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Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 30 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 21:00
Final 111-101
28-22 34-28 22-23 27-28
Position#16
Record15-18
FormWLLLL
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game106.0
vs
Position#15
Record16-16
FormLLLWW
Points / game100.7
Allowed / game99.8
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls winLost
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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
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
118-111
118
111
+7
110avg 93
H11/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
110-94
110
94
+16
102avg 93
H13/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
89-95
89
95
-6
68avg 93
A15/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
95-102
95
102
-7
86avg 93
A16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
105-90
105
90
+15
100avg 93
A18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
107-105
107
105
+2
94avg 93
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
111-118
111
118
-7
98avg 93
A21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
102-109
102
109
-7
96avg 93
H23/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
85-90
85
90
-5
79avg 93
A27/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
105-111
105
111
-6
96avg 93
A29/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-44
33-27
26-27
28-13
25-20
20-23
31-30
34-21
21-20
31-33
27-25
10-17
20-24
30-22
24-25
21-31
27-26
28-18
28-25
22-21
29-36
28-21
31-22
19-26
24-20
35-34
28-30
24-34
31-22
9-29
27-26
35-32
19-28
22-23
20-12
24-27
25-23
23-35
26-27
31-26
205.2Avg total
102.7Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)103.9106.0209.8-2.145%
Season at home (16)104.9101.4206.3+3.469%
Season away (17)102.9110.2213.2-7.324%
Last 10 (10)102.7102.5205.2+0.240%
Last 5 (5)102.0106.6208.6-4.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)98.8105.4204.2-6.660%
vs Similar ◀ (18)103.1106.7209.8-3.633%
vs Weaker (7)107.6101.1208.7+6.471%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#13
W
105-100
105
100
+5
96avg 93
H11/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
94-99
94
99
-5
81avg 93
H14/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
97-108
97
108
-11
93avg 93
A16/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
69-95
69
95
-26
50avg 93
H17/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
113-82
113
82
+31
122avg 93
H20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
97-107
97
107
-10
86avg 93
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
91-103
91
103
-12
78avg 93
A24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
100-119
100
119
-19
86avg 93
A25/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
90-85
90
85
+5
77avg 93
H27/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
101-99
101
99
+2
94avg 93
H29/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-27
26-28
28-20
22-25
38-22
18-30
19-26
19-21
18-30
27-34
21-24
31-20
15-34
22-22
15-18
17-21
35-19
34-15
28-29
16-19
33-22
23-33
21-22
20-30
26-22
14-26
27-27
24-28
25-36
25-19
26-32
24-32
28-19
23-22
12-20
27-24
23-20
23-29
30-29
25-21
195.4Avg total
95.7Scored
99.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (32)100.799.8200.5+0.850%
Season at home (16)101.297.7198.9+3.662%
Season away (16)100.1101.9202.0-1.938%
Last 10 (10)95.799.7195.4-4.040%
Last 5 (5)95.8102.6198.4-6.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)102.0105.0207.0-3.067%
vs Similar ◀ (21)97.5100.8198.3-3.333%
vs Weaker (6)107.393.7201.0+13.783%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: -2.3-2.3Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: -1.6-1.6
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: -2.3-2.3Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: -1.6-1.6
Indiana PacersChicago 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
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
64-71
64
71
-7
H11/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
45-43
45
43
+2
H13/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A15/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
50-46
50
46
+4
A16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
55-44
55
44
+11
A18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
D
57-57
57
57
+0
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
59-54
59
54
+5
A21/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
40-51
40
51
-11
H23/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
41-51
41
51
-10
A27/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A29/12
NBA
103.9Avg total
51.1Scored
52.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.653.9105.5-2.340%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.950.4101.3+0.547%-
Last 30 away (15)52.357.4109.7-5.133%-
Last 10 (10)51.152.8103.9-1.740%-
Last 5 (5)49.054.2103.2-5.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)48.055.6103.6-7.640%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)52.354.8107.2-2.533%-
vs Weaker (7)52.150.3102.4+1.957%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. 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
Miami Heat
#13
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H11/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
56-52
56
52
+4
H14/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
45-64
45
64
-19
A16/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
37-56
37
56
-19
H17/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
69-34
69
34
+35
H20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
56-55
56
55
+1
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
40-48
40
48
-8
A24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A25/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
51-41
51
41
+10
H27/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H29/12
NBA
101.4Avg total
50.5Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.552.1104.6+0.440%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.550.7104.2+2.850%-
Last 30 away (16)51.653.2104.9-1.631%-
Last 10 (10)50.550.9101.4-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)48.649.698.2-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)51.349.0100.3+2.333%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)51.653.1104.7-1.533%-
vs Weaker (6)56.350.0106.3+6.367%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. 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: 102.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.0 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.828.6
47.8%
50.2%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.29.0
35.7%
35.7%27.0
🏀 Free throws22.618.5
81.9%
77.0%18.5
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 95.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀16%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.6 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers15.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.831.8
46.2%
50.2%63.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.95.2
29.1%
35.7%15.6
🏀 Free throws20.716.5
79.7%
77.0%16.5
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 30 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLLLWWLLWW
Chicago Bulls
WWLLLWLLLW
#16
League position
#15
+0.2
Net rating
-4.2
103.5
Offensive rating
101.3
103.3
Defensive rating
105.5
49.5%
Effective FG%
45.7%
48.7%
Opp. effective FG%
50.6%
12.6%
Turnover %
13.6%
17.6%
Off. rebound %
30.4%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
35.7%
3-point %
29.1%
57.2%
Assist %
57.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence103.5 · 101.3Defence103.3 · 105.5Shooting49.5% · 45.7%3-point %35.7% · 29.1%Ball care12.6% · 13.6%Off. rebounds17.6% · 30.4%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ 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
3
Indiana Pacers wins
7
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/12/16AWashington Wizards105-111
27/12/16AChicago Bulls85-90
23/12/16HBoston Celtics102-109
21/12/16ANew York Knicks111-118
20/12/16HWashington Wizards107-105
18/12/16ADetroit Pistons105-90
16/12/16ANew Orleans Pelicans95-102
15/12/16AMiami Heat89-95
13/12/16HCharlotte Hornets110-94
11/12/16HPortland Trail Blazers118-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/12/16HBrooklyn Nets101-99
27/12/16HIndiana Pacers90-85
25/12/16ASan Antonio Spurs100-119
24/12/16ACharlotte Hornets91-103
22/12/16HWashington Wizards97-107
20/12/16HDetroit Pistons113-82
17/12/16HMilwaukee Bucks69-95
16/12/16AMilwaukee Bucks97-108
14/12/16HMinnesota Timberwolves94-99
11/12/16HMiami Heat105-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL45%
HomeWWWWL69%
AwayLWLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %45%69%24%
Points / game103.9104.9102.9
Allowed / game106.0101.4110.2
Point differential-2.1+3.4-7.3
Avg total209.8206.3213.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%38%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)100% (1)33% (3)
Overtime %12%12%12%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW50%
HomeLWLWW62%
AwayLLLLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321616
Win %50%62%38%
Points / game100.7101.2100.1
Allowed / game99.897.7101.9
Point differential+0.8+3.6-1.9
Avg total200.5198.9202.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%25%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)67% (6)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
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 Warriors3328585%117.3104.5+12.8
2 San Antonio Spurs3226681%105.097.9+7.1
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3124777%110.6103.5+7.1
4 Houston Rockets3324973%113.8106.4+7.3
5 Toronto Raptors32221069%110.8102.9+7.9
6 Los Angeles Clippers34221265%108.4101.6+6.7
7 Utah Jazz33201361%99.295.0+4.2
8 Oklahoma City Thunder33201361%106.2105.1+1.1
9 Memphis Grizzlies35211460%98.297.6+0.5
10 Charlotte Hornets33191458%104.8102.0+2.8
11 Boston Celtics33191458%105.8104.0+1.8
12 New York Knicks31161552%105.4107.7-2.4
13 Milwaukee Bucks30151550%105.0102.4+2.6
14 Chicago Bulls32161650%100.799.8+0.8
15 Atlanta Hawks32161650%101.8103.9-2.0
16 Washington Wizards31151648%105.3106.5-1.2
17 Indiana Pacers33151845%103.9106.0-2.1
18 Detroit Pistons34151944%98.598.5+0.0
19 Orlando Magic34151944%98.8103.0-4.2
20 Denver Nuggets32141844%107.4109.2-1.8
21 Sacramento Kings32141844%101.9104.0-2.2
22 Portland Trail Blazers34142041%108.0111.5-3.5
23 New Orleans Pelicans34132138%102.8106.4-3.5
24 Los Angeles Lakers36122433%103.9110.1-6.1
25 Minnesota Timberwolves32102231%103.8105.8-2.1
26 Miami Heat33102330%97.9101.2-3.3
27 Dallas Mavericks33102330%95.0100.4-5.4
28 Phoenix Suns33102330%106.8113.6-6.8
29 Brooklyn Nets3182326%106.4114.3-8.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers3172423%98.2106.0-7.8
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 Pacers28342227111
Chicago Bulls22282328101
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