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Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 07 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 139-111
36-33 43-26 36-23 24-29
Position#4
Record37-16
FormWWWLW
Points / game118.5
Allowed / game113.8
vs
Position#20
Record24-28
FormWLLWL
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game114.6
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v New Orleans Pelicans
26 Dec 2026
BKN v NOP
upcoming
06 Dec 2025
BKN119
NOP101
08 Apr 2025
BKN119
NOP114
19 Mar 2024
BKN91
NOP104
19 Oct 2022
BKN108
NOP130
15 Jan 2022
BKN120
NOP105
07 Apr 2021
BKN139
NOP111
22 Jul 2020
BKN68
NOP99
04 Nov 2019
BKN135
NOP125
02 Jan 2019
BKN126
NOP121
10 Feb 2018
BKN128
NOP138
12 Jan 2017
BKN95
NOP104
03 Apr 2016
BKN87
NOP106
10 Mar 2015
BKN91
NOP111
09 Feb 2014
BKN93
NOP81
12 Mar 2013
BKN108
NOP98
17 Mar 2012
BKN94
NOP102
09 Feb 2011
BKN103
NOP101
03 Apr 2010
BKN115
NOP87
01 Mar 2009
BKN96
NOP99
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New Orleans Pelicans 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
Orlando Magic
#28
L
113-121
113
121
-8
100avg 111
A20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
113-106
113
106
+7
100avg 111
H21/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
116-112
116
112
+4
111avg 111
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
88-118
88
118
-30
70avg 111
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
113-111
113
111
+2
104avg 111
A26/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
112-107
112
107
+5
114avg 111
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
120-108
120
108
+12
115avg 111
H31/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
111-89
111
89
+22
116avg 111
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
107-115
107
115
-8
97avg 111
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
114-112
114
112
+2
105avg 111
H05/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-35
33-29
22-39
29-18
25-30
38-26
25-27
25-23
37-41
28-25
27-25
24-21
17-38
21-25
23-27
27-28
34-27
25-23
23-28
31-33
37-25
24-27
26-25
25-30
29-42
28-26
29-19
34-21
32-11
36-37
24-17
19-24
28-25
18-32
26-32
35-26
31-34
26-33
32-21
25-24
220.6Avg total
110.7Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (53)118.5113.8232.3+4.870%
Season at home (28)117.4110.9228.3+6.679%
Season away (25)119.8117.0236.8+2.860%
Last 10 (10)110.7109.9220.6+0.870%
Last 5 (5)112.8106.2219.0+6.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)113.2114.8228.0-1.670%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)118.8111.9230.7+6.975%
This opponent (New Orleans Pelicans) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New Orleans PelicansUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPelicans
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
93-101
93
101
-8
84avg 108
A19/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
113-108
113
108
+5
108avg 108
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
128-111
128
111
+17
129avg 108
H23/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
108-113
108
113
-5
108avg 108
H27/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
112-103
112
103
+9
103avg 108
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
115-109
115
109
+6
113avg 108
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
110-115 OT
110
115
-5
106avg 108
H02/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
103-126
103
126
-23
87avg 108
H03/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
122-115
122
115
+7
116avg 108
A05/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
107-123
107
123
-16
97avg 108
A06/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-31
25-26
22-20
23-24
22-30
36-21
25-29
30-28
32-29
27-17
43-30
26-35
33-26
30-28
23-31
22-28
35-20
18-33
27-25
32-25
32-27
32-28
24-26
27-28
26-27
19-25
31-19
25-30
34-28
20-27
25-39
24-32
38-27
32-32
19-33
33-23
29-25
32-36
29-46
17-16
223.5Avg total
111.1Scored
112.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)115.2114.6229.8+0.646%
Season at home (28)117.0114.4231.5+2.654%
Season away (24)113.0114.8227.8-1.838%
Last 10 (10)111.1112.4223.5-1.350%
Last 5 (5)111.4117.6229.0-6.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)120.7120.2240.8+0.550%
vs Similar (17)116.4117.3233.7-0.941%
vs Weaker (7)117.6112.7230.3+4.957%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: -1.0-1.0
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: -1.0-1.0
Brooklyn NetsNew Orleans Pelicans
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
Orlando Magic
#28
L
62-64
62
64
-2
A20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H21/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
65-66
65
66
-1
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
38-63
38
63
-25
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A26/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H31/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
68-48
68
48
+20
H01/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
57-67
57
67
-10
H05/04
NBA
116.7Avg total
57.6Scored
59.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.557.9118.4+2.657%-
Last 30 at home (14)61.855.9117.7+5.964%-
Last 30 away (16)59.359.6118.9-0.350%-
Last 10 (10)57.659.1116.7-1.540%-
Last 5 (5)57.858.4116.2-0.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)58.160.0118.1-1.940%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)61.656.9118.5+4.865%-
This opponent (New Orleans Pelicans) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New Orleans PelicansLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A19/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H23/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
63-54
63
54
+9
H27/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H02/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
54-55
54
55
-1
H03/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
70-59
70
59
+11
A05/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A06/04
NBA
111.8Avg total
57.5Scored
54.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.158.3118.4+1.847%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.157.4115.5+0.741%-
Last 30 away (13)62.759.5122.2+3.254%-
Last 10 (10)57.554.3111.8+3.250%-
Last 5 (5)58.856.4115.2+2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)63.559.0122.5+4.567%-
vs Similar (17)58.258.1116.2+0.141%-
vs Weaker (7)61.958.4120.3+3.443%-
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: 110.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers56.530.5
54.0%
52.8%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.511.2
33.4%
36.6%33.6
🏀 Free throws20.216.1
79.7%
77.7%16.1
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New Orleans Pelicanstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New Orleans Pelicans: 111.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers54.928.8
52.5%
52.8%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.311.3
36.1%
36.6%33.9
🏀 Free throws26.519.6
74.0%
77.7%19.6
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 07 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
WLWWWWLWWL
New Orleans Pelicans
LWLLWWLWWL
#4
League position
#20
+0.8
Net rating
-1.3
112.8
Offensive rating
109.7
112.0
Defensive rating
111.0
52.6%
Effective FG%
53.1%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.8%
9.9%
Turnover %
13.9%
23.9%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.31
33.4%
3-point %
36.1%
61.4%
Assist %
63.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence112.8 · 109.7Defence112.0 · 111.0Shooting52.6% · 53.1%3-point %33.4% · 36.1%Ball care9.9% · 13.9%Off. rebounds23.9% · 24.8%Free throws0.22 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ New Orleans Pelicans
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
05/04/21HNew York Knicks114-112
04/04/21AChicago Bulls107-115
01/04/21HCharlotte Hornets111-89
31/03/21HHouston Rockets120-108
29/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves112-107
26/03/21ADetroit Pistons113-111
25/03/21AUtah Jazz88-118
24/03/21APortland Trail Blazers116-112
21/03/21HWashington Wizards113-106
20/03/21AOrlando Magic113-121
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/04/21AAtlanta Hawks107-123
05/04/21AHouston Rockets122-115
03/04/21HAtlanta Hawks103-126
02/04/21HOrlando Magic110-115 OT
29/03/21ABoston Celtics115-109
28/03/21HDallas Mavericks112-103
27/03/21HDenver Nuggets108-113
23/03/21HLos Angeles Lakers128-111
21/03/21ADenver Nuggets113-108
19/03/21APortland Trail Blazers93-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW70%
HomeWWWWW79%
AwayLWLWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532825
Win %70%79%60%
Points / game118.5117.4119.8
Allowed / game113.8110.9117.0
Point differential+4.8+6.6+2.8
Avg total232.3228.3236.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%32%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won74% (19)82% (11)62% (8)
Overtime %8%4%12%
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL46%
HomeWLWLL54%
AwayLWWWL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522824
Win %46%54%38%
Points / game115.2117.0113.0
Allowed / game114.6114.4114.8
Point differential+0.6+2.6-1.8
Avg total229.8231.5227.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%29%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (18)45% (11)43% (7)
Overtime %6%11%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 Utah Jazz53411277%117.0106.8+10.1
2 Philadelphia 76ers53371670%113.9108.8+5.1
3 Brooklyn Nets53371670%118.5113.8+4.8
4 Phoenix Suns53351866%113.8108.2+5.7
5 Los Angeles Lakers55361965%110.1105.5+4.6
6 Denver Nuggets53341964%115.9109.6+6.4
7 Los Angeles Clippers55342162%113.7108.4+5.3
8 Milwaukee Bucks53322160%118.7113.6+5.1
9 Dallas Mavericks52302258%112.4110.0+2.4
10 Portland Trail Blazers54312357%114.5115.5-0.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies52282454%112.6110.8+1.8
12 Atlanta Hawks55292653%113.4111.6+1.8
13 Miami Heat53272651%106.5107.5-1.1
14 New York Knicks55282751%104.6103.1+1.5
15 Charlotte Hornets53262749%110.8112.1-1.2
16 Golden State Warriors54262848%112.0113.8-1.8
17 Boston Celtics53252847%111.4110.5+0.9
18 San Antonio Spurs51242747%110.1112.5-2.4
19 New Orleans Pelicans52242846%115.2114.6+0.6
20 Chicago Bulls53242945%112.3112.9-0.6
21 Sacramento Kings55243144%114.3118.3-4.0
22 Indiana Pacers53233043%112.8113.5-0.8
23 Toronto Raptors54223241%111.8111.4+0.4
24 Oklahoma City Thunder53213240%106.0113.5-7.5
25 Cleveland Cavaliers54203437%102.9110.7-7.9
26 Washington Wizards53193436%112.8117.8-5.1
27 Orlando Magic55193635%105.3112.1-6.8
28 Detroit Pistons55173831%106.5109.8-3.3
29 Houston Rockets54163830%108.3113.4-5.1
30 Minnesota Timberwolves55144125%109.9117.3-7.4
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 Nets36433624139
New Orleans Pelicans33262329111
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