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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 16 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 77-83
22-18 24-18 15-23 16-24
Position#13
Record23-15
FormWLLLW
Points / game102.5
Allowed / game101.1
vs
Position#16
Record22-18
FormWLWLL
Points / game101.3
Allowed / game101.2
USANBA· United Center
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
104-97
104
97
+7
96avg 94
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
102-100 OT
102
100
+2
92avg 94
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
108-81
108
81
+27
108avg 94
H02/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
115-113
115
113
+2
110avg 94
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
117-106
117
106
+11
119avg 94
H06/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
101-92
101
92
+9
93avg 94
H08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
105-120
105
120
-15
94avg 94
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
100-114
100
114
-14
90avg 94
H12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
101-106
101
106
-5
97avg 94
A13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
115-111 OT
115
111
+4
106avg 94
A15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
26-20
29-21
26-24
21-21
29-19
16-22
25-29
34-18
22-32
21-23
31-8
26-26
22-34
33-27
34-26
36-28
31-33
27-28
23-17
21-27
27-20
26-16
27-29
19-30
32-34
32-25
22-31
25-28
23-34
26-21
26-31
29-20
22-26
26-28
24-32
22-34
24-28
31-17
27-25
210.8Avg total
106.8Scored
104.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)102.5101.1203.6+1.461%
Season at home (22)102.098.0200.0+4.073%
Season away (16)103.1105.4208.6-2.344%
Last 10 (10)106.8104.0210.8+2.870%
Last 5 (5)104.4108.6213.0-4.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)99.999.8199.7+0.167%
vs Similar ◀ (16)103.0102.1205.1+0.956%
vs Weaker (5)107.2102.4209.6+4.860%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
103-93
103
93
+10
90avg 90
H29/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
114-91
114
91
+23
112avg 90
H31/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
82-106
82
106
-24
67avg 90
A02/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
98-105
98
105
-7
84avg 90
H03/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
117-116 OT
117
116
+1
106avg 90
H06/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
100-91
100
91
+9
94avg 90
A07/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
95-96
95
96
-1
88avg 90
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
93-87
93
87
+6
85avg 90
A10/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
107-110 OT
107
110
-3
105avg 90
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
89-108
89
108
-19
75avg 90
A14/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-24
26-27
19-21
24-21
27-21
33-21
27-26
27-23
10-22
35-36
16-22
21-26
25-26
22-22
19-26
32-31
27-24
22-19
29-27
20-28
22-24
27-26
22-18
29-23
18-28
21-27
36-24
20-17
22-22
26-20
20-13
25-32
25-22
27-25
20-20
23-28
20-30
22-35
22-18
25-25
200.1Avg total
99.8Scored
100.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)101.3101.2202.5+0.255%
Season at home (18)103.099.6202.6+3.461%
Season away (22)100.0102.5202.4-2.550%
Last 10 (10)99.8100.3200.1-0.550%
Last 5 (5)96.898.4195.2-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)100.1102.1202.3-2.014%
vs Similar ◀ (20)101.0101.2202.2-0.260%
vs Weaker (3)105.099.3204.3+5.7100%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +3.9+3.9Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -0.8-0.8
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +3.9+3.9Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -0.8-0.8
Chicago BullsDallas Mavericks
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
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H02/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
48-60
48
60
-12
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
67-61
67
61
+6
H06/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
46-62
46
62
-16
A15/01
NBA
105.8Avg total
51.4Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.351.1101.4-0.850%-
Last 30 at home (18)50.950.1101.0+0.850%-
Last 30 away (12)49.452.5101.9-3.150%-
Last 10 (10)51.454.4105.8-3.050%-
Last 5 (5)48.856.2105.0-7.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)49.351.0100.3-1.756%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)50.649.9100.5+0.656%-
vs Weaker (5)51.254.8106.0-3.620%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H29/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
60-42
60
42
+18
H31/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
45-58
45
58
-13
A02/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H03/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
49-43
49
43
+6
H06/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A07/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
39-55
39
55
-16
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
48-42
48
42
+6
A10/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
42-65
42
65
-23
A14/01
NBA
99.2Avg total
49.1Scored
50.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.950.5100.4-0.743%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.248.8101.1+3.454%-
Last 30 away (17)48.151.899.9-3.835%-
Last 10 (10)49.150.199.2-1.050%-
Last 5 (5)46.051.897.8-5.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)46.451.197.6-4.729%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)50.650.9101.5-0.340%-
vs Weaker (3)53.046.799.7+6.3100%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 107.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers64.931.6
48.7%
49.0%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.28.1
40.1%
35.3%24.3
🏀 Free throws25.020.4
81.6%
75.5%20.4
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 99.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 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-pointers55.827.5
49.3%
49.0%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.69.7
33.9%
35.3%29.1
🏀 Free throws20.815.7
75.5%
75.5%15.7
They take 84.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 16 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WLLLWWWWWW
Dallas Mavericks
LLWLWWLLWW
#13
League position
#16
+3.5
Net rating
-0.5
108.9
Offensive rating
102.9
105.4
Defensive rating
103.4
51.4%
Effective FG%
49.8%
48.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.1%
15.9%
Turnover %
13.4%
30.7%
Off. rebound %
21.8%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.25
40.1%
3-point %
33.9%
53.7%
Assist %
59.4%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence108.9 · 102.9Defence105.4 · 103.4Shooting51.4% · 49.8%3-point %40.1% · 33.9%Ball care15.9% · 13.4%Off. rebounds30.7% · 21.8%Free throws0.29 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Dallas Mavericks
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
6
Chicago Bulls wins
4
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers115-111 OT
13/01/16AMilwaukee Bucks101-106
12/01/16HWashington Wizards100-114
09/01/16AAtlanta Hawks105-120
08/01/16HBoston Celtics101-92
06/01/16HMilwaukee Bucks117-106
03/01/16AToronto Raptors115-113
02/01/16HNew York Knicks108-81
31/12/15HIndiana Pacers102-100 OT
29/12/15HToronto Raptors104-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/01/16AOklahoma City Thunder89-108
13/01/16HCleveland Cavaliers107-110 OT
10/01/16AMinnesota Timberwolves93-87
09/01/16AMilwaukee Bucks95-96
07/01/16ANew Orleans Pelicans100-91
06/01/16HSacramento Kings117-116 OT
03/01/16HNew Orleans Pelicans98-105
02/01/16AMiami Heat82-106
31/12/15HGolden State Warriors114-91
29/12/15HMilwaukee Bucks103-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW61%
HomeWWWWL73%
AwayLWLLW44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382216
Win %61%73%44%
Points / game102.5102.0103.1
Allowed / game101.198.0105.4
Point differential+1.4+4.0-2.3
Avg total203.6200.0208.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%18%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won65% (17)73% (11)50% (6)
Overtime %13%14%12%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL55%
HomeWWLWL61%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games401822
Win %55%61%50%
Points / game101.3103.0100.0
Allowed / game101.299.6102.5
Point differential+0.2+3.4-2.5
Avg total202.5202.6202.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%28%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)20% (5)43% (7)
Overtime %10%11%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 Warriors4037392%114.3102.5+11.9
2 San Antonio Spurs4135685%103.789.8+13.9
3 Cleveland Cavaliers37271073%101.795.6+6.1
4 Oklahoma City Thunder41291271%108.8100.6+8.2
5 Los Angeles Clippers39261367%103.9100.0+3.9
6 Toronto Raptors40251562%100.396.8+3.5
7 Chicago Bulls38231561%102.5101.1+1.4
8 Atlanta Hawks39231659%102.5100.8+1.7
9 Miami Heat39221756%96.995.5+1.5
10 Indiana Pacers40221855%102.198.8+3.2
11 Dallas Mavericks40221855%101.3101.2+0.2
12 Detroit Pistons39211854%101.299.3+1.8
13 Memphis Grizzlies41221954%96.098.8-2.8
14 Boston Celtics40211952%103.099.6+3.4
15 Houston Rockets40211952%104.1105.0-0.9
16 Orlando Magic39201951%99.198.8+0.2
17 Washington Wizards38191950%101.8103.7-1.9
18 New York Knicks41202149%98.999.8-0.9
19 Charlotte Hornets38182047%101.2100.0+1.2
20 Utah Jazz39172244%96.296.9-0.7
21 Portland Trail Blazers42182443%101.6102.6-1.0
22 Sacramento Kings39162341%106.2108.4-2.2
23 Milwaukee Bucks41162539%97.9103.6-5.7
24 Denver Nuggets39152438%98.6102.9-4.3
25 Phoenix Suns41132832%102.5106.6-4.2
26 New Orleans Pelicans38122632%101.2105.4-4.2
27 Minnesota Timberwolves41122929%98.6102.9-4.3
28 Brooklyn Nets40112928%95.8102.8-7.0
29 Los Angeles Lakers4193222%96.7105.8-9.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers4143710%93.3105.2-11.9
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
Chicago Bulls2224151677
Dallas Mavericks1818232483
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