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Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 29 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 103-93
34-24 26-27 19-21 24-21
Position#16
Record17-13
FormLWLWW
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game101.4
Dallas Mavericks 🏆
USA
vs
Milwaukee Bucks
USA
Position#23
Record12-19
FormLLWWL
Points / game96.4
Allowed / game102.3
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Dallas Mavericks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks 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
Washington Wizards
#15
W
116-104
116
104
+12
119avg 90
A06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
104-97
104
97
+7
96avg 90
A08/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
95-98
95
98
-3
76avg 90
H10/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
111-114
111
114
-3
102avg 90
H13/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
104-94
104
94
+10
96avg 90
H15/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
81-107
81
107
-26
65avg 90
A17/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
97-88
97
88
+9
99avg 90
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
99-103
99
103
-4
82avg 90
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
119-118 OT
119
118
+1
115avg 90
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
118-111
118
111
+7
108avg 90
H27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-28
26-30
32-26
29-20
34-28
29-22
25-22
16-25
23-22
21-27
28-27
23-22
28-26
22-25
22-39
39-24
25-21
21-22
31-15
27-36
19-20
28-25
17-30
17-32
25-26
30-23
20-17
22-22
16-32
20-17
31-23
32-31
32-26
32-27
17-34
27-21
33-26
26-34
31-29
28-22
207.8Avg total
104.4Scored
103.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)101.8101.4203.3+0.457%
Season at home (13)101.298.2199.4+2.962%
Season away (17)102.4103.9206.2-1.553%
Last 10 (10)104.4103.4207.8+1.060%
Last 5 (5)102.8105.4208.2-2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)98.3102.9201.1-4.614%
vs Similar ◀ (17)102.8103.2206.1-0.459%
vs Weaker (6)103.294.7197.8+8.5100%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
90-88
90
88
+2
86avg 88
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
95-109
95
109
-14
86avg 88
H10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
83-90
83
90
-7
72avg 88
A12/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
108-95
108
95
+13
105avg 88
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
95-113
95
113
-18
83avg 88
A16/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
90-103
90
103
-13
78avg 88
A17/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
112-121
112
121
-9
102avg 88
A19/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
101-95
101
95
+6
94avg 88
A20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
113-100
113
100
+13
114avg 88
H24/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
90-111
90
111
-21
83avg 88
H26/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-16
17-17
18-29
30-26
26-25
22-22
20-28
27-34
17-24
14-25
29-21
23-20
30-28
29-20
21-29
28-18
25-30
21-25
20-31
29-27
21-29
22-25
23-24
24-25
36-33
34-25
23-27
19-36
27-26
18-27
25-18
31-24
35-18
30-28
27-24
21-30
17-22
35-34
27-20
11-35
200.2Avg total
97.7Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)96.4102.3198.7-5.939%
Season at home (15)100.5100.1200.6+0.360%
Season away (16)92.6104.4196.9-11.819%
Last 10 (10)97.7102.5200.2-4.840%
Last 5 (5)101.2106.0207.2-4.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)93.0102.3195.3-9.325%
vs Similar ◀ (11)100.4101.2201.5-0.855%
vs Weaker (3)99.7100.0199.7-0.367%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -3.2-3.2
Dallas MavericksMilwaukee Bucks
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
Washington Wizards
#15
L
55-58
55
58
-3
A06/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A08/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H10/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H13/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
46-43
46
43
+3
H15/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
47-45
47
45
+2
A17/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
55-49
55
49
+6
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
36-49
36
49
-13
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H27/12
NBA
102.6Avg total
51.9Scored
50.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.049.899.8+0.243%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.649.9100.5+0.738%-
Last 30 away (17)49.549.699.2-0.147%-
Last 10 (10)51.950.7102.6+1.250%-
Last 5 (5)52.251.2103.4+1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)45.451.196.6-5.714%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)51.050.9101.9+0.135%-
vs Weaker (6)52.545.097.5+7.5100%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
42-33
42
33
+9
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
31-49
31
49
-18
A12/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A16/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
43-54
43
54
-11
A17/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A19/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
45-53
45
53
-8
A20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
65-46
65
46
+19
H24/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H26/12
NBA
100.0Avg total
50.1Scored
49.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.851.1100.9-1.347%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.648.5101.1+4.171%-
Last 30 away (16)47.453.3100.7-5.925%-
Last 10 (10)50.149.9100.0+0.250%-
Last 5 (5)55.053.4108.4+1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)46.950.096.9-3.138%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)53.353.3106.5+0.055%-
vs Weaker (3)52.748.7101.3+4.067%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. 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: 102.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 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-pointers55.327.3
49.4%
49.0%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.011.0
35.5%
35.3%33.0
🏀 Free throws18.915.2
80.4%
75.5%15.2
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 97.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀72%
🏀🏀🏀14%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers70.0 pts a game · 72% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers13.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.2 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-pointers70.535.0
49.6%
49.0%70.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers13.74.5
32.8%
35.3%13.5
🏀 Free throws18.814.2
75.5%
75.5%14.2
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 13.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 16% 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 29 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
WWLWLWLLWW
Milwaukee Bucks
LWWLLLWLLW
#16
League position
#23
+0.0
Net rating
-5.0
105.6
Offensive rating
101.3
105.6
Defensive rating
106.3
50.8%
Effective FG%
49.6%
51.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
13.1%
Turnover %
14.3%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.22
35.5%
3-point %
32.8%
57.2%
Assist %
63.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence105.6 · 101.3Defence105.6 · 106.3Shooting50.8% · 49.6%3-point %35.5% · 32.8%Ball care13.1% · 14.3%Off. rebounds22.7% · 22.7%Free throws0.22 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Dallas Mavericks   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
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
7
Dallas Mavericks wins
3
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateGameScore
08/12/14Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks125-102
04/12/14Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks105-107
15/12/13Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks106-93
10/11/13Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks83-91
13/03/13Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks108-115
27/02/13Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks90-95
14/01/12Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks102-76
02/01/11Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks99-87
14/12/10Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks99-103
27/01/10Dallas Mavericks v Milwaukee Bucks108-107
Dallas Maverickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/15HChicago Bulls118-111
24/12/15ABrooklyn Nets119-118 OT
23/12/15AToronto Raptors99-103
19/12/15HMemphis Grizzlies97-88
17/12/15AIndiana Pacers81-107
15/12/15HPhoenix Suns104-94
13/12/15HWashington Wizards111-114
10/12/15HAtlanta Hawks95-98
08/12/15ANew York Knicks104-97
06/12/15AWashington Wizards116-104
Milwaukee Buckslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/12/15HToronto Raptors90-111
24/12/15HPhiladelphia 76ers113-100
20/12/15APhoenix Suns101-95
19/12/15AGolden State Warriors112-121
17/12/15ALos Angeles Clippers90-103
16/12/15ALos Angeles Lakers95-113
13/12/15HGolden State Warriors108-95
12/12/15AToronto Raptors83-90
10/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers95-109
08/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers90-88

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW57%
HomeLLWWW62%
AwayWWLLW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301317
Win %57%62%53%
Points / game101.8101.2102.4
Allowed / game101.498.2103.9
Point differential+0.4+2.9-1.5
Avg total203.3199.4206.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%23%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)0% (3)50% (6)
Overtime %7%0%12%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL39%
HomeWLWWL60%
AwayLLLLW19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %39%60%19%
Points / game96.4100.592.6
Allowed / game102.3100.1104.4
Point differential-5.9+0.3-11.8
Avg total198.7200.6196.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%33%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)75% (4)0% (2)
Overtime %3%7%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 Golden State Warriors2928197%114.6101.3+13.3
2 San Antonio Spurs3226681%101.888.7+13.1
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2819968%99.995.3+4.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder31211068%107.999.6+8.3
5 Atlanta Hawks33201361%101.499.6+1.8
6 Indiana Pacers30181260%102.498.3+4.0
7 Miami Heat30181260%97.295.4+1.8
8 Toronto Raptors32191359%100.096.6+3.4
9 Los Angeles Clippers32191359%102.5100.4+2.1
10 Chicago Bulls29171259%101.0100.0+1.1
11 Boston Celtics31181358%103.198.7+4.4
12 Orlando Magic31181358%101.198.6+2.5
13 Charlotte Hornets30171357%102.098.9+3.1
14 Dallas Mavericks30171357%101.8101.4+0.4
15 Detroit Pistons31171455%101.199.9+1.2
16 Memphis Grizzlies33171652%96.499.7-3.3
17 Houston Rockets32161650%103.7105.0-1.3
18 Washington Wizards29141548%101.8104.8-2.9
19 New York Knicks32141844%97.799.6-1.9
20 Utah Jazz28121643%97.297.6-0.4
21 Sacramento Kings30121840%104.2106.8-2.6
22 Portland Trail Blazers33132039%101.1102.0-0.9
23 Denver Nuggets31121939%99.2103.9-4.8
24 Milwaukee Bucks31121939%96.4102.3-5.9
25 Phoenix Suns32122038%103.7105.4-1.7
26 Minnesota Timberwolves30111937%100.8103.4-2.6
27 New Orleans Pelicans31102132%102.1107.0-4.9
28 Brooklyn Nets3192229%97.2103.5-6.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers3252716%96.3107.3-11.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers322306%92.0104.7-12.6
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 Mavericks34261924103
Milwaukee Bucks2427212193
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