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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 29 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 108-119
27-27 31-28 37-27 13-37
Position#28
Record21-52
FormLLLWL
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game112.1
vs
Position#9
Record45-28
FormLLWWW
Points / game109.2
Allowed / game106.8
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards
24 Jan 2027
LAL v WAS
upcoming
30 Mar 2026
LAL120
WAS101
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WAS88
29 Feb 2024
LAL134
WAS131
18 Dec 2022
LAL119
WAS117
11 Mar 2022
LAL122
WAS109
22 Feb 2021
LAL124
WAS127
27 Jul 2020
LAL123
WAS116
29 Nov 2019
LAL125
WAS103
26 Mar 2019
LAL124
WAS106
25 Oct 2017
LAL102
WAS99
28 Mar 2017
LAL108
WAS119
27 Mar 2016
LAL88
WAS101
27 Jan 2015
LAL92
WAS98
21 Mar 2014
LAL107
WAS117
22 Mar 2013
LAL100
WAS103
07 Dec 2010
LAL115
WAS108
21 Mar 2010
LAL99
WAS92
22 Jan 2009
LAL117
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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
111-122
111
122
-11
102avg 92
A08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
122-110
122
110
+12
105avg 92
A10/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
116-118
116
118
-2
107avg 92
H13/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
101-129
101
129
-28
82avg 92
A14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
100-139
100
139
-39
81avg 92
A16/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
103-107
103
107
-4
92avg 92
H18/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
120-125
120
125
-5
110avg 92
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
109-133
109
133
-24
94avg 92
H22/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
130-119 OT
130
119
+11
124avg 92
H25/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
81-97
81
97
-16
67avg 92
H27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-38
23-32
22-33
37-19
32-33
29-30
29-18
32-29
27-32
38-33
20-28
31-25
23-35
20-32
33-26
25-36
26-37
26-29
23-27
25-46
24-31
22-30
31-23
26-23
28-31
31-24
33-27
28-43
24-33
16-37
34-38
35-25
26-27
28-40
26-21
29-21
17-22
15-18
24-37
25-20
229.2Avg total
109.3Scored
119.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)104.6112.1216.7-7.429%
Season at home (36)107.7109.8217.5-2.136%
Season away (37)101.6114.2215.9-12.622%
Last 10 (10)109.3119.9229.2-10.620%
Last 5 (5)108.6116.2224.8-7.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)104.3114.1218.4-9.817%
vs Similar (7)105.7116.1221.9-10.429%
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
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
130-122 OT
130
122
+8
124avg 101
A11/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
125-124 OT
125
124
+1
119avg 101
A12/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
104-119
104
119
-15
87avg 101
A14/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
107-112
107
112
-5
105avg 101
H15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
112-107
112
107
+5
103avg 101
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
93-98
93
98
-5
83avg 101
A18/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
102-110
102
110
-8
90avg 101
A20/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
104-100
104
100
+4
93avg 101
H23/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
129-108
129
108
+21
124avg 101
H24/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
127-115
127
115
+12
124avg 101
A25/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-32
28-36
26-29
34-19
30-36
19-34
33-21
30-21
23-41
33-23
24-25
24-30
39-32
18-21
23-20
27-39
29-23
30-17
25-32
28-35
20-19
20-20
21-25
32-34
28-30
19-28
28-34
27-18
16-20
24-26
27-21
37-33
31-22
32-20
34-39
32-27
40-26
31-35
25-30
31-24
224.8Avg total
113.3Scored
111.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)109.2106.8216.1+2.462%
Season at home (39)110.4105.3215.7+5.174%
Season away (34)107.9108.6216.4-0.747%
Last 10 (10)113.3111.5224.8+1.860%
Last 5 (5)111.0106.2217.2+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)112.0108.0220.0+4.0100%
vs Similar (20)111.3106.0217.3+5.470%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)119.0113.6232.6+5.478%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.3-6.3Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -5.7-5.7Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.3-6.3Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -5.7-5.7Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: +2.2+2.2
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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
52-70
52
70
-18
A08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
61-63
61
63
-2
A10/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
D
65-65
65
65
+0
H13/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-67
43
67
-24
A14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A16/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H18/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
40-70
40
70
-30
H22/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
54-67
54
67
-13
H25/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
32-40
32
40
-8
H27/03
NBA
112.8Avg total
50.4Scored
62.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.459.3109.7-8.813%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.258.8109.0-8.613%-
Last 30 away (15)50.759.7110.4-9.113%-
Last 10 (10)50.462.4112.8-12.010%-
Last 5 (5)46.258.6104.8-12.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)50.159.0109.1-8.913%-
vs Similar (7)51.660.1111.7-8.614%-
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
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
56-68
56
68
-12
A11/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
49-70
49
70
-21
A12/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
56-64
56
64
-8
A14/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
57-53
57
53
+4
H15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
59-40
59
40
+19
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
40-39
40
39
+1
A18/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
47-58
47
58
-11
A20/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
40-46
40
46
-6
H23/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
63-42
63
42
+21
H24/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
71-61
71
61
+10
A25/03
NBA
107.9Avg total
53.8Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.952.9109.8+4.067%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.751.7107.4+4.167%-
Last 30 away (15)58.054.1112.1+3.967%-
Last 10 (10)53.854.1107.9-0.350%-
Last 5 (5)52.249.2101.4+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)61.049.0110.0+12.0100%-
vs Similar (20)56.552.2108.8+4.365%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)57.154.8111.9+2.367%-
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: 109.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.2 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.9 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers66.134.1
51.6%
50.2%68.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.28.3
34.3%
35.7%24.9
🏀 Free throws22.816.2
71.1%
77.0%16.2
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 113.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 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-pointers62.132.5
52.3%
50.2%65.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.99.8
35.1%
35.7%29.4
🏀 Free throws23.918.9
79.1%
77.0%18.9
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 29 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LWLLLLLLWL
Washington Wizards
WWWLLWLLWW
#28
League position
#9
-10.3
Net rating
+1.8
106.4
Offensive rating
111.2
116.8
Defensive rating
109.5
51.6%
Effective FG%
52.4%
57.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
12.6%
Turnover %
12.3%
22.6%
Off. rebound %
23.4%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.3%
3-point %
35.1%
51.4%
Assist %
60.5%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.4 · 111.2Defence116.8 · 109.5Shooting51.6% · 52.4%3-point %34.3% · 35.1%Ball care12.6% · 12.3%Off. rebounds22.6% · 23.4%Free throws0.25 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ 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
27/03/17HPortland Trail Blazers81-97
25/03/17HMinnesota Timberwolves130-119 OT
22/03/17HLos Angeles Clippers109-133
20/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers120-125
18/03/17HMilwaukee Bucks103-107
16/03/17AHouston Rockets100-139
14/03/17ADenver Nuggets101-129
13/03/17HPhiladelphia 76ers116-118
10/03/17APhoenix Suns122-110
08/03/17ADallas Mavericks111-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/03/17ACleveland Cavaliers127-115
24/03/17HBrooklyn Nets129-108
23/03/17HAtlanta Hawks104-100
20/03/17ABoston Celtics102-110
18/03/17ACharlotte Hornets93-98
17/03/17HChicago Bulls112-107
15/03/17HDallas Mavericks107-112
14/03/17AMinnesota Timberwolves104-119
12/03/17APortland Trail Blazers125-124 OT
11/03/17ASacramento Kings130-122 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL29%
HomeLLLWL36%
AwayLLWLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733637
Win %29%36%22%
Points / game104.6107.7101.6
Allowed / game112.1109.8114.2
Point differential-7.4-2.1-12.6
Avg total216.7217.5215.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%22%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won17% (12)20% (10)0% (2)
Overtime %1%3%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW62%
HomeWLWWW74%
AwayWLLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733934
Win %62%74%47%
Points / game109.2110.4107.9
Allowed / game106.8105.3108.6
Point differential+2.4+5.1-0.7
Avg total216.1215.7216.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%26%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (26)80% (15)55% (11)
Overtime %10%5%15%
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 Warriors74601481%115.9104.3+11.6
2 San Antonio Spurs73571678%106.298.1+8.2
3 Houston Rockets74512369%115.6108.9+6.8
4 Boston Celtics74482665%107.8105.1+2.7
5 Cleveland Cavaliers73472664%110.0106.8+3.2
6 Washington Wizards73452862%109.2106.8+2.4
7 Toronto Raptors74452961%107.2102.9+4.3
8 Utah Jazz74452961%100.496.7+3.7
9 Los Angeles Clippers75443159%107.9104.5+3.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder73423158%107.0106.1+0.8
11 Memphis Grizzlies74403454%100.7100.2+0.5
12 Milwaukee Bucks74383651%104.6104.2+0.4
13 Atlanta Hawks74383651%103.0104.3-1.3
14 Indiana Pacers74373750%104.4105.3-0.9
15 Miami Heat74363849%102.7102.0+0.7
16 Portland Trail Blazers74363849%108.1109.0-0.9
17 Denver Nuggets74353947%111.4111.3+0.1
18 Chicago Bulls74353947%102.4103.4-0.9
19 Detroit Pistons75344145%101.1102.4-1.3
20 Charlotte Hornets74334145%105.1104.3+0.8
21 Dallas Mavericks73314242%97.7100.1-2.4
22 New Orleans Pelicans74314342%103.7105.6-2.0
23 Minnesota Timberwolves73294440%105.0105.9-0.9
24 Sacramento Kings74294539%102.6106.3-3.7
25 New York Knicks74284638%105.1108.5-3.4
26 Philadelphia 76ers74284638%102.5107.6-5.2
27 Orlando Magic74274736%100.5106.6-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns75225329%106.9112.8-5.8
29 Los Angeles Lakers73215229%104.6112.1-7.4
30 Brooklyn Nets74165822%105.9113.2-7.3
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 Lakers27313713108
Washington Wizards27282737119
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