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Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 31 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 100-93
26-26 19-26 23-21 32-20
Position#20
Record23-15
FormLWWLW
Points / game101.0
Allowed / game98.7
vs
Position#28
Record11-25
FormLWLLW
Points / game97.3
Allowed / game102.8
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Brooklyn Nets
31 Jan 2027
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06 Jul 2018
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28 Mar 2018
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30 Dec 2015
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02 Jan 2015
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09 Apr 2014
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03 Nov 2013
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16 Mar 2012
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29 Dec 2011
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
104-107
104
107
-3
A10/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
76-111
76
111
-35
H12/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
105-82
105
82
+23
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
113-98
113
98
+15
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
102-94
102
94
+8
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
100-103
100
103
-3
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
107-99
107
99
+8
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
W
104-101
104
101
+3
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
101-108
101
108
-7
H27/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
104-89
104
89
+15
H29/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-21
23-28
26-35
31-23
20-22
17-31
15-30
24-28
25-25
27-20
31-24
22-13
30-23
28-22
31-28
24-25
29-26
20-22
25-20
28-26
29-25
13-27
36-25
22-26
29-21
23-25
26-27
29-26
27-33
32-20
28-21
17-27
24-20
32-24
20-25
25-39
25-23
25-23
25-18
29-25
200.8Avg total
101.6Scored
99.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)101.098.7199.7+2.361%
Season at home (21)101.398.1199.5+3.267%
Season away (17)100.699.4200.0+1.353%
Last 10 (10)101.699.2200.8+2.460%
Last 5 (5)103.2100.0203.2+3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)102.6107.3209.9-4.729%
vs Similar (19)100.796.4197.1+4.368%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)103.896.2200.0+7.575%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
100-91
100
91
+9
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
100-105
100
105
-5
H12/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
82-105
82
105
-23
H15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
98-104
98
104
-6
H17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
97-104
97
104
-7
A19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
85-100
85
100
-15
H20/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
105-102
105
102
+3
A22/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
118-119 OT
118
119
-1
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
96-111
96
111
-15
H26/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
W
111-105
111
105
+6
A29/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-13
28-31
18-30
30-17
20-28
24-29
19-20
37-28
25-25
20-27
24-31
13-22
30-22
20-33
28-29
20-20
18-23
29-26
30-23
20-32
16-26
27-26
22-23
20-25
29-22
29-33
27-23
20-24
26-32
27-32
34-17
21-27
26-34
24-18
27-27
19-32
24-26
20-32
34-19
33-28
203.8Avg total
99.2Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)97.3102.8200.1-5.431%
Season at home (18)97.8102.2199.9-4.439%
Season away (18)96.8103.3200.2-6.522%
Last 10 (10)99.2104.6203.8-5.430%
Last 5 (5)103.0107.4210.4-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)98.1104.6202.7-6.529%
vs Similar (6)93.297.2190.3-4.033%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: -3.9-3.9Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: +2.1+2.1Q4Q4: -0.7-0.7Q4: -2.2-2.2
Orlando MagicBrooklyn Nets
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
47-49
47
49
-2
A10/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
37-53
37
53
-16
H12/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
52-45
52
45
+7
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
49-48
49
48
+1
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H27/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
50-46
50
46
+4
H29/12
NBA
98.3Avg total
50.2Scored
48.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.448.398.6+2.160%-
Last 30 at home (16)49.846.496.2+3.375%-
Last 30 away (14)51.150.4101.4+0.743%-
Last 10 (10)50.248.198.3+2.170%-
Last 5 (5)51.848.2100.0+3.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)49.950.1100.0-0.343%-
vs Similar (19)50.748.198.8+2.663%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)49.545.895.2+3.875%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
52-44
52
44
+8
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H12/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
47-49
47
49
-2
A19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
43-52
43
52
-9
H20/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A22/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
53-64
53
64
-11
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H26/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
44-58
44
58
-14
A29/12
NBA
102.4Avg total
48.6Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.151.5100.5-2.440%-
Last 30 at home (15)48.950.799.6-1.927%-
Last 30 away (15)49.352.2101.5-2.953%-
Last 10 (10)48.653.8102.4-5.220%-
Last 5 (5)49.656.2105.8-6.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)49.552.1101.6-2.742%-
vs Similar (6)47.548.896.3-1.333%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 101.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.0 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.6 pts a game · 12% 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-pointers61.332.5
53.0%
49.0%65.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.38.0
41.5%
35.3%24.0
🏀 Free throws17.412.6
72.4%
75.5%12.6
They take 80.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 99.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers66.831.7
47.5%
49.0%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers18.46.9
37.5%
35.3%20.7
🏀 Free throws20.415.1
74.0%
75.5%15.1
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 18.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% 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 31 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLWWLWWWLL
Brooklyn Nets
WLLWLLLLLW
#20
League position
#28
+2.6
Net rating
-5.6
108.3
Offensive rating
103.0
105.7
Defensive rating
108.6
55.2%
Effective FG%
49.4%
53.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
14.1%
Turnover %
14.6%
19.4%
Off. rebound %
26.2%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.24
41.5%
3-point %
37.5%
60.7%
Assist %
60.1%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence108.3 · 103.0Defence105.7 · 108.6Shooting55.2% · 49.4%3-point %41.5% · 37.5%Ball care14.1% · 14.6%Off. rebounds19.4% · 26.2%Free throws0.22 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Brooklyn Nets
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
3
Orlando Magic wins
7
Brooklyn Nets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/12/15HNew Orleans Pelicans104-89
27/12/15HMiami Heat101-108
24/12/15HHouston Rockets104-101
22/12/15ANew York Knicks107-99
20/12/15HAtlanta Hawks100-103
19/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers102-94
17/12/15HCharlotte Hornets113-98
15/12/15ABrooklyn Nets105-82
12/12/15HCleveland Cavaliers76-111
10/12/15APhoenix Suns104-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/12/15AMiami Heat111-105
26/12/15HWashington Wizards96-111
24/12/15HDallas Mavericks118-119 OT
22/12/15AChicago Bulls105-102
20/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves85-100
19/12/15AIndiana Pacers97-104
17/12/15HMiami Heat98-104
15/12/15HOrlando Magic82-105
12/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers100-105
11/12/15HPhiladelphia 76ers100-91

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW61%
HomeWLWLW67%
AwayLWLWW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382117
Win %61%67%53%
Points / game101.0101.3100.6
Allowed / game98.798.199.4
Point differential+2.3+3.2+1.3
Avg total199.7199.5200.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%24%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (17)67% (9)38% (8)
Overtime %13%19%6%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW31%
HomeLLLLL39%
AwayLLLWW22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361818
Win %31%39%22%
Points / game97.397.896.8
Allowed / game102.8102.2103.3
Point differential-5.4-4.4-6.5
Avg total200.1199.9200.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%6%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)62% (8)20% (5)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Warriors3732586%112.6102.0+10.7
2 San Antonio Spurs39291074%100.589.9+10.6
3 Oklahoma City Thunder37261170%108.199.8+8.3
4 Charlotte Hornets38241463%101.396.9+4.5
5 Indiana Pacers37231462%102.498.2+4.1
6 Toronto Raptors39241562%99.195.2+3.8
7 Boston Celtics36221461%102.597.8+4.8
8 Atlanta Hawks41251661%100.599.0+1.5
9 Orlando Magic38231561%101.098.7+2.3
10 Cleveland Cavaliers37221559%98.796.1+2.5
11 Los Angeles Clippers38221658%101.8100.7+1.1
12 Memphis Grizzlies40231757%95.196.5-1.4
13 Chicago Bulls37211657%101.1101.0+0.1
14 Miami Heat39221756%96.895.6+1.2
15 Detroit Pistons40202050%101.499.4+2.0
16 Washington Wizards35171849%103.0104.8-1.8
17 New York Knicks38182047%97.999.1-1.1
18 Dallas Mavericks38182047%99.6101.0-1.4
19 Houston Rockets41192246%104.7106.0-1.3
20 Sacramento Kings37172046%103.7105.7-2.0
21 Utah Jazz36162044%97.397.4-0.1
22 Phoenix Suns39162341%103.3104.3-1.0
23 Denver Nuggets39162341%99.0102.3-3.3
24 Portland Trail Blazers40162440%101.6102.0-0.5
25 Milwaukee Bucks39142536%97.7103.4-5.7
26 Minnesota Timberwolves38132534%99.6103.7-4.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans38132534%102.3107.0-4.7
28 Brooklyn Nets36112531%97.3102.8-5.4
29 Los Angeles Lakers3973218%96.1106.7-10.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers4043610%92.6104.4-11.8
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic26192332100
Brooklyn Nets2626212093
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