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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 21 Nov 2015
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 90-93
20-25 24-23 18-25 28-20
Position#4
Record7-5
FormWWLLW
Points / game110.8
Allowed / game105.5
Oklahoma City Thunder
USA
vs
New York Knicks 🏆
USA
Position#24
Record6-6
FormWLLWW
Points / game98.8
Allowed / game98.2
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
117-93
117
93
+24
121avg 103
H02/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
105-110
105
110
-5
99avg 103
A03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
98-103
98
103
-5
94avg 103
H05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
98-104
98
104
-6
90avg 103
A06/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
124-103
124
103
+21
119avg 103
H09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
125-101
125
101
+24
125avg 103
A11/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
102-85
102
85
+17
89avg 103
H14/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
85-100
85
100
-15
70avg 103
H16/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
114-122
114
122
-8
108avg 103
A17/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
110-103
110
103
+7
99avg 103
H19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-22
29-28
37-20
22-23
26-21
39-33
14-28
26-28
23-13
16-27
42-33
17-30
28-25
22-32
23-19
25-28
29-29
31-25
29-23
35-26
37-23
31-27
29-21
28-30
18-24
30-19
23-18
31-24
24-24
28-21
22-27
11-28
25-27
27-31
28-21
34-43
21-27
32-18
27-29
30-29
210.2Avg total
107.8Scored
102.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)110.8105.5216.2+5.258%
Season at home (7)106.999.0205.9+7.971%
Season away (5)116.2114.6230.8+1.640%
Last 10 (10)107.8102.4210.2+5.450%
Last 5 (5)107.2102.2209.4+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)107.0110.6217.6-3.643%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)112.8104.2216.9+8.669%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#15
W
117-110
117
110
+7
106avg 88
A31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
84-94
84
94
-10
69avg 88
H03/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
86-96
86
96
-10
70avg 88
A05/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
92-99
92
99
-7
82avg 88
H07/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
99-95
99
95
+4
93avg 88
H08/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
111-109
111
109
+2
98avg 88
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
93-95
93
95
-2
89avg 88
A12/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
84-90
84
90
-6
73avg 88
H14/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
95-87
95
87
+8
80avg 88
H15/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
102-94
102
94
+8
92avg 88
H18/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-29
30-27
28-34
30-20
21-18
14-29
30-23
19-24
32-18
14-20
23-32
17-26
20-30
33-26
20-19
19-24
25-25
20-24
26-21
28-25
24-17
36-35
25-33
26-24
27-18
20-31
32-20
14-26
23-29
30-17
19-20
12-24
23-27
19-17
26-21
27-22
26-21
20-27
34-24
22-22
193.2Avg total
96.3Scored
96.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)98.898.2197.0+0.750%
Season at home (7)93.995.9189.7-2.043%
Season away (5)105.8101.4207.2+4.460%
Last 10 (10)96.396.9193.2-0.650%
Last 5 (5)97.095.0192.0+2.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)92.1103.1195.3-11.019%
vs Similar (8)97.594.4191.9+3.162%
vs Weaker (1)99.095.0194.0+4.0100%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: -2.3-2.3
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: +1.6+1.6Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: -2.3-2.3
Oklahoma City ThunderNew York Knicks
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
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H02/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
39-40
39
40
-1
H05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A06/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
68-50
68
50
+18
A11/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
48-43
48
43
+5
H14/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
52-45
52
45
+7
H16/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
52-58
52
58
-6
A17/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
53-45
53
45
+8
H19/11
NBA
104.1Avg total
54.5Scored
49.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.353.4107.7+0.950%-
Last 30 at home (18)52.751.1103.8+1.756%-
Last 30 away (12)56.757.0113.7-0.342%-
Last 10 (10)54.549.6104.1+4.970%-
Last 5 (5)54.648.2102.8+6.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)51.956.9108.9-5.021%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)56.450.4106.8+6.075%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#15
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
35-47
35
47
-12
H03/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A05/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H07/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
45-49
45
49
-4
H08/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
60-52
60
52
+8
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
47-49
47
49
-2
A12/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
53-46
53
46
+7
H14/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
42-44
42
44
-2
H15/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H18/11
NBA
97.1Avg total
48.6Scored
48.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.051.798.7-4.730%-
Last 30 at home (17)45.152.297.3-7.112%-
Last 30 away (13)49.551.1100.6-1.554%-
Last 10 (10)48.648.597.1+0.140%-
Last 5 (5)49.647.897.4+1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)45.952.698.5-6.824%-
vs Similar (8)50.449.6100.0+0.850%-
vs Weaker (1)45.049.094.0-4.00%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.832.8
49.8%
49.0%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.27.9
35.6%
35.3%23.7
🏀 Free throws26.319.9
75.7%
75.5%19.9
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 25% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 94.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.228.7
44.7%
49.0%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.66.9
30.5%
35.3%20.7
🏀 Free throws20.016.6
83.0%
75.5%16.6
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 21 Nov 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Oklahoma City Thunder
WLLWWWLLLW
New York Knicks
WWLLWWLLLW
#4
League position
#24
+3.2
Net rating
-2.5
106.0
Offensive rating
98.8
102.8
Defensive rating
101.3
50.7%
Effective FG%
45.0%
47.9%
Opp. effective FG%
47.5%
16.6%
Turnover %
13.0%
32.1%
Off. rebound %
26.4%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.23
35.6%
3-point %
30.5%
54.1%
Assist %
54.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.0 · 98.8Defence102.8 · 101.3Shooting50.7% · 45.0%3-point %35.6% · 30.5%Ball care16.6% · 13.0%Off. rebounds32.1% · 26.4%Free throws0.30 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Oklahoma City Thunder   ■ New York Knicks
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
7
Oklahoma City Thunder wins
3
New York Knicks wins
DateGameScore
29/01/15New York Knicks v Oklahoma City Thunder100-92
29/11/14Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks105-78
09/02/14Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks112-100
25/12/13New York Knicks v Oklahoma City Thunder94-123
07/04/13Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks120-125
08/03/13New York Knicks v Oklahoma City Thunder94-95
15/01/12Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks104-92
23/01/11Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks101-98
23/12/10New York Knicks v Oklahoma City Thunder112-98
21/02/10New York Knicks v Oklahoma City Thunder118-121 OT
Oklahoma City Thunderlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/11/15HNew Orleans Pelicans110-103
17/11/15AMemphis Grizzlies114-122
16/11/15HBoston Celtics85-100
14/11/15HPhiladelphia 76ers102-85
11/11/15AWashington Wizards125-101
09/11/15HPhoenix Suns124-103
06/11/15AChicago Bulls98-104
05/11/15HToronto Raptors98-103
03/11/15AHouston Rockets105-110
02/11/15HDenver Nuggets117-93
New York Knickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/11/15HCharlotte Hornets102-94
15/11/15HNew Orleans Pelicans95-87
14/11/15HCleveland Cavaliers84-90
12/11/15ACharlotte Hornets93-95
11/11/15AToronto Raptors111-109
08/11/15HLos Angeles Lakers99-95
07/11/15HMilwaukee Bucks92-99
05/11/15ACleveland Cavaliers86-96
03/11/15HSan Antonio Spurs84-94
31/10/15AWashington Wizards117-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW58%
HomeLWWLW71%
AwayWLLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1275
Win %58%71%40%
Points / game110.8106.9116.2
Allowed / game105.599.0114.6
Point differential+5.2+7.9+1.6
Avg total216.2205.9230.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%43%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)0% (1)50% (2)
Overtime %8%0%20%
New York Knicks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW50%
HomeLWLWW43%
AwayWWLWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1275
Win %50%43%60%
Points / game98.893.9105.8
Allowed / game98.295.9101.4
Point differential+0.7-2.0+4.4
Avg total197.0189.7207.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%0%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (1)50% (2)
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 Warriors13130100%114.9100.2+14.7
2 San Antonio Spurs119282%102.191.3+10.8
3 Cleveland Cavaliers129375%103.596.7+6.8
4 Chicago Bulls118373%101.198.8+2.3
5 Dallas Mavericks128467%101.299.7+1.6
6 Atlanta Hawks149564%101.799.4+2.4
7 Miami Heat117464%97.893.1+4.7
8 Boston Celtics127558%103.996.7+7.2
9 Oklahoma City Thunder127558%110.8105.5+5.2
10 Indiana Pacers127558%97.795.2+2.5
11 Washington Wizards95456%104.3106.4-2.1
12 Phoenix Suns116555%105.0100.5+4.5
13 Utah Jazz116555%95.391.5+3.7
14 Los Angeles Clippers116555%106.2106.0+0.2
15 Detroit Pistons116555%97.397.4-0.1
16 Toronto Raptors137654%101.698.2+3.5
17 Charlotte Hornets137654%102.899.5+3.4
18 New York Knicks126650%98.898.2+0.7
19 Orlando Magic126650%101.2101.2+0.0
20 Denver Nuggets126650%99.7103.1-3.4
21 Memphis Grizzlies126650%95.8102.2-6.4
22 Minnesota Timberwolves125742%102.9103.3-0.4
23 Houston Rockets125742%101.4108.1-6.7
24 Milwaukee Bucks125742%96.9103.7-6.8
25 Portland Trail Blazers134931%100.6103.3-2.7
26 Sacramento Kings134931%103.7108.2-4.5
27 Los Angeles Lakers112918%99.4105.5-6.2
28 Brooklyn Nets1321115%95.6104.6-9.0
29 New Orleans Pelicans121118%100.2109.9-9.7
30 Philadelphia 76ers130130%90.0104.8-14.8
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
Oklahoma City Thunder2024182890
New York Knicks2523252093
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