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Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 01 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 96-103
19-22 28-26 24-23 25-32
Position#22
Record23-36
FormLLLWL
Points / game100.8
Allowed / game104.1
vs
Position#17
Record34-24
FormWLWWL
Points / game99.0
Allowed / game99.6
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Memphis Grizzlies
04 Apr 2027
DEN v MEM
upcoming
14 Jan 2027
DEN v MEM
upcoming
08 Apr 2026
DEN136
MEM119
11 Feb 2026
DEN122
MEM116
11 Apr 2025
DEN117
MEM109
25 Mar 2024
DEN128
MEM103
28 Dec 2023
DEN142
MEM105
03 Mar 2023
DEN113
MEM97
20 Dec 2022
DEN105
MEM91
07 Apr 2022
DEN122
MEM109
21 Jan 2022
DEN118
MEM122
26 Apr 2021
DEN120
MEM96
19 Apr 2021
DEN139
MEM137
07 Apr 2020
DEN v MEM
upcoming
28 Dec 2019
DEN119
MEM110
10 Dec 2018
DEN105
MEM99
12 Jan 2018
DEN87
MEM78
24 Nov 2017
DEN104
MEM92
26 Feb 2017
DEN98
MEM105
01 Feb 2017
DEN99
MEM119
29 Feb 2016
DEN96
MEM103
21 Jan 2016
DEN101
MEM102
03 Jan 2015
DEN114
MEM85
31 Mar 2014
DEN92
MEM94
03 Jan 2014
DEN111
MEM108
15 Mar 2013
DEN87
MEM80
14 Dec 2012
DEN99
MEM94
11 Mar 2012
DEN91
MEM94
22 Feb 2011
DEN120
MEM107
05 Dec 2010
DEN108
MEM107
12 Apr 2010
DEN123
MEM101
01 Nov 2009
DEN133
MEM123
09 Nov 2008
DEN100
MEM90
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Denver Nuggets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Memphis Grizzlies winWon
-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
Utah Jazz
#18
L
81-85
81
85
-4
67avg 91
A04/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
115-110
115
110
+5
104avg 91
H06/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
101-96
101
96
+5
91avg 91
A07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
104-105
104
105
-1
95avg 91
A09/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
103-92
103
92
+11
100avg 91
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
110-116
110
116
-6
101avg 91
A20/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
101-121
101
121
-20
92avg 91
H21/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
110-114
110
114
-4
96avg 91
H24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
87-81
87
81
+6
77avg 91
A25/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
116-122 OT
116
122
-6
101avg 91
A27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
23-19
17-21
18-24
30-26
25-31
18-32
42-21
31-20
29-29
17-30
24-17
22-26
27-29
29-26
26-24
20-22
32-31
23-18
28-21
24-31
33-39
20-18
33-28
17-35
32-29
29-27
23-30
25-28
25-33
27-30
33-23
23-19
30-20
18-23
16-19
28-20
28-24
24-32
28-32
207.0Avg total
102.8Scored
104.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (59)100.8104.1204.9-3.239%
Season at home (28)102.6106.1208.8-3.539%
Season away (31)99.3102.2201.4-2.939%
Last 10 (10)102.8104.2207.0-1.440%
Last 5 (5)104.8110.8215.6-6.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)101.4105.1206.5-3.831%
vs Similar ◀ (13)103.7104.1207.8-0.446%
vs Weaker (1)104.0105.0209.0-1.00%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
110-95
110
95
+15
115avg 87
A02/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
91-85
91
85
+6
80avg 87
A06/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
110-114 OT
110
114
-4
106avg 87
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
106-112 OT
106
112
-6
93avg 87
H09/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
109-90
109
90
+19
102avg 87
A11/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
109-104
109
104
+5
98avg 87
H20/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
85-98
85
98
-13
72avg 87
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
128-119
128
119
+9
125avg 87
H25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
112-95
112
95
+17
109avg 87
A27/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
106-111
106
111
-5
88avg 87
A28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-27
32-25
23-23
33-20
24-18
26-22
19-22
22-23
30-25
22-29
28-25
22-23
27-25
22-26
29-27
24-24
22-27
28-18
39-18
20-27
28-27
23-21
25-33
33-23
20-22
23-24
21-28
21-24
36-26
31-32
30-26
31-35
32-25
35-25
23-21
22-24
18-25
28-29
30-32
30-25
208.9Avg total
106.6Scored
102.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (58)99.099.6198.6-0.659%
Season at home (30)101.4101.2202.6+0.270%
Season away (28)96.497.9194.4-1.546%
Last 10 (10)106.6102.3208.9+4.360%
Last 5 (5)108.0105.4213.4+2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)93.496.0189.4-2.643%
vs Similar ◀ (18)102.199.7201.8+2.467%
vs Weaker (5)113.098.0211.0+15.0100%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.5-0.5Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.0+1.0
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.5-0.5Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.0+1.0
Denver NuggetsMemphis Grizzlies
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
Utah Jazz
#18
W
46-40
46
40
+6
A04/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
55-57
55
57
-2
H06/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
60-49
60
49
+11
A07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
49-55
49
55
-6
A09/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
57-70
57
70
-13
A20/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
49-64
49
64
-15
H21/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
53-39
53
39
+14
A25/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A27/02
NBA
105.9Avg total
52.7Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.554.8106.3-3.330%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.357.1109.4-4.821%-
Last 30 away (16)50.852.8103.6-2.038%-
Last 10 (10)52.753.2105.9-0.540%-
Last 5 (5)53.055.6108.6-2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (16)51.454.8106.2-3.338%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)51.854.8106.6-3.123%-
vs Weaker (1)49.055.0104.0-6.00%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A02/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
50-40
50
40
+10
A06/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H09/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
50-45
50
45
+5
A11/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H20/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
43-46
43
46
-3
A21/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
67-50
67
50
+17
A27/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
46-54
46
54
-8
A28/02
NBA
102.7Avg total
52.9Scored
49.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.449.399.7+1.150%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.849.6101.3+2.250%-
Last 30 away (14)48.949.197.9-0.250%-
Last 10 (10)52.949.8102.7+3.160%-
Last 5 (5)54.851.2106.0+3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)43.749.192.9-5.414%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)50.649.4100.0+1.150%-
vs Weaker (5)59.249.2108.4+10.0100%-
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: 102.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.5 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers63.630.8
48.4%
49.0%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.66.9
30.5%
35.3%20.7
🏀 Free throws27.220.5
75.4%
75.5%20.5
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.8 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers59.931.9
53.3%
49.0%63.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.68.0
37.0%
35.3%24.0
🏀 Free throws24.218.8
77.7%
75.5%18.8
They take 81.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% 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 01 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
LWLLLWLWWL
Memphis Grizzlies
LWWLWWLLWW
#22
League position
#17
-1.4
Net rating
+4.5
102.0
Offensive rating
111.5
103.4
Defensive rating
107.0
47.7%
Effective FG%
53.9%
51.8%
Opp. effective FG%
49.8%
13.9%
Turnover %
12.1%
24.3%
Off. rebound %
19.6%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.30
30.5%
3-point %
37.0%
55.7%
Assist %
52.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence102.0 · 111.5Defence103.4 · 107.0Shooting47.7% · 53.9%3-point %30.5% · 37.0%Ball care13.9% · 12.1%Off. rebounds24.3% · 19.6%Free throws0.32 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ Memphis Grizzlies
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
27/02/16ADallas Mavericks116-122 OT
25/02/16ALos Angeles Clippers87-81
24/02/16HSacramento Kings110-114
21/02/16HBoston Celtics101-121
20/02/16ASacramento Kings110-116
11/02/16ADetroit Pistons103-92
09/02/16ABrooklyn Nets104-105
07/02/16ANew York Knicks101-96
06/02/16HChicago Bulls115-110
04/02/16AUtah Jazz81-85
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/16APhoenix Suns106-111
27/02/16ALos Angeles Lakers112-95
25/02/16HLos Angeles Lakers128-119
21/02/16AToronto Raptors85-98
20/02/16HMinnesota Timberwolves109-104
11/02/16ABrooklyn Nets109-90
09/02/16HPortland Trail Blazers106-112 OT
07/02/16HDallas Mavericks110-114 OT
06/02/16ANew York Knicks91-85
02/02/16ANew Orleans Pelicans110-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL39%
HomeLWWLL39%
AwayLWLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games592831
Win %39%39%39%
Points / game100.8102.699.3
Allowed / game104.1106.1102.2
Point differential-3.2-3.5-2.9
Avg total204.9208.8201.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%4%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (22)62% (13)56% (9)
Overtime %7%4%10%
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL59%
HomeWLLWW70%
AwayWWLWL46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games583028
Win %59%70%46%
Points / game99.0101.496.4
Allowed / game99.6101.297.9
Point differential-0.6+0.2-1.5
Avg total198.6202.6194.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%23%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (15)88% (8)29% (7)
Overtime %9%13%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 Golden State Warriors5853591%115.4104.1+11.3
2 San Antonio Spurs5950985%105.092.5+12.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers59421771%102.997.2+5.7
4 Oklahoma City Thunder59411869%110.0102.8+7.2
5 Toronto Raptors58391967%102.397.9+4.5
6 Los Angeles Clippers58382066%105.0100.3+4.6
7 Boston Celtics61362559%106.0101.8+4.1
8 Memphis Grizzlies58342459%99.099.6-0.6
9 Miami Heat59332656%96.996.7+0.3
10 Atlanta Hawks60332755%102.299.7+2.6
11 Portland Trail Blazers60322853%103.6102.3+1.3
12 Dallas Mavericks60322853%102.2102.3-0.1
13 Charlotte Hornets58302852%101.5100.6+0.9
14 Chicago Bulls58302852%101.6102.3-0.8
15 Indiana Pacers60312952%102.2100.5+1.8
16 Detroit Pistons60312952%101.8100.5+1.3
17 Washington Wizards59293049%103.0104.4-1.4
18 Houston Rockets60293148%105.7107.1-1.5
19 Utah Jazz59283147%98.097.2+0.8
20 Orlando Magic58263245%100.8102.1-1.3
21 Sacramento Kings57243342%107.1109.2-2.2
22 Milwaukee Bucks60253542%99.1103.3-4.2
23 New York Knicks61253641%99.1101.6-2.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans58233540%102.9105.7-2.8
25 Denver Nuggets59233639%100.8104.1-3.2
26 Minnesota Timberwolves60194132%101.1105.1-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets59174229%97.0103.6-6.6
28 Phoenix Suns59154425%100.7107.6-6.9
29 Los Angeles Lakers60114918%97.5107.2-9.7
30 Philadelphia 76ers6085213%96.4107.0-10.6
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
Denver Nuggets1928242596
Memphis Grizzlies22262332103
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