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Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 09 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 91-84
29-30 20-7 18-29 24-18
Position#17
Record19-18
FormWWLWL
Points / game96.0
Allowed / game98.9
vs
Position#22
Record13-23
FormLLLLW
Points / game98.8
Allowed / game103.4
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
88-97
88
97
-9
72avg 82
A19/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
96-84
96
84
+12
89avg 82
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
104-90
104
90
+14
95avg 82
A23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
91-100
91
100
-9
76avg 82
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
92-98
92
98
-6
78avg 82
A27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
112-96
112
96
+16
113avg 82
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
99-90 OT
99
90
+9
93avg 82
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
87-92 OT
87
92
-5
71avg 82
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
91-78
91
78
+13
79avg 82
A05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
94-112
94
112
-18
76avg 82
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
23-30
17-20
22-22
21-16
23-27
26-23
26-18
31-23
22-24
24-19
27-24
18-25
30-34
17-22
26-19
28-30
25-23
21-21
18-24
32-23
27-23
33-28
20-22
26-30
21-17
22-15
14-21
25-28
20-18
24-20
15-18
17-15
21-19
32-18
21-26
16-25
20-31
29-27
29-29
189.1Avg total
95.4Scored
93.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)96.098.9194.9-3.051%
Season at home (17)98.1100.0198.1-1.965%
Season away (20)94.298.0192.2-3.840%
Last 10 (10)95.493.7189.1+1.750%
Last 5 (5)96.693.6190.2+3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)94.0103.1197.1-9.121%
vs Similar ◀ (13)99.395.1194.4+4.277%
vs Weaker (3)102.790.0192.7+12.7100%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
125-130
125
130
-5
112avg 89
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
107-111
107
111
-4
99avg 89
H23/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
104-96
104
96
+8
98avg 89
A24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
86-101
86
101
-15
76avg 89
A27/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
112-122
112
122
-10
98avg 89
A28/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
87-93
87
93
-6
77avg 89
H30/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
103-110
103
110
-7
92avg 89
A31/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
108-111 OT
108
111
-3
94avg 89
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
106-112
106
112
-6
91avg 89
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
78-74
78
74
+4
69avg 89
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-36
43-31
22-32
29-31
34-26
30-25
16-32
27-28
33-21
23-29
23-22
25-24
20-22
22-34
23-20
21-25
31-32
30-21
29-38
22-31
21-26
21-27
20-19
25-21
27-26
24-32
20-26
32-26
13-37
34-26
30-27
25-12
22-23
34-38
24-19
26-32
21-25
21-19
24-21
12-9
207.6Avg total
101.6Scored
106.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)98.8103.4202.2-4.636%
Season at home (16)99.4104.8204.1-5.431%
Season away (20)98.3102.3200.6-4.040%
Last 10 (10)101.6106.0207.6-4.420%
Last 5 (5)96.4100.0196.4-3.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)96.4105.8202.2-9.410%
vs Similar ◀ (18)99.6101.5201.1-1.950%
vs Weaker (2)107.5108.0215.5-0.550%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.0+0.0Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: +3.2+3.2Q3: -2.5-2.5Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.5+0.5
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.0+0.0Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: +3.2+3.2Q3: -2.5-2.5Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.5+0.5
Memphis GrizzliesDenver Nuggets
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
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
49-55
49
55
-6
A19/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
44-43
44
43
+1
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
53-47
53
47
+6
A23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
38-34
38
34
+4
A05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
36-56
36
56
-20
A07/01
NBA
95.8Avg total
47.2Scored
48.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.148.897.9+0.353%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.346.896.1+2.567%-
Last 30 away (15)48.950.799.7-1.840%-
Last 10 (10)47.248.695.8-1.440%-
Last 5 (5)45.045.890.8-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)47.150.597.6-3.429%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)51.148.699.7+2.569%-
vs Weaker (3)49.741.391.0+8.3100%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
74-67
74
67
+7
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
64-51
64
51
+13
H23/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
56-50
56
50
+6
A24/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
42-56
42
56
-14
A27/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
61-53
61
53
+8
A28/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
42-53
42
53
-11
H30/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
51-58
51
58
-7
A31/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
47-63
47
63
-16
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
56-61
56
61
-5
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
42-44
42
44
-2
A07/01
NBA
109.1Avg total
53.5Scored
55.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.854.0105.7-2.233%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.954.9108.9-1.036%-
Last 30 away (16)49.953.1103.0-3.231%-
Last 10 (10)53.555.6109.1-2.140%-
Last 5 (5)47.655.8103.4-8.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)50.054.6104.6-4.620%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)52.153.5105.6-1.439%-
vs Weaker (2)58.055.0113.0+3.050%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 94.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀65%
🏀🏀🏀17%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 65% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.5 pts a game · 17% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers66.930.7
45.9%
49.0%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.45.5
31.6%
35.3%16.5
🏀 Free throws23.616.9
71.6%
75.5%16.9
They take 84.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 101.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers63.830.2
47.3%
49.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.19.1
34.9%
35.3%27.3
🏀 Free throws19.313.9
72.0%
75.5%13.9
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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 09 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
LWLWWLLWWL
Denver Nuggets
WLLLLLLWLL
#17
League position
#22
+1.4
Net rating
-4.6
99.8
Offensive rating
105.9
98.5
Defensive rating
110.5
46.2%
Effective FG%
48.8%
48.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.4%
11.3%
Turnover %
12.7%
23.5%
Off. rebound %
30.0%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.21
31.6%
3-point %
34.9%
61.3%
Assist %
59.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence99.8 · 105.9Defence98.5 · 110.5Shooting46.2% · 48.8%3-point %31.6% · 34.9%Ball care11.3% · 12.7%Off. rebounds23.5% · 30.0%Free throws0.28 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ Memphis Grizzlies   ■ Denver Nuggets
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
07/01/16AOklahoma City Thunder94-112
05/01/16APortland Trail Blazers91-78
03/01/16AUtah Jazz87-92 OT
30/12/15HMiami Heat99-90 OT
27/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers112-96
27/12/15ACharlotte Hornets92-98
24/12/15AWashington Wizards91-100
23/12/15APhiladelphia 76ers104-90
20/12/15HIndiana Pacers96-84
19/12/15ADallas Mavericks88-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/01/16AMinnesota Timberwolves78-74
04/01/16HPortland Trail Blazers106-112
03/01/16AGolden State Warriors108-111 OT
31/12/15APortland Trail Blazers103-110
30/12/15HCleveland Cavaliers87-93
28/12/15AOklahoma City Thunder112-122
27/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs86-101
24/12/15APhoenix Suns104-96
23/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers107-111
21/12/15HNew Orleans Pelicans125-130

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL51%
HomeLWWWW65%
AwayLLLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371720
Win %51%65%40%
Points / game96.098.194.2
Allowed / game98.9100.098.0
Point differential-3.0-1.9-3.9
Avg total194.9198.1192.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%35%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)100% (2)25% (4)
Overtime %5%6%5%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW36%
HomeWLLLL31%
AwayLLLLW40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361620
Win %36%31%40%
Points / game98.899.498.3
Allowed / game103.4104.8102.3
Point differential-4.6-5.4-4.0
Avg total202.2204.1200.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%0%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)60% (5)75% (4)
Overtime %6%6%5%
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 Warriors3533294%113.7101.8+12.0
2 San Antonio Spurs3731684%103.789.5+14.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3324973%101.195.3+5.8
4 Oklahoma City Thunder36251169%108.6100.5+8.1
5 Chicago Bulls34221265%102.199.7+2.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers36231364%103.8100.4+3.4
7 Toronto Raptors38231561%100.096.7+3.3
8 Miami Heat35211460%97.294.7+2.5
9 Atlanta Hawks37221559%102.5100.5+2.0
10 Dallas Mavericks36211558%101.9101.2+0.7
11 Indiana Pacers35201557%102.298.4+3.8
12 Detroit Pistons36201656%101.299.2+1.9
13 Orlando Magic37201754%98.998.5+0.5
14 Boston Celtics36191753%102.499.0+3.4
15 Memphis Grizzlies37191851%96.098.9-3.0
16 New York Knicks37181949%98.199.4-1.3
17 Houston Rockets37181949%103.9105.5-1.6
18 Charlotte Hornets35171849%101.8100.7+1.1
19 Washington Wizards34151944%100.7104.1-3.3
20 Utah Jazz35152043%96.697.7-1.1
21 Sacramento Kings36152142%106.2108.1-1.8
22 Portland Trail Blazers38152339%100.8102.2-1.4
23 Milwaukee Bucks37142338%97.9104.0-6.1
24 Denver Nuggets36132336%98.8103.4-4.6
25 Phoenix Suns38132534%102.8106.2-3.4
26 Minnesota Timberwolves36122433%98.9102.2-3.3
27 New Orleans Pelicans34112332%101.4106.2-4.7
28 Brooklyn Nets36102628%95.9102.3-6.4
29 Los Angeles Lakers3782922%96.9106.1-9.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers3843411%93.1105.2-12.1
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
Memphis Grizzlies2920182491
Denver Nuggets307291884
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