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Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 02 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 108-81
34-18 22-32 21-23 31-8
Position#13
Record18-12
FormLWLWW
Points / game101.1
Allowed / game100.0
vs
Position#24
Record15-18
FormLLLLW
Points / game98.0
Allowed / game99.5
USANBA· United Center
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks winLost
-no forecast
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
98-94
98
94
+4
90avg 92
H13/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
115-96
115
96
+19
117avg 92
H15/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
98-85
98
85
+13
88avg 92
H17/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
144-147 OT
144
147
-3
124avg 92
H19/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
91-107
91
107
-16
73avg 92
A20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
102-105
102
105
-3
95avg 92
H22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
105-96
105
96
+9
98avg 92
A25/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
111-118
111
118
-7
105avg 92
A27/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
104-97
104
97
+7
96avg 92
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
102-100 OT
102
100
+2
92avg 92
H31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-28
22-17
22-25
34-24
24-19
27-37
34-12
30-28
30-26
20-27
24-13
24-19
27-30
25-25
25-19
28-31
18-25
21-24
29-28
23-30
22-29
33-29
23-27
24-20
32-26
22-26
32-16
19-28
26-33
34-26
29-31
22-28
23-32
26-20
29-21
26-24
21-21
29-19
16-22
25-29
211.5Avg total
107.0Scored
104.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)101.1100.0201.0+1.160%
Season at home (18)101.097.9198.9+3.172%
Season away (12)101.2103.1204.2-1.942%
Last 10 (10)107.0104.5211.5+2.560%
Last 5 (5)104.8103.2208.0+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)97.495.8193.1+1.675%
vs Similar ◀ (16)100.4102.8203.1-2.450%
vs Weaker (6)107.898.2206.0+9.767%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
97-99
97
99
-2
89avg 88
A11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
112-110
112
110
+2
103avg 88
A13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
107-102
107
102
+5
105avg 88
H17/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
107-97
107
97
+10
102avg 88
A19/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
107-91
107
91
+16
99avg 88
H20/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
99-107
99
107
-8
95avg 88
H22/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
84-91
84
91
-7
74avg 88
A24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
98-117
98
117
-19
94avg 88
A27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
91-100
91
100
-9
75avg 88
A28/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
108-96
108
96
+12
103avg 88
H30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-24
23-22
26-30
32-23
21-29
34-27
21-30
36-24
27-26
33-14
18-30
29-32
30-23
35-21
24-24
18-29
25-18
24-21
28-29
30-23
21-29
25-23
27-26
26-29
24-31
26-24
22-17
12-19
32-22
31-38
12-27
23-30
18-22
23-29
24-26
26-23
25-26
25-23
29-23
29-24
202.0Avg total
101.0Scored
101.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)98.099.5197.5-1.545%
Season at home (16)98.297.6195.8+0.650%
Season away (17)97.8101.2199.0-3.441%
Last 10 (10)101.0101.0202.0+0.050%
Last 5 (5)96.0102.2198.2-6.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)89.898.0187.8-8.223%
vs Similar ◀ (13)101.1101.5202.5-0.446%
vs Weaker (4)103.292.5195.8+10.8100%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +4.9+4.9Q3: -3.1-3.1Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +0.5+0.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +4.9+4.9Q3: -3.1-3.1Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +0.5+0.5
Chicago BullsNew York Knicks
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H13/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H15/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H17/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
52-55
52
55
-3
H19/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
39-49
39
49
-10
A20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
55-58
55
58
-3
H22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A25/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A27/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H29/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H31/12
NBA
102.1Avg total
50.2Scored
51.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.149.099.1+1.157%-
Last 30 at home (18)50.648.398.9+2.350%-
Last 30 away (12)49.450.099.4-0.667%-
Last 10 (10)50.251.9102.1-1.730%-
Last 5 (5)53.652.2105.8+1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)50.047.297.2+2.875%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)49.048.997.9+0.150%-
vs Weaker (6)53.351.7105.0+1.750%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
39-46
39
46
-7
A11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
60-40
60
40
+20
H17/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
65-44
65
44
+21
A19/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
49-39
49
39
+10
H20/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
46-52
46
52
-6
H22/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
41-51
41
51
-10
A28/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H30/12
NBA
101.0Avg total
51.8Scored
49.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.048.897.8+0.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.147.097.1+3.147%-
Last 30 away (15)48.050.598.5-2.540%-
Last 10 (10)51.849.2101.0+2.650%-
Last 5 (5)50.053.4103.4-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)46.450.296.5-3.838%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)49.249.098.2+0.238%-
vs Weaker (4)57.243.5100.8+13.875%-
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: 107.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.0 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.9 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 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-pointers68.833.0
48.0%
49.0%66.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.37.3
34.3%
35.3%21.9
🏀 Free throws24.519.1
78.0%
75.5%19.1
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 101.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 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-pointers60.830.8
50.7%
49.0%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.96.8
32.5%
35.3%20.4
🏀 Free throws22.819.0
83.3%
75.5%19.0
They take 81.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% 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 02 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WWLWLLLWWW
New York Knicks
WLLLLWWWWL
#13
League position
#24
+2.5
Net rating
+0.0
104.9
Offensive rating
106.1
102.5
Defensive rating
106.1
48.8%
Effective FG%
50.2%
47.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.3%
14.3%
Turnover %
14.7%
28.5%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.28
34.3%
3-point %
32.5%
53.8%
Assist %
55.3%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence104.9 · 106.1Defence102.5 · 106.1Shooting48.8% · 50.2%3-point %34.3% · 32.5%Ball care14.3% · 14.7%Off. rebounds28.5% · 26.1%Free throws0.27 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ New York Knicks
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
7
Chicago Bulls wins
3
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/15HIndiana Pacers102-100 OT
29/12/15HToronto Raptors104-97
27/12/15ADallas Mavericks111-118
25/12/15AOklahoma City Thunder105-96
22/12/15HBrooklyn Nets102-105
20/12/15ANew York Knicks91-107
19/12/15HDetroit Pistons144-147 OT
17/12/15HMemphis Grizzlies98-85
15/12/15HPhiladelphia 76ers115-96
13/12/15HNew Orleans Pelicans98-94
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/15HDetroit Pistons108-96
28/12/15ABoston Celtics91-100
27/12/15AAtlanta Hawks98-117
24/12/15ACleveland Cavaliers84-91
22/12/15HOrlando Magic99-107
20/12/15HChicago Bulls107-91
19/12/15APhiladelphia 76ers107-97
17/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves107-102
13/12/15APortland Trail Blazers112-110
11/12/15ASacramento Kings97-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW60%
HomeWLLWW72%
AwayLLLWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301812
Win %60%72%42%
Points / game101.1101.0101.2
Allowed / game100.097.9103.1
Point differential+1.1+3.1-1.9
Avg total201.0198.9204.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%11%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)73% (11)33% (3)
Overtime %13%17%8%
New York Knicks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW45%
HomeLWWLW50%
AwayWWLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %45%50%41%
Points / game98.098.297.8
Allowed / game99.597.6101.2
Point differential-1.5+0.6-3.4
Avg total197.5195.8199.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)67% (3)67% (6)
Overtime %3%6%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 Golden State Warriors3230294%114.1102.0+12.0
2 San Antonio Spurs3428682%102.088.6+13.5
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3021970%99.795.1+4.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder33231070%108.7100.5+8.1
5 Toronto Raptors34211362%99.996.4+3.6
6 Los Angeles Clippers34211362%102.9100.6+2.3
7 Atlanta Hawks34211362%102.0100.1+1.9
8 Chicago Bulls30181260%101.1100.0+1.1
9 Miami Heat32191359%97.295.1+2.2
10 Orlando Magic33191458%100.798.5+2.2
11 Dallas Mavericks33191458%101.6101.0+0.6
12 Boston Celtics32181456%103.199.1+4.0
13 Indiana Pacers32181456%102.799.1+3.6
14 Detroit Pistons33181555%101.499.9+1.5
15 Charlotte Hornets32171553%102.299.8+2.4
16 Memphis Grizzlies34181653%96.499.4-2.9
17 Washington Wizards31151648%101.5104.0-2.5
18 Houston Rockets34161847%104.2105.8-1.5
19 New York Knicks33151845%98.099.5-1.5
20 Utah Jazz31141745%97.097.3-0.3
21 Portland Trail Blazers35142140%101.2102.2-1.1
22 Milwaukee Bucks34132138%97.8103.6-5.8
23 Sacramento Kings32122038%104.2107.3-3.2
24 Minnesota Timberwolves33122136%100.1103.0-2.8
25 Denver Nuggets33122136%98.9103.8-4.9
26 Phoenix Suns35122334%102.8105.6-2.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans32102231%101.7106.6-5.0
28 Brooklyn Nets3292328%97.1103.4-6.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers3362718%96.8107.2-10.5
30 Philadelphia 76ers343319%92.5104.4-11.9
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 Bulls34222131108
New York Knicks183223881
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