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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 15 Feb 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 113-118
39-26 33-25 15-39 26-28
Position#22
Record23-35
FormLLLLL
Points / game103.5
Allowed / game105.9
vs
Position#18
Record32-24
FormWWLLW
Points / game107.2
Allowed / game105.4
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2017-18
Meetings · New York Knicks v Washington Wizards
20 Mar 2027
NYK v WAS
upcoming
22 Mar 2026
NYK145
WAS113
03 Nov 2025
NYK119
WAS102
22 Mar 2025
NYK122
WAS103
18 Nov 2024
NYK134
WAS106
18 Jan 2024
NYK113
WAS109
02 Apr 2023
NYK118
WAS109
18 Jan 2023
NYK105
WAS116
18 Mar 2022
NYK100
WAS97
23 Dec 2021
NYK117
WAS124
25 Mar 2021
NYK106
WAS102
23 Mar 2021
NYK131
WAS113
12 Feb 2020
NYK96
WAS114
23 Dec 2019
NYK115
WAS121
07 Apr 2019
NYK113
WAS110
03 Dec 2018
NYK107
WAS110
14 Feb 2018
NYK113
WAS118
06 Apr 2017
NYK103
WAS106
19 Jan 2017
NYK110
WAS113
09 Feb 2016
NYK108
WAS111
25 Dec 2014
NYK91
WAS102
04 Nov 2014
NYK83
WAS98
04 Apr 2014
NYK89
WAS90
16 Dec 2013
NYK101
WAS102
09 Apr 2013
NYK120
WAS99
30 Nov 2012
NYK108
WAS87
13 Apr 2012
NYK103
WAS65
24 Jan 2011
NYK115
WAS106
05 Nov 2010
NYK112
WAS91
12 Apr 2010
NYK114
WAS103
03 Feb 2010
NYK107
WAS85
14 Jan 2009
NYK128
WAS122
22 Nov 2008
NYK122
WAS117
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks 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

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
118-130
118
130
-12
116avg 94
A26/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
107-85
107
85
+22
104avg 94
A27/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
111-95
111
95
+16
101avg 94
H31/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
73-103
73
103
-30
54avg 94
A01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
90-92
90
92
-2
86avg 94
A03/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
96-99
96
99
-3
79avg 94
H04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
89-103
89
103
-14
77avg 94
H07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
88-113
88
113
-25
77avg 94
A09/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
113-121
113
121
-8
104avg 94
A11/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
92-108
92
108
-16
75avg 94
A13/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-39
32-34
32-26
26-31
33-23
20-26
28-18
26-18
30-22
31-19
25-28
25-26
24-27
21-23
20-31
8-22
29-28
26-27
19-19
16-18
22-21
16-23
33-25
25-30
26-25
20-25
17-26
26-27
18-23
23-29
25-30
22-31
37-36
25-32
22-26
29-27
21-31
34-26
24-29
13-22
202.6Avg total
97.7Scored
104.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (58)103.5105.9209.4-2.440%
Season at home (27)106.6102.3208.9+4.359%
Season away (31)100.8109.0209.9-8.223%
Last 10 (10)97.7104.9202.6-7.220%
Last 5 (5)95.6108.8204.4-13.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)103.5111.3214.9-7.827%
vs Similar ◀ (14)101.1105.4206.5-4.421%
vs Weaker (1)107.085.0192.0+22.0100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
75-98
75
98
-23
55avg 100
A23/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
112-121
112
121
-9
104avg 100
A26/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
129-104
129
104
+25
136avg 100
A28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
102-96
102
96
+6
93avg 100
H31/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
122-119
122
119
+3
122avg 100
H02/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
115-98
115
98
+17
117avg 100
A04/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
111-102
111
102
+9
112avg 100
A06/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
102-115
102
115
-13
87avg 100
A07/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
104-110 OT
104
110
-6
97avg 100
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
101-90
101
90
+11
100avg 100
A11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-22
15-31
17-18
21-27
20-25
20-29
34-28
38-39
27-18
34-27
31-26
37-33
30-25
23-29
22-22
27-20
27-34
28-28
33-25
34-32
31-25
25-22
31-22
28-29
28-23
30-26
28-25
25-28
20-37
35-28
29-29
18-21
27-26
24-23
19-26
28-23
30-22
26-24
26-24
19-20
212.6Avg total
107.3Scored
105.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)107.2105.4212.6+1.857%
Season at home (27)110.2105.5215.7+4.763%
Season away (29)104.4105.3209.7-0.852%
Last 10 (10)107.3105.3212.6+2.060%
Last 5 (5)106.6103.0209.6+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)115.0112.3227.3+2.767%
vs Similar ◀ (15)105.6106.8212.4-1.247%
vs Weaker (12)109.1104.9214.0+4.275%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -3.6-3.6Q4: +0.3+0.3
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -3.6-3.6Q4: +0.3+0.3
New York KnicksWashington 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
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
60-73
60
73
-13
A26/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A27/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
61-41
61
41
+20
H31/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
45-50
45
50
-5
A01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A03/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
38-44
38
44
-6
H04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
46-50
46
50
-4
H07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
41-52
41
52
-11
A09/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
62-68
62
68
-6
A11/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
55-57
55
57
-2
A13/02
NBA
105.5Avg total
51.6Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.052.9104.9-0.840%-
Last 30 at home (9)49.446.395.8+3.156%-
Last 30 away (21)53.155.7108.8-2.533%-
Last 10 (10)51.653.9105.5-2.320%-
Last 5 (5)48.454.2102.6-5.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)52.453.4105.8-1.040%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)51.652.6104.1-1.036%-
vs Weaker (1)53.049.0102.0+4.0100%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. 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
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
37-53
37
53
-16
A23/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
40-54
40
54
-14
A26/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H31/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H02/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
56-47
56
47
+9
A04/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A06/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
55-65
55
65
-10
A07/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
56-46
56
46
+10
A11/02
NBA
104.6Avg total
52.2Scored
52.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.452.3106.7+2.157%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.351.8108.1+4.662%-
Last 30 away (14)52.252.9105.1-0.750%-
Last 10 (10)52.252.4104.6-0.250%-
Last 5 (5)55.251.2106.4+4.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)56.358.3114.7-2.033%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)52.353.7106.0-1.347%-
vs Weaker (12)56.549.1105.6+7.475%-
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: 97.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.0 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers62.430.2
48.4%
51.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.67.0
28.5%
36.1%21.0
🏀 Free throws21.016.3
77.6%
76.5%16.3
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 107.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers57.229.9
52.3%
51.0%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.610.4
35.1%
36.1%31.2
🏀 Free throws19.916.3
81.9%
76.5%16.3
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 15 Feb 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLLLLLLWWL
Washington Wizards
WLLWWWWWLL
#22
League position
#18
-7.2
Net rating
+2.0
98.0
Offensive rating
108.4
105.2
Defensive rating
106.3
46.8%
Effective FG%
52.4%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.8%
14.5%
Turnover %
14.9%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
26.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.23
28.5%
3-point %
35.1%
58.3%
Assist %
70.2%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence98.0 · 108.4Defence105.2 · 106.3Shooting46.8% · 52.4%3-point %28.5% · 35.1%Ball care14.5% · 14.9%Off. rebounds22.7% · 26.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ New York Knicks   ■ 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
13/02/18APhiladelphia 76ers92-108
11/02/18AIndiana Pacers113-121
09/02/18AToronto Raptors88-113
07/02/18HMilwaukee Bucks89-103
04/02/18HAtlanta Hawks96-99
03/02/18AMilwaukee Bucks90-92
01/02/18ABoston Celtics73-103
31/01/18HBrooklyn Nets111-95
27/01/18APhoenix Suns107-85
26/01/18ADenver Nuggets118-130
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/02/18AChicago Bulls101-90
09/02/18HBoston Celtics104-110 OT
07/02/18APhiladelphia 76ers102-115
06/02/18AIndiana Pacers111-102
04/02/18AOrlando Magic115-98
02/02/18HToronto Raptors122-119
31/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder102-96
28/01/18AAtlanta Hawks129-104
26/01/18AOklahoma City Thunder112-121
23/01/18ADallas Mavericks75-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL40%
HomeLLWLL59%
AwayLLLLL23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games582731
Win %40%59%23%
Points / game103.5106.6100.8
Allowed / game105.9102.3109.0
Point differential-2.4+4.3-8.2
Avg total209.4208.9209.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%30%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won39% (18)40% (10)38% (8)
Overtime %7%11%3%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW57%
HomeWLWWL63%
AwayWWWLW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games562729
Win %57%63%52%
Points / game107.2110.2104.4
Allowed / game105.4105.5105.3
Point differential+1.8+4.7-0.8
Avg total212.6215.7209.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%30%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)57% (7)33% (9)
Overtime %7%7%7%
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 Warriors57441377%115.8107.5+8.4
2 Houston Rockets56431377%114.4105.6+8.7
3 Toronto Raptors56401671%111.7103.5+8.2
4 Boston Celtics58401869%102.999.1+3.7
5 Cleveland Cavaliers56342261%110.2110.0+0.2
6 San Antonio Spurs59352459%101.698.5+3.1
7 Minnesota Timberwolves60352558%109.6106.7+2.9
8 Washington Wizards56322457%107.2105.4+1.8
9 Milwaukee Bucks56322457%104.3104.1+0.2
10 Indiana Pacers57322556%106.8105.5+1.2
11 Oklahoma City Thunder58322655%106.3103.0+3.3
12 Philadelphia 76ers55302555%107.5105.5+2.0
13 Portland Trail Blazers57312654%104.7103.7+1.0
14 Denver Nuggets57312654%107.4106.5+0.9
15 New Orleans Pelicans56302654%110.8111.1-0.2
16 Los Angeles Clippers55292653%107.6106.8+0.7
17 Miami Heat58302852%100.5101.4-0.9
18 Utah Jazz57292851%103.4101.8+1.7
19 Detroit Pistons57282949%103.4103.5-0.1
20 Charlotte Hornets57243342%106.0106.6-0.6
21 Los Angeles Lakers55233242%107.0109.5-2.5
22 New York Knicks58233540%103.5105.9-2.4
23 Chicago Bulls56203636%103.4109.0-5.6
24 Brooklyn Nets58193933%105.4109.7-4.2
25 Memphis Grizzlies55183733%98.9102.6-3.7
26 Sacramento Kings56183832%98.8106.9-8.0
27 Orlando Magic57183932%105.5109.8-4.2
28 Dallas Mavericks58184031%102.1104.4-2.4
29 Phoenix Suns58184031%104.0112.9-8.9
30 Atlanta Hawks59184131%103.7107.8-4.1
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
New York Knicks39331526113
Washington Wizards26253928118
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