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New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 131-113
39-31 30-18 39-31 23-33
Position#11
Record24-23
FormWLLWL
Points / game104.3
Allowed / game103.5
vs
Position#18
Record16-28
FormLLLWL
Points / game113.9
Allowed / game118.9
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2020-21
Meetings · New York Knicks v Washington Wizards
20 Mar 2027
NYK v WAS
upcoming
08 Oct 2026
NYK109
WAS111
22 Mar 2026
NYK145
WAS113
03 Nov 2025
NYK119
WAS102
13 Oct 2025
NYK103
WAS120
19 Jul 2025
NYK85
WAS94
22 Mar 2025
NYK122
WAS103
18 Nov 2024
NYK134
WAS106
09 Oct 2024
NYK117
WAS94
18 Jan 2024
NYK113
WAS109
18 Oct 2023
NYK106
WAS131
02 Apr 2023
NYK118
WAS109
18 Jan 2023
NYK105
WAS116
14 Oct 2022
NYK105
WAS89
18 Mar 2022
NYK100
WAS97
23 Dec 2021
NYK117
WAS124
15 Oct 2021
NYK115
WAS113
25 Mar 2021
NYK106
WAS102
23 Mar 2021
NYK131
WAS113
12 Feb 2020
NYK96
WAS114
23 Dec 2019
NYK115
WAS121
11 Oct 2019
NYK99
WAS115
07 Apr 2019
NYK113
WAS110
03 Dec 2018
NYK107
WAS110
08 Oct 2018
NYK98
WAS110
14 Feb 2018
NYK113
WAS118
13 Oct 2017
NYK103
WAS110
06 Apr 2017
NYK103
WAS106
19 Jan 2017
NYK110
WAS113
10 Oct 2016
NYK90
WAS88
09 Feb 2016
NYK108
WAS111
25 Dec 2014
NYK91
WAS102
04 Nov 2014
NYK83
WAS98
22 Oct 2014
NYK103
WAS100
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
17 Oct 2010
NYK92
WAS90
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
110-107
110
107
+3
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
109-90
109
90
+19
A01/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
93-119
93
119
-26
A03/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
114-104
114
104
+10
H05/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
101-134
101
134
-33
A12/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
119-97
119
97
+22
A13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
112-117
112
117
-5
A16/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
96-99
96
99
-3
A17/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
94-93
94
93
+1
H18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
100-101 OT
100
101
-1
H22/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
31-20
27-26
29-29
25-20
23-17
35-27
26-26
23-25
24-26
21-36
25-32
33-27
26-19
34-28
21-30
27-32
24-36
27-29
23-37
22-31
34-23
32-24
31-19
30-35
25-32
29-29
28-21
21-20
35-28
26-25
14-26
24-26
21-18
27-22
22-27
15-23
27-20
22-21
24-24
210.9Avg total
104.8Scored
106.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)104.3103.5207.8+0.851%
Season at home (22)107.7103.5211.2+4.164%
Season away (25)101.4103.4204.8-2.140%
Last 10 (10)104.8106.1210.9-1.350%
Last 5 (5)104.2101.4205.6+2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)94.0108.0202.0-14.00%
vs Similar (16)107.4107.9215.3-0.638%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)106.099.1205.1+6.977%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#16
L
110-111
110
111
-1
A01/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
111-125
111
125
-14
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
119-117
119
117
+2
H05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
112-127
112
127
-15
A11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
101-127
101
127
-26
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
119-125
119
125
-6
H14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
122-133
122
133
-11
H15/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
119-121
119
121
-2
H17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
131-122
131
122
+9
H18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
106-113
106
113
-7
A21/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-33
27-27
21-19
34-32
33-35
23-36
22-25
33-29
25-22
29-39
33-26
32-30
26-35
36-32
23-27
27-33
15-32
38-31
23-31
25-33
33-36
32-28
30-30
24-31
23-32
32-37
34-36
33-28
38-34
28-32
27-36
26-19
31-20
33-26
36-36
31-40
30-25
26-38
27-25
23-25
237.1Avg total
115.0Scored
122.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)113.9118.9232.8-5.036%
Season at home (24)116.6120.2236.8-3.738%
Season away (20)110.7117.2227.9-6.635%
Last 10 (10)115.0122.1237.1-7.120%
Last 5 (5)119.4122.8242.2-3.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)118.6124.1242.7-5.550%
vs Similar (16)109.1116.9225.9-7.831%
vs Weaker (2)109.5113.0222.5-3.550%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +3.1+3.1Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: -1.2-1.2
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
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H28/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
48-37
48
37
+11
A01/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
47-51
47
51
-4
A03/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H05/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
51-68
51
68
-17
A12/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
56-54
56
54
+2
A13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
55-67
55
67
-12
A16/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A17/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
45-44
45
44
+1
H18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
42-43
42
43
-1
H22/03
NBA
102.3Avg total
51.3Scored
51.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.751.8107.5+3.870%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.250.7107.9+6.579%-
Last 30 away (16)54.352.8107.1+1.562%-
Last 10 (10)51.351.0102.3+0.360%-
Last 5 (5)50.851.2102.0-0.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.046.0105.0+13.0100%-
vs Similar (16)56.156.4112.6-0.350%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)54.846.6101.5+8.292%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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
Boston Celtics
#16
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A01/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
56-71
56
71
-15
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
62-67
62
67
-5
A11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
53-63
53
63
-10
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H15/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
66-66
66
66
+0
H17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
64-46
64
46
+18
H18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A21/03
NBA
121.6Avg total
58.6Scored
63.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.461.9118.3-5.530%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.162.6121.7-3.638%-
Last 30 away (14)53.361.1114.4-7.821%-
Last 10 (10)58.663.0121.6-4.420%-
Last 5 (5)61.261.6122.8-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)57.061.9118.9-4.933%-
vs Similar (16)55.261.8117.0-6.625%-
vs Weaker (2)62.062.5124.5-0.550%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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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: 104.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.0 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.126.8
48.6%
52.8%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.912.4
40.1%
36.6%37.2
🏀 Free throws19.214.0
72.9%
77.7%14.0
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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: 115.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.4 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.232.1
55.2%
52.8%64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.89.8
34.0%
36.6%29.4
🏀 Free throws27.621.4
77.5%
77.7%21.4
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 23 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LWLLWLWLWW
Washington Wizards
LWLLLLLWLL
#11
League position
#18
-1.3
Net rating
-6.6
107.2
Offensive rating
107.3
108.5
Defensive rating
113.9
52.8%
Effective FG%
53.8%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
55.2%
12.9%
Turnover %
13.8%
21.1%
Off. rebound %
15.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.32
40.1%
3-point %
34.0%
53.3%
Assist %
56.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence107.2 · 107.3Defence108.5 · 113.9Shooting52.8% · 53.8%3-point %40.1% · 34.0%Ball care12.9% · 13.8%Off. rebounds21.1% · 15.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
22/03/21HPhiladelphia 76ers100-101 OT
18/03/21HOrlando Magic94-93
17/03/21APhiladelphia 76ers96-99
16/03/21ABrooklyn Nets112-117
13/03/21AOklahoma City Thunder119-97
12/03/21AMilwaukee Bucks101-134
05/03/21HDetroit Pistons114-104
03/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs93-119
01/03/21ADetroit Pistons109-90
28/02/21HIndiana Pacers110-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/03/21ABrooklyn Nets106-113
18/03/21HUtah Jazz131-122
17/03/21HSacramento Kings119-121
15/03/21HMilwaukee Bucks122-133
14/03/21HMilwaukee Bucks119-125
13/03/21HPhiladelphia 76ers101-127
11/03/21AMemphis Grizzlies112-127
05/03/21HLos Angeles Clippers119-117
03/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies111-125
01/03/21ABoston Celtics110-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL51%
HomeWWWWL64%
AwayLLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472225
Win %51%64%40%
Points / game104.3107.7101.4
Allowed / game103.5103.5103.4
Point differential+0.8+4.1-2.1
Avg total207.8211.2204.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%41%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (12)75% (4)38% (8)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL36%
HomeLLLLW38%
AwayLWLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442420
Win %36%38%35%
Points / game113.9116.6110.7
Allowed / game118.9120.2117.2
Point differential-5.0-3.7-6.6
Avg total232.8236.8227.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%17%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (15)57% (7)62% (8)
Overtime %2%0%5%
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 Utah Jazz45341176%116.9108.0+8.9
2 Philadelphia 76ers45321371%114.9109.4+5.5
3 Brooklyn Nets45311469%120.0114.6+5.4
4 Los Angeles Lakers47321568%111.5105.8+5.6
5 Milwaukee Bucks45281762%119.2113.1+6.1
6 Phoenix Suns45281762%113.2108.1+5.1
7 Denver Nuggets46281861%116.0109.7+6.3
8 Los Angeles Clippers47281960%113.7109.6+4.0
9 Portland Trail Blazers46262057%113.7115.9-2.1
10 Dallas Mavericks44242055%112.8111.4+1.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies44232152%112.0110.7+1.3
12 Golden State Warriors46242252%112.8112.7+0.0
13 San Antonio Spurs43222151%109.6110.8-1.3
14 Miami Heat45232251%106.3107.6-1.4
15 Atlanta Hawks47242351%112.6111.2+1.4
16 New York Knicks47242351%104.3103.5+0.8
17 Chicago Bulls46222448%113.1113.2-0.1
18 Charlotte Hornets46222448%111.8113.2-1.4
19 Boston Celtics45212447%111.2111.3-0.0
20 New Orleans Pelicans44202445%115.5114.6+0.9
21 Oklahoma City Thunder46202643%106.5112.0-5.4
22 Sacramento Kings47202743%114.3118.9-4.6
23 Indiana Pacers45192642%112.6113.2-0.6
24 Toronto Raptors46192741%111.8112.2-0.4
25 Cleveland Cavaliers47182938%103.7111.5-7.8
26 Washington Wizards44162836%113.9118.9-5.0
27 Orlando Magic47163134%105.2111.8-6.5
28 Houston Rockets46153133%107.7112.5-4.8
29 Detroit Pistons46143230%106.0109.1-3.2
30 Minnesota Timberwolves46113524%109.6117.2-7.6
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New York Knicks39303923131
Washington Wizards31183133113
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