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Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 31 Jan 2017
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 104-97
26-29 29-21 26-20 23-27
Position#22
Record17-30
FormLWWLW
Points / game96.9
Allowed / game100.1
vs
Position#4
Record32-14
FormLLLWW
Points / game109.9
Allowed / game105.0
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
92-101
92
101
-9
80avg 89
A10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
113-108
113
108
+5
102avg 89
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
98-87
98
87
+11
92avg 89
H15/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
99-98
99
98
+1
94avg 89
A18/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
95-99
95
99
-4
79avg 89
A20/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
107-112 OT
107
112
-5
95avg 89
H21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
122-73
122
73
+49
122avg 89
H22/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
103-95
103
95
+8
90avg 89
H26/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
98-109
98
109
-11
84avg 89
A27/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
105-101
105
101
+4
94avg 89
A30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-33
27-21
24-23
22-24
32-29
25-30
31-17
25-32
27-25
29-22
23-23
19-17
24-28
30-19
22-27
23-24
22-29
31-15
20-26
22-29
22-19
19-27
27-26
30-26
29-22
38-11
23-22
32-18
30-25
22-26
26-22
25-22
26-23
29-30
18-34
25-22
27-28
22-31
28-22
28-20
201.5Avg total
103.2Scored
98.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)96.9100.1197.1-3.236%
Season at home (22)98.097.2195.2+0.845%
Season away (25)96.0102.7198.7-6.828%
Last 10 (10)103.298.3201.5+4.960%
Last 5 (5)107.098.0205.0+9.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)101.0106.1207.1-5.138%
vs Similar (22)99.898.1197.9+1.750%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#8
L
92-100
92
100
-8
75avg 99
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
86-102
86
102
-16
71avg 99
A12/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
120-108
120
108
+12
113avg 99
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
91-126
91
126
-35
64avg 99
A17/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
118-103
118
103
+15
112avg 99
H20/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
115-118 OT
115
118
-3
106avg 99
H22/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
122-124
122
124
-2
112avg 99
A24/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
112-116 OT
112
116
-4
108avg 99
H26/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
124-116
124
116
+8
118avg 99
H28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
107-91
107
91
+16
98avg 99
H29/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-29
12-27
25-19
26-25
20-27
21-22
20-24
25-29
32-15
29-28
23-31
36-34
22-37
27-41
22-17
20-31
29-21
30-20
30-35
29-27
33-22
25-35
31-27
18-23
26-35
24-35
36-24
36-30
26-22
21-31
35-26
22-25
27-25
28-22
39-26
30-43
21-24
37-21
22-20
27-26
219.1Avg total
108.7Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (46)109.9105.0215.0+4.970%
Season at home (26)113.3103.8217.1+9.481%
Season away (20)105.5106.6212.1-1.055%
Last 10 (10)108.7110.4219.1-1.740%
Last 5 (5)116.0113.0229.0+3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)100.0117.0217.0-17.050%
vs Similar (9)111.0105.6216.6+5.467%
vs Weaker ◀ (19)109.3104.6213.9+4.663%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -2.8-2.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +3.4+3.4Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: -2.4-2.4
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -2.8-2.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +3.4+3.4Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: -2.4-2.4
Dallas MavericksCleveland Cavaliers
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
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
46-54
46
54
-8
A10/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
57-59
57
59
-2
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H15/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
54-47
54
47
+7
A18/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
53-44
53
44
+9
A20/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
41-46
41
46
-5
H21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
67-33
67
33
+34
H22/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
52-51
52
51
+1
H26/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A27/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A30/01
NBA
102.3Avg total
53.0Scored
49.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.351.0103.4+1.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.548.5100.9+4.060%-
Last 30 away (15)52.253.6105.8-1.427%-
Last 10 (10)53.049.3102.3+3.760%-
Last 5 (5)52.848.4101.2+4.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)50.459.0109.4-8.60%-
vs Similar (22)53.048.1101.2+4.959%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#8
L
41-56
41
56
-15
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
41-49
41
49
-8
A12/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
61-43
61
43
+18
A14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
49-78
49
78
-29
A17/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
59-41
59
41
+18
H20/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H22/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
50-70
50
70
-20
A24/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
47-53
47
53
-6
H26/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H29/01
NBA
105.8Avg total
51.9Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.352.3107.6+3.067%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.550.2106.8+6.275%-
Last 30 away (14)53.954.6108.5-0.857%-
Last 10 (10)51.953.9105.8-2.050%-
Last 5 (5)53.654.4108.0-0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)50.566.5117.0-16.00%-
vs Similar (9)58.954.8113.7+4.178%-
vs Weaker ◀ (19)54.149.6103.7+4.468%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 103.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers52.926.8
50.7%
50.2%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.311.9
39.3%
35.7%35.7
🏀 Free throws17.413.9
79.9%
77.0%13.9
They take 83.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers52.927.0
51.0%
50.2%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.812.5
35.9%
35.7%37.5
🏀 Free throws24.417.2
70.5%
77.0%17.2
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 31 Jan 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
WLWWLLWWWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWLLLWLWLL
#22
League position
#4
+5.2
Net rating
-1.7
109.6
Offensive rating
106.5
104.4
Defensive rating
108.2
53.7%
Effective FG%
52.2%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
10.9%
Turnover %
13.7%
17.5%
Off. rebound %
21.4%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.28
39.3%
3-point %
35.9%
57.4%
Assist %
56.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence109.6 · 106.5Defence104.4 · 108.2Shooting53.7% · 52.2%3-point %39.3% · 35.9%Ball care10.9% · 13.7%Off. rebounds17.5% · 21.4%Free throws0.21 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Dallas Mavericks   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
30/01/17ASan Antonio Spurs105-101
27/01/17AOklahoma City Thunder98-109
26/01/17HNew York Knicks103-95
22/01/17HLos Angeles Lakers122-73
21/01/17HUtah Jazz107-112 OT
20/01/17AMiami Heat95-99
18/01/17AChicago Bulls99-98
15/01/17HMinnesota Timberwolves98-87
13/01/17APhoenix Suns113-108
10/01/17AMinnesota Timberwolves92-101
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/01/17HOklahoma City Thunder107-91
28/01/17HBrooklyn Nets124-116
26/01/17HSacramento Kings112-116 OT
24/01/17ANew Orleans Pelicans122-124
22/01/17HSan Antonio Spurs115-118 OT
20/01/17HPhoenix Suns118-103
17/01/17AGolden State Warriors91-126
14/01/17ASacramento Kings120-108
12/01/17APortland Trail Blazers86-102
11/01/17AUtah Jazz92-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW36%
HomeLWLWW45%
AwayWWLLW28%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472225
Win %36%45%28%
Points / game96.998.096.0
Allowed / game100.197.2102.7
Point differential-3.2+0.8-6.8
Avg total197.1195.2198.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%32%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)0% (1)56% (9)
Overtime %6%9%4%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW70%
HomeWLLWW81%
AwayLLWLL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games462620
Win %70%81%55%
Points / game109.9113.3105.5
Allowed / game105.0103.8106.6
Point differential+4.9+9.4-1.1
Avg total215.0217.1212.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%46%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)40% (5)83% (6)
Overtime %7%8%5%
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 Warriors4841785%118.0104.8+13.1
2 San Antonio Spurs47361177%107.499.3+8.1
3 Cleveland Cavaliers46321470%109.9105.0+4.9
4 Houston Rockets51351669%114.3108.5+5.8
5 Los Angeles Clippers48301862%107.8103.9+4.0
6 Boston Celtics48301862%108.2105.7+2.5
7 Utah Jazz49301961%99.395.5+3.8
8 Toronto Raptors48291960%109.6104.6+5.0
9 Oklahoma City Thunder48282058%106.0105.2+0.8
10 Atlanta Hawks48282058%103.8104.0-0.2
11 Washington Wizards47272057%106.7105.0+1.6
12 Memphis Grizzlies49282157%99.999.6+0.3
13 Indiana Pacers47252253%105.9106.6-0.7
14 Chicago Bulls49242549%101.6101.6-0.0
15 Charlotte Hornets48232548%105.2103.6+1.6
16 Denver Nuggets46212546%110.3111.1-0.8
17 Milwaukee Bucks47212645%104.7104.6+0.1
18 Detroit Pistons48212744%100.8101.9-1.1
19 New York Knicks49212843%106.2108.8-2.6
20 Portland Trail Blazers49212843%107.6110.2-2.6
21 Minnesota Timberwolves48192940%104.2104.7-0.5
22 Sacramento Kings48192940%103.4106.1-2.7
23 New Orleans Pelicans48192940%103.5106.2-2.7
24 Miami Heat49193039%99.6102.1-2.5
25 Philadelphia 76ers47182938%100.9106.0-5.1
26 Orlando Magic50193138%100.1105.6-5.5
27 Dallas Mavericks47173036%96.9100.1-3.2
28 Los Angeles Lakers50163432%103.6110.0-6.4
29 Phoenix Suns47153232%106.6112.0-5.4
30 Brooklyn Nets4893919%105.8115.0-9.1
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
Dallas Mavericks26292623104
Cleveland Cavaliers2921202797
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