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Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 19 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 93-101
22-28 18-29 22-21 31-23
Position#7
Record39-29
FormWWLWW
Points / game103.3
Allowed / game101.0
vs
Position#22
Record28-41
FormWWLLL
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game104.8
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Charlotte Hornets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
126-92
126
92
+34
125avg 93
H02/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
119-99
119
99
+20
115avg 93
A03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
108-101
108
101
+7
101avg 93
H05/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
108-103
108
103
+5
95avg 93
H08/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
122-113
122
113
+9
113avg 93
H10/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
118-103
118
103
+15
113avg 93
H12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
125-109
125
109
+16
123avg 93
H13/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
96-107
96
107
-11
83avg 93
H14/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-99
107
99
+8
97avg 93
H16/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
109-106
109
106
+3
96avg 93
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-18
33-24
30-19
28-31
32-29
26-21
25-24
36-25
31-30
24-20
25-32
28-19
23-18
24-31
35-26
26-28
39-28
32-32
28-30
23-23
38-32
31-21
19-28
30-22
34-19
28-38
28-30
35-22
18-22
15-30
32-19
31-36
26-30
35-13
31-28
15-28
26-29
28-23
28-21
27-33
217.0Avg total
113.8Scored
103.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)103.3101.0204.3+2.357%
Season at home (36)105.899.5205.3+6.472%
Season away (32)100.4102.7203.2-2.341%
Last 10 (10)113.8103.2217.0+10.690%
Last 5 (5)111.0104.8215.8+6.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)101.3106.7208.0-5.333%
vs Similar (16)104.4102.6207.0+1.969%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)109.4100.5209.9+8.882%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
96-103
96
103
-7
98avg 93
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
117-107
117
107
+10
110avg 93
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
120-121 OT
120
121
-1
115avg 93
H05/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
116-114 OT
116
114
+2
103avg 93
H06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
110-94
110
94
+16
99avg 93
H09/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
116-98
116
98
+18
112avg 93
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
116-100
116
100
+16
114avg 93
H13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
119-124
119
124
-5
106avg 93
A14/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
110-116
110
116
-6
103avg 93
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
98-116
98
116
-18
86avg 93
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-22
28-26
24-23
25-32
27-29
30-31
26-22
34-25
25-31
32-32
33-27
22-22
22-19
35-31
20-29
29-27
31-25
29-24
22-19
28-26
25-18
30-23
27-33
34-24
27-23
25-27
23-33
41-17
33-36
29-28
29-26
28-34
25-32
21-29
33-24
31-31
23-33
25-21
28-33
22-29
221.1Avg total
111.8Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)102.4104.8207.2-2.441%
Season at home (35)104.7106.0210.7-1.346%
Season away (34)100.1103.6203.7-3.535%
Last 10 (10)111.8109.3221.1+2.550%
Last 5 (5)111.8110.8222.6+1.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)103.2107.8211.0-4.525%
vs Similar (15)109.4106.1215.5+3.360%
vs Weaker (3)113.7111.0224.7+2.733%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.7+4.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +2.7+2.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.7+4.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +2.7+2.7
Charlotte HornetsDenver 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
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
68-42
68
42
+26
H02/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H05/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H08/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
71-60
71
60
+11
H10/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
69-53
69
53
+16
H12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H13/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
33-52
33
52
-19
H14/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
61-43
61
43
+18
H16/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A17/03
NBA
108.6Avg total
57.8Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.950.5102.4+1.450%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.149.9104.1+4.260%-
Last 30 away (15)49.751.1100.7-1.440%-
Last 10 (10)57.850.8108.6+7.080%-
Last 5 (5)55.851.4107.2+4.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)48.757.7106.3-9.00%-
vs Similar (16)50.949.4100.2+1.556%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)54.350.2104.5+4.155%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Weaker. 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
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
57-63
57
63
-6
H05/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
57-50
57
50
+7
H06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
60-49
60
49
+11
H09/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
55-41
55
41
+14
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
62-64
62
64
-2
A14/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
46-61
46
61
-15
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A18/03
NBA
108.1Avg total
54.1Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.354.6107.9-1.237%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.655.1108.6-1.535%-
Last 30 away (13)53.053.9106.9-0.938%-
Last 10 (10)54.154.0108.1+0.140%-
Last 5 (5)52.654.0106.6-1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)52.854.9107.7-2.233%-
vs Similar (15)53.653.3106.9+0.347%-
vs Weaker (3)54.359.3113.7-5.00%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 113.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.128.2
50.3%
49.0%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.712.2
41.1%
35.3%36.6
🏀 Free throws26.120.8
79.7%
75.5%20.8
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 111.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.734.3
53.0%
49.0%68.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.98.4
35.1%
35.3%25.2
🏀 Free throws22.618.0
79.6%
75.5%18.0
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 19 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WWLWWWWWWW
Denver Nuggets
LLLWWWWLWL
#7
League position
#22
+10.7
Net rating
+2.5
114.6
Offensive rating
111.2
104.0
Defensive rating
108.7
54.2%
Effective FG%
52.9%
49.8%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
10.6%
Turnover %
13.4%
21.3%
Off. rebound %
26.7%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.26
41.1%
3-point %
35.1%
55.4%
Assist %
58.1%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence114.6 · 111.2Defence104.0 · 108.7Shooting54.2% · 52.9%3-point %41.1% · 35.1%Ball care10.6% · 13.4%Off. rebounds21.3% · 26.7%Free throws0.30 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)90% · 50%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/16AMiami Heat109-106
16/03/16HOrlando Magic107-99
14/03/16HDallas Mavericks96-107
13/03/16HHouston Rockets125-109
12/03/16HDetroit Pistons118-103
10/03/16HNew Orleans Pelicans122-113
08/03/16HMinnesota Timberwolves108-103
05/03/16HIndiana Pacers108-101
03/03/16APhiladelphia 76ers119-99
02/03/16HPhoenix Suns126-92
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/16AAtlanta Hawks98-116
15/03/16AOrlando Magic110-116
14/03/16AMiami Heat119-124
13/03/16HWashington Wizards116-100
11/03/16HPhoenix Suns116-98
09/03/16HNew York Knicks110-94
06/03/16HDallas Mavericks116-114 OT
05/03/16HBrooklyn Nets120-121 OT
03/03/16HLos Angeles Lakers117-107
01/03/16HMemphis Grizzlies96-103

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW57%
HomeWWWLW72%
AwayLWLWW41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683632
Win %57%72%41%
Points / game103.3105.8100.4
Allowed / game101.099.5102.7
Point differential+2.3+6.4-2.3
Avg total204.3205.3203.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%39%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)58% (12)56% (9)
Overtime %7%8%6%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL41%
HomeLWWWW46%
AwayWLLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693534
Win %41%46%35%
Points / game102.4104.7100.1
Allowed / game104.8106.0103.6
Point differential-2.4-1.3-3.5
Avg total207.2210.7203.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%14%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (25)60% (15)50% (10)
Overtime %9%9%9%
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 Golden State Warriors6862691%115.9104.4+11.5
2 San Antonio Spurs68581085%104.892.5+12.3
3 Cleveland Cavaliers68491972%103.697.5+6.1
4 Toronto Raptors68472169%103.098.2+4.8
5 Oklahoma City Thunder69472268%110.1102.9+7.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers67432464%104.6100.8+3.9
7 Atlanta Hawks69402958%102.598.8+3.7
8 Charlotte Hornets68392957%103.3101.0+2.3
9 Miami Heat68392957%99.097.9+1.1
10 Boston Celtics69393057%105.8102.4+3.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies69393057%98.9100.5-1.6
12 Indiana Pacers68363253%101.8100.5+1.3
13 Portland Trail Blazers70363451%104.3103.7+0.6
14 Chicago Bulls67343351%101.8103.1-1.3
15 Detroit Pistons69353451%102.1101.6+0.5
16 Houston Rockets69353451%106.3106.9-0.7
17 Dallas Mavericks69343549%102.5103.1-0.6
18 Utah Jazz68333549%98.096.7+1.3
19 Washington Wizards68333549%103.0104.2-1.2
20 Milwaukee Bucks69303943%99.4102.9-3.5
21 Orlando Magic68293943%100.9103.0-2.2
22 Denver Nuggets69284141%102.4104.8-2.4
23 New York Knicks69284141%98.9101.6-2.7
24 Sacramento Kings68264238%106.8109.6-2.9
25 New Orleans Pelicans68254337%103.2106.4-3.2
26 Minnesota Timberwolves69224732%101.7105.7-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets68194928%98.2104.6-6.4
28 Phoenix Suns69195028%100.2107.7-7.4
29 Los Angeles Lakers69145520%97.7106.6-8.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers6996013%97.1107.6-10.5
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
Charlotte Hornets2218223193
Denver Nuggets28292123101
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