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Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 28 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 92-87
17-28 32-24 22-21 21-14
Position#23
Record14-25
FormWWLLW
Points / game100.1
Allowed / game106.8
Chicago Bulls 🏆
USA
vs
New York Knicks
USA
Position#24
Record17-21
FormWLWLL
Points / game103.1
Allowed / game104.8
USANBA· United Center
NBA2017-18
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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
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
119-111 OT
119
111
+8
A09/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
104-102
104
102
+2
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
108-85
108
85
+23
H12/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
103-100
103
100
+3
H14/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
115-109
115
109
+6
A16/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
117-115
117
115
+2
H19/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
112-94
112
94
+18
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
112-115
112
115
-3
A22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
92-117
92
117
-25
A24/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
115-106
115
106
+9
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-25
21-27
23-27
31-27
27-18
22-26
19-26
36-32
28-29
28-13
22-21
30-22
30-24
19-24
28-26
26-26
33-30
26-28
23-24
33-27
30-25
37-34
22-28
28-28
31-24
28-24
31-18
22-28
27-29
29-29
23-24
33-33
31-33
27-27
18-38
16-19
22-31
34-22
27-30
32-23
215.1Avg total
109.7Scored
105.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)100.1106.8206.9-6.836%
Season at home (18)99.1102.7201.8-3.744%
Season away (21)100.9110.3211.2-9.429%
Last 10 (10)109.7105.4215.1+4.380%
Last 5 (5)109.6109.4219.0+0.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (23)99.4108.7208.0-9.330%
vs Similar ◀ (7)103.198.4201.6+4.757%
vs Weakerno games
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
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
99-88
99
88
+11
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
102-104
102
104
-2
A10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
111-107
111
107
+4
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
113-109 OT
113
109
+4
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
111-104
111
104
+7
A15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
111-96
111
96
+15
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
91-109
91
109
-18
A19/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
102-93
102
93
+9
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
101-104
101
104
-3
A23/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
98-105
98
105
-7
H25/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
26-17
27-18
23-21
18-27
26-22
26-19
32-36
24-21
27-31
25-23
35-32
25-29
25-22
26-28
23-20
32-26
31-24
24-32
24-22
23-26
27-18
30-29
31-23
23-29
19-31
22-28
27-21
25-15
19-25
24-28
34-25
21-25
23-27
31-22
26-30
24-21
24-29
27-29
23-26
205.8Avg total
103.9Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)103.1104.8207.9-1.645%
Season at home (24)106.6102.6209.2+4.062%
Season away (14)97.2108.5205.7-11.314%
Last 10 (10)103.9101.9205.8+2.060%
Last 5 (5)100.6101.4202.0-0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)102.9104.3207.2-1.450%
vs Similar ◀ (11)107.2100.7207.9+6.564%
vs Weaker (1)120.0107.0227.0+13.0100%
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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: +1.7+1.7Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: +2.2+2.2Q4: +2.2+2.2
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A09/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
49-44
49
44
+5
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
56-42
56
42
+14
H12/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
49-48
49
48
+1
H14/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A16/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
67-59
67
59
+8
H19/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
56-58
56
58
-2
A22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
58-60
58
60
-2
A24/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A27/12
NBA
108.3Avg total
56.1Scored
52.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.152.7102.8-2.633%-
Last 30 at home (14)47.949.096.9-1.136%-
Last 30 away (16)52.055.9107.9-3.931%-
Last 10 (10)56.152.2108.3+3.970%-
Last 5 (5)59.255.6114.8+3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (23)50.253.7104.0-3.535%-
vs Similar ◀ (7)49.749.198.9+0.629%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
D
49-49
49
49
+0
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
44-49
44
49
-5
A10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
51-52
51
52
-1
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A15/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
50-44
50
44
+6
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
42-60
42
60
-18
A19/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
44-40
44
40
+4
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A23/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
48-50
48
50
-2
H25/12
NBA
98.2Avg total
48.5Scored
49.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.852.3104.1-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (20)52.350.6102.9+1.645%-
Last 30 away (10)50.955.6106.5-4.740%-
Last 10 (10)48.549.798.2-1.230%-
Last 5 (5)45.649.294.8-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)49.453.7103.1-4.339%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)54.650.3104.9+4.445%-
vs Weaker (1)65.050.0115.0+15.0100%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 109.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.6 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.533.3
51.6%
51.0%66.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.99.3
37.3%
36.1%27.9
🏀 Free throws21.715.2
70.0%
76.5%15.2
They take 89.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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: 103.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.1 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.232.1
48.5%
51.0%64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.17.7
40.3%
36.1%23.1
🏀 Free throws20.916.6
79.4%
76.5%16.6
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WLLWWWWWWW
New York Knicks
LLWLWWWWLW
#23
League position
#24
+4.2
Net rating
+2.1
107.7
Offensive rating
106.7
103.4
Defensive rating
104.6
52.9%
Effective FG%
51.2%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.5%
11.5%
Turnover %
14.5%
20.8%
Off. rebound %
27.2%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.3%
3-point %
40.3%
61.3%
Assist %
52.5%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence107.7 · 106.7Defence103.4 · 104.6Shooting52.9% · 51.2%3-point %37.3% · 40.3%Ball care11.5% · 14.5%Off. rebounds20.8% · 27.2%Free throws0.24 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)80% · 60%
■ 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
4
Chicago Bulls wins
6
New York Knicks wins
DateGameScore
10/12/17Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks104-102
05/04/17New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls100-91
13/01/17New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls104-89
05/11/16Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks104-117
24/03/16New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls106-94
24/03/16Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks107-115
02/01/16Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks108-81
20/12/15New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls107-91
29/03/15Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks111-80
19/12/14Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks103-97
Chicago Bullslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks115-106
24/12/17ABoston Celtics92-117
22/12/17ACleveland Cavaliers112-115
21/12/17HOrlando Magic112-94
19/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers117-115
16/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks115-109
14/12/17HUtah Jazz103-100
12/12/17HBoston Celtics108-85
10/12/17HNew York Knicks104-102
09/12/17ACharlotte Hornets119-111 OT
New York Knickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers98-105
23/12/17ADetroit Pistons101-104
22/12/17HBoston Celtics102-93
19/12/17ACharlotte Hornets91-109
17/12/17HOklahoma City Thunder111-96
15/12/17ABrooklyn Nets111-104
13/12/17HLos Angeles Lakers113-109 OT
11/12/17HAtlanta Hawks111-107
10/12/17AChicago Bulls102-104
07/12/17HMemphis Grizzlies99-88

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW36%
HomeWWWWW44%
AwayWWLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391821
Win %36%44%29%
Points / game100.199.1100.9
Allowed / game106.8102.7110.3
Point differential-6.8-3.7-9.4
Avg total206.9201.8211.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%17%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (12)71% (7)20% (5)
Overtime %5%6%5%
New York Knicks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL45%
HomeWWWWL62%
AwayLLWLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382414
Win %45%62%14%
Points / game103.1106.697.2
Allowed / game104.8102.6108.5
Point differential-1.6+4.0-11.3
Avg total207.9209.2205.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%29%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)57% (7)0% (3)
Overtime %3%4%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 Houston Rockets3628878%114.0104.6+9.4
2 Golden State Warriors3829976%114.5105.1+9.4
3 Boston Celtics42321076%103.798.0+5.7
4 Toronto Raptors37261170%110.6102.4+8.2
5 San Antonio Spurs40271368%102.198.2+3.9
6 Cleveland Cavaliers39251464%109.3107.2+2.1
7 Minnesota Timberwolves37231462%108.5106.7+1.8
8 Oklahoma City Thunder37211657%102.599.5+3.1
9 Washington Wizards39221756%105.8103.8+2.0
10 Denver Nuggets39221756%106.7105.3+1.4
11 Portland Trail Blazers38211755%103.1100.5+2.6
12 Detroit Pistons38211755%102.9101.8+1.1
13 Indiana Pacers38211755%107.1106.0+1.0
14 Miami Heat40211952%100.1102.1-2.0
15 Milwaukee Bucks36181850%104.5105.9-1.4
16 New Orleans Pelicans37181949%109.7111.1-1.4
17 Utah Jazz38182047%102.0100.9+1.2
18 Philadelphia 76ers38172145%107.8108.8-0.9
19 New York Knicks38172145%103.1104.8-1.6
20 Los Angeles Clippers38162242%105.0106.2-1.1
21 Brooklyn Nets37152241%107.9109.4-1.5
22 Charlotte Hornets39142536%103.8105.9-2.0
23 Chicago Bulls39142536%100.1106.8-6.8
24 Dallas Mavericks42152736%100.3102.0-1.7
25 Phoenix Suns40142635%105.5112.6-7.0
26 Los Angeles Lakers38132534%105.4108.8-3.4
27 Orlando Magic41142734%104.0108.7-4.7
28 Memphis Grizzlies39132633%98.0100.4-2.4
29 Sacramento Kings39122731%95.6104.9-9.3
30 Atlanta Hawks39112828%103.0107.2-4.2
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls1732222192
New York Knicks2824211487
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