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Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 01 Aug 2020
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 105-125
26-28 31-28 22-38 26-31
Position#9
Record44-24
FormWLWLL
Points / game110.0
Allowed / game107.3
vs
Position#7
Record42-26
FormWLWLL
Points / game111.8
Allowed / game108.9
USANBA· HP Field House
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Denver Nuggets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Miami Heat 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
103-132
103
132
-29
87avg 103
A29/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
133-118
133
118
+15
137avg 103
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
100-116
100
116
-16
94avg 103
H04/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
114-112
114
112
+2
112avg 103
A06/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
102-104
102
104
-2
94avg 103
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
109-95
109
95
+14
103avg 103
H10/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
97-113
97
113
-16
89avg 103
A12/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
89-82
89
82
+7
90avg 103
H22/07
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
104-119
104
119
-15
89avg 103
A26/07
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
110-114
110
114
-4
111avg 103
H27/07
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-37
29-29
23-32
24-34
40-32
33-37
27-27
33-22
25-26
33-23
23-33
19-34
31-34
29-17
20-31
34-30
33-23
28-35
22-27
19-19
39-24
23-30
14-17
33-24
29-33
21-24
35-27
12-29
24-19
18-17
24-27
23-19
20-33
32-30
23-22
29-34
19-29
30-31
32-29
29-25
216.6Avg total
106.1Scored
110.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)110.0107.3217.3+2.665%
Season at home (35)110.6104.9215.5+5.774%
Season away (33)109.3109.9219.2-0.655%
Last 10 (10)106.1110.5216.6-4.440%
Last 5 (5)101.8104.6206.4-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)117.0114.0231.0+3.067%
vs Similar ◀ (14)108.9109.8218.7-0.950%
vs Weaker (10)111.2107.3218.5+3.970%
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHeat
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
126-118
126
118
+8
124avg 107
H29/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
116-113
116
113
+3
108avg 107
H01/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
105-89
105
89
+16
100avg 107
H03/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
116-113
116
113
+3
116avg 107
H05/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
104-110
104
110
-6
96avg 107
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
100-89
100
89
+11
102avg 107
A08/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
98-109
98
109
-11
95avg 107
H11/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
104-98
104
98
+6
100avg 107
H23/07
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
99-101
99
101
-2
92avg 107
A25/07
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
110-128
110
128
-18
107avg 107
H28/07
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-31
32-24
25-38
38-25
24-27
33-22
34-31
25-33
31-26
22-26
28-18
24-19
30-26
30-29
28-29
28-29
26-32
25-33
23-24
30-21
29-23
28-31
15-18
28-17
40-22
11-37
26-28
21-22
27-21
29-23
17-27
31-27
25-28
22-19
26-28
26-26
33-41
19-28
32-37
26-22
214.6Avg total
107.8Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)111.8108.9220.7+2.962%
Season at home (34)115.9107.4223.3+8.482%
Season away (34)107.7110.4218.1-2.741%
Last 10 (10)107.8106.8214.6+1.060%
Last 5 (5)102.2105.0207.2-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)105.089.0194.0+16.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (12)110.8112.8223.5-2.033%
vs Weaker (17)113.8110.5224.2+3.359%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +3.6+3.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +3.6+3.6
Denver NuggetsMiami Heat
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
56-66
56
66
-10
A29/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
73-69
73
69
+4
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H04/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A06/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
62-54
62
54
+8
H10/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A12/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
42-36
42
36
+6
H22/07
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A26/07
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
49-60
49
60
-11
H27/07
NBA
112.6Avg total
56.3Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.855.8111.6-0.050%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.452.7110.1+4.767%-
Last 30 away (15)54.158.9113.1-4.833%-
Last 10 (10)56.356.3112.6+0.060%-
Last 5 (5)51.054.0105.0-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)62.061.5123.5+0.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)51.955.3107.1-3.429%-
vs Weaker (10)57.553.1110.6+4.480%-
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H29/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H01/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H03/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H05/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
L
51-65
51
65
-14
A07/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A08/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
51-59
51
59
-8
H11/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H23/07
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
D
47-47
47
47
+0
A25/07
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
52-69
52
69
-17
H28/07
NBA
109.6Avg total
54.7Scored
54.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.854.1111.9+3.767%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.354.2112.5+4.169%-
Last 30 away (14)57.254.0111.2+3.264%-
Last 10 (10)54.754.9109.6-0.260%-
Last 5 (5)52.654.6107.2-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)53.052.0105.0+1.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)54.855.3110.2-0.550%-
vs Weaker (17)60.253.4113.5+6.876%-
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: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.528.4
54.1%
52.3%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.911.4
36.9%
35.7%34.2
🏀 Free throws20.715.1
72.9%
77.2%15.1
They take 83.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Miami Heattheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Miami Heat: 107.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.8 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.4 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.922.4
53.5%
52.3%44.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.114.8
37.9%
35.7%44.4
🏀 Free throws23.918.6
77.8%
77.2%18.6
They take 81.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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 Aug 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
LLWLWLWLWL
Miami Heat
LLWLWLWWWW
#9
League position
#7
-4.4
Net rating
+1.0
106.8
Offensive rating
109.3
111.2
Defensive rating
108.2
54.6%
Effective FG%
55.1%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
16.8%
Turnover %
13.7%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
16.5%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.30
36.9%
3-point %
37.9%
63.3%
Assist %
75.0%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.8 · 109.3Defence111.2 · 108.2Shooting54.6% · 55.1%3-point %36.9% · 37.9%Ball care16.8% · 13.7%Off. rebounds24.2% · 16.5%Free throws0.25 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ Miami Heat
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
5
Denver Nuggets wins
5
Miami Heat wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/07/20HOrlando Magic110-114
26/07/20ANew Orleans Pelicans104-119
22/07/20HWashington Wizards89-82
12/03/20ADallas Mavericks97-113
10/03/20HMilwaukee Bucks109-95
08/03/20ACleveland Cavaliers102-104
06/03/20ACharlotte Hornets114-112
04/03/20HGolden State Warriors100-116
01/03/20HToronto Raptors133-118
29/02/20ALos Angeles Clippers103-132
Miami Heatlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/07/20HMemphis Grizzlies110-128
25/07/20AUtah Jazz99-101
23/07/20HSacramento Kings104-98
11/03/20HCharlotte Hornets98-109
08/03/20AWashington Wizards100-89
07/03/20ANew Orleans Pelicans104-110
05/03/20HOrlando Magic116-113
03/03/20HMilwaukee Bucks105-89
01/03/20HBrooklyn Nets116-113
29/02/20HDallas Mavericks126-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL65%
HomeWLWWL74%
AwayLWLLL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %65%74%55%
Points / game110.0110.6109.3
Allowed / game107.3104.9109.9
Point differential+2.6+5.7-0.6
Avg total217.3215.5219.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%34%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (20)50% (8)58% (12)
Overtime %9%6%12%
Miami Heat
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL62%
HomeWWLWL82%
AwayLLLWL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683434
Win %62%82%41%
Points / game111.8115.9107.7
Allowed / game108.9107.4110.4
Point differential+2.9+8.4-2.7
Avg total220.7223.3218.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%41%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (20)73% (11)44% (9)
Overtime %13%15%12%
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 Bucks69561381%118.5107.7+10.9
2 Los Angeles Lakers67521578%114.2107.1+7.1
3 Toronto Raptors67481972%112.6106.3+6.3
4 Los Angeles Clippers68462268%115.3109.1+6.2
5 Boston Celtics68442465%112.6107.3+5.3
6 Utah Jazz68442465%110.5107.6+2.9
7 Denver Nuggets68442465%110.0107.3+2.6
8 Oklahoma City Thunder67432464%110.7108.0+2.8
9 Houston Rockets68432563%118.4114.4+4.0
10 Miami Heat68422662%111.8108.9+2.9
11 Indiana Pacers68412760%109.2107.3+1.9
12 Dallas Mavericks71422959%116.6111.0+5.6
13 Philadelphia 76ers68402859%109.2107.1+2.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies69333648%112.6113.8-1.1
15 Orlando Magic69323746%106.6107.6-0.9
16 New Orleans Pelicans68313746%115.9115.7+0.2
17 Brooklyn Nets68313746%110.4111.6-1.2
18 San Antonio Spurs67293843%113.2115.0-1.8
19 Portland Trail Blazers70304043%113.6115.3-1.7
20 Sacramento Kings68293943%109.1111.2-2.1
21 Phoenix Suns69294042%112.5113.4-1.0
22 Charlotte Hornets65234235%102.9109.6-6.8
23 Washington Wizards68244435%114.8119.1-4.3
24 Chicago Bulls65224334%106.8109.9-3.1
25 New York Knicks66214532%105.8112.3-6.5
26 Detroit Pistons66204630%107.2110.8-3.6
27 Atlanta Hawks67204730%111.8119.7-8.0
28 Minnesota Timberwolves64194530%113.2117.5-4.3
29 Cleveland Cavaliers65194629%106.9114.8-7.9
30 Golden State Warriors65155023%106.3115.0-8.7
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 Nuggets26312226105
Miami Heat28283831125
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