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New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 01 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 136-134 (OT)
28-35 33-31 32-31 31-27 12-10
Position#30
Record7-16
FormWWWLL
Points / game107.8
Allowed / game113.7
vs
Position#1
Record15-6
FormWLWLW
Points / game120.8
Allowed / game110.1
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-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
Orlando Magic
#14
L
89-115
89
115
-26
73avg 95
H12/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
103-128
103
128
-25
86avg 95
A15/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
124-129
124
129
-5
104avg 95
A17/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
117-131
117
131
-14
99avg 95
A18/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
114-118
114
118
-4
107avg 95
H21/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
117-109
117
109
+8
no box
A22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
114-109
114
109
+5
103avg 95
H24/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
103-98
103
98
+5
91avg 95
A25/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
108-115
108
115
-7
93avg 95
A28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
91-117
91
117
-26
69avg 95
A29/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
10-30
30-35
20-22
29-28
22-37
27-28
31-35
23-28
32-16
32-38
32-34
28-41
31-44
35-23
26-31
25-33
35-33
25-25
25-31
29-29
26-18
39-31
19-20
33-40
28-34
31-26
28-30
27-19
21-26
22-26
35-19
25-27
19-24
24-27
27-30
38-34
27-41
21-27
20-25
23-24
224.9Avg total
108.0Scored
116.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)107.8113.7221.6-5.930%
Season at home (9)108.3111.0219.3-2.733%
Season away (14)107.5115.5223.0-8.029%
Last 10 (10)108.0116.9224.9-8.930%
Last 5 (5)106.6109.6216.2-3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)106.1114.5220.6-8.424%
vs Similar (9)108.7108.4217.1+0.244%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
126-128 OT
126
128
-2
116avg 104
A10/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
121-114
121
114
+7
119avg 104
A12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
113-116
113
116
-3
108avg 104
H15/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
123-104
123
104
+19
121avg 104
H17/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
104-98
104
98
+6
95avg 104
H20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
143-100
143
100
+43
no box
H22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
114-116
114
116
-2
108avg 104
H24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
135-129
135
129
+6
133avg 104
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
107-110
107
110
-3
99avg 104
A27/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
116-113
116
113
+3
114avg 104
H29/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-33
40-29
20-27
35-30
33-35
30-24
36-29
22-26
19-29
26-19
35-36
33-32
27-40
18-23
46-17
32-24
25-29
21-27
32-21
26-21
31-20
41-30
37-29
34-21
30-34
31-30
29-27
24-25
37-36
30-32
28-34
40-27
35-32
17-33
28-28
27-17
30-40
33-22
29-27
24-24
233.0Avg total
120.2Scored
112.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)120.8110.1230.9+10.771%
Season at home (13)122.6108.2230.8+14.485%
Season away (8)117.8113.1230.9+4.650%
Last 10 (10)120.2112.8233.0+7.460%
Last 5 (5)123.0113.6236.6+9.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)95.0130.0225.0-35.00%
vs Similar (9)107.9104.1212.0+3.856%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)119.0108.9227.9+10.170%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. 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: -5.2-5.2Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.8+1.8Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +4.5+4.5Q4Q4: -2.3-2.3Q4: +5.0+5.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.2-5.2Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.8+1.8Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +4.5+4.5Q4Q4: -2.3-2.3Q4: +5.0+5.0
New York KnicksMilwaukee Bucks
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
Orlando Magic
#14
L
40-65
40
65
-25
H12/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
49-65
49
65
-16
A15/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
64-54
64
54
+10
A17/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
66-67
66
67
-1
A18/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H21/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
65-49
65
49
+16
A22/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H24/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
43-52
43
52
-9
A25/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
43-51
43
51
-8
A28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
48-68
48
68
-20
A29/11
NBA
112.6Avg total
53.7Scored
58.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.555.4108.9-1.930%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.553.0106.5+0.543%-
Last 30 away (16)53.557.6111.1-4.119%-
Last 10 (10)53.758.9112.6-5.230%-
Last 5 (5)51.656.0107.6-4.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.957.6110.5-4.724%-
vs Similar (9)54.950.4105.3+4.444%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
64-62
64
62
+2
A10/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H15/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
45-63
45
63
-18
H17/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
46-56
46
56
-10
H20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
72-50
72
50
+22
H22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
67-68
67
68
-1
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
52-65
52
65
-13
A27/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
63-62
63
62
+1
H29/11
NBA
117.5Avg total
57.8Scored
59.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.753.6110.3+3.160%-
Last 30 at home (17)59.152.1111.1+7.071%-
Last 30 away (13)53.755.6109.3-1.946%-
Last 10 (10)57.859.7117.5-1.940%-
Last 5 (5)63.061.8124.8+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)44.080.0124.0-36.00%-
vs Similar (9)51.146.197.2+5.067%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)59.955.6115.5+4.260%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. 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: 107.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.729.2
47.3%
51.7%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.29.4
33.3%
35.4%28.2
🏀 Free throws26.421.2
80.3%
76.6%21.2
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 120.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.531.2
61.8%
51.7%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.413.9
34.4%
35.4%41.7
🏀 Free throws22.316.1
72.2%
76.6%16.1
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLWWWLLLLL
Milwaukee Bucks
WLWLWWWLWL
#30
League position
#1
-8.8
Net rating
+7.2
104.0
Offensive rating
114.1
112.8
Defensive rating
106.9
48.2%
Effective FG%
57.3%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
13.3%
Turnover %
13.6%
24.9%
Off. rebound %
22.5%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.25
33.3%
3-point %
34.4%
45.1%
Assist %
61.4%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.0 · 114.1Defence112.8 · 106.9Shooting48.2% · 57.3%3-point %33.3% · 34.4%Ball care13.3% · 13.6%Off. rebounds24.9% · 22.5%Free throws0.29 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)30% · 60%
■ New York Knicks   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
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
29/11/18APhiladelphia 76ers91-117
28/11/18ADetroit Pistons108-115
25/11/18AMemphis Grizzlies103-98
24/11/18HNew Orleans Pelicans114-109
22/11/18ABoston Celtics117-109
21/11/18HPortland Trail Blazers114-118
18/11/18AOrlando Magic117-131
17/11/18ANew Orleans Pelicans124-129
15/11/18AOklahoma City Thunder103-128
12/11/18HOrlando Magic89-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/11/18HChicago Bulls116-113
27/11/18ACharlotte Hornets107-110
25/11/18HSan Antonio Spurs135-129
24/11/18HPhoenix Suns114-116
22/11/18HPortland Trail Blazers143-100
20/11/18HDenver Nuggets104-98
17/11/18HChicago Bulls123-104
15/11/18HMemphis Grizzlies113-116
12/11/18ADenver Nuggets121-114
10/11/18ALos Angeles Clippers126-128 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL30%
HomeLLLLW33%
AwayLWWLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games23914
Win %30%33%29%
Points / game107.8108.3107.5
Allowed / game113.7111.0115.5
Point differential-5.9-2.7-8.0
Avg total221.6219.3223.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%22%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)25% (4)50% (4)
Overtime %4%11%0%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW71%
HomeWWLWW85%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21138
Win %71%85%50%
Points / game120.8122.6117.8
Allowed / game110.1108.2113.1
Point differential+10.7+14.4+4.6
Avg total230.9230.8230.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%62%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)33% (3)25% (4)
Overtime %5%0%12%
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 Toronto Raptors2319483%117.6109.0+8.7
2 Milwaukee Bucks2115671%120.8110.1+10.7
3 Los Angeles Clippers2115671%117.5112.2+5.3
4 Denver Nuggets2215768%110.4102.7+7.7
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2114767%111.0104.6+6.4
6 Philadelphia 76ers2416867%114.6112.5+2.1
7 Golden State Warriors2315865%116.5111.5+5.0
8 Detroit Pistons1912763%111.6109.5+2.1
9 Memphis Grizzlies2113862%104.9103.1+1.8
10 Indiana Pacers2213959%106.0102.3+3.7
11 Portland Trail Blazers2213959%112.7110.8+1.9
12 Los Angeles Lakers2213959%112.4111.7+0.7
13 Boston Celtics22121055%108.1103.9+4.2
14 Charlotte Hornets22111150%114.7110.4+4.3
15 Dallas Mavericks20101050%110.7108.8+1.9
16 Minnesota Timberwolves22111150%109.9110.2-0.3
17 New Orleans Pelicans23111248%117.7116.5+1.3
18 Orlando Magic23111248%105.8108.1-2.3
19 Utah Jazz23111248%105.9108.2-2.3
20 Houston Rockets21101148%109.5110.0-0.5
21 Sacramento Kings21101148%114.5117.5-3.0
22 San Antonio Spurs22101245%108.5112.0-3.6
23 Miami Heat2181338%108.5110.0-1.6
24 Washington Wizards2281436%112.2118.5-6.3
25 Brooklyn Nets2381535%110.0111.9-2.0
26 New York Knicks2371630%107.8113.7-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls2351822%103.3112.6-9.3
28 Atlanta Hawks2351822%107.4118.1-10.7
29 Cleveland Cavaliers2141719%103.1111.3-8.2
30 Phoenix Suns2241818%103.3113.4-10.1
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
New York Knicks2833323112136
Milwaukee Bucks3531312710134
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