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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 04 Nov 2017
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 124-112
30-29 34-26 31-29 29-28
Position#21
Record5-9
FormWLLWL
Points / game102.1
Allowed / game105.7
vs
Position#22
Record6-6
FormLWLLL
Points / game114.2
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Los Angeles LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#6
L
99-105
99
105
-6
H11/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
111-104
111
104
+7
A14/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
92-108
92
108
-16
H20/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
132-130
132
130
+2
A21/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
112-119
112
119
-7
H23/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
102-99 OT
102
99
+3
H26/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
92-101
92
101
-9
H28/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
81-96
81
96
-15
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
113-93
113
93
+20
H01/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
110-113
110
113
-3
A03/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
22-24
28-27
22-26
38-26
28-35
25-27
20-16
19-27
23-26
21-34
29-21
40-36
30-37
36-26
26-31
22-34
33-34
28-26
29-25
23-18
22-31
24-30
23-13
26-19
25-26
20-27
21-29
16-31
29-25
19-19
17-21
25-22
33-23
29-27
26-21
25-41
37-25
23-21
25-26
211.2Avg total
104.4Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)102.1105.7207.8-3.636%
Season at home (10)99.5103.7203.2-4.230%
Season away (4)108.5110.8219.2-2.250%
Last 10 (10)104.4106.8211.2-2.440%
Last 5 (5)99.6100.4200.0-0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)101.1105.5206.6-4.536%
vs Similar ◀ (15)102.6101.8204.4+0.853%
vs Weaker (4)101.298.2199.5+3.0100%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
W
117-83
117
83
+34
H08/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
114-133
114
133
-19
H11/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
131-140
131
140
-9
A18/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
126-121
126
121
+5
H20/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
116-104
116
104
+12
H22/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
121-125
121
125
-4
A24/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
112-107
112
107
+5
H25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
86-107
86
107
-21
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
111-124
111
124
-13
H29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
114-122
114
122
-8
H31/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-24
23-17
24-21
34-21
22-30
29-46
33-36
30-21
30-29
33-36
35-41
33-34
29-27
29-28
31-36
37-30
19-25
37-28
35-24
25-27
30-30
31-31
35-26
25-38
26-23
29-29
29-21
28-34
28-23
14-24
24-36
20-24
36-29
27-31
21-40
27-24
24-30
29-29
35-28
26-35
231.4Avg total
114.8Scored
116.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)114.2113.4227.6+0.850%
Season at home (8)114.6110.2224.9+4.462%
Season away (4)113.2119.8233.0-6.525%
Last 10 (10)114.8116.6231.4-1.840%
Last 5 (5)108.8117.0225.8-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)103.1110.7213.8-7.636%
vs Similar ◀ (15)111.8105.1216.9+6.767%
vs Weaker (4)94.287.5181.8+6.850%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -0.3-0.3
Los Angeles LakersBrooklyn 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
Los Angeles LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#6
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H11/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
66-61
66
61
+5
A14/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
42-53
42
53
-11
H20/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
70-73
70
73
-3
A21/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
55-68
55
68
-13
H23/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
45-49
45
49
-4
H26/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
51-45
51
45
+6
H28/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H01/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
62-66
62
66
-4
A03/11
NBA
111.1Avg total
54.3Scored
56.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.653.3105.9-0.643%-
Last 30 at home (17)49.551.0100.5-1.547%-
Last 30 away (13)56.856.2113.0+0.538%-
Last 10 (10)54.356.8111.1-2.530%-
Last 5 (5)52.252.2104.4+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)52.754.5107.2-1.745%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)52.153.3105.4-1.340%-
vs Weaker (4)54.549.8104.2+4.850%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Similar. 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
New York Knicks
#24
W
59-41
59
41
+18
H08/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
51-76
51
76
-25
H11/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
63-65
63
65
-2
A18/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H20/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H22/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A24/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
55-52
55
52
+3
H25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
42-47
42
47
-5
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H31/10
NBA
113.0Avg total
56.1Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.350.2102.5+2.163%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.750.6104.4+3.176%-
Last 30 away (13)50.549.6100.2+0.946%-
Last 10 (10)56.156.9113.0-0.850%-
Last 5 (5)54.855.8110.6-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)48.453.4101.7-5.055%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)56.950.7107.7+6.273%-
vs Weaker (4)46.039.585.5+6.550%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 104.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.6 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.3 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.633.3
53.2%
51.0%66.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.97.1
29.7%
36.1%21.3
🏀 Free throws22.816.5
72.4%
76.5%16.5
They take 86.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 114.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.1 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.028.5
49.1%
51.0%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.611.9
36.5%
36.1%35.7
🏀 Free throws30.122.1
73.4%
76.5%22.1
They take 90.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Nov 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LWLLWLWLWL
Brooklyn Nets
LLLWLWWLLW
#21
League position
#22
-2.3
Net rating
-1.7
98.7
Offensive rating
106.0
101.0
Defensive rating
107.6
50.8%
Effective FG%
51.2%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.1%
17.2%
Turnover %
14.5%
19.6%
Off. rebound %
22.3%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.33
29.7%
3-point %
36.5%
57.2%
Assist %
53.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence98.7 · 106.0Defence101.0 · 107.6Shooting50.8% · 51.2%3-point %29.7% · 36.5%Ball care17.2% · 14.5%Off. rebounds19.6% · 22.3%Free throws0.26 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
03/11/17APortland Trail Blazers110-113
01/11/17HDetroit Pistons113-93
29/10/17AUtah Jazz81-96
28/10/17HToronto Raptors92-101
26/10/17HWashington Wizards102-99 OT
23/10/17HNew Orleans Pelicans112-119
21/10/17APhoenix Suns132-130
20/10/17HLos Angeles Clippers92-108
14/10/17ALos Angeles Clippers111-104
11/10/17HUtah Jazz99-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/10/17HPhoenix Suns114-122
29/10/17HDenver Nuggets111-124
27/10/17ANew York Knicks86-107
25/10/17HCleveland Cavaliers112-107
24/10/17AOrlando Magic121-125
22/10/17HAtlanta Hawks116-104
20/10/17HOrlando Magic126-121
18/10/17AIndiana Pacers131-140
11/10/17HPhiladelphia 76ers114-133
08/10/17HNew York Knicks117-83

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL36%
HomeLLWLW30%
AwayWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games14104
Win %36%30%50%
Points / game102.199.5108.5
Allowed / game105.7103.7110.8
Point differential-3.6-4.2-2.2
Avg total207.8203.2219.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%10%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (1)50% (2)
Overtime %7%10%0%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL50%
HomeWWWLL62%
AwayWLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1284
Win %50%62%25%
Points / game114.2114.6113.2
Allowed / game113.4110.2119.8
Point differential+0.8+4.4-6.5
Avg total227.6224.9233.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%38%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (2)0% (1)
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 Boston Celtics1311285%103.894.2+9.7
2 Houston Rockets1410471%106.5100.9+5.6
3 Utah Jazz128467%101.797.2+4.5
4 Portland Trail Blazers149564%109.4101.3+8.1
5 Minnesota Timberwolves117464%109.0112.8-3.8
6 Golden State Warriors138562%118.2110.8+7.4
7 Toronto Raptors138562%109.3102.5+6.8
8 Memphis Grizzlies138562%101.895.7+6.2
9 Orlando Magic159660%106.4102.7+3.7
10 Los Angeles Clippers127558%107.3103.2+4.2
11 Washington Wizards127558%111.6108.5+3.1
12 Indiana Pacers127558%109.1106.5+2.6
13 Detroit Pistons148657%104.2102.0+2.2
14 San Antonio Spurs148657%101.9100.3+1.6
15 Denver Nuggets148657%105.8104.8+1.0
16 Oklahoma City Thunder116555%103.295.6+7.5
17 Brooklyn Nets126650%114.2113.4+0.8
18 Charlotte Hornets147750%103.9103.7+0.1
19 Philadelphia 76ers147750%107.7108.5-0.8
20 Miami Heat146843%101.6105.1-3.4
21 New Orleans Pelicans135838%105.0109.1-4.1
22 Milwaukee Bucks135838%102.5106.9-4.4
23 Chicago Bulls135838%96.2103.5-7.3
24 Phoenix Suns135838%106.7116.2-9.5
25 Los Angeles Lakers145936%102.1105.7-3.6
26 Cleveland Cavaliers145936%104.8110.6-5.8
27 Dallas Mavericks1651131%99.6103.9-4.2
28 New York Knicks134931%101.7108.2-6.5
29 Atlanta Hawks1431121%99.2106.1-6.9
30 Sacramento Kings1421214%92.1103.6-11.5
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Lakers30343129124
Brooklyn Nets29262928112
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