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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 23 Nov 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 110-107
19-31 41-29 31-28 19-19
Position#17
Record5-8
FormLLWLW
Points / game105.9
Allowed / game106.9
vs
Position#15
Record9-5
FormWWWLW
Points / game105.2
Allowed / game98.9
USANBA· Pepsi Center
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
102-99
102
99
+3
97avg 94
A04/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
86-103
86
103
-17
66avg 94
A05/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
123-107
123
107
+16
117avg 94
A07/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
107-108
107
108
-1
106avg 94
A09/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
101-125
101
125
-24
89avg 94
H11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
95-106
95
106
-11
80avg 94
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
105-112
105
112
-7
90avg 94
A14/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
120-104
120
104
+16
113avg 94
H17/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
111-113 OT
111
113
-2
114avg 94
H19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
105-91
105
91
+14
101avg 94
H21/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-37
30-24
33-14
14-24
12-29
32-22
23-26
19-26
42-23
35-29
26-31
20-24
26-26
30-30
20-23
31-29
19-38
32-27
24-34
26-26
21-36
28-21
22-23
24-26
28-20
29-30
15-36
33-26
28-17
33-26
28-33
31-28
19-29
38-23
25-25
20-25
24-14
29-27
23-22
29-28
212.3Avg total
105.5Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)105.9106.9212.8-1.038%
Season at home (6)107.5109.0216.5-1.533%
Season away (7)104.6105.1209.7-0.643%
Last 10 (10)105.5106.8212.3-1.340%
Last 5 (5)107.2105.2212.4+2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)98.7112.1210.8-13.422%
vs Similar ◀ (18)104.4105.7210.1-1.333%
vs Weaker (3)113.3104.0217.3+9.3100%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
L
104-117
104
117
-13
90avg 94
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
94-111
94
111
-17
82avg 94
A05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
112-80
112
80
+32
110avg 94
H08/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
107-115
107
115
-8
90avg 94
A10/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
98-95
98
95
+3
86avg 94
A11/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
106-95
106
95
+11
94avg 94
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
113-88
113
88
+25
104avg 94
A16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
85-77
85
77
+8
63avg 94
A18/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
95-102
95
102
-7
85avg 94
A20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
118-110
118
110
+8
119avg 94
A21/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
34-24
24-28
23-33
15-31
28-31
21-26
30-23
37-24
24-28
27-11
24-17
27-35
34-33
27-26
19-21
23-22
30-31
17-17
28-25
28-27
25-29
28-14
25-25
35-14
21-23
27-26
30-25
25-26
16-17
25-15
19-19
33-23
19-24
25-25
18-30
30-30
32-31
28-24
28-25
202.2Avg total
103.2Scored
99.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)105.298.9204.1+6.364%
Season at home (5)109.098.4207.4+10.680%
Season away (9)103.199.2202.3+3.956%
Last 10 (10)103.299.0202.2+4.260%
Last 5 (5)103.494.4197.8+9.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)102.5102.0204.5+0.550%
vs Similar ◀ (23)100.9101.9202.8-1.052%
vs Weaker (5)116.297.0213.2+19.2100%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +5.7+5.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +0.1+0.1
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +5.7+5.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +0.1+0.1
Denver NuggetsChicago 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.
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Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
55-61
55
61
-6
A04/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
44-51
44
51
-7
A05/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
77-52
77
52
+25
A07/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A09/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
51-65
51
65
-14
H11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
49-57
49
57
-8
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
57-50
57
50
+7
A14/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
61-43
61
43
+18
H17/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
57-52
57
52
+5
H19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
53-41
53
41
+12
H21/11
NBA
108.8Avg total
56.0Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.053.4107.5+0.640%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.853.0105.8-0.246%-
Last 30 away (17)54.953.8108.7+1.235%-
Last 10 (10)56.052.8108.8+3.250%-
Last 5 (5)55.448.6104.0+6.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)51.455.6107.0-4.111%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.853.8108.6+0.944%-
vs Weaker (3)57.344.7102.0+12.7100%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. 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
New York Knicks
#25
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H05/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
43-62
43
62
-19
A05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H08/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
61-68
61
68
-7
A10/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A11/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
56-37
56
37
+19
A16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
41-43
41
43
-2
A18/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
52-47
52
47
+5
A20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A21/11
NBA
107.4Avg total
53.9Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.151.6104.8+1.547%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.050.1104.1+3.954%-
Last 30 away (17)52.552.8105.3-0.441%-
Last 10 (10)53.953.5107.4+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)52.848.8101.6+4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)48.553.0101.5-4.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)52.351.7104.0+0.643%-
vs Weaker (5)58.850.8109.6+8.080%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 105.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers61.229.8
48.7%
50.2%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.88.7
35.1%
35.7%26.1
🏀 Free throws26.819.8
73.9%
77.0%19.8
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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: 103.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀19%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.8 pts a game · 19% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers67.431.6
46.9%
50.2%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.76.6
31.9%
35.7%19.8
🏀 Free throws24.520.2
82.4%
77.0%20.2
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 23% 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 23 Nov 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
WLWLLLLWLW
Chicago Bulls
WLWWWWLWLL
#17
League position
#15
-1.3
Net rating
+4.4
104.1
Offensive rating
107.7
105.3
Defensive rating
103.4
49.8%
Effective FG%
47.1%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
49.6%
16.3%
Turnover %
12.0%
27.8%
Off. rebound %
30.8%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.28
35.1%
3-point %
31.9%
56.9%
Assist %
49.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.1 · 107.7Defence105.3 · 103.4Shooting49.8% · 47.1%3-point %35.1% · 31.9%Ball care16.3% · 12.0%Off. rebounds27.8% · 30.8%Free throws0.31 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ 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

Head-to-head record
7
Denver Nuggets wins
3
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/11/16HUtah Jazz105-91
19/11/16HToronto Raptors111-113 OT
17/11/16HPhoenix Suns120-104
14/11/16APortland Trail Blazers105-112
13/11/16HDetroit Pistons95-106
11/11/16HGolden State Warriors101-125
09/11/16AMemphis Grizzlies107-108
07/11/16ABoston Celtics123-107
05/11/16ADetroit Pistons86-103
04/11/16AMinnesota Timberwolves102-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/11/16ALos Angeles Lakers118-110
20/11/16ALos Angeles Clippers95-102
18/11/16AUtah Jazz85-77
16/11/16APortland Trail Blazers113-88
13/11/16HWashington Wizards106-95
11/11/16AMiami Heat98-95
10/11/16AAtlanta Hawks107-115
08/11/16HOrlando Magic112-80
05/11/16AIndiana Pacers94-111
05/11/16HNew York Knicks104-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW38%
HomeLLWLW33%
AwayWLWLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1367
Win %38%33%43%
Points / game105.9107.5104.6
Allowed / game106.9109.0105.1
Point differential-1.0-1.5-0.6
Avg total212.8216.5209.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%33%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)0% (2)50% (4)
Overtime %15%33%0%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW64%
HomeWWLWW80%
AwayWWWLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1459
Win %64%80%56%
Points / game105.2109.0103.1
Allowed / game98.998.499.2
Point differential+6.3+10.6+3.9
Avg total204.1207.4202.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%60%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-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 Los Angeles Clippers1513287%110.096.7+13.3
2 Golden State Warriors1412286%117.1106.8+10.3
3 Cleveland Cavaliers1210283%108.6101.6+7.0
4 San Antonio Spurs1411379%102.597.1+5.4
5 Chicago Bulls149564%105.298.9+6.3
6 Atlanta Hawks149564%105.099.7+5.3
7 Houston Rockets149564%108.4104.3+4.1
8 Memphis Grizzlies149564%97.496.5+0.9
9 Charlotte Hornets138562%104.7101.5+3.2
10 Toronto Raptors148657%108.1105.5+2.6
11 Oklahoma City Thunder148657%105.3103.8+1.5
12 Boston Celtics148657%103.6103.8-0.2
13 Los Angeles Lakers147750%109.8109.6+0.1
14 New York Knicks147750%102.7105.9-3.2
15 Portland Trail Blazers168850%107.9111.9-4.0
16 Utah Jazz157847%96.095.1+0.9
17 Indiana Pacers157847%104.6108.6-4.0
18 Milwaukee Bucks136746%101.7102.6-0.9
19 Orlando Magic146843%92.399.4-7.1
20 Detroit Pistons156940%96.897.3-0.5
21 Denver Nuggets135838%105.9106.9-1.0
22 Sacramento Kings145936%101.4105.0-3.6
23 New Orleans Pelicans1551033%103.1106.7-3.5
24 Minnesota Timberwolves134931%104.1103.0+1.1
25 Miami Heat134931%96.096.9-0.9
26 Washington Wizards134931%102.8105.6-2.8
27 Brooklyn Nets134931%106.5113.3-6.8
28 Philadelphia 76ers1441029%98.0107.1-9.1
29 Phoenix Suns1541127%107.9114.3-6.4
30 Dallas Mavericks1321115%90.797.9-7.2
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
Denver Nuggets19413119110
Chicago Bulls31292819107
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