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New York Knicks vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 04 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 99-113
25-30 24-30 22-32 28-21
Position#19
Record11-11
FormWLWLL
Points / game106.9
Allowed / game107.0
vs
Position#11
Record10-11
FormLLLWL
Points / game103.6
Allowed / game104.1
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2021-22
Meetings · New York Knicks v Denver Nuggets
11 Jan 2027
NYK v DEN
upcoming
04 Feb 2026
NYK134
DEN127
29 Jan 2025
NYK122
DEN112
25 Jan 2024
NYK122
DEN84
18 Mar 2023
NYK116
DEN110
04 Dec 2021
NYK99
DEN113
10 Jan 2021
NYK89
DEN114
05 Dec 2019
NYK92
DEN129
22 Mar 2019
NYK93
DEN111
30 Oct 2017
NYK116
DEN110
10 Feb 2017
NYK123
DEN131
07 Feb 2016
NYK96
DEN101
16 Nov 2014
NYK109
DEN93
07 Feb 2014
NYK117
DEN90
09 Dec 2012
NYK112
DEN106
21 Jan 2012
NYK114
DEN119
12 Dec 2010
NYK129
DEN125
23 Mar 2010
NYK109
DEN104
28 Dec 2008
NYK110
DEN117
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
96-104
96
104
-8
80avg 97
A13/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
92-84
92
84
+8
84avg 97
H16/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
98-104
98
104
-6
90avg 97
H18/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
106-99
106
99
+7
99avg 97
H20/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
103-109
103
109
-6
89avg 97
A22/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
106-100
106
100
+6
104avg 97
H24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
97-118
97
118
-21
79avg 97
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
99-90
99
90
+9
93avg 97
A28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
110-112
110
112
-2
103avg 97
A01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
115-119
115
119
-4
105avg 97
H03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-18
21-28
21-34
20-24
16-20
32-29
21-25
23-10
23-21
26-29
18-22
31-32
13-21
34-26
25-26
34-26
20-25
25-26
29-21
29-37
36-20
27-31
20-30
23-19
27-33
17-24
27-31
26-30
28-27
23-23
34-24
14-16
28-33
33-27
23-28
26-24
19-37
32-32
32-20
32-30
206.1Avg total
102.2Scored
103.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)106.9107.0213.9-0.150%
Season at home (12)106.8109.8216.6-3.142%
Season away (10)107.0103.6210.6+3.460%
Last 10 (10)102.2103.9206.1-1.740%
Last 5 (5)105.4107.8213.2-2.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)117.5126.0243.5-8.550%
vs Similar ◀ (22)103.1104.8207.9-1.745%
vs Weaker (6)108.2102.7210.8+5.567%
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
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
105-96
105
96
+9
99avg 106
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
124-95
124
95
+29
123avg 106
H15/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
101-111
101
111
-10
93avg 106
A16/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
89-103
89
103
-14
77avg 106
H19/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
108-114
108
114
-6
100avg 106
H20/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
97-126
97
126
-29
79avg 106
A22/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
100-119
100
119
-19
96avg 106
A24/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
109-120
109
120
-11
92avg 106
H27/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
120-111
120
111
+9
123avg 106
A30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
103-108
103
108
-5
93avg 106
A02/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-25
17-21
30-23
26-27
33-18
34-35
24-26
33-16
32-35
26-14
25-30
18-32
23-24
29-34
17-29
20-16
30-30
22-23
26-35
30-26
28-48
32-25
18-27
19-26
27-33
25-33
27-24
21-29
16-27
31-31
26-32
36-30
32-23
31-20
32-35
25-33
29-15
34-32
20-32
20-29
215.9Avg total
105.6Scored
110.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)103.6104.1207.7-0.548%
Season at home (11)103.598.7202.3+4.864%
Season away (10)103.7110.0213.7-6.330%
Last 10 (10)105.6110.3215.9-4.730%
Last 5 (5)105.8116.8222.6-11.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)103.5112.0215.5-8.550%
vs Similar ◀ (23)108.0109.9218.0-1.943%
vs Weaker (5)104.6102.8207.4+1.860%
This opponent (New York Knicks) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -4.8-4.8Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -1.6-1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -4.8-4.8Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -1.6-1.6
New York KnicksDenver 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
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
55-46
55
46
+9
A13/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H16/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
49-50
49
50
-1
H18/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H20/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A22/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
63-51
63
51
+12
H24/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
51-69
51
69
-18
H03/12
NBA
104.4Avg total
51.4Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.952.0104.9+0.950%-
Last 30 at home (18)51.951.8103.7+0.244%-
Last 30 away (12)54.352.4106.8+1.958%-
Last 10 (10)51.453.0104.4-1.640%-
Last 5 (5)54.057.4111.4-3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)49.057.5106.5-8.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)52.853.0105.8-0.150%-
vs Weaker (6)54.546.8101.3+7.767%-
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
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
49-46
49
46
+3
H13/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
67-53
67
53
+14
H15/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A16/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H19/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
52-53
52
53
-1
H20/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
60-73
60
73
-13
A22/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A24/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H27/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
63-43
63
43
+20
A30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
63-47
63
47
+16
A02/12
NBA
110.9Avg total
56.3Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.455.2110.5+0.240%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.853.1107.9+1.747%-
Last 30 away (15)55.957.2113.1-1.333%-
Last 10 (10)56.354.6110.9+1.750%-
Last 5 (5)57.057.4114.4-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)55.565.5121.0-10.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)55.655.1110.7+0.543%-
vs Weaker (5)54.451.4105.8+3.040%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 102.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers51.224.8
48.4%
53.1%49.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.612.3
35.5%
35.3%36.9
🏀 Free throws20.115.7
78.1%
77.4%15.7
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 105.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.5 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers48.225.6
53.1%
53.1%51.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.713.5
36.8%
35.3%40.5
🏀 Free throws18.213.9
76.4%
77.4%13.9
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 04 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLWLWLWLWL
Denver Nuggets
LWLLLLLLWW
#19
League position
#11
-1.7
Net rating
-4.9
103.7
Offensive rating
110.7
105.4
Defensive rating
115.7
50.4%
Effective FG%
54.0%
49.0%
Opp. effective FG%
56.1%
14.1%
Turnover %
11.5%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
19.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.5%
3-point %
36.8%
55.8%
Assist %
62.7%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence103.7 · 110.7Defence105.4 · 115.7Shooting50.4% · 54.0%3-point %35.5% · 36.8%Ball care14.1% · 11.5%Off. rebounds22.8% · 19.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ New York Knicks   ■ 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

Head-to-head record
1
New York Knicks wins
9
Denver Nuggets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/21HChicago Bulls115-119
01/12/21ABrooklyn Nets110-112
28/11/21AAtlanta Hawks99-90
27/11/21HPhoenix Suns97-118
24/11/21HLos Angeles Lakers106-100
22/11/21AChicago Bulls103-109
20/11/21HHouston Rockets106-99
18/11/21HOrlando Magic98-104
16/11/21HIndiana Pacers92-84
13/11/21ACharlotte Hornets96-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/12/21AOrlando Magic103-108
30/11/21AMiami Heat120-111
27/11/21HMilwaukee Bucks109-120
24/11/21APortland Trail Blazers100-119
22/11/21APhoenix Suns97-126
20/11/21HChicago Bulls108-114
19/11/21HPhiladelphia 76ers89-103
16/11/21ADallas Mavericks101-111
15/11/21HPortland Trail Blazers124-95
13/11/21HAtlanta Hawks105-96

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL50%
HomeLWWLL42%
AwayWLLWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %50%42%60%
Points / game106.9106.8107.0
Allowed / game107.0109.8103.6
Point differential-0.1-3.1+3.4
Avg total213.9216.6210.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%8%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %5%8%0%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL48%
HomeWWLLL64%
AwayLLLWL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games211110
Win %48%64%30%
Points / game103.6103.5103.7
Allowed / game104.198.7110.0
Point differential-0.5+4.8-6.3
Avg total207.7202.3213.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%27%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)100% (2)33% (3)
Overtime %0%0%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 Warriors2219386%113.4100.3+13.0
2 Phoenix Suns2319483%111.6105.1+6.5
3 Brooklyn Nets2216673%109.6105.5+4.0
4 Utah Jazz2215768%114.2104.6+9.5
5 Chicago Bulls2315865%109.5105.1+4.4
6 Miami Heat2314961%108.0103.7+4.3
7 Milwaukee Bucks2314961%109.9106.6+3.3
8 Washington Wizards2314961%106.0106.2-0.2
9 Cleveland Cavaliers23131057%104.4101.7+2.7
10 Memphis Grizzlies22121055%112.0112.8-0.9
11 Charlotte Hornets24131154%114.9115.4-0.5
12 Dallas Mavericks21111052%105.2106.7-1.4
13 Atlanta Hawks23121152%109.9107.5+2.4
14 Boston Celtics23121152%107.3106.0+1.3
15 Los Angeles Clippers23121152%106.2105.0+1.2
16 Philadelphia 76ers23121152%106.1105.1+1.0
17 New York Knicks22111150%106.9107.0-0.1
18 Los Angeles Lakers24121250%111.7113.4-1.7
19 Minnesota Timberwolves23111248%107.9107.0+0.9
20 Portland Trail Blazers23111248%109.2110.2-1.0
21 Denver Nuggets21101148%103.6104.1-0.5
22 Toronto Raptors23101343%104.9105.7-0.9
23 Sacramento Kings2391439%110.0113.4-3.3
24 Indiana Pacers2591636%107.3106.6+0.6
25 San Antonio Spurs2071335%107.5107.7-0.2
26 New Orleans Pelicans2571828%103.2109.8-6.6
27 Houston Rockets2261627%104.6112.0-7.5
28 Oklahoma City Thunder2261627%98.1108.2-10.1
29 Orlando Magic2451921%100.6110.5-9.8
30 Detroit Pistons2241818%98.9108.5-9.6
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
New York Knicks2524222899
Denver Nuggets30303221113
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