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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 26 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 115-122
23-38 39-28 20-36 33-20
Position#23
Record16-17
FormWLLLL
Points / game109.8
Allowed / game112.0
vs
Position#16
Record21-9
FormWWWWL
Points / game109.7
Allowed / game106.3
USANBA· Crypto.com Arena
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets
07 Mar 2027
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers 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

Los Angeles LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLakers
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
115-119
115
119
-4
108avg 101
H04/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
117-102
117
102
+15
112avg 101
H08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
95-108
95
108
-13
93avg 101
A10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
116-95
116
95
+21
109avg 101
A11/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
106-94
106
94
+12
100avg 101
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
107-104 OT
107
104
+3
98avg 101
A16/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
92-110
92
110
-18
82avg 101
A18/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
110-115
110
115
-5
107avg 101
A20/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
90-108
90
108
-18
73avg 101
H22/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
110-138
110
138
-28
95avg 101
H24/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-23
28-30
29-34
36-32
31-33
29-22
31-20
26-27
29-25
24-34
25-26
17-23
32-18
32-27
29-23
23-27
18-25
31-27
36-10
21-32
33-23
14-27
26-23
20-20
16-23
29-31
20-31
27-25
22-28
37-33
25-22
26-32
25-24
27-30
21-31
17-23
24-33
31-33
37-39
18-33
215.1Avg total
105.8Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)109.8112.0221.8-2.248%
Season at home (19)110.6112.9223.6-2.353%
Season away (14)108.7110.7219.4-2.043%
Last 10 (10)105.8109.3215.1-3.540%
Last 5 (5)101.8115.0216.8-13.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)102.7109.6212.3-6.940%
vs Similar ◀ (11)116.5118.0234.5-1.545%
vs Weaker (9)108.4105.3213.8+3.167%
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
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#19
W
112-110
112
110
+2
106avg 110
H01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
110-105
110
105
+5
106avg 110
H04/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
107-111
107
111
-4
94avg 110
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
102-99
102
99
+3
104avg 110
A08/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
104-114
104
114
-10
88avg 110
A09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
113-105
113
105
+8
105avg 110
A11/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
116-104
116
104
+12
112avg 110
A12/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
131-129 OT
131
129
+2
126avg 110
H15/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
114-105
114
105
+9
108avg 110
H17/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
93-100
93
100
-7
79avg 110
H19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-28
27-33
28-23
24-26
27-34
32-21
27-30
24-20
34-28
22-24
26-27
25-32
21-27
29-35
25-24
27-13
23-30
29-37
21-23
31-24
26-26
26-29
37-36
24-14
31-24
29-33
26-34
30-13
33-32
33-24
25-44
29-20
39-25
27-23
19-31
29-26
17-26
27-24
22-24
27-26
218.4Avg total
110.2Scored
108.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)109.7106.3216.0+3.470%
Season at home (16)108.0106.6214.6+1.462%
Season away (14)111.6105.9217.6+5.779%
Last 10 (10)110.2108.2218.4+2.070%
Last 5 (5)113.4108.6222.0+4.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)109.7111.3221.0-1.733%
vs Similar ◀ (18)109.6108.8218.4+0.872%
vs Weaker (9)109.999.6209.4+10.378%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: -4.3-4.3Q4: +5.6+5.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: -4.3-4.3Q4: +5.6+5.6
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H04/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
64-45
64
45
+19
A11/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
47-50
47
50
-3
A16/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A18/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
59-61
59
61
-2
A20/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H22/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
55-66
55
66
-11
H24/12
NBA
108.3Avg total
53.4Scored
54.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.355.6110.0-1.333%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.653.2106.8+0.444%-
Last 30 away (14)55.258.4113.6-3.221%-
Last 10 (10)53.454.9108.3-1.520%-
Last 5 (5)51.657.0108.6-5.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)52.955.1108.0-2.230%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)54.458.6113.0-4.318%-
vs Weaker (9)55.952.6108.4+3.356%-
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
#19
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H04/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
56-52
56
52
+4
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
50-62
50
62
-12
A08/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
52-67
52
67
-15
A09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A11/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A12/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H15/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
66-48
66
48
+18
H17/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
44-50
44
50
-6
H19/12
NBA
112.8Avg total
56.5Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.854.6111.4+2.257%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.653.0110.6+4.669%-
Last 30 away (14)55.956.5112.4-0.643%-
Last 10 (10)56.556.3112.8+0.250%-
Last 5 (5)57.653.2110.8+4.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)55.356.0111.3-0.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)57.955.1112.9+2.861%-
vs Weaker (9)55.153.3108.4+1.856%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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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: 105.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers52.528.5
54.3%
53.1%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.811.5
34.0%
35.3%34.5
🏀 Free throws21.414.3
66.8%
77.4%14.3
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 110.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 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-pointers62.533.1
53.0%
53.1%66.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.48.9
30.3%
35.3%26.7
🏀 Free throws20.717.3
83.6%
77.4%17.3
They take 91.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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 26 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LLLLWWWLWL
Brooklyn Nets
LWWWWLWLWW
#23
League position
#16
-3.4
Net rating
+2.0
103.3
Offensive rating
107.7
106.7
Defensive rating
105.7
53.0%
Effective FG%
50.5%
50.1%
Opp. effective FG%
50.2%
15.1%
Turnover %
12.8%
19.5%
Off. rebound %
26.5%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.0%
3-point %
30.3%
59.0%
Assist %
60.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence103.3 · 107.7Defence106.7 · 105.7Shooting53.0% · 50.5%3-point %34.0% · 30.3%Ball care15.1% · 12.8%Off. rebounds19.5% · 26.5%Free throws0.25 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ 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
24/12/21HSan Antonio Spurs110-138
22/12/21HPhoenix Suns90-108
20/12/21AChicago Bulls110-115
18/12/21AMinnesota Timberwolves92-110
16/12/21ADallas Mavericks107-104 OT
13/12/21HOrlando Magic106-94
11/12/21AOklahoma City Thunder116-95
10/12/21AMemphis Grizzlies95-108
08/12/21HBoston Celtics117-102
04/12/21HLos Angeles Clippers115-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/21HOrlando Magic93-100
17/12/21HPhiladelphia 76ers114-105
15/12/21HToronto Raptors131-129 OT
12/12/21ADetroit Pistons116-104
11/12/21AAtlanta Hawks113-105
09/12/21AHouston Rockets104-114
08/12/21ADallas Mavericks102-99
05/12/21HChicago Bulls107-111
04/12/21HMinnesota Timberwolves110-105
01/12/21HNew York Knicks112-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL48%
HomeLWWLL53%
AwayLWWLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331914
Win %48%53%43%
Points / game109.8110.6108.7
Allowed / game112.0112.9110.7
Point differential-2.2-2.3-2.0
Avg total221.8223.6219.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%21%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (12)62% (8)75% (4)
Overtime %18%16%21%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL70%
HomeWLWWL62%
AwayWWLWW79%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301614
Win %70%62%79%
Points / game109.7108.0111.6
Allowed / game106.3106.6105.9
Point differential+3.4+1.4+5.7
Avg total216.0214.6217.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%19%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won88% (8)80% (5)100% (3)
Overtime %3%6%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 Warriors3327682%111.6101.2+10.4
2 Phoenix Suns3226681%111.7104.4+7.3
3 Utah Jazz3122971%115.8105.4+10.5
4 Brooklyn Nets3021970%109.7106.3+3.4
5 Chicago Bulls29191066%109.3106.3+3.1
6 Milwaukee Bucks35221363%110.5107.1+3.4
7 Miami Heat33201361%107.5103.7+3.7
8 Cleveland Cavaliers32191359%106.8101.4+5.4
9 Memphis Grizzlies33191458%110.5108.7+1.9
10 Los Angeles Clippers32171553%105.5104.8+0.8
11 Washington Wizards32171553%106.2108.4-2.2
12 Philadelphia 76ers32161650%105.4106.3-0.9
13 Charlotte Hornets34171750%114.9116.8-1.9
14 Boston Celtics33161748%108.5107.4+1.1
15 Los Angeles Lakers33161748%109.8112.0-2.2
16 Dallas Mavericks31151648%104.4104.6-0.2
17 Denver Nuggets31151648%106.4106.8-0.5
18 Toronto Raptors29141548%106.4105.2+1.2
19 Atlanta Hawks32151747%109.9109.1+0.8
20 Minnesota Timberwolves32151747%108.8109.3-0.6
21 New York Knicks33151845%106.0106.8-0.8
22 Indiana Pacers33141942%107.9107.0+0.9
23 San Antonio Spurs31131842%110.7109.8+0.9
24 Portland Trail Blazers32131941%108.1111.0-2.9
25 Sacramento Kings33132039%110.2114.0-3.8
26 New Orleans Pelicans33122136%104.8109.4-4.6
27 Oklahoma City Thunder31112035%99.6107.5-8.0
28 Houston Rockets33102330%106.8114.0-7.3
29 Orlando Magic3372621%101.5110.8-9.3
30 Detroit Pistons3152616%100.5109.5-9.0
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
Los Angeles Lakers23392033115
Brooklyn Nets38283620122
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