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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 26 Feb 2017
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 99-117
22-23 34-32 20-34 23-28
Position#4
Record40-16
FormLWWWW
Points / game111.5
Allowed / game105.9
vs
Position#15
Record29-29
FormLLWWW
Points / game102.6
Allowed / game103.1
USANBA· Quicken Loans Arena
NBA2016-17
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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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
97-104
97
104
-7
89avg 101
A31/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
125-97
125
97
+28
129avg 101
H02/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
111-104
111
104
+7
105avg 101
A05/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
140-135 OT
140
135
+5
138avg 101
A07/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
132-117
132
117
+15
127avg 101
A09/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
109-118
109
118
-9
93avg 101
A10/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
125-109
125
109
+16
126avg 101
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
116-108
116
108
+8
111avg 101
A15/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
113-104
113
104
+9
106avg 101
H16/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
119-104
119
104
+15
118avg 101
H24/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-26
21-29
20-26
27-23
36-32
27-28
30-19
32-18
34-25
30-20
20-23
27-36
26-32
28-25
32-25
34-38
25-36
32-27
40-18
35-36
21-29
36-26
25-31
27-32
28-33
31-22
33-23
33-31
26-30
43-31
24-32
23-15
28-32
29-22
26-26
30-24
34-33
35-18
18-28
32-25
228.7Avg total
118.7Scored
110.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)111.5105.9217.4+5.671%
Season at home (30)114.2103.8218.0+10.483%
Season away (26)108.3108.4216.7-0.158%
Last 10 (10)118.7110.0228.7+8.780%
Last 5 (5)116.4108.6225.0+7.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)100.0117.0217.0-17.050%
vs Similar (8)116.6112.2228.9+4.462%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)111.8106.3218.1+5.570%
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
121-108
121
108
+13
120avg 94
H30/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
128-100
128
100
+28
127avg 94
A02/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
117-121 OT
117
121
-4
112avg 94
A04/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
112-107
112
107
+5
100avg 94
A07/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
92-123
92
123
-31
80avg 94
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
97-115
97
115
-18
84avg 94
A11/02
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-23
30-34
29-30
25-21
21-20
34-27
39-26
34-27
26-24
23-36
32-19
27-29
27-11
33-34
25-24
27-38
17-30
24-25
29-31
22-37
26-28
17-28
33-30
21-29
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
220.2Avg total
109.3Scored
110.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (58)102.6103.1205.7-0.550%
Season at home (29)104.1102.0206.1+2.062%
Season away (29)101.1104.2205.3-3.138%
Last 10 (10)109.3110.9220.2-1.660%
Last 5 (5)104.6110.0214.6-5.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)103.8114.2218.0-10.525%
vs Similar (21)102.3104.8207.1-2.548%
vs Weaker (5)109.4107.0216.4+2.480%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: +6.4+6.4Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +2.2+2.2Q4: -4.0-4.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: +6.4+6.4Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +2.2+2.2Q4: -4.0-4.0
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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A31/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H02/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
64-45
64
45
+19
A05/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A07/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
57-63
57
63
-6
A09/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A10/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
69-61
69
61
+8
A15/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H16/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
69-51
69
51
+18
H24/02
NBA
115.5Avg total
59.9Scored
55.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.253.3109.5+2.963%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.251.1108.3+6.180%-
Last 30 away (15)55.155.5110.7-0.447%-
Last 10 (10)59.955.6115.5+4.370%-
Last 5 (5)62.255.2117.4+7.0100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)50.566.5117.0-16.00%-
vs Similar (8)58.055.4113.4+2.675%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)56.051.1107.2+4.965%-
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
67-57
67
57
+10
H30/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A02/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
49-60
49
60
-11
A04/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
60-45
60
45
+15
A07/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
41-55
41
55
-14
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A11/02
NBA
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
104.5Avg total
51.7Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.052.5103.5-1.547%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.252.1105.3+1.153%-
Last 30 away (15)48.852.9101.7-4.140%-
Last 10 (10)51.752.8104.5-1.140%-
Last 5 (5)49.052.8101.8-3.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)48.054.0102.0-6.025%-
vs Similar (21)51.352.1103.4-0.852%-
vs Weaker (5)52.053.0105.0-1.040%-
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: 118.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers49.228.3
57.5%
50.2%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.014.9
42.6%
35.7%44.7
🏀 Free throws22.317.4
78.0%
77.0%17.4
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 109.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.2 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.6 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers66.534.1
51.3%
50.2%68.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.97.2
34.4%
35.7%21.6
🏀 Free throws24.919.5
78.3%
77.0%19.5
They take 87.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% 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 26 Feb 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWWLWWWWL
Chicago Bulls
WWWLLLWLWW
#4
League position
#15
+8.8
Net rating
-1.6
119.7
Offensive rating
109.2
110.9
Defensive rating
110.8
60.2%
Effective FG%
51.4%
51.4%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
13.4%
Turnover %
12.0%
21.8%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.28
42.6%
3-point %
34.4%
58.3%
Assist %
60.0%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence119.7 · 109.2Defence110.9 · 110.8Shooting60.2% · 51.4%3-point %42.6% · 34.4%Ball care13.4% · 12.0%Off. rebounds21.8% · 24.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)80% · 60%
■ 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
24/02/17HNew York Knicks119-104
16/02/17HIndiana Pacers113-104
15/02/17AMinnesota Timberwolves116-108
12/02/17HDenver Nuggets125-109
10/02/17AOklahoma City Thunder109-118
09/02/17AIndiana Pacers132-117
07/02/17AWashington Wizards140-135 OT
05/02/17ANew York Knicks111-104
02/02/17HMinnesota Timberwolves125-97
31/01/17ADallas Mavericks97-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/02/17HPhoenix Suns128-121 OT
17/02/17HBoston Celtics104-103
15/02/17HToronto Raptors105-94
12/02/17AMinnesota Timberwolves89-117
11/02/17APhoenix Suns97-115
09/02/17AGolden State Warriors92-123
07/02/17ASacramento Kings112-107
04/02/17AHouston Rockets117-121 OT
02/02/17AOklahoma City Thunder128-100
30/01/17HPhiladelphia 76ers121-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW71%
HomeWWWWW83%
AwayWWWLW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games563026
Win %71%83%58%
Points / game111.5114.2108.3
Allowed / game105.9103.8108.4
Point differential+5.6+10.4-0.1
Avg total217.4218.0216.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%50%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (12)40% (5)86% (7)
Overtime %7%7%8%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW50%
HomeLWWWW62%
AwayLWLLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games582929
Win %50%62%38%
Points / game102.6104.1101.1
Allowed / game103.1102.0104.2
Point differential-0.5+2.0-3.1
Avg total205.7206.1205.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%21%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (17)64% (11)50% (6)
Overtime %5%7%3%
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 Warriors5748984%118.3105.5+12.8
2 San Antonio Spurs57441377%106.798.3+8.4
3 Cleveland Cavaliers56401671%111.5105.9+5.6
4 Houston Rockets59411869%114.7107.8+6.8
5 Boston Celtics58372164%108.2105.7+2.5
6 Utah Jazz58362262%100.495.7+4.7
7 Washington Wizards56342261%108.1105.5+2.6
8 Los Angeles Clippers58352360%107.8104.5+3.4
9 Toronto Raptors58342459%108.4104.2+4.2
10 Memphis Grizzlies59342558%100.799.6+1.1
11 Oklahoma City Thunder58332557%106.0105.8+0.2
12 Atlanta Hawks58322655%103.2104.3-1.1
13 Indiana Pacers59302951%105.3106.3-1.0
14 Chicago Bulls58292950%102.6103.1-0.5
15 Detroit Pistons58283048%101.5101.8-0.3
16 Miami Heat59273246%101.8102.1-0.4
17 Denver Nuggets58263245%110.8111.8-1.1
18 Milwaukee Bucks56253145%105.5105.5+0.0
19 Charlotte Hornets58253343%104.4104.1+0.4
20 Sacramento Kings59253442%102.9105.5-2.6
21 Portland Trail Blazers57243342%107.4110.0-2.6
22 New York Knicks59243541%106.1109.4-3.3
23 Minnesota Timberwolves58233540%104.7105.3-0.7
24 New Orleans Pelicans58233540%103.3106.9-3.6
25 Dallas Mavericks57223539%97.8100.3-2.5
26 Philadelphia 76ers58223638%101.6106.9-5.3
27 Orlando Magic60223837%99.7105.8-6.2
28 Los Angeles Lakers59194032%104.3110.7-6.5
29 Phoenix Suns58184031%107.2112.7-5.5
30 Brooklyn Nets5794816%105.5114.5-8.9
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
Cleveland Cavaliers2234202399
Chicago Bulls23323428117
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