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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 24 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 83-96
14-21 25-23 19-28 25-24
Position#3
Record30-11
FormLWLWW
Points / game101.4
Allowed / game95.7
vs
Position#13
Record24-18
FormWLWLL
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game101.5
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
122-100
122
100
+22
123avg 91
H05/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
121-115
121
115
+6
109avg 91
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
125-99
125
99
+26
122avg 91
A09/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
95-85
95
85
+10
83avg 91
A10/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
110-107 OT
110
107
+3
100avg 91
A13/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
95-99
95
99
-4
84avg 91
A15/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
91-77
91
77
+14
78avg 91
A16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
98-132
98
132
-34
89avg 91
H19/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
91-78
91
78
+13
82avg 91
A21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
115-102
115
102
+13
115avg 91
H22/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
25-27
32-22
32-22
24-26
38-24
33-39
26-26
35-27
27-19
33-30
30-23
26-20
22-27
27-22
20-16
22-25
25-27
20-20
28-23
32-20
18-24
23-28
22-27
23-21
23-14
22-16
23-26
21-34
23-36
23-34
31-28
23-17
28-21
22-17
18-23
28-31
31-19
29-22
27-30
205.7Avg total
106.3Scored
99.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)101.495.7197.1+5.773%
Season at home (18)104.997.7202.6+7.289%
Season away (23)98.794.2192.8+4.561%
Last 10 (10)106.399.4205.7+6.980%
Last 5 (5)98.097.6195.6+0.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)101.699.9201.4+1.756%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)100.893.6194.4+7.181%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
117-106
117
106
+11
119avg 93
H06/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
101-92
101
92
+9
93avg 93
H08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
105-120
105
120
-15
94avg 93
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
100-114
100
114
-14
90avg 93
H12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
101-106
101
106
-5
97avg 93
A13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
115-111 OT
115
111
+4
106avg 93
A15/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
77-83
77
83
-6
63avg 93
H16/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
111-101
111
101
+10
106avg 93
A18/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
94-125
94
125
-31
71avg 93
H21/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
101-110
101
110
-9
85avg 93
A23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
22-18
24-18
15-23
16-24
26-32
30-21
27-26
28-22
18-34
26-29
19-24
31-38
23-34
26-30
33-26
19-20
209.0Avg total
102.2Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)101.8101.5203.3+0.457%
Season at home (24)100.698.5199.1+2.267%
Season away (18)103.4105.4208.9-2.044%
Last 10 (10)102.2106.8209.0-4.640%
Last 5 (5)99.6106.0205.6-6.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)100.0102.7202.7-2.760%
vs Similar (16)102.4101.6204.0+0.850%
vs Weaker (4)108.2103.8212.0+4.550%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: +2.8+2.8Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -2.6-2.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: +2.8+2.8Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -2.6-2.6
Cleveland CavaliersChicago Bulls
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
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H05/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
62-46
62
46
+16
A09/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
48-47
48
47
+1
A10/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
47-52
47
52
-5
A13/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
50-44
50
44
+6
A15/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
46-35
46
35
+11
A16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
44-70
44
70
-26
H19/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
51-38
51
38
+13
A21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H22/01
NBA
101.5Avg total
52.7Scored
48.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.948.799.6+2.260%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.749.8102.5+2.862%-
Last 30 away (17)49.547.897.3+1.859%-
Last 10 (10)52.748.8101.5+3.980%-
Last 5 (5)50.047.497.4+2.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)49.449.999.3-0.444%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)51.548.199.7+3.467%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
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
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
46-36
46
36
+10
H16/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A18/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
44-63
44
63
-19
H21/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
49-64
49
64
-15
A23/01
NBA
106.4Avg total
50.6Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.052.0102.0-2.047%-
Last 30 at home (18)50.250.6100.7-0.444%-
Last 30 away (12)49.854.2104.0-4.350%-
Last 10 (10)50.655.8106.4-5.250%-
Last 5 (5)48.255.6103.8-7.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)49.053.6102.6-4.650%-
vs Similar (16)50.549.8100.3+0.756%-
vs Weaker (4)50.856.8107.5-6.00%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 106.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.3 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers54.728.3
51.7%
49.0%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.011.1
38.3%
35.3%33.3
🏀 Free throws21.616.4
75.9%
75.5%16.4
They take 83.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 103.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀63%
🏀🏀🏀19%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.0 pts a game · 63% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 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-pointers67.532.5
48.1%
49.0%65.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.96.4
32.2%
35.3%19.2
🏀 Free throws23.319.5
83.7%
75.5%19.5
They take 87.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 23% 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 24 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWLWLWWWWW
Chicago Bulls
LLWLWLLLWW
#3
League position
#13
+7.3
Net rating
-3.0
112.8
Offensive rating
104.0
105.5
Defensive rating
107.0
53.7%
Effective FG%
48.2%
52.2%
Opp. effective FG%
49.5%
13.3%
Turnover %
15.1%
28.1%
Off. rebound %
29.0%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.27
38.3%
3-point %
32.2%
53.8%
Assist %
50.6%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.8 · 104.0Defence105.5 · 107.0Shooting53.7% · 48.2%3-point %38.3% · 32.2%Ball care13.3% · 15.1%Off. rebounds28.1% · 29.0%Free throws0.26 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
22/01/16HLos Angeles Clippers115-102
21/01/16ABrooklyn Nets91-78
19/01/16HGolden State Warriors98-132
16/01/16AHouston Rockets91-77
15/01/16ASan Antonio Spurs95-99
13/01/16ADallas Mavericks110-107 OT
10/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers95-85
09/01/16AMinnesota Timberwolves125-99
07/01/16AWashington Wizards121-115
05/01/16HToronto Raptors122-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/16ABoston Celtics101-110
21/01/16HGolden State Warriors94-125
18/01/16ADetroit Pistons111-101
16/01/16HDallas Mavericks77-83
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW73%
HomeWWWLW89%
AwayWWLWW61%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games411823
Win %73%89%61%
Points / game101.4104.998.7
Allowed / game95.797.794.2
Point differential+5.7+7.2+4.5
Avg total197.1202.6192.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%50%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)100% (5)38% (8)
Overtime %7%0%13%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL57%
HomeWWLLL67%
AwayLLWWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422418
Win %57%67%44%
Points / game101.8100.6103.4
Allowed / game101.598.5105.4
Point differential+0.4+2.2-2.0
Avg total203.3199.1208.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%17%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won65% (17)73% (11)50% (6)
Overtime %12%12%11%
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 Warriors4440491%114.7102.6+12.1
2 San Antonio Spurs4438686%104.289.8+14.5
3 Oklahoma City Thunder45331273%108.6100.1+8.5
4 Cleveland Cavaliers41301173%101.495.7+5.7
5 Toronto Raptors43281565%101.096.8+4.1
6 Los Angeles Clippers43281565%105.0101.0+3.9
7 Atlanta Hawks44261859%102.399.9+2.4
8 Chicago Bulls42241857%101.8101.5+0.4
9 Dallas Mavericks45252056%101.1101.1-0.0
10 Memphis Grizzlies45252056%96.598.9-2.4
11 Indiana Pacers43232053%102.7100.0+2.7
12 Detroit Pistons43232053%101.9100.2+1.7
13 Boston Celtics44232152%103.8100.8+3.1
14 Miami Heat44232152%95.595.8-0.3
15 Houston Rockets45232251%104.5105.5-1.0
16 Washington Wizards41202149%102.2103.8-1.6
17 New York Knicks46222448%99.1100.7-1.6
18 Charlotte Hornets44212348%101.8101.0+0.9
19 Orlando Magic42202248%98.799.2-0.5
20 Sacramento Kings42192345%106.0107.4-1.4
21 Utah Jazz43192444%97.797.4+0.2
22 Portland Trail Blazers45192642%101.4102.8-1.4
23 Milwaukee Bucks46192741%98.2103.0-4.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans43162737%102.3104.9-2.6
25 Denver Nuggets43162737%99.4103.5-4.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves45143131%99.0102.8-3.8
27 Phoenix Suns44133130%101.6106.9-5.3
28 Brooklyn Nets44113325%95.1103.1-8.0
29 Los Angeles Lakers4593620%96.2106.2-9.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers4463814%94.3104.8-10.5
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
Cleveland Cavaliers1425192583
Chicago Bulls2123282496
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