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Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 11 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 94-115
33-23 16-33 14-36 31-23
Position#15
Record31-33
FormLWLLL
Points / game102.3
Allowed / game103.1
vs
Position#3
Record44-21
FormLWWLL
Points / game115.1
Allowed / game108.4
USANBA· United Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Houston Rockets
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets 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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
89-117
89
117
-28
76avg 94
A12/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
105-94
105
94
+11
99avg 94
H15/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
104-103
104
103
+1
98avg 94
H17/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
128-121 OT
128
121
+7
120avg 94
H25/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
117-99
117
99
+18
115avg 94
A26/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
107-125
107
125
-18
93avg 94
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
94-87
94
87
+7
87avg 94
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
91-101
91
101
-10
86avg 94
H05/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
95-109
95
109
-14
83avg 94
A07/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
91-98
91
98
-7
86avg 94
A09/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-34
23-23
25-27
24-33
24-18
34-21
20-25
27-30
22-25
30-33
29-20
23-25
24-25
28-29
28-25
28-29
23-22
32-34
34-20
28-23
25-22
34-34
24-35
24-34
19-26
28-25
32-22
15-14
29-23
32-32
12-27
18-19
26-14
29-37
24-28
16-30
22-19
31-24
24-34
14-21
207.5Avg total
102.1Scored
105.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)102.3103.1205.4-0.948%
Season at home (32)103.4102.2205.7+1.259%
Season away (32)101.1104.0205.1-2.938%
Last 10 (10)102.1105.4207.5-3.350%
Last 5 (5)95.6104.0199.6-8.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)105.2104.8210.0+0.460%
vs Similar (20)103.2106.0209.2-2.845%
vs Weaker (5)107.4106.8214.2+0.660%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
107-95
107
95
+12
96avg 105
A10/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
133-102
133
102
+31
134avg 105
H12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
109-117
109
117
-8
96avg 105
H16/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
129-99
129
99
+30
125avg 105
A24/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
142-130
142
130
+12
128avg 105
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
108-117
108
117
-9
91avg 105
H28/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
122-103
122
103
+19
120avg 105
A02/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
123-108
123
108
+15
119avg 105
H05/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
110-112
110
112
-2
98avg 105
A07/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
108-115
108
115
-7
94avg 105
H09/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-29
27-25
36-22
21-19
38-24
39-29
34-24
22-25
28-34
17-24
28-30
36-29
30-28
36-22
34-17
29-32
35-28
31-30
40-30
36-42
31-20
27-39
22-29
28-29
34-37
36-21
38-20
14-25
27-24
28-27
38-27
30-30
39-23
15-24
28-34
28-31
22-30
31-34
24-20
31-31
228.9Avg total
119.1Scored
109.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)115.1108.4223.5+6.668%
Season at home (32)116.3107.0223.3+9.372%
Season away (33)113.9109.8223.7+4.164%
Last 10 (10)119.1109.8228.9+9.360%
Last 5 (5)114.2111.0225.2+3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)108.0125.0233.0-17.00%
vs Similar (6)113.2110.5223.7+2.750%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)116.1109.1225.2+7.065%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: +6.9+6.9Q4Q4: -4.1-4.1Q4: -1.8-1.8
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: +6.9+6.9Q4Q4: -4.1-4.1Q4: -1.8-1.8
Chicago BullsHouston Rockets
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
40-57
40
57
-17
A12/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
58-39
58
39
+19
H15/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H17/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H25/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A26/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
61-55
61
55
+6
H05/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
55-51
55
51
+4
A07/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
53-43
53
43
+10
A09/03
NBA
105.2Avg total
53.2Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.452.8105.2-0.453%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.553.6108.1+0.953%-
Last 30 away (15)50.351.9102.3-1.653%-
Last 10 (10)53.252.0105.2+1.250%-
Last 5 (5)55.051.2106.2+3.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)48.853.6102.4-4.820%-
vs Similar (20)53.052.8105.8+0.260%-
vs Weaker (5)53.451.8105.2+1.660%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
50-54
50
54
-4
A10/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
77-53
77
53
+24
H12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
45-58
45
58
-13
H16/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A24/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
66-58
66
58
+8
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
58-59
58
59
-1
H28/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A02/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
55-51
55
51
+4
H05/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
54-47
54
47
+7
A07/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
53-64
53
64
-11
H09/03
NBA
114.6Avg total
59.4Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.254.0112.2+4.257%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.552.2110.8+6.269%-
Last 30 away (14)57.956.1113.9+1.843%-
Last 10 (10)59.455.2114.6+4.260%-
Last 5 (5)58.055.8113.8+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)57.062.0119.0-5.00%-
vs Similar (6)56.256.2112.3+0.050%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)58.853.1111.9+5.761%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. 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: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.229.4
47.3%
50.2%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.19.1
37.8%
35.7%27.3
🏀 Free throws20.016.0
80.0%
77.0%16.0
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 119.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws25.5 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.923.4
54.5%
50.2%46.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.515.6
35.9%
35.7%46.8
🏀 Free throws32.425.5
78.7%
77.0%25.5
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 50% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 11 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LLLWLWWWWL
Houston Rockets
LLWWLWWLWW
#15
League position
#3
-3.4
Net rating
+9.1
104.1
Offensive rating
117.0
107.5
Defensive rating
107.9
49.9%
Effective FG%
54.2%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.7%
13.5%
Turnover %
13.3%
23.2%
Off. rebound %
26.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.38
37.8%
3-point %
35.9%
64.4%
Assist %
61.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.1 · 117.0Defence107.5 · 107.9Shooting49.9% · 54.2%3-point %37.8% · 35.9%Ball care13.5% · 13.3%Off. rebounds23.2% · 26.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.38Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ Houston Rockets
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
4
Chicago Bulls wins
6
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/03/17AOrlando Magic91-98
07/03/17ADetroit Pistons95-109
05/03/17HLos Angeles Clippers91-101
03/03/17HGolden State Warriors94-87
01/03/17HDenver Nuggets107-125
26/02/17ACleveland Cavaliers117-99
25/02/17HPhoenix Suns128-121 OT
17/02/17HBoston Celtics104-103
15/02/17HToronto Raptors105-94
12/02/17AMinnesota Timberwolves89-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/03/17HUtah Jazz108-115
07/03/17ASan Antonio Spurs110-112
05/03/17HMemphis Grizzlies123-108
02/03/17ALos Angeles Clippers122-103
28/02/17HIndiana Pacers108-117
26/02/17HMinnesota Timberwolves142-130
24/02/17ANew Orleans Pelicans129-99
16/02/17HMiami Heat109-117
12/02/17HPhoenix Suns133-102
10/02/17ACharlotte Hornets107-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL48%
HomeWWLWL59%
AwayLLWLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643232
Win %48%59%38%
Points / game102.3103.4101.1
Allowed / game103.1102.2104.0
Point differential-0.9+1.2-2.9
Avg total205.4205.7205.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%19%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (17)64% (11)50% (6)
Overtime %5%6%3%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL68%
HomeLWLWL72%
AwayLWWWL64%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653233
Win %68%72%64%
Points / game115.1116.3113.9
Allowed / game108.4107.0109.8
Point differential+6.6+9.3+4.1
Avg total223.5223.3223.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%47%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (16)62% (8)75% (8)
Overtime %5%3%6%
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 Warriors64521281%117.0105.3+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs64501478%106.598.5+8.0
3 Houston Rockets65442168%115.1108.4+6.6
4 Cleveland Cavaliers63422167%110.6106.5+4.1
5 Utah Jazz65412463%100.596.2+4.3
6 Boston Celtics65412463%107.7105.3+2.4
7 Washington Wizards63392462%108.6106.1+2.5
8 Los Angeles Clippers65392660%107.8104.8+3.0
9 Toronto Raptors64382659%107.7103.8+3.9
10 Memphis Grizzlies65362955%101.4100.7+0.6
11 Oklahoma City Thunder65362955%106.3106.3+0.0
12 Atlanta Hawks64352955%103.9104.7-0.8
13 Indiana Pacers64333152%105.1105.8-0.7
14 Detroit Pistons65323349%102.1102.3-0.1
15 Chicago Bulls64313348%102.3103.1-0.9
16 Miami Heat65313448%102.3101.9+0.5
17 Milwaukee Bucks63303348%105.2104.8+0.5
18 Denver Nuggets64293545%110.6111.4-0.7
19 Charlotte Hornets65293645%105.0104.0+1.0
20 Portland Trail Blazers63283544%108.3110.4-2.1
21 Dallas Mavericks63273643%98.399.8-1.5
22 Minnesota Timberwolves63263741%104.9104.9+0.0
23 New York Knicks65263940%105.6108.6-3.0
24 Sacramento Kings64253939%102.6105.7-3.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans65254038%102.6105.8-3.3
26 Orlando Magic66244236%99.7105.9-6.3
27 Philadelphia 76ers64234136%101.8108.0-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns65214432%107.8112.9-5.1
29 Los Angeles Lakers65204531%104.3111.0-6.7
30 Brooklyn Nets63115217%105.7114.3-8.6
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 Bulls3316143194
Houston Rockets23333623115
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