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Cluj-Napoca vs Rapid Bucuresti Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 18 Feb 2024
Tip-off: 18:30
Final 84-70
22-23 26-14 14-17 22-16
Position#1
Record4-0
FormWLWWW
Points / game90.8
Allowed / game72.8
Cluj-Napoca 🏆
Romania
vs
Rapid Bucuresti
Romania
Position#2
Record4-0
FormLLWWW
Points / game69.2
Allowed / game61.2
RomaniaRomanian CupRomanian Cup - Final· BTarena
Other2023Neutral venue
Meetings · Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti
03 May 2025
CNA86
RAPI67
01 May 2025
CNA107
RAPI66
01 Mar 2025
CNA92
RAPI65
18 Feb 2024
CNA84
RAPI70
28 Sep 2023
CNA79
RAPI56
27 Apr 2023
CNA77
RAPI55
25 Apr 2023
CNA78
RAPI61
23 Dec 2022
CNA83
RAPI88
04 Dec 2021
CNA107
RAPI75
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cluj-Napoca winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Rapid Bucuresti winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cluj-NapocaRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCluj-Napoca
Date
Competition
Ulm
#9
W
85-81
85
81
+4
83avg 88
A17/01
Eurocup
Corona Brasov
#8
W
101-83
101
83
+18
98avg 88
H20/01
Divizia A
Trento
#16
W
88-83
88
83
+5
84avg 88
H23/01
Eurocup
CSM Targu Mures
#11
W
95-85
95
85
+10
95avg 88
A27/01
Divizia A
Gran Canaria
#6
W
113-111 OT
113
111
+2
116avg 88
A31/01
Eurocup
Arges Pitesti
#6
W
88-69
88
69
+19
91avg 88
H03/02
Divizia A
Lietkabelis
#17
L
87-92
87
92
-5
80avg 88
A07/02
Eurocup
CSU Sibiu
#15
W
80-74
80
74
+6
74avg 88
H10/02
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
96-92
96
92
+4
91avg 88
A15/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Constanta
#10
W
92-67
92
67
+25
90avg 88
H17/02
Romanian Cup
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-24
19-27
19-15
30-15
19-19
29-22
29-20
24-22
28-18
14-20
24-22
22-23
22-15
34-24
22-26
17-20
20-37
34-20
23-16
21-25
22-27
30-11
17-18
19-13
26-27
20-25
21-18
20-22
15-26
30-16
22-17
13-15
31-31
12-17
27-25
26-19
27-21
25-15
13-15
27-16
176.2Avg total
92.5Scored
83.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (4)90.872.8163.5+18.0100%
Season at home (2)89.567.0156.5+22.5100%
Season away (2)92.078.5170.5+13.5100%
Last 10 (10)92.583.7176.2+8.890%
Last 5 (5)88.678.8167.4+9.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)91.5101.5193.0-10.050%
vs Similar (3)86.784.7171.3+2.067%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)92.178.5170.6+13.692%
This opponent (Rapid Bucuresti) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Rapid BucurestiRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucuresti
Date
Competition
SCM Timisoara
#13
W
72-62
72
62
+10
70avg 72
H23/12
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#14
L
75-91
75
91
-16
72avg 72
A29/12
Divizia A
CSM Targu Jiu
#12
W
103-87
103
87
+16
109avg 72
H06/01
Divizia A
Municipal Galati
#17
W
106-74
106
74
+32
107avg 72
A13/01
Divizia A
Laguna Bucuresti
#18
W
104-64
104
64
+40
98avg 72
H20/01
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
69-86
69
86
-17
60avg 72
H29/01
Divizia A
CSM Constanta
#7
L
70-81
70
81
-11
60avg 72
A03/02
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#11
W
86-78
86
78
+8
84avg 72
H10/02
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#6
W
78-57
78
57
+21
79avg 72
A15/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Oradea
#7
W
63-61
63
61
+2
52avg 72
H17/02
Romanian Cup
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
15-11
18-13
16-17
18-18
24-25
17-18
16-30
30-20
27-15
24-27
22-25
24-19
28-15
21-22
33-18
31-16
20-20
27-11
26-17
20-21
15-26
8-13
26-26
23-25
9-21
22-11
16-24
18-20
32-17
15-20
21-21
23-16
20-12
15-17
20-12
15-22
19-13
11-10
18-16
156.7Avg total
82.6Scored
74.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (4)69.261.2130.5+8.0100%
Season at home (2)62.559.0121.5+3.5100%
Season away (2)76.063.5139.5+12.5100%
Last 10 (10)82.674.1156.7+8.570%
Last 5 (5)73.272.6145.8+0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)66.779.3146.0-12.733%
vs Similar (5)71.675.4147.0-3.840%
vs Weaker (22)83.172.5155.5+10.673%
This opponent (Cluj-Napoca) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.8-1.8Q1: +2.7+2.7Q2Q2: +5.0+5.0Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +0.8+0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.8-1.8Q1: +2.7+2.7Q2Q2: +5.0+5.0Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +0.8+0.8
Cluj-NapocaRapid Bucuresti
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.
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Cluj-NapocaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Ulm
#9
L
36-51
36
51
-15
A17/01
Eurocup
Corona Brasov
#8
W
48-41
48
41
+7
H20/01
Divizia A
Trento
#16
W
42-38
42
38
+4
H23/01
Eurocup
CSM Targu Mures
#11
W
56-39
56
39
+17
A27/01
Divizia A
Gran Canaria
#6
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A31/01
Eurocup
Arges Pitesti
#6
W
52-38
52
38
+14
H03/02
Divizia A
Lietkabelis
#17
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A07/02
Eurocup
CSU Sibiu
#15
W
45-42
45
42
+3
H10/02
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
43-48
43
48
-5
A15/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Constanta
#10
W
52-36
52
36
+16
H17/02
Romanian Cup
91.6Avg total
47.4Scored
44.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)46.140.086.1+6.167%-
Last 30 at home (15)46.238.384.5+7.980%-
Last 30 away (15)46.041.787.7+4.353%-
Last 10 (10)47.444.291.6+3.260%-
Last 5 (5)47.643.290.8+4.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)48.551.099.5-2.50%-
vs Similar (3)40.743.384.0-2.733%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)46.638.785.3+7.876%-
This opponent (Rapid Bucuresti) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Rapid BucurestiLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
SCM Timisoara
#13
W
38-32
38
32
+6
H23/12
Divizia A
Dinamo Bucharest
#14
L
42-43
42
43
-1
A29/12
Divizia A
CSM Targu Jiu
#12
W
57-35
57
35
+22
H06/01
Divizia A
Municipal Galati
#17
W
52-34
52
34
+18
A13/01
Divizia A
Laguna Bucuresti
#18
W
51-36
51
36
+15
H20/01
Divizia A
CSM Oradea
#2
L
35-47
35
47
-12
H29/01
Divizia A
CSM Constanta
#7
L
32-46
32
46
-14
A03/02
Divizia A
CSM Targu Mures
#11
W
50-37
50
37
+13
H10/02
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#6
W
43-28
43
28
+15
A15/02
Romanian Cup
CSM Oradea
#7
L
34-35
34
35
-1
H17/02
Romanian Cup
80.7Avg total
43.4Scored
37.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.437.378.7+4.163%-
Last 30 at home (16)41.838.880.5+3.062%-
Last 30 away (14)41.035.676.6+5.464%-
Last 10 (10)43.437.380.7+6.160%-
Last 5 (5)38.838.677.4+0.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)42.044.386.3-2.30%-
vs Similar (5)35.440.275.6-4.840%-
vs Weaker (22)42.735.678.3+7.077%-
This opponent (Cluj-Napoca) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Cluj-Napocatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cluj-Napoca: 91.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 72.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.022.5
59.2%
49.9%45.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.69.6
42.5%
32.5%28.8
🏀 Free throws23.617.7
75.0%
69.8%17.7
They take 60.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Rapid Bucurestitheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Rapid Bucuresti: 81.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 72.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers37.220.6
55.4%
49.9%41.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.69.6
36.1%
32.5%28.8
🏀 Free throws15.111.8
78.1%
69.8%11.8
They take 63.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Feb 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cluj-Napoca
WWWLWWWWWW
Rapid Bucuresti
WWWLLWWWLW
#1
League position
#2
+12.3
Net rating
+12.3
122.4
Offensive rating
113.2
110.1
Defensive rating
100.8
60.9%
Effective FG%
54.9%
52.1%
Opp. effective FG%
48.8%
16.2%
Turnover %
18.6%
30.0%
Off. rebound %
34.6%
0.39
Free-throw rate
0.24
42.5%
3-point %
36.1%
63.9%
Assist %
68.9%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence122.4 · 113.2Defence110.1 · 100.8Shooting60.9% · 54.9%3-point %42.5% · 36.1%Ball care16.2% · 18.6%Off. rebounds30.0% · 34.6%Free throws0.39 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)90% · 70%
■ Cluj-Napoca   ■ Rapid Bucuresti
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
8
Cluj-Napoca wins
2
Rapid Bucuresti wins
DateGameScore
02/12/23Rapid Bucuresti v Cluj-Napoca81-98
28/09/23Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti79-56
05/05/23Rapid Bucuresti v Cluj-Napoca76-95
03/05/23Rapid Bucuresti v Cluj-Napoca106-86
27/04/23Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti77-55
25/04/23Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti78-61
23/12/22Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti83-88
27/11/22Rapid Bucuresti v Cluj-Napoca77-79
02/02/22Rapid Bucuresti v Cluj-Napoca70-89
04/12/21Cluj-Napoca v Rapid Bucuresti107-75
Cluj-Napocalast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/02/24HCSM Constanta92-67
15/02/24AVoluntari96-92
10/02/24HCSU Sibiu80-74
07/02/24ALietkabelis87-92
03/02/24HArges Pitesti88-69
31/01/24AGran Canaria113-111 OT
27/01/24ACSM Targu Mures95-85
23/01/24HTrento88-83
20/01/24HCorona Brasov101-83
17/01/24AUlm85-81
Rapid Bucurestilast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/02/24HCSM Oradea63-61
15/02/24APetrolul Ploiesti78-57
10/02/24HCSM Targu Mures86-78
03/02/24ACSM Constanta70-81
29/01/24HCSM Oradea69-86
20/01/24HLaguna Bucuresti104-64
13/01/24AMunicipal Galati106-74
06/01/24HCSM Targu Jiu103-87
29/12/23ADinamo Bucharest75-91
23/12/23HSCM Timisoara72-62

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cluj-Napoca
Romanian Cup 2023
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWW100%
HomeWW100%
AwayWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game90.889.592.0
Allowed / game72.867.078.5
Point differential+18.0+22.5+13.5
Avg total163.5156.5170.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+75%100%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Rapid Bucuresti
Romanian Cup 2023
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWW100%
HomeWW100%
AwayWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game69.262.576.0
Allowed / game61.259.063.5
Point differential+8.0+3.5+12.5
Avg total130.5121.5139.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%0%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (3)100% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%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 Cluj-Napoca440100%90.872.8+18.0
2 Rapid Bucuresti440100%69.261.2+8.0
3 Voluntari32167%84.073.3+10.7
4 CSM Targu Mures32167%79.072.3+6.7
5 CSU Sibiu32167%77.772.7+5.0
6 Petrolul Ploiesti32167%71.775.3-3.7
7 CSM Oradea42250%81.565.0+16.5
8 Corona Brasov21150%81.065.0+16.0
9 Municipal Galati21150%84.079.5+4.5
10 CSM Constanta42250%76.873.0+3.8
11 Arges Pitesti21150%72.571.0+1.5
12 SCM Timisoara21150%74.076.5-2.5
13 SCM Craiova2020%68.571.0-2.5
14 ACS Targu Jiu2020%75.081.0-6.0
15 CSM Focsani2020%68.586.0-17.5
16 Valcea2020%62.089.5-27.5
17 Laguna Bucuresti2020%56.590.5-34.0
18 Dinamo Bucharest2020%52.0104.5-52.5
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cluj-Napoca2226142284
Rapid Bucuresti2314171670
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