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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 24 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 115-121
37-32 27-31 27-31 24-27
Position#25
Record7-23
FormWLWLL
Points / game103.1
Allowed / game112.4
New York Knicks
USA
vs
Washington Wizards 🏆
USA
Position#24
Record8-20
FormLWLLL
Points / game117.4
Allowed / game121.9
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2019-20
Meetings · New York Knicks v Washington Wizards
20 Mar 2027
NYK v WAS
upcoming
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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
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
88-132
88
132
-44
61avg 91
A03/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
92-129
92
129
-37
77avg 91
H06/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
103-104
103
104
-1
92avg 91
H08/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
87-115
87
115
-28
67avg 91
A11/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
124-122 OT
124
122
+2
122avg 91
A12/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
103-101
103
101
+2
93avg 91
A14/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
105-111
105
111
-6
94avg 91
A16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
143-120
143
120
+23
143avg 91
H18/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
114-129
114
129
-15
97avg 91
A21/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
102-123
102
123
-21
87avg 91
H22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-33
30-39
17-28
26-32
27-33
18-34
30-31
17-31
27-32
33-34
21-23
22-15
22-32
19-28
18-26
28-29
30-20
38-30
19-30
25-32
20-32
25-22
27-26
31-21
22-33
29-34
33-20
21-24
41-27
36-26
32-31
34-36
20-39
27-31
27-28
40-31
23-37
31-31
16-27
32-28
224.7Avg total
106.1Scored
118.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)103.1112.4215.5-9.423%
Season at home (15)103.6110.1213.7-6.527%
Season away (15)102.5114.7217.3-12.220%
Last 10 (10)106.1118.6224.7-12.530%
Last 5 (5)113.4116.8230.2-3.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)100.2112.5212.7-12.314%
vs Similar ◀ (8)111.0112.2223.2-1.250%
vs Weakerno games
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
Orlando Magic
#20
L
120-127
120
127
-7
108avg 107
H04/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
119-113
119
113
+6
108avg 107
H06/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
103-112
103
112
-9
94avg 107
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
119-135
119
135
-16
110avg 107
H08/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
107-114
107
114
-7
99avg 107
A11/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
111-128
111
128
-17
96avg 107
A15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
133-119
133
119
+14
129avg 107
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
109-110 OT
109
110
-1
96avg 107
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
118-122
118
122
-4
106avg 107
A21/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
108-125
108
125
-17
90avg 107
A22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
28-36
34-29
32-30
25-33
40-22
26-26
28-32
28-27
37-34
20-25
18-26
25-35
39-30
29-35
26-35
20-28
28-25
27-29
32-32
30-35
24-34
30-35
27-24
43-31
24-30
29-30
37-28
27-23
31-29
27-21
13-25
23-40
29-28
33-28
33-26
25-32
28-33
27-23
28-37
235.2Avg total
114.7Scored
120.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)117.4121.9239.2-4.529%
Season at home (11)119.8122.7242.5-2.936%
Season away (17)115.8121.4237.1-5.624%
Last 10 (10)114.7120.5235.2-5.820%
Last 5 (5)115.8120.8236.6-5.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)116.2124.0240.2-7.820%
vs Similar ◀ (14)118.1119.2237.3-1.136%
vs Weaker (1)110.0113.0223.0-3.00%
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

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.1-7.1Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: -2.3-2.3Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: -2.1-2.1
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.1-7.1Q1: -4.4-4.4Q2Q2: -2.3-2.3Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: -2.1-2.1
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
45-72
45
72
-27
A03/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
45-67
45
67
-22
H06/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
60-66
60
66
-6
H08/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
41-60
41
60
-19
A11/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
68-50
68
50
+18
A12/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A14/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
51-67
51
67
-16
A16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
77-53
77
53
+24
H18/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
47-70
47
70
-23
A21/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
54-68
54
68
-14
H22/12
NBA
116.0Avg total
53.3Scored
62.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.557.1108.6-5.633%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.155.7107.7-3.640%-
Last 30 away (15)50.958.6109.5-7.727%-
Last 10 (10)53.362.7116.0-9.420%-
Last 5 (5)54.862.4117.2-7.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)49.558.3107.9-8.827%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)56.953.9110.8+3.050%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Orlando Magic
#20
L
54-68
54
68
-14
H04/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H06/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
65-61
65
61
+4
A07/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
64-65
64
65
-1
H08/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
48-53
48
53
-5
A11/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
54-69
54
69
-15
A15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
67-61
67
61
+6
A17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
58-52
58
52
+6
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
52-68
52
68
-16
A21/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
53-65
53
65
-12
A22/12
NBA
119.7Avg total
58.0Scored
61.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.164.2123.3-5.137%-
Last 30 at home (12)61.264.2125.5-3.042%-
Last 30 away (18)57.764.1121.8-6.433%-
Last 10 (10)58.061.7119.7-3.740%-
Last 5 (5)56.863.0119.8-6.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)59.765.6125.3-5.940%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)58.763.5122.2-4.829%-
vs Weaker (1)56.052.0108.0+4.0100%-
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: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.130.0
49.9%
52.3%60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.59.7
29.8%
35.7%29.1
🏀 Free throws24.217.0
70.2%
77.2%17.0
They take 92.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 114.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.527.1
50.7%
52.3%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.612.7
35.7%
35.7%38.1
🏀 Free throws27.522.4
81.5%
77.2%22.4
They take 89.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLWLWWLLLL
Washington Wizards
LLLWLLLLWL
#25
League position
#24
-12.2
Net rating
-5.6
103.5
Offensive rating
109.8
115.7
Defensive rating
115.4
48.1%
Effective FG%
51.8%
57.4%
Opp. effective FG%
56.9%
11.3%
Turnover %
12.1%
24.0%
Off. rebound %
20.7%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.31
29.8%
3-point %
35.7%
55.7%
Assist %
62.1%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence103.5 · 109.8Defence115.7 · 115.4Shooting48.1% · 51.8%3-point %29.8% · 35.7%Ball care11.3% · 12.1%Off. rebounds24.0% · 20.7%Free throws0.26 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
2
New York Knicks wins
8
Washington Wizards wins
DateGameScore
07/04/19New York Knicks v Washington Wizards113-110
17/01/19Washington Wizards v New York Knicks101-100
04/12/18New York Knicks v Washington Wizards107-110
04/11/18Washington Wizards v New York Knicks108-95
25/03/18Washington Wizards v New York Knicks97-101
15/02/18New York Knicks v Washington Wizards113-118
04/01/18Washington Wizards v New York Knicks121-103
06/04/17New York Knicks v Washington Wizards103-106
01/02/17Washington Wizards v New York Knicks117-101
20/01/17New York Knicks v Washington Wizards110-113
New York Knickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/19HMilwaukee Bucks102-123
21/12/19AMiami Heat114-129
18/12/19HAtlanta Hawks143-120
16/12/19ADenver Nuggets105-111
14/12/19ASacramento Kings103-101
12/12/19AGolden State Warriors124-122 OT
11/12/19APortland Trail Blazers87-115
08/12/19HIndiana Pacers103-104
06/12/19HDenver Nuggets92-129
03/12/19AMilwaukee Bucks88-132
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/19APhiladelphia 76ers108-125
21/12/19AToronto Raptors118-122
19/12/19HChicago Bulls109-110 OT
17/12/19ADetroit Pistons133-119
15/12/19AMemphis Grizzlies111-128
11/12/19ACharlotte Hornets107-114
08/12/19HLos Angeles Clippers119-135
07/12/19AMiami Heat103-112
06/12/19HPhiladelphia 76ers119-113
04/12/19HOrlando Magic120-127

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL23%
HomeLLLWL27%
AwayLWWLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301515
Win %23%27%20%
Points / game103.1103.6102.5
Allowed / game112.4110.1114.7
Point differential-9.4-6.5-12.2
Avg total215.5213.7217.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%13%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)25% (4)50% (6)
Overtime %3%0%7%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL29%
HomeLLWLL36%
AwayLLWLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281117
Win %29%36%24%
Points / game117.4119.8115.8
Allowed / game121.9122.7121.4
Point differential-4.5-2.9-5.6
Avg total239.2242.5237.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%9%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (5)0% (2)0% (3)
Overtime %4%9%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 Milwaukee Bucks3127487%120.6107.1+13.5
2 Los Angeles Lakers3024680%112.3104.9+7.3
3 Boston Celtics2720774%111.2103.2+8.0
4 Toronto Raptors2921872%112.0105.9+6.0
5 Miami Heat2921872%112.7107.4+5.2
6 Denver Nuggets2820871%107.6101.8+5.8
7 Houston Rockets2920969%120.4114.8+5.7
8 Los Angeles Clippers32221069%115.7108.6+7.1
9 Philadelphia 76ers31211068%109.3104.7+4.5
10 Indiana Pacers30201067%108.8104.6+4.1
11 Dallas Mavericks29191066%117.2108.9+8.4
12 Utah Jazz29181162%107.4106.3+1.2
13 Brooklyn Nets29161355%111.9111.7+0.1
14 Oklahoma City Thunder29151452%109.2107.9+1.3
15 Portland Trail Blazers30141647%112.8113.4-0.6
16 Orlando Magic29121741%103.5105.3-1.8
17 Sacramento Kings29121741%105.1107.9-2.8
18 Charlotte Hornets33132039%104.2110.8-6.6
19 San Antonio Spurs28111739%111.9115.7-3.8
20 Chicago Bulls31121939%106.1107.4-1.4
21 Phoenix Suns29111838%114.8115.6-0.8
22 Detroit Pistons30111937%108.3110.2-1.8
23 Memphis Grizzlies30111937%110.8116.2-5.4
24 Minnesota Timberwolves28101836%113.3117.2-3.9
25 Washington Wizards2882029%117.4121.9-4.5
26 Cleveland Cavaliers2982128%103.9113.4-9.4
27 New Orleans Pelicans3072323%111.9118.5-6.6
28 New York Knicks3072323%103.1112.4-9.4
29 Golden State Warriors3062420%104.6113.6-9.0
30 Atlanta Hawks3062420%108.5118.5-10.0
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 Knicks37272724115
Washington Wizards32313127121
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