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Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 17 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 122-117
26-31 30-19 39-37 27-30
Position#15
Record36-32
FormLLWWL
Points / game105.2
Allowed / game105.6
vs
Position#28
Record20-49
FormLLLLL
Points / game103.8
Allowed / game109.0
USANBA· BMO Harris Bradley Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Milwaukee Bucks v Atlanta Hawks
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24 Apr 2010
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Milwaukee Bucks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Atlanta Hawks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
121-123 OT
121
123
-2
107avg 95
H25/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
104-107
104
107
-3
96avg 95
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
87-110
87
110
-23
74avg 95
A01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
96-103
96
103
-7
81avg 95
H03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
118-110
118
110
+8
105avg 95
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
89-92
89
92
-3
79avg 95
A06/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
99-110
99
110
-11
88avg 95
H08/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
120-112
120
112
+8
123avg 95
H10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
121-103
121
103
+18
127avg 95
A13/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
117-126
117
126
-9
105avg 95
A14/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-21
34-28
19-38
29-27
22-40
28-24
31-20
23-23
32-32
12-21
26-32
17-25
21-18
25-27
21-33
29-25
31-43
29-29
33-14
25-24
17-20
29-24
23-29
20-19
22-24
24-34
30-29
23-23
26-22
34-33
31-34
29-23
32-24
32-26
26-23
31-30
20-36
32-25
28-30
37-35
216.8Avg total
107.2Scored
109.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)105.2105.6210.8-0.353%
Season at home (35)106.0105.3211.3+0.860%
Season away (33)104.4105.9210.3-1.545%
Last 10 (10)107.2109.6216.8-2.430%
Last 5 (5)109.2108.6217.8+0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)105.7109.7215.3-4.050%
vs Similar (17)100.8103.0203.8-2.235%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)110.7104.1214.9+6.686%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
93-116
93
116
-23
77avg 94
A24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
104-123
104
123
-19
82avg 94
H27/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
107-102
107
102
+5
98avg 94
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
109-114
109
114
-5
95avg 94
H03/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
113-112
113
112
+1
104avg 94
H04/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
90-106
90
106
-16
83avg 94
A07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
87-112
87
112
-25
75avg 94
A10/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
122-129
122
129
-7
124avg 94
H11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
107-119
107
119
-12
101avg 94
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
117-129
117
129
-12
111avg 94
H15/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-27
22-34
22-22
27-33
22-28
24-36
29-32
29-27
28-27
27-23
30-15
22-37
31-33
19-29
34-28
25-24
29-23
27-33
30-31
27-25
28-27
23-23
26-26
13-30
15-34
22-19
26-34
24-25
34-20
16-33
35-38
37-38
28-31
38-23
22-36
19-29
23-33
32-30
24-34
38-32
221.1Avg total
104.9Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)103.8109.0212.9-5.229%
Season at home (37)105.7109.1214.8-3.441%
Season away (32)101.7108.9210.6-7.216%
Last 10 (10)104.9116.2221.1-11.320%
Last 5 (5)104.6119.0223.6-14.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)103.4110.2213.5-6.832%
vs Similar (8)105.8108.1213.9-2.438%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: -3.3-3.3Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.9-3.9
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: -3.3-3.3Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.9-3.9
Milwaukee BucksAtlanta Hawks
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
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
66-49
66
49
+17
H25/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
50-64
50
64
-14
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
46-45
46
45
+1
H03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
60-72
60
72
-12
H05/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A06/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
46-58
46
58
-12
H08/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
64-50
64
50
+14
A13/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A14/03
NBA
108.5Avg total
53.4Scored
55.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.652.8105.4-0.253%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.154.5108.5-0.447%-
Last 30 away (15)51.251.1102.3+0.160%-
Last 10 (10)53.455.1108.5-1.750%-
Last 5 (5)53.653.6107.2+0.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)55.060.7115.7-5.733%-
vs Similar (17)51.551.2102.7+0.265%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)53.449.9103.3+3.643%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
44-61
44
61
-17
A24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
46-64
46
64
-18
H27/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H01/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
50-62
50
62
-12
H03/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
D
56-56
56
56
+0
H04/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
37-53
37
53
-16
A10/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
66-54
66
54
+12
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
55-63
55
63
-8
H15/03
NBA
107.6Avg total
51.0Scored
56.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.353.2101.6-4.930%-
Last 30 at home (19)50.155.4105.4-5.321%-
Last 30 away (11)45.449.594.9-4.245%-
Last 10 (10)51.056.6107.6-5.630%-
Last 5 (5)51.854.6106.4-2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)48.954.7103.6-5.832%-
vs Similar (8)46.849.195.9-2.425%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 107.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.0 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers59.230.4
51.4%
51.0%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.19.0
37.3%
36.1%27.0
🏀 Free throws24.719.4
78.5%
76.5%19.4
They take 83.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 104.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 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-pointers54.126.1
48.2%
51.0%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.512.0
36.9%
36.1%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.516.7
77.7%
76.5%16.7
They take 86.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 17 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
LWWLLWLLLL
Atlanta Hawks
LLLLLWLWLL
#15
League position
#28
-2.4
Net rating
-10.8
107.6
Offensive rating
100.3
110.0
Defensive rating
111.1
52.7%
Effective FG%
50.9%
53.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.4%
14.3%
Turnover %
16.1%
23.0%
Off. rebound %
18.7%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.3%
3-point %
36.9%
57.1%
Assist %
60.6%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence107.6 · 100.3Defence110.0 · 111.1Shooting52.7% · 50.9%3-point %37.3% · 36.9%Ball care14.3% · 16.1%Off. rebounds23.0% · 18.7%Free throws0.30 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ Milwaukee Bucks   ■ Atlanta Hawks
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

Head-to-head record
5
Milwaukee Bucks wins
5
Atlanta Hawks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/03/18AOrlando Magic117-126
13/03/18AMemphis Grizzlies121-103
10/03/18HNew York Knicks120-112
08/03/18HHouston Rockets99-110
06/03/18AIndiana Pacers89-92
05/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers118-110
03/03/18HIndiana Pacers96-103
01/03/18ADetroit Pistons87-110
28/02/18HWashington Wizards104-107
25/02/18HNew Orleans Pelicans121-123 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/03/18HCharlotte Hornets117-129
13/03/18HOklahoma City Thunder107-119
11/03/18HChicago Bulls122-129
10/03/18AIndiana Pacers87-112
07/03/18AToronto Raptors90-106
04/03/18HPhoenix Suns113-112
03/03/18HGolden State Warriors109-114
01/03/18HIndiana Pacers107-102
27/02/18HLos Angeles Lakers104-123
24/02/18AIndiana Pacers93-116

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL53%
HomeLLWLW60%
AwayWLLWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %53%60%45%
Points / game105.2106.0104.4
Allowed / game105.6105.3105.9
Point differential-0.3+0.8-1.5
Avg total210.8211.3210.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%11%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (20)75% (12)25% (8)
Overtime %6%3%9%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL29%
HomeLWLLL41%
AwayLLLLL16%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693732
Win %29%41%16%
Points / game103.8105.7101.7
Allowed / game109.0109.1108.9
Point differential-5.2-3.4-7.2
Avg total212.9214.8210.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%16%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won39% (23)64% (11)17% (12)
Overtime %1%0%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 Houston Rockets68541479%113.5104.6+9.0
2 Toronto Raptors69521775%112.3103.5+8.8
3 Golden State Warriors69521775%115.3107.6+7.8
4 Boston Celtics69472268%104.6100.3+4.3
5 Portland Trail Blazers68422662%105.9103.1+2.7
6 Oklahoma City Thunder71422959%107.1103.8+3.3
7 Minnesota Timberwolves69402958%109.8107.2+2.7
8 Indiana Pacers69402958%105.8104.3+1.5
9 New Orleans Pelicans68392957%111.9111.5+0.4
10 Cleveland Cavaliers68392957%110.2110.1+0.1
11 Utah Jazz69393057%103.199.9+3.2
12 San Antonio Spurs69393057%102.299.3+2.9
13 Washington Wizards69393057%107.5106.2+1.3
14 Philadelphia 76ers68383056%108.1105.8+2.3
15 Denver Nuggets69383155%109.3108.0+1.3
16 Los Angeles Clippers68373154%109.3108.1+1.2
17 Milwaukee Bucks68363253%105.2105.6-0.3
18 Miami Heat70373353%102.5102.5+0.0
19 Los Angeles Lakers69313845%108.5109.9-1.5
20 Detroit Pistons68303844%102.9104.4-1.5
21 Charlotte Hornets69303943%107.3107.7-0.4
22 Chicago Bulls68244435%103.6109.5-5.9
23 New York Knicks69244535%104.0107.8-3.8
24 Sacramento Kings70234733%99.6107.1-7.6
25 Dallas Mavericks69224732%102.6104.9-2.3
26 Brooklyn Nets69214830%106.0110.4-4.4
27 Orlando Magic70214930%104.7109.3-4.7
28 Atlanta Hawks69204929%103.8109.0-5.2
29 Phoenix Suns70195127%104.3113.7-9.4
30 Memphis Grizzlies68185026%98.7104.2-5.4
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
Milwaukee Bucks26303927122
Atlanta Hawks31193730117
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