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Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 02 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 124-130
33-29 25-32 28-34 38-35
Position#28
Record15-23
FormWWLLL
Points / game105.9
Allowed / game112.2
Orlando Magic
USA
vs
Dallas Mavericks 🏆
USA
Position#9
Record18-17
FormLWWLW
Points / game112.9
Allowed / game113.1
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks
17 Feb 2027
ORL v DAL
upcoming
05 Mar 2026
ORL115
DAL114
18 Jul 2025
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DAL92
27 Mar 2025
ORL92
DAL101
06 Nov 2023
ORL102
DAL117
09 Nov 2022
ORL94
DAL87
30 Jan 2022
ORL110
DAL108
01 Mar 2021
ORL124
DAL130
21 Feb 2020
ORL106
DAL122
08 Mar 2019
ORL111
DAL106
04 Apr 2018
ORL105
DAL100
05 Oct 2017
ORL112
DAL89
19 Nov 2016
ORL95
DAL87
19 Feb 2016
ORL110
DAL104
31 Jan 2015
ORL93
DAL108
24 Oct 2014
ORL92
DAL117
16 Nov 2013
ORL100
DAL108
20 Jan 2013
ORL105
DAL111
30 Mar 2012
ORL98
DAL100
21 Dec 2010
ORL99
DAL105
20 Oct 2010
ORL101
DAL76
19 Feb 2010
ORL85
DAL95
02 Feb 2009
ORL95
DAL105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winWon
-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
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
97-106
97
106
-9
A10/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
105-111
105
111
-6
A12/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
123-112
123
112
+11
A13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
90-109
90
109
-19
A15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
107-89
107
89
+18
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
124-120
124
120
+4
H20/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
105-96
105
96
+9
H22/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
93-105
93
105
-12
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
92-129
92
129
-37
A26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
109-124
109
124
-15
H28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-31
24-19
30-34
24-22
19-29
36-18
25-37
25-27
33-33
31-26
33-28
26-25
16-28
19-24
25-32
30-25
23-32
30-24
30-14
24-19
37-34
27-17
29-43
31-26
28-26
28-22
27-28
22-20
24-34
27-19
14-26
28-26
28-24
19-41
25-27
20-37
21-22
29-32
26-33
33-37
214.6Avg total
104.5Scored
110.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)105.9112.2218.1-6.339%
Season at home (20)106.2110.8217.0-4.545%
Season away (18)105.5113.7219.2-8.233%
Last 10 (10)104.5110.1214.6-5.640%
Last 5 (5)104.6114.8219.4-10.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)103.6113.4217.0-9.724%
vs Similar (5)98.8102.6201.4-3.860%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
116-147
116
147
-31
H05/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
134-132
134
132
+2
H07/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
127-122
127
122
+5
H09/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
118-117
118
117
+1
H11/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
143-130
143
130
+13
H13/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
118-121
118
121
-3
H15/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
102-92
102
92
+10
H23/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
110-107
110
107
+3
H24/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
97-111
97
111
-14
A26/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
115-98
115
98
+17
A28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-36
42-38
20-36
20-37
35-31
37-33
34-37
28-31
43-22
28-29
24-26
32-45
33-32
19-30
29-28
37-27
27-34
42-31
39-36
35-29
25-34
36-24
30-45
27-18
26-13
28-23
27-26
21-30
34-31
21-25
25-20
30-31
22-23
21-36
25-27
29-25
38-26
30-38
26-18
21-16
235.7Avg total
118.0Scored
117.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)112.9113.1226.0-0.351%
Season at home (17)113.8116.6230.4-2.947%
Season away (18)112.1109.8221.9+2.256%
Last 10 (10)118.0117.7235.7+0.370%
Last 5 (5)108.4105.8214.2+2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)100.7115.7216.3-15.00%
vs Similar (20)114.0112.2226.2+1.855%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)112.1111.6223.7+0.671%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.5-4.5Q1: +3.5+3.5Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: -3.8-3.8Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -0.9-0.9
Orlando MagicDallas Mavericks
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
43-50
43
50
-7
A10/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A12/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
64-59
64
59
+5
A13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
35-52
35
52
-17
A15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
64-51
64
51
+13
H20/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
56-48
56
48
+8
H22/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
47-65
47
65
-18
A26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H28/02
NBA
105.3Avg total
51.8Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.156.0106.1-5.930%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.056.4109.4-3.441%-
Last 30 away (13)46.355.5101.8-9.215%-
Last 10 (10)51.853.5105.3-1.740%-
Last 5 (5)53.654.2107.8-0.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)51.356.8108.1-5.528%-
vs Similar (5)44.251.896.0-7.640%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
76-74
76
74
+2
H05/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
72-64
72
64
+8
H07/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
71-51
71
51
+20
H09/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
52-62
52
62
-10
H11/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
69-65
69
65
+4
H13/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H15/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
54-36
54
36
+18
H23/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H24/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-59
43
59
-16
A26/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
68-64
68
64
+4
A28/02
NBA
121.0Avg total
62.1Scored
58.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.756.2113.9+1.553%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.157.8116.9+1.456%-
Last 30 away (14)56.154.4110.5+1.650%-
Last 10 (10)62.158.9121.0+3.270%-
Last 5 (5)56.254.6110.8+1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)45.363.0108.3-17.70%-
vs Similar (20)58.155.4113.5+2.855%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)61.755.6117.3+6.171%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 104.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 37% 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-pointers55.126.1
47.4%
52.8%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.212.7
36.1%
36.6%38.1
🏀 Free throws18.314.0
76.5%
77.7%14.0
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 118.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.8 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.3 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers46.525.4
54.6%
52.8%50.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.616.1
40.7%
36.6%48.3
🏀 Free throws23.018.9
82.2%
77.7%18.9
They take 86.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 02 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLWWWLWLL
Dallas Mavericks
WLWWLWWWWL
#28
League position
#9
-5.7
Net rating
+0.7
103.1
Offensive rating
117.6
108.9
Defensive rating
116.9
50.0%
Effective FG%
57.5%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
56.3%
11.3%
Turnover %
11.7%
17.6%
Off. rebound %
20.0%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.1%
3-point %
40.7%
59.5%
Assist %
56.1%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence103.1 · 117.6Defence108.9 · 116.9Shooting50.0% · 57.5%3-point %36.1% · 40.7%Ball care11.3% · 11.7%Off. rebounds17.6% · 20.0%Free throws0.20 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Dallas Mavericks
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
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateGameScore
10/01/21Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic112-98
22/02/20Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks106-122
07/11/19Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic107-106
09/03/19Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks111-106
11/12/18Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic101-76
04/04/18Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks105-100
10/01/18Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic114-99
10/10/17Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic99-96
05/10/17Orlando Magic v Dallas Mavericks112-89
12/02/17Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic112-80
Orlando Magiclast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/21HUtah Jazz109-124
26/02/21ABrooklyn Nets92-129
24/02/21HDetroit Pistons93-105
22/02/21HDetroit Pistons105-96
20/02/21HGolden State Warriors124-120
18/02/21HNew York Knicks107-89
15/02/21APhoenix Suns90-109
13/02/21ASacramento Kings123-112
12/02/21AGolden State Warriors105-111
10/02/21APortland Trail Blazers97-106
Dallas Maverickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/21ABrooklyn Nets115-98
26/02/21APhiladelphia 76ers97-111
24/02/21HBoston Celtics110-107
23/02/21HMemphis Grizzlies102-92
15/02/21HPortland Trail Blazers118-121
13/02/21HNew Orleans Pelicans143-130
11/02/21HAtlanta Hawks118-117
09/02/21HMinnesota Timberwolves127-122
07/02/21HGolden State Warriors134-132
05/02/21HGolden State Warriors116-147

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL39%
HomeWWWLL45%
AwayLLWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382018
Win %39%45%33%
Points / game105.9106.2105.5
Allowed / game112.2110.8113.7
Point differential-6.3-4.5-8.2
Avg total218.1217.0219.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%15%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)75% (4)67% (3)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW51%
HomeWWLWW47%
AwayLLWLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351718
Win %51%47%56%
Points / game112.9113.8112.1
Allowed / game113.1116.6109.8
Point differential-0.3-2.9+2.2
Avg total226.0230.4221.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%24%39%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (11)50% (8)33% (3)
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 Utah Jazz3730781%116.4106.0+10.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers39281172%111.3105.2+6.1
3 Philadelphia 76ers36241267%113.6110.3+3.2
4 Brooklyn Nets37241365%120.5115.5+5.0
5 Los Angeles Clippers39241562%113.5109.4+4.1
6 Phoenix Suns37221559%112.4108.2+4.2
7 Milwaukee Bucks37211657%118.8112.9+5.8
8 Denver Nuggets36201656%115.9110.2+5.7
9 Golden State Warriors38211755%113.8112.4+1.3
10 New York Knicks39211854%104.5102.6+1.9
11 San Antonio Spurs32171553%110.3112.1-1.8
12 Memphis Grizzlies34181653%112.0110.4+1.6
13 Portland Trail Blazers36191753%113.2115.7-2.4
14 Dallas Mavericks35181751%112.9113.1-0.3
15 Toronto Raptors37191851%112.6110.3+2.3
16 Chicago Bulls36181850%114.1113.8+0.3
17 Miami Heat36181850%107.5109.3-1.8
18 Boston Celtics36171947%110.0110.4-0.4
19 Charlotte Hornets37172046%112.1113.4-1.2
20 New Orleans Pelicans35161946%115.8114.9+0.9
21 Indiana Pacers35152043%112.4112.0+0.3
22 Atlanta Hawks38162242%113.1113.5-0.5
23 Oklahoma City Thunder37152241%106.9112.4-5.5
24 Washington Wizards35142140%113.5117.7-4.3
25 Sacramento Kings38152339%113.9119.7-5.8
26 Orlando Magic38152339%105.9112.2-6.3
27 Cleveland Cavaliers38152339%104.0112.1-8.1
28 Houston Rockets36142239%108.6111.5-2.9
29 Detroit Pistons38112729%106.1109.9-3.8
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3883021%108.4116.7-8.2
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 Magic33252838124
Dallas Mavericks29323435130
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