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Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 09 Feb 2022
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 132-115
40-36 43-24 28-34 21-21
Position#11
Record29-24
FormWLLLW
Points / game109.3
Allowed / game107.4
vs
Position#19
Record24-30
FormLWLLL
Points / game104.4
Allowed / game105.4
USANBA· Ball Arena
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Denver Nuggets v New York Knicks
02 Jan 2027
DEN v NYK
upcoming
06 Mar 2026
DEN103
NYK142
25 Nov 2024
DEN118
NYK145
21 Mar 2024
DEN113
NYK100
16 Nov 2022
DEN103
NYK106
08 Feb 2022
DEN132
NYK115
05 May 2021
DEN113
NYK97
15 Dec 2019
DEN111
NYK105
01 Jan 2019
DEN115
NYK108
25 Jan 2018
DEN130
NYK118
17 Dec 2016
DEN127
NYK114
08 Mar 2016
DEN110
NYK94
09 Mar 2015
DEN106
NYK78
29 Nov 2013
DEN97
NYK95
13 Mar 2013
DEN117
NYK94
16 Nov 2010
DEN120
NYK118
27 Nov 2009
DEN128
NYK125
31 Mar 2009
DEN111
NYK104
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks 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
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
118-122
118
122
-4
112avg 106
H22/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
117-111
117
111
+6
110avg 106
H24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
110-105
110
105
+5
110avg 106
A26/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
124-118
124
118
+6
121avg 106
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
116-105
116
105
+11
116avg 106
A29/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
136-100
136
100
+36
142avg 106
A31/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
115-130
115
130
-15
109avg 106
A02/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
104-108
104
108
-4
101avg 106
A03/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
105-113
105
113
-8
95avg 106
H05/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
124-104
124
104
+20
129avg 106
H06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-37
35-31
29-30
26-24
29-30
31-30
32-16
25-35
34-32
35-27
28-26
13-20
29-28
25-37
42-26
28-27
26-17
24-31
36-30
30-27
33-30
32-27
38-24
33-19
28-30
23-39
27-31
37-30
30-28
31-32
18-22
25-26
29-27
23-24
30-31
23-31
39-40
37-35
31-16
17-13
228.5Avg total
116.9Scored
111.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (53)109.3107.4216.7+1.855%
Season at home (24)111.0106.9217.9+4.258%
Season away (29)107.8107.9215.7-0.152%
Last 10 (10)116.9111.6228.5+5.360%
Last 5 (5)116.8111.0227.8+5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (21)112.1111.8223.9+0.348%
vs Weaker (9)116.8105.8222.6+11.089%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
110-112
110
112
-2
102avg 97
H19/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
91-102
91
102
-11
83avg 97
H21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
110-102
110
102
+8
105avg 97
H23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
93-95
93
95
-2
81avg 97
A25/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
96-110
96
110
-14
88avg 97
A27/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
108-123
108
123
-15
97avg 97
A29/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
116-96
116
96
+20
115avg 97
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
108-120
108
120
-12
99avg 97
H03/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
L
115-122 OT
115
122
-7
103avg 97
A06/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
104-113
104
113
-9
88avg 97
A08/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-30
28-31
40-25
19-26
17-27
25-19
15-35
34-21
39-31
27-30
25-20
19-21
23-28
27-22
19-26
24-19
16-30
30-29
21-33
29-18
30-39
33-28
25-26
20-30
31-23
23-18
30-25
32-30
27-35
25-29
27-28
29-28
42-29
29-27
13-31
27-24
28-28
29-31
29-23
18-31
214.6Avg total
105.1Scored
109.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (54)104.4105.4209.7-1.044%
Season at home (28)105.3105.7211.0-0.446%
Season away (26)103.3105.1208.4-1.842%
Last 10 (10)105.1109.5214.6-4.420%
Last 5 (5)110.2114.8225.0-4.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)99.1109.4208.6-10.314%
vs Similar ◀ (18)103.3104.4207.7-1.139%
vs Weaker (5)102.294.0196.2+8.280%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: +0.3+0.3
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +1.2+1.2Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: +0.3+0.3
Denver NuggetsNew York Knicks
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
63-68
63
68
-5
H22/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H24/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
69-59
69
59
+10
A26/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
54-65
54
65
-11
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
50-48
50
48
+2
A29/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
65-57
65
57
+8
A31/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
51-69
51
69
-18
A02/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A03/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
52-51
52
51
+1
H05/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
76-75
76
75
+1
H06/02
NBA
121.3Avg total
60.1Scored
61.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.856.8117.5+4.063%-
Last 30 at home (13)62.259.6121.8+2.554%-
Last 30 away (17)59.754.6114.3+5.171%-
Last 10 (10)60.161.2121.3-1.160%-
Last 5 (5)61.062.4123.4-1.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (21)58.857.6116.4+1.157%-
vs Weaker (9)65.454.8120.2+10.778%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
51-61
51
61
-10
H19/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
42-46
42
46
-4
H21/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
66-61
66
61
+5
H23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
D
50-50
50
50
+0
A25/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A27/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
63-67
63
67
-4
A29/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
54-41
54
41
+13
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
52-64
52
64
-12
H03/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
71-56
71
56
+15
A06/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
57-59
57
59
-2
A08/02
NBA
111.6Avg total
55.2Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.353.6105.9-1.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.553.3105.8-0.953%-
Last 30 away (15)52.253.9106.1-1.733%-
Last 10 (10)55.256.4111.6-1.230%-
Last 5 (5)59.457.4116.8+2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)48.456.9105.3-8.414%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.254.9109.1-0.844%-
vs Weaker (5)51.244.295.4+7.080%-
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: 116.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.328.3
56.3%
53.1%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.614.0
39.3%
35.3%42.0
🏀 Free throws21.718.3
84.3%
77.4%18.3
They take 85.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 105.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.424.5
50.6%
53.1%49.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.612.2
32.4%
35.3%36.6
🏀 Free throws28.019.5
69.6%
77.4%19.5
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Feb 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Denver Nuggets
WLLLWWWWWL
New York Knicks
LLLWLLLWLL
#11
League position
#19
+5.3
Net rating
-4.4
116.8
Offensive rating
104.5
111.5
Defensive rating
108.9
57.4%
Effective FG%
49.8%
54.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.4%
14.3%
Turnover %
14.9%
23.8%
Off. rebound %
27.9%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.33
39.3%
3-point %
32.4%
69.3%
Assist %
61.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence116.8 · 104.5Defence111.5 · 108.9Shooting57.4% · 49.8%3-point %39.3% · 32.4%Ball care14.3% · 14.9%Off. rebounds23.8% · 27.9%Free throws0.25 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)60% · 20%
■ Denver Nuggets   ■ New York Knicks
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
9
Denver Nuggets wins
1
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/22HBrooklyn Nets124-104
05/02/22HNew Orleans Pelicans105-113
03/02/22AUtah Jazz104-108
02/02/22AMinnesota Timberwolves115-130
31/01/22AMilwaukee Bucks136-100
29/01/22ANew Orleans Pelicans116-105
27/01/22ABrooklyn Nets124-118
26/01/22ADetroit Pistons110-105
24/01/22HDetroit Pistons117-111
22/01/22HMemphis Grizzlies118-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/02/22AUtah Jazz104-113
06/02/22ALos Angeles Lakers115-122 OT
03/02/22HMemphis Grizzlies108-120
01/02/22HSacramento Kings116-96
29/01/22AMilwaukee Bucks108-123
27/01/22AMiami Heat96-110
25/01/22ACleveland Cavaliers93-95
23/01/22HLos Angeles Clippers110-102
21/01/22HNew Orleans Pelicans91-102
19/01/22HMinnesota Timberwolves110-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Denver Nuggets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW55%
HomeWLWLW58%
AwayWWWLL52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532429
Win %55%58%52%
Points / game109.3111.0107.8
Allowed / game107.4106.9107.9
Point differential+1.8+4.2-0.1
Avg total216.7217.9215.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%29%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)75% (4)56% (9)
Overtime %4%4%3%
New York Knicks
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL44%
HomeLLWWL46%
AwayLLLLL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games542826
Win %44%46%42%
Points / game104.4105.3103.3
Allowed / game105.4105.7105.1
Point differential-1.0-0.4-1.8
Avg total209.7211.0208.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%25%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)50% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %4%4%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 Phoenix Suns54441081%113.0105.4+7.6
2 Golden State Warriors54411376%110.9102.6+8.3
3 Memphis Grizzlies56381868%113.1108.6+4.5
4 Miami Heat55352064%108.9104.4+4.5
5 Milwaukee Bucks55342162%112.7108.7+4.0
6 Utah Jazz54332161%113.6107.6+6.1
7 Cleveland Cavaliers54332161%106.5102.1+4.4
8 Chicago Bulls54332161%111.8110.2+1.6
9 Philadelphia 76ers54322259%107.8105.8+2.1
10 Dallas Mavericks55322358%106.4103.1+3.2
11 Toronto Raptors52292356%108.4106.8+1.6
12 Boston Celtics56312555%108.4103.8+4.7
13 Denver Nuggets53292455%109.3107.4+1.8
14 Brooklyn Nets54292554%110.9111.1-0.2
15 Minnesota Timberwolves53282553%112.4110.7+1.7
16 Charlotte Hornets55282751%113.3114.2-0.9
17 Los Angeles Clippers56272948%106.4107.9-1.5
18 Atlanta Hawks54262848%111.9111.4+0.4
19 Los Angeles Lakers54262848%110.9112.3-1.3
20 Washington Wizards53242945%106.8109.9-3.2
21 New York Knicks54243044%104.4105.4-1.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans54223241%105.9109.1-3.2
23 Portland Trail Blazers54213339%107.8112.3-4.4
24 San Antonio Spurs54203437%111.5111.5-0.0
25 Sacramento Kings55203536%109.5114.5-5.0
26 Indiana Pacers56193734%108.8111.3-2.5
27 Oklahoma City Thunder53173632%101.0107.5-6.5
28 Houston Rockets54153928%108.1116.9-8.8
29 Detroit Pistons54124222%102.1111.9-9.8
30 Orlando Magic55124322%102.9111.4-8.4
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 Nuggets40432821132
New York Knicks36243421115
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