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Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 17 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 115-124
40-25 21-33 30-31 24-35
Position#17
Record17-24
FormWLLWL
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game112.5
vs
Position#4
Record29-13
FormWWWWW
Points / game120.3
Allowed / game114.6
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Brooklyn Nets
11 Jan 2027
IND v BKN
upcoming
01 Nov 2026
IND90
BKN98
05 Nov 2025
IND103
BKN112
22 Mar 2025
IND108
BKN103
20 Mar 2025
IND105
BKN99
01 Apr 2024
IND133
BKN111
16 Mar 2024
IND121
BKN100
10 Dec 2022
IND133
BKN136
25 Nov 2022
IND128
BKN117
05 Jan 2022
IND121
BKN129
29 Apr 2021
IND113
BKN130
17 Mar 2021
IND115
BKN124
03 Apr 2020
IND v BKN
upcoming
10 Feb 2020
IND105
BKN106
07 Apr 2019
IND96
BKN108
20 Oct 2018
IND132
BKN112
23 Dec 2017
IND123
BKN119
18 Oct 2017
IND140
BKN131
05 Jan 2017
IND121
BKN109
25 Nov 2016
IND118
BKN97
10 Apr 2016
IND129
BKN105
18 Dec 2015
IND104
BKN97
21 Mar 2015
IND111
BKN123
01 Feb 2014
IND97
BKN96
28 Dec 2013
IND105
BKN91
12 Apr 2013
IND109
BKN117
11 Feb 2013
IND84
BKN89
16 Feb 2012
IND93
BKN88
31 Jan 2012
IND106
BKN99
28 Jan 2011
IND124
BKN92
10 Apr 2010
IND115
BKN102
11 Dec 2009
IND107
BKN91
23 Dec 2008
IND107
BKN108
08 Nov 2008
IND98
BKN80
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
134-128 OT
134
128
+6
131avg 103
A18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
107-111
107
111
-4
96avg 103
H25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
112-118
112
118
-6
101avg 103
A27/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
107-110
107
110
-3
98avg 103
A28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
114-130
114
130
-16
103avg 103
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
114-111
114
111
+3
106avg 103
A04/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
103-113
103
113
-10
90avg 103
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
100-105
100
105
-5
89avg 103
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
122-111
122
111
+11
118avg 103
A14/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
106-121
106
121
-15
97avg 103
A16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
39-33
30-40
17-19
35-29
22-25
36-31
22-28
27-27
31-32
29-29
24-31
28-26
32-23
20-31
26-27
29-29
32-33
23-39
22-33
37-25
28-28
23-33
31-29
32-21
29-28
23-33
22-21
29-31
28-20
26-26
25-25
21-34
29-33
33-24
35-20
25-34
32-32
24-33
35-22
15-34
227.7Avg total
111.9Scored
115.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)112.0112.5224.5-0.541%
Season at home (19)112.4112.6225.0-0.237%
Season away (22)111.6112.4224.0-0.845%
Last 10 (10)111.9115.8227.7-3.930%
Last 5 (5)109.0112.2221.2-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)106.7118.5225.2-11.810%
vs Similar (17)113.1110.0223.1+3.141%
vs Weaker (3)122.7119.0241.7+3.7100%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
109-98
109
98
+11
102avg 113
A19/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
112-108
112
108
+4
98avg 113
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
127-118
127
118
+9
120avg 113
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
129-92
129
92
+37
130avg 113
H26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
98-115
98
115
-17
88avg 113
H28/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
124-113 OT
124
113
+11
121avg 113
A02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
132-114
132
114
+18
139avg 113
A04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
121-109
121
109
+12
112avg 113
H12/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
100-95
100
95
+5
90avg 113
H14/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
117-112
117
112
+5
120avg 113
H16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-24
33-29
26-21
19-24
28-30
30-21
31-28
23-29
42-28
30-38
26-30
29-22
24-28
41-19
27-25
37-20
26-38
38-30
18-26
16-21
27-21
30-33
24-27
27-27
30-27
37-27
34-31
31-29
23-29
35-26
30-31
33-23
26-22
25-24
27-20
22-29
35-30
32-25
29-29
21-28
224.3Avg total
116.9Scored
107.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)120.3114.6234.9+5.669%
Season at home (23)118.2112.3230.4+5.974%
Season away (19)122.8117.5240.3+5.363%
Last 10 (10)116.9107.4224.3+9.590%
Last 5 (5)118.8108.6227.4+10.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)118.8116.2234.9+2.683%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)122.6116.9239.4+5.767%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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: +1.5+1.5Q1: +1.5+1.5Q2Q2: -5.2-5.2Q2: +5.9+5.9Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: +0.6+0.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: +1.5+1.5Q2Q2: -5.2-5.2Q2: +5.9+5.9Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: +0.6+0.6
Indiana PacersBrooklyn Nets
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
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
69-73
69
73
-4
A18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
60-61
60
61
-1
A27/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
55-72
55
72
-17
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
51-61
51
61
-10
A04/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
52-61
52
61
-9
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
54-46
54
46
+8
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
62-57
62
57
+5
A14/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
56-65
56
65
-9
A16/03
NBA
117.5Avg total
56.9Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.058.0114.0-2.033%-
Last 30 at home (12)56.556.1112.6+0.442%-
Last 30 away (18)55.659.3114.9-3.728%-
Last 10 (10)56.960.6117.5-3.730%-
Last 5 (5)55.058.0113.0-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)52.460.3112.7-7.920%-
vs Similar (17)57.255.5112.7+1.841%-
vs Weaker (3)60.764.7125.3-4.033%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A19/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
72-66
72
66
+6
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
65-47
65
47
+18
H26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
64-68
64
68
-4
H28/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
67-54
67
54
+13
A04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H12/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
51-46
51
46
+5
H14/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
67-55
67
55
+12
H16/03
NBA
117.2Avg total
62.3Scored
54.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.556.3116.8+4.163%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.555.1114.5+4.467%-
Last 30 away (15)61.557.6119.1+3.960%-
Last 10 (10)62.354.9117.2+7.490%-
Last 5 (5)60.052.8112.8+7.2100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)59.458.0117.4+1.450%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)61.255.2116.4+5.972%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 111.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.229.9
54.2%
52.8%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.4
34.8%
36.6%34.2
🏀 Free throws21.717.9
82.5%
77.7%17.9
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 116.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.3 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.528.0
57.7%
52.8%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.015.1
39.7%
36.6%45.3
🏀 Free throws21.415.6
72.9%
77.7%15.6
They take 86.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% 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 17 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LWLLWLLLLW
Brooklyn Nets
WWWWWLWWWW
#17
League position
#4
-3.8
Net rating
+9.6
107.7
Offensive rating
117.6
111.5
Defensive rating
108.1
53.4%
Effective FG%
58.6%
55.8%
Opp. effective FG%
52.4%
13.8%
Turnover %
12.0%
19.5%
Off. rebound %
22.4%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.8%
3-point %
39.7%
63.0%
Assist %
61.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence107.7 · 117.6Defence111.5 · 108.1Shooting53.4% · 58.6%3-point %34.8% · 39.7%Ball care13.8% · 12.0%Off. rebounds19.5% · 22.4%Free throws0.25 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 90%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ Brooklyn Nets
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
Indiana Pacers wins
3
Brooklyn Nets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/03/21ADenver Nuggets106-121
14/03/21APhoenix Suns122-111
13/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers100-105
05/03/21HDenver Nuggets103-113
04/03/21ACleveland Cavaliers114-111
02/03/21APhiladelphia 76ers114-130
28/02/21ANew York Knicks107-110
27/02/21ABoston Celtics112-118
25/02/21HGolden State Warriors107-111
18/02/21AMinnesota Timberwolves134-128 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/03/21HNew York Knicks117-112
14/03/21HDetroit Pistons100-95
12/03/21HBoston Celtics121-109
04/03/21AHouston Rockets132-114
02/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs124-113 OT
28/02/21HDallas Mavericks98-115
26/02/21HOrlando Magic129-92
24/02/21HSacramento Kings127-118
22/02/21ALos Angeles Clippers112-108
19/02/21ALos Angeles Lakers109-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL41%
HomeLLLLL37%
AwayLWLWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games411922
Win %41%37%45%
Points / game112.0112.4111.6
Allowed / game112.5112.6112.4
Point differential-0.5-0.2-0.8
Avg total224.5225.0224.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%21%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)29% (7)29% (7)
Overtime %10%11%9%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW69%
HomeWLWWW74%
AwayWWWWW63%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422319
Win %69%74%63%
Points / game120.3118.2122.8
Allowed / game114.6112.3117.5
Point differential+5.6+5.9+5.3
Avg total234.9230.4240.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%30%42%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (15)78% (9)50% (6)
Overtime %10%4%16%
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 Utah Jazz42321076%116.7107.7+9.1
2 Philadelphia 76ers42301271%115.1109.7+5.4
3 Los Angeles Lakers44311370%112.2105.9+6.3
4 Brooklyn Nets42291369%120.3114.6+5.6
5 Phoenix Suns42261662%113.1108.2+4.9
6 Denver Nuggets42251760%115.7109.6+6.1
7 Milwaukee Bucks42251760%119.0113.3+5.6
8 Los Angeles Clippers44261859%113.9110.0+3.9
9 Portland Trail Blazers43241956%114.3116.0-1.7
10 Miami Heat42231955%106.7107.4-0.7
11 Dallas Mavericks41221954%112.3112.0+0.3
12 San Antonio Spurs39201951%109.7111.2-1.5
13 Golden State Warriors43222151%113.0113.4-0.4
14 New York Knicks45232251%104.6103.8+0.9
15 Memphis Grizzlies40202050%112.4111.0+1.3
16 Atlanta Hawks44222250%112.9111.8+1.0
17 Chicago Bulls42212150%113.9113.4+0.5
18 Charlotte Hornets42212150%112.7112.9-0.1
19 Boston Celtics41202149%111.2111.1+0.1
20 New Orleans Pelicans42192345%116.1115.1+1.0
21 Toronto Raptors42192345%112.2111.8+0.5
22 Oklahoma City Thunder43182542%106.6112.1-5.5
23 Indiana Pacers41172441%112.0112.5-0.5
24 Sacramento Kings43172640%114.4119.5-5.1
25 Cleveland Cavaliers43162737%102.9111.4-8.5
26 Washington Wizards41152637%113.5118.9-5.4
27 Orlando Magic43152835%105.5112.2-6.7
28 Houston Rockets42142833%107.9112.9-5.0
29 Detroit Pistons43123128%106.0109.5-3.5
30 Minnesota Timberwolves43103323%109.6117.4-7.8
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
Indiana Pacers40213024115
Brooklyn Nets25333135124
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