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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 28 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 88-101
27-24 17-26 15-27 29-24
Position#29
Record15-57
FormLLWLL
Points / game98.1
Allowed / game106.8
vs
Position#15
Record35-37
FormWWWLL
Points / game103.5
Allowed / game104.6
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards
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WAS92
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WAS97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
77-106
77
106
-29
63avg 85
H05/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
112-95
112
95
+17
104avg 85
H06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-98
107
98
+9
102avg 85
H09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
108-120
108
120
-12
97avg 85
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
87-90
87
90
-3
71avg 85
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
98-106
98
106
-8
90avg 85
H16/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
90-95
90
95
-5
80avg 85
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
107-100
107
100
+7
103avg 85
H23/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
107-119
107
119
-12
86avg 85
A24/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
105-116
105
116
-11
96avg 85
H26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-26
17-28
23-20
18-32
22-21
38-28
24-24
28-22
20-26
25-25
39-26
23-21
31-33
24-31
27-31
26-25
11-18
24-28
25-19
27-25
15-32
26-25
26-22
31-27
22-26
10-21
22-21
36-27
25-25
23-22
33-31
26-22
22-16
25-31
27-36
33-36
31-24
15-34
31-25
28-33
204.3Avg total
99.8Scored
104.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)98.1106.8204.9-8.821%
Season at home (36)97.1103.6200.7-6.428%
Season away (36)99.1110.1209.2-11.114%
Last 10 (10)99.8104.5204.3-4.730%
Last 5 (5)101.4107.2208.6-5.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)100.4108.6209.0-8.219%
vs Similar (3)101.3105.0206.3-3.733%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
109-116 OT
109
116
-7
94avg 91
A09/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
93-114
93
114
-21
77avg 91
A12/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
100-116
100
116
-16
84avg 91
A13/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
124-81
124
81
+43
124avg 91
H15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
117-96
117
96
+21
111avg 91
H16/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
99-94
99
94
+5
97avg 91
A17/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
99-89
99
89
+10
90avg 91
H19/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
117-102
117
102
+15
109avg 91
A22/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-122
101
122
-21
91avg 91
H23/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
129-132 OT
129
132
-3
125avg 91
H25/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-29
33-25
26-31
23-19
29-32
19-24
20-32
25-26
23-27
27-25
33-23
17-41
34-15
26-24
33-24
31-18
32-25
31-27
29-22
25-22
30-22
28-17
15-22
26-33
20-29
23-24
33-13
23-23
27-30
34-29
28-27
28-16
25-22
31-30
19-29
26-41
29-27
33-35
27-23
20-24
215.0Avg total
108.8Scored
106.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)103.5104.6208.1-1.149%
Season at home (38)105.4103.8209.2+1.650%
Season away (34)101.4105.5206.9-4.147%
Last 10 (10)108.8106.2215.0+2.650%
Last 5 (5)109.0107.8216.8+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)103.8113.8217.5-10.025%
vs Similar (22)106.0105.1211.1+0.945%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)106.097.5203.5+8.5100%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: +2.2+2.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -1.9-1.9
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: +2.2+2.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -1.9-1.9
Los Angeles LakersWashington Wizards
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
36-54
36
54
-18
H05/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
60-49
60
49
+11
H06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-51
45
51
-6
H09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
55-64
55
64
-9
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
35-46
35
46
-11
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
41-57
41
57
-16
H16/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
32-47
32
47
-15
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H23/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
D
47-47
47
47
+0
A24/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
46-58
46
58
-12
H26/03
NBA
96.5Avg total
44.5Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.455.4104.8-6.023%-
Last 30 at home (19)48.155.1103.2-7.026%-
Last 30 away (11)51.555.9107.5-4.418%-
Last 10 (10)44.552.096.5-7.520%-
Last 5 (5)42.851.294.0-8.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)49.856.2106.0-6.422%-
vs Similar (3)45.748.093.7-2.333%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A09/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
48-56
48
56
-8
A12/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A13/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
60-39
60
39
+21
H15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
63-52
63
52
+11
H16/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
58-39
58
39
+19
A17/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H19/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
61-59
61
59
+2
A22/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
56-52
56
52
+4
H23/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H25/03
NBA
107.4Avg total
55.6Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.253.6108.8+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.652.4110.1+5.271%-
Last 30 away (16)53.154.6107.6-1.538%-
Last 10 (10)55.651.8107.4+3.860%-
Last 5 (5)56.053.0109.0+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)54.262.8117.0-8.525%-
vs Similar (22)55.153.2108.3+2.055%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)56.546.5103.0+10.075%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 99.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.1 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.3 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.830.2
49.7%
49.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.56.7
28.5%
35.3%20.1
🏀 Free throws23.519.3
82.1%
75.5%19.3
They take 84.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 108.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.932.9
49.9%
49.0%65.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.49.5
38.9%
35.3%28.5
🏀 Free throws20.714.5
70.0%
75.5%14.5
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LLWLLLLWWL
Washington Wizards
LLWWWWWLLL
#29
League position
#15
-4.9
Net rating
+2.5
103.0
Offensive rating
105.2
107.8
Defensive rating
102.7
47.7%
Effective FG%
52.2%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.6%
23.6%
Off. rebound %
22.2%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.23
28.5%
3-point %
38.9%
52.3%
Assist %
62.0%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence103.0 · 105.2Defence107.8 · 102.7Shooting47.7% · 52.2%3-point %28.5% · 38.9%Ball care13.4% · 13.6%Off. rebounds23.6% · 22.2%Free throws0.28 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ Washington Wizards
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
26/03/16HDenver Nuggets105-116
24/03/16APhoenix Suns107-119
23/03/16HMemphis Grizzlies107-100
19/03/16HPhoenix Suns90-95
16/03/16HSacramento Kings98-106
14/03/16HNew York Knicks87-90
11/03/16HCleveland Cavaliers108-120
09/03/16HOrlando Magic107-98
06/03/16HGolden State Warriors112-95
05/03/16HAtlanta Hawks77-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/03/16HMinnesota Timberwolves129-132 OT
23/03/16HAtlanta Hawks101-122
22/03/16AAtlanta Hawks117-102
19/03/16HNew York Knicks99-89
17/03/16APhiladelphia 76ers99-94
16/03/16HChicago Bulls117-96
15/03/16HDetroit Pistons124-81
13/03/16ADenver Nuggets100-116
12/03/16AUtah Jazz93-114
09/03/16APortland Trail Blazers109-116 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL21%
HomeLLLWL28%
AwayLLLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723636
Win %21%28%14%
Points / game98.197.199.1
Allowed / game106.8103.6110.1
Point differential-8.8-6.4-11.1
Avg total204.9200.7209.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%11%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (17)25% (8)33% (9)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL49%
HomeWWWLL50%
AwayLLLWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723834
Win %49%50%47%
Points / game103.5105.4101.4
Allowed / game104.6103.8105.5
Point differential-1.1+1.6-4.1
Avg total208.1209.2206.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%32%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (20)33% (9)64% (11)
Overtime %3%3%3%
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 Warriors7366790%115.5104.3+11.1
2 San Antonio Spurs73611284%104.392.6+11.7
3 Cleveland Cavaliers73522171%103.997.9+6.1
4 Oklahoma City Thunder73512270%110.2102.8+7.5
5 Toronto Raptors72492368%102.998.2+4.7
6 Los Angeles Clippers72452762%104.4101.0+3.4
7 Atlanta Hawks74443059%102.998.9+4.0
8 Boston Celtics73433059%105.8102.0+3.8
9 Miami Heat72423058%99.598.1+1.3
10 Charlotte Hornets73423158%103.2100.8+2.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies73413256%99.2100.7-1.5
12 Indiana Pacers73393453%101.8100.4+1.4
13 Detroit Pistons74393553%102.4101.6+0.7
14 Portland Trail Blazers74383651%104.5104.0+0.5
15 Chicago Bulls72363650%101.5103.2-1.6
16 Utah Jazz73363749%97.596.4+1.1
17 Houston Rockets74363849%105.9106.8-0.9
18 Washington Wizards72353749%103.5104.6-1.1
19 Dallas Mavericks73353848%103.3104.2-0.9
20 Denver Nuggets74314342%102.3104.9-2.6
21 Orlando Magic73304341%100.9103.2-2.3
22 New York Knicks74304441%98.8101.5-2.7
23 Milwaukee Bucks74304441%98.9102.9-4.0
24 Sacramento Kings73294440%106.9109.0-2.2
25 New Orleans Pelicans72264636%102.8106.4-3.6
26 Minnesota Timberwolves73244933%102.1105.9-3.8
27 Brooklyn Nets72215129%98.7104.7-6.0
28 Phoenix Suns73205327%100.4107.6-7.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers72155721%98.1106.8-8.8
30 Philadelphia 76ers7496512%97.2107.6-10.5
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Lakers2717152988
Washington Wizards24262724101
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