggets29191066%115.2110.3+4.9
7 Sacramento Kings2516964%118.2117.8+0.4
8 New York Knicks26161062%114.4110.0+4.4
9 Los Angeles Clippers28171161%117.0111.5+5.5
10 New Orleans Pelicans27161159%116.7112.7+4.0
11 Orlando Magic27161159%113.0110.4+2.6
12 Dallas Mavericks27161159%119.0117.7+1.3
13 Miami Heat28161257%112.9111.8+1.1
14 Cleveland Cavaliers29161355%112.1112.4-0.3
15 Phoenix Suns26141254%115.3114.1+1.2
16 Houston Rockets25131252%111.4108.4+3.0
17 Golden State Warriors27131448%116.5116.0+0.4
18 Brooklyn Nets27131448%115.6115.3+0.3
19 Los Angeles Lakers27131448%113.1115.3-2.3
20 Indiana Pacers25121348%127.2127.0+0.3
21 Atlanta Hawks27121544%123.1122.9+0.3
22 Chicago Bulls30131743%110.5112.5-2.0
23 Toronto Raptors28111739%112.2114.4-2.2
24 Utah Jazz29111838%112.6119.4-6.8
25 Memphis Grizzlies2781930%106.4112.1-5.7
26 Charlotte Hornets2671927%111.0121.6-10.6
27 Portland Trail Blazers2772026%108.0114.3-6.3
28 Washington Wizards2752219%117.0126.5-9.5
29 San Antonio Spurs2742315%110.3122.2-11.9
30 Detroit Pistons282267%109.0120.7-11.8
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 Nets28322631117
Denver Nuggets28303034122
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