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Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 18 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 135-105
28-30 33-17 42-26 32-32
Position#4
Record29-14
FormWWLWL
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game106.3
vs
Position#27
Record10-34
FormLLLLL
Points / game100.9
Allowed / game110.9
USANBA· Pepsi Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Chicago Bulls
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DEN v CHI
upcoming
17 Jan 2019
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CHI105
30 Nov 2017
DEN111
CHI110
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CHI110
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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
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
122-118
122
118
+4
125avg 107
A30/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
115-108
115
108
+7
115avg 107
H02/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
117-113
117
113
+4
111avg 107
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
123-110
123
110
+13
112avg 107
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
113-125
113
125
-12
106avg 107
A08/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
103-99
103
99
+4
104avg 107
A09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
121-100
121
100
+21
117avg 107
H11/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
93-102
93
102
-9
85avg 107
A13/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
116-113
116
113
+3
108avg 107
H14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
111-142
111
142
-31
101avg 107
H16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-16
26-33
28-29
32-40
28-32
27-24
27-28
33-24
30-30
23-36
31-18
33-29
31-26
27-30
31-28
34-26
35-33
25-37
29-26
24-29
24-18
25-34
27-24
27-23
37-25
28-29
28-22
28-24
23-31
24-29
22-21
24-21
34-32
24-28
35-28
23-25
38-51
22-28
23-33
28-30
226.4Avg total
113.4Scored
113.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)110.4106.3216.8+4.167%
Season at home (22)113.3104.0217.2+9.382%
Season away (21)107.5108.9216.3-1.452%
Last 10 (10)113.4113.0226.4+0.470%
Last 5 (5)108.8111.2220.0-2.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)98.0104.0202.0-6.00%
vs Similar (16)108.9108.2217.2+0.769%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)113.8107.0220.8+6.869%
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
94-119
94
119
-25
79avg 91
H27/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
101-92
101
92
+9
95avg 91
A29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
89-95
89
95
-6
79avg 91
A30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
84-112
84
112
-28
66avg 91
H03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
116-119 OT
116
119
-3
111avg 91
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
100-117
100
117
-17
89avg 91
H06/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
112-124
112
124
-12
97avg 91
A10/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
109-146
109
146
-37
92avg 91
A12/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
102-110
102
110
-8
90avg 91
A13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
100-107
100
107
-7
85avg 91
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-29
19-31
28-23
29-36
20-22
20-20
34-30
27-20
20-14
19-26
26-28
24-27
16-32
29-30
17-28
22-22
30-18
28-36
20-21
27-30
21-28
34-27
27-33
18-29
29-30
22-26
34-39
27-29
17-43
38-33
21-40
33-30
19-29
34-22
29-30
20-29
18-19
25-25
25-32
32-31
214.8Avg total
100.7Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)100.9110.9211.8-10.023%
Season at home (21)100.8111.1211.9-10.424%
Season away (23)101.0110.7211.7-9.722%
Last 10 (10)100.7114.1214.8-13.410%
Last 5 (5)104.6120.8225.4-16.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)97.1110.7207.8-13.614%
vs Similar (2)118.0104.0222.0+14.0100%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -5.6-5.6Q2Q2: -5.7-5.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -4.3-4.3Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -5.6-5.6Q2Q2: -5.7-5.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -4.3-4.3Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
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.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A30/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H02/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
53-66
53
66
-13
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
60-70
60
70
-10
A08/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
49-52
49
52
-3
A09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H11/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
47-60
47
60
-13
A13/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H14/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
60-79
60
79
-19
H16/01
NBA
116.9Avg total
56.7Scored
60.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.955.8113.7+2.057%-
Last 30 at home (14)58.955.1114.1+3.871%-
Last 30 away (16)56.956.4113.4+0.544%-
Last 10 (10)56.760.2116.9-3.530%-
Last 5 (5)55.861.0116.8-5.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)56.046.0102.0+10.0100%-
vs Similar (16)57.454.7112.1+2.856%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)58.558.0116.5+0.554%-
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
37-60
37
60
-23
H27/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
40-42
40
42
-2
A29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
39-40
39
40
-1
A30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
45-62
45
62
-17
H03/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H06/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A10/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
55-76
55
76
-21
A12/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
53-51
53
51
+2
A13/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
43-44
43
44
-1
A16/01
NBA
101.6Avg total
47.6Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.554.2102.7-5.727%-
Last 30 at home (13)49.755.3105.0-5.631%-
Last 30 away (17)47.653.4100.9-5.824%-
Last 10 (10)47.654.0101.6-6.420%-
Last 5 (5)51.456.4107.8-5.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)47.853.5101.2-5.829%-
vs Similar (2)59.064.0123.0-5.00%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. 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: 113.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.431.2
53.4%
51.7%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.811.8
37.1%
35.4%35.4
🏀 Free throws20.815.6
75.0%
76.6%15.6
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 100.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.030.7
47.2%
51.7%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.98.1
35.4%
35.4%24.3
🏀 Free throws18.915.0
79.4%
76.6%15.0
They take 87.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). 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 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
LWLWWLWWWW
Chicago Bulls
LLLLLLLLWL
#4
League position
#27
+0.4
Net rating
-13.5
115.4
Offensive rating
101.1
115.0
Defensive rating
114.6
54.2%
Effective FG%
48.7%
55.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.8%
12.5%
Turnover %
12.2%
29.6%
Off. rebound %
19.4%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.22
37.1%
3-point %
35.4%
66.0%
Assist %
53.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence115.4 · 101.1Defence115.0 · 114.6Shooting54.2% · 48.7%3-point %37.1% · 35.4%Ball care12.5% · 12.2%Off. rebounds29.6% · 19.4%Free throws0.23 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)70% · 10%
■ 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
16/01/19HGolden State Warriors111-142
14/01/19HPortland Trail Blazers116-113
13/01/19APhoenix Suns93-102
11/01/19HLos Angeles Clippers121-100
09/01/19AMiami Heat103-99
08/01/19AHouston Rockets113-125
05/01/19HCharlotte Hornets123-110
04/01/19ASacramento Kings117-113
02/01/19HNew York Knicks115-108
30/12/18APhoenix Suns122-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/19ALos Angeles Lakers100-107
13/01/19AUtah Jazz102-110
12/01/19AGolden State Warriors109-146
10/01/19APortland Trail Blazers112-124
06/01/19HBrooklyn Nets100-117
05/01/19HIndiana Pacers116-119 OT
03/01/19HOrlando Magic84-112
30/12/18AToronto Raptors89-95
29/12/18AWashington Wizards101-92
27/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves94-119

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL67%
HomeWWWWL82%
AwayWWLWL52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432221
Win %67%82%52%
Points / game110.4113.3107.5
Allowed / game106.3104.0108.9
Point differential+4.1+9.3-1.4
Avg total216.8217.2216.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%41%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won85% (13)80% (5)88% (8)
Overtime %5%0%10%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL23%
HomeWLLLL24%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442123
Win %23%24%22%
Points / game100.9100.8101.0
Allowed / game110.9111.1110.7
Point differential-10.0-10.4-9.7
Avg total211.8211.9211.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%5%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (13)30% (10)67% (3)
Overtime %7%10%4%
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 Milwaukee Bucks44321273%117.6107.6+10.0
2 Toronto Raptors47341372%113.8108.7+5.1
3 Golden State Warriors45311469%118.6112.3+6.3
4 Denver Nuggets43291467%110.4106.3+4.1
5 Indiana Pacers44291566%108.7103.4+5.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers46301665%115.5112.1+3.4
7 Oklahoma City Thunder43261760%113.1108.2+4.9
8 Boston Celtics44261859%111.8105.7+6.1
9 Portland Trail Blazers46271959%112.2110.0+2.2
10 Houston Rockets44251957%112.0110.0+2.0
11 San Antonio Spurs46262057%111.7109.3+2.4
12 Los Angeles Clippers44242055%115.2114.7+0.5
13 Utah Jazz46252154%108.3105.1+3.2
14 Los Angeles Lakers45242153%111.3110.4+0.9
15 Sacramento Kings45232251%114.2115.4-1.2
16 Miami Heat42212150%106.2106.1+0.1
17 Brooklyn Nets46232350%111.4112.0-0.5
18 Charlotte Hornets44212348%112.1111.4+0.6
19 Minnesota Timberwolves44212348%111.5111.9-0.4
20 New Orleans Pelicans45212447%117.5115.5+2.0
21 Dallas Mavericks44202445%109.8109.5+0.3
22 Detroit Pistons43192444%106.9109.6-2.7
23 Memphis Grizzlies44192543%100.9103.1-2.2
24 Orlando Magic44192543%103.6107.5-3.9
25 Washington Wizards45192642%113.2116.5-3.2
26 Atlanta Hawks44143032%109.9117.8-7.9
27 Phoenix Suns46113524%106.0114.5-8.6
28 New York Knicks44103423%107.1115.4-8.3
29 Chicago Bulls44103423%100.9110.9-10.0
30 Cleveland Cavaliers4593620%102.9113.6-10.7
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 Nuggets28334232135
Chicago Bulls30172632105
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