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Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 28 Nov 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 133-119
38-25 35-29 32-34 28-31
Position#15
Record12-7
FormWLWWW
Points / game106.4
Allowed / game102.1
vs
Position#19
Record8-11
FormWLWLW
Points / game117.9
Allowed / game123.1
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Chicago Bulls
28 Jan 2027
ORL v CHI
upcoming
01 Dec 2025
ORL125
CHI120
25 Oct 2025
ORL98
CHI110
06 Mar 2025
ORL123
CHI125
27 Nov 2024
ORL133
CHI119
07 Apr 2024
ORL113
CHI98
10 Feb 2024
ORL114
CHI108
28 Jan 2023
ORL109
CHI128
23 Jan 2022
ORL114
CHI95
26 Nov 2021
ORL88
CHI123
06 Feb 2021
ORL92
CHI118
05 Feb 2021
ORL123
CHI119
12 Mar 2020
ORL v CHI
upcoming
23 Dec 2019
ORL103
CHI95
22 Feb 2019
ORL109
CHI110
13 Dec 2018
ORL97
CHI91
30 Mar 2018
ORL82
CHI90
03 Nov 2017
ORL83
CHI105
08 Mar 2017
ORL98
CHI91
24 Jan 2017
ORL92
CHI100
26 Mar 2016
ORL111
CHI89
02 Mar 2016
ORL102
CHI89
08 Apr 2015
ORL105
CHI103
08 Feb 2015
ORL97
CHI98
15 Jan 2014
ORL125
CHI128
15 Apr 2013
ORL84
CHI102
02 Jan 2013
ORL94
CHI96
19 Mar 2012
ORL59
CHI85
06 Jan 2012
ORL83
CHI97
10 Apr 2011
ORL99
CHI102
04 Mar 2011
ORL81
CHI89
11 Mar 2010
ORL111
CHI82
11 Mar 2009
ORL107
CHI79
03 Nov 2008
ORL96
CHI93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls 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
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
115-88
115
88
+27
112avg 101
H09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
121-94
121
94
+27
112avg 101
H10/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
114-89
114
89
+25
104avg 101
H13/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
94-90
94
90
+4
91avg 101
H14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
98-86
98
86
+12
88avg 101
H16/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
109-99
109
99
+10
108avg 101
A19/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
93-104
93
104
-11
78avg 101
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
119-118
119
118
+1
117avg 101
A22/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
111-100
111
100
+11
104avg 101
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
95-84
95
84
+11
75avg 101
A26/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-23
20-24
28-25
30-16
26-22
35-34
30-16
30-22
31-29
27-18
31-19
25-23
18-27
23-18
27-27
26-18
24-21
19-24
30-27
25-14
26-22
38-26
20-20
25-31
25-29
29-28
21-30
18-17
36-38
24-29
29-21
30-30
33-21
23-32
32-26
23-21
18-25
24-21
16-16
37-22
202.1Avg total
106.9Scored
95.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)106.4102.1208.4+4.363%
Season at home (8)111.095.4206.4+15.6100%
Season away (11)103.0106.9209.9-3.936%
Last 10 (10)106.995.2202.1+11.790%
Last 5 (5)105.4101.0206.4+4.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)99.8112.5212.2-12.80%
vs Similar ◀ (20)104.8103.3208.1+1.550%
vs Weaker (6)109.890.3200.2+19.5100%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
125-113
125
113
+12
122avg 107
A10/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
113-119
113
119
-6
112avg 107
H12/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
124-123
124
123
+1
124avg 107
A14/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
126-144
126
144
-18
121avg 107
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
107-143
107
143
-36
88avg 107
H18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
122-112
122
112
+10
117avg 107
A19/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
106-122
106
122
-16
95avg 107
A21/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
136-122
136
122
+14
140avg 107
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
131-142
131
142
-11
118avg 107
H24/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
127-108
127
108
+19
124avg 107
A27/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-37
36-33
30-28
35-15
35-34
31-33
26-28
21-24
29-22
30-25
31-38
34-38
34-49
39-28
29-30
24-37
26-27
26-41
26-40
29-35
36-25
29-32
28-28
29-27
30-36
27-33
33-29
16-24
28-25
30-26
41-33
37-38
22-30
38-34
38-45
33-33
21-29
40-18
35-34
31-27
246.5Avg total
121.7Scored
124.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)117.9123.1240.9-5.242%
Season at home (8)116.1126.1242.2-10.025%
Season away (11)119.2120.8240.0-1.655%
Last 10 (10)121.7124.8246.5-3.150%
Last 5 (5)124.4121.2245.6+3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)116.2124.3240.5-8.233%
vs Similar ◀ (12)112.7115.7228.3-3.050%
vs Weaker (6)122.0119.7241.7+2.350%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: +2.3+2.3Q3Q3: +3.7+3.7Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: +5.5+5.5Q4: -0.9-0.9
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: +2.3+2.3Q3Q3: +3.7+3.7Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: +5.5+5.5Q4: -0.9-0.9
Orlando MagicChicago Bulls
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
57-47
57
47
+10
H09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
61-56
61
56
+5
H10/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H13/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
41-45
41
45
-4
H14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H16/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
64-48
64
48
+16
A19/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A21/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
60-67
60
67
-7
A22/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
42-46
42
46
-4
A26/11
NBA
104.7Avg total
53.6Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.154.4106.4-2.343%-
Last 30 at home (12)54.049.5103.5+4.575%-
Last 30 away (18)50.857.6108.4-6.822%-
Last 10 (10)53.651.1104.7+2.550%-
Last 5 (5)55.254.2109.4+1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)46.061.8107.8-15.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)53.454.9108.2-1.545%-
vs Weaker (6)51.747.899.5+3.867%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
60-70
60
70
-10
A10/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
66-67
66
67
-1
H12/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
59-47
59
47
+12
A14/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
73-77
73
77
-4
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
52-68
52
68
-16
H18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
65-57
65
57
+8
A19/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
57-69
57
69
-12
A21/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
60-64
60
64
-4
H24/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
61-47
61
47
+14
A27/11
NBA
122.8Avg total
61.1Scored
61.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.459.4116.8-2.037%-
Last 30 at home (12)57.860.8118.7-3.033%-
Last 30 away (18)57.158.5115.6-1.439%-
Last 10 (10)61.161.7122.8-0.640%-
Last 5 (5)60.257.6117.8+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)58.560.2118.8-1.833%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)54.958.9113.8-4.033%-
vs Weaker (6)60.258.8119.0+1.350%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.826.9
57.5%
54.3%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.812.0
30.9%
35.9%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.117.1
81.0%
77.8%17.1
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 121.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.1 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.527.7
57.1%
54.3%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.716.7
39.1%
35.9%50.1
🏀 Free throws19.116.2
84.8%
77.8%16.2
They take 91.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Nov 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWLWWWWWW
Chicago Bulls
WLWLWLLWLW
#15
League position
#19
+12.2
Net rating
-2.9
111.0
Offensive rating
114.4
98.9
Defensive rating
117.3
52.5%
Effective FG%
57.8%
50.1%
Opp. effective FG%
56.4%
13.5%
Turnover %
14.0%
26.9%
Off. rebound %
19.1%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.21
30.9%
3-point %
39.1%
63.0%
Assist %
65.8%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence111.0 · 114.4Defence98.9 · 117.3Shooting52.5% · 57.8%3-point %30.9% · 39.1%Ball care13.5% · 14.0%Off. rebounds26.9% · 19.1%Free throws0.25 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)90% · 50%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
Orlando Magic wins
3
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/11/24ACharlotte Hornets95-84
24/11/24HDetroit Pistons111-100
22/11/24ALos Angeles Lakers119-118
21/11/24ALos Angeles Clippers93-104
19/11/24APhoenix Suns109-99
16/11/24HPhiladelphia 76ers98-86
14/11/24HIndiana Pacers94-90
13/11/24HCharlotte Hornets114-89
10/11/24HWashington Wizards121-94
09/11/24HNew Orleans Pelicans115-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/11/24AWashington Wizards127-108
24/11/24HMemphis Grizzlies131-142
23/11/24HAtlanta Hawks136-122
21/11/24AMilwaukee Bucks106-122
19/11/24ADetroit Pistons122-112
18/11/24HHouston Rockets107-143
16/11/24ACleveland Cavaliers126-144
14/11/24ANew York Knicks124-123
12/11/24HCleveland Cavaliers113-119
10/11/24AAtlanta Hawks125-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW63%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWLWW36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19811
Win %63%100%36%
Points / game106.4111.0103.0
Allowed / game102.195.4106.9
Point differential+4.3+15.6-3.9
Avg total208.4206.4209.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%75%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (4)100% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW42%
HomeLLLWL25%
AwayWLWLW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19811
Win %42%25%55%
Points / game117.9116.1119.2
Allowed / game123.1126.1120.8
Point differential-5.2-10.0-1.6
Avg total240.9242.2240.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%12%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (3)100% (1)100% (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 Cleveland Cavaliers1817194%123.4111.1+12.4
2 Boston Celtics1815383%120.2109.6+10.7
3 Oklahoma City Thunder1713476%115.2103.9+11.2
4 Golden State Warriors1712571%117.7109.9+7.8
5 Houston Rockets1913668%113.9105.4+8.6
6 Orlando Magic1912763%106.4102.1+4.3
7 Memphis Grizzlies1811761%120.4112.8+7.7
8 New York Knicks1710759%119.1112.8+6.4
9 Phoenix Suns1710759%112.9113.6-0.7
10 Los Angeles Lakers1710759%115.4117.5-2.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers1911858%108.7107.5+1.2
12 Denver Nuggets169756%117.5116.6+0.9
13 Dallas Mavericks1810856%116.9111.2+5.7
14 San Antonio Spurs1810856%110.8109.5+1.3
15 Milwaukee Bucks189950%112.7112.3+0.4
16 Minnesota Timberwolves178947%112.6111.1+1.5
17 Miami Heat157847%111.2110.3+0.9
18 Sacramento Kings1881044%114.1113.8+0.3
19 Brooklyn Nets1881044%111.6114.2-2.6
20 Indiana Pacers1881044%114.4117.7-3.2
21 Detroit Pistons1981142%109.4111.0-1.6
22 Chicago Bulls1981142%117.9123.1-5.2
23 Atlanta Hawks1871139%115.6121.0-5.4
24 Portland Trail Blazers1871139%105.1113.6-8.5
25 Charlotte Hornets1761135%109.1114.0-4.9
26 Utah Jazz1741324%109.8119.1-9.3
27 Toronto Raptors1841422%112.2117.9-5.7
28 New Orleans Pelicans1841422%104.1115.1-11.0
29 Philadelphia 76ers1631319%104.1112.5-8.4
30 Washington Wizards1621412%108.5123.2-14.7
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
Orlando Magic38353228133
Chicago Bulls25293431119
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