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Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 14 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 95-106
24-13 16-32 28-29 27-32
Position#26
Record11-17
FormWLWLL
Points / game107.0
Allowed / game110.8
vs
Position#17
Record10-15
FormLLLWW
Points / game104.9
Allowed / game107.2
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Clippers 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
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#4
L
103-118
103
118
-15
90avg 95
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
111-130
111
130
-19
98avg 95
A26/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
109-121
109
121
-12
92avg 95
A28/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
121-108
121
108
+13
121avg 95
H30/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
112-133
112
133
-21
94avg 95
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
105-100
105
100
+5
95avg 95
A03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
94-104
94
104
-10
87avg 95
A05/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
110-106 OT
110
106
+4
95avg 95
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
89-103
89
103
-14
76avg 95
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
110-117
110
117
-7
110avg 95
A10/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-40
21-33
22-26
34-19
28-31
27-39
30-31
26-29
25-33
25-24
34-28
25-36
31-25
28-32
28-23
34-28
34-41
29-37
28-24
21-31
36-25
18-26
24-25
27-24
23-26
22-28
29-21
20-29
31-23
13-29
30-27
22-17
25-14
23-35
22-32
19-22
22-32
32-25
33-32
23-28
220.4Avg total
106.4Scored
114.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)107.0110.8217.8-3.839%
Season at home (12)104.3108.8213.1-4.450%
Season away (16)108.9112.3221.2-3.431%
Last 10 (10)106.4114.0220.4-7.630%
Last 5 (5)101.6106.0207.6-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)104.2111.8216.0-7.629%
vs Similar (8)108.4109.1217.5-0.862%
vs Weaker (1)128.0112.0240.0+16.0100%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#22
L
85-107
85
107
-22
71avg 98
A21/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
116-103
116
103
+13
116avg 98
A23/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
97-95
97
95
+2
90avg 98
A26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
120-115
120
115
+5
111avg 98
H28/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
107-126
107
126
-19
104avg 98
H01/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
82-108
82
108
-26
61avg 98
A02/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
106-112
106
112
-6
101avg 98
A04/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
107-113
107
113
-6
90avg 98
H07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
113-112
113
112
+1
103avg 98
H09/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
96-91
96
91
+5
85avg 98
H12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-20
24-36
24-27
17-24
29-30
33-33
26-21
28-19
25-31
22-30
29-10
21-24
34-32
26-30
27-27
33-26
27-26
34-35
26-33
20-32
17-24
21-35
28-27
16-22
27-31
28-29
21-18
30-34
22-29
27-33
31-26
27-25
30-27
32-22
23-32
28-31
19-30
32-23
19-21
26-17
211.1Avg total
102.9Scored
108.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)104.9107.2212.1-2.340%
Season at home (13)108.0106.8214.8+1.246%
Season away (12)101.6107.6209.2-6.033%
Last 10 (10)102.9108.2211.1-5.350%
Last 5 (5)100.8107.2208.0-6.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)104.7113.7218.3-9.033%
vs Similar (23)102.3106.3208.5-4.035%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)111.899.8211.5+12.075%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -7.0-7.0Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: -0.8-0.8
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -7.0-7.0Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: -1.2-1.2Q4: -0.8-0.8
Orlando MagicLos Angeles Clippers
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
Boston Celtics
#4
L
47-73
47
73
-26
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
55-70
55
70
-15
A26/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A28/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
59-57
59
57
+2
H30/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
63-78
63
78
-15
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
W
54-51
54
51
+3
A03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A05/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H09/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A10/12
NBA
111.7Avg total
51.9Scored
59.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.856.8109.6-4.033%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.353.2106.5+0.254%-
Last 30 away (17)52.559.6112.1-7.118%-
Last 10 (10)51.959.8111.7-7.920%-
Last 5 (5)49.052.6101.6-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.457.8110.2-5.429%-
vs Similar (8)52.653.4106.0-0.838%-
vs Weaker (1)64.063.0127.0+1.0100%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#22
L
44-56
44
56
-12
A21/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
62-63
62
63
-1
A23/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
47-61
47
61
-14
A26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H28/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
D
61-61
61
61
+0
H01/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
38-59
38
59
-21
A02/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A04/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
49-62
49
62
-13
H07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H09/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H12/12
NBA
111.5Avg total
52.9Scored
58.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.755.0107.6-2.330%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.453.9107.3-0.533%-
Last 30 away (15)51.956.1108.0-4.127%-
Last 10 (10)52.958.6111.5-5.710%-
Last 5 (5)51.056.6107.6-5.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)53.760.7114.3-7.00%-
vs Similar (23)52.053.9105.9-1.935%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)55.857.0112.8-1.225%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 106.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.530.5
52.1%
51.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.710.1
34.0%
36.1%30.3
🏀 Free throws20.215.1
74.8%
76.5%15.1
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Los Angeles Clipperstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Clippers: 102.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.826.8
51.7%
51.0%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.310.7
35.3%
36.1%32.1
🏀 Free throws22.117.2
77.8%
76.5%17.2
They take 82.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWLWLWLLL
Los Angeles Clippers
WWLLLLWWWL
#26
League position
#17
-7.5
Net rating
-5.5
105.4
Offensive rating
106.1
112.9
Defensive rating
111.5
51.8%
Effective FG%
52.2%
54.5%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
13.3%
Turnover %
15.0%
21.1%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.0%
3-point %
35.3%
57.4%
Assist %
57.3%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence105.4 · 106.1Defence112.9 · 111.5Shooting51.8% · 52.2%3-point %34.0% · 35.3%Ball care13.3% · 15.0%Off. rebounds21.1% · 22.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Los Angeles Clippers
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
10/12/17AAtlanta Hawks110-117
09/12/17HDenver Nuggets89-103
07/12/17HAtlanta Hawks110-106 OT
05/12/17ACharlotte Hornets94-104
03/12/17ANew York Knicks105-100
02/12/17HGolden State Warriors112-133
30/11/17HOklahoma City Thunder121-108
28/11/17AIndiana Pacers109-121
26/11/17APhiladelphia 76ers111-130
25/11/17ABoston Celtics103-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/17HToronto Raptors96-91
09/12/17HWashington Wizards113-112
07/12/17HMinnesota Timberwolves107-113
04/12/17AMinnesota Timberwolves106-112
02/12/17ADallas Mavericks82-108
01/12/17HUtah Jazz107-126
28/11/17HLos Angeles Lakers120-115
26/11/17ASacramento Kings97-95
23/11/17AAtlanta Hawks116-103
21/11/17ANew York Knicks85-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL39%
HomeLWLWL50%
AwayLLWLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281216
Win %39%50%31%
Points / game107.0104.3108.9
Allowed / game110.8108.8112.3
Point differential-3.8-4.4-3.4
Avg total217.8213.1221.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%25%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)100% (2)50% (4)
Overtime %4%8%0%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW40%
HomeWLLWW46%
AwayLWWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %40%46%33%
Points / game104.9108.0101.6
Allowed / game107.2106.8107.6
Point differential-2.3+1.2-6.0
Avg total212.1214.8209.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%23%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)60% (5)67% (3)
Overtime %4%0%8%
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 Houston Rockets2521484%115.0104.0+11.0
2 Boston Celtics2923679%103.297.3+5.9
3 Golden State Warriors2822679%117.0106.0+11.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2820871%111.0107.4+3.5
5 Toronto Raptors2517868%110.5103.2+7.3
6 San Antonio Spurs2819968%101.197.5+3.5
7 Milwaukee Bucks25151060%103.9103.8+0.1
8 Indiana Pacers27161159%109.0107.5+1.5
9 Minnesota Timberwolves28161257%107.3106.7+0.6
10 Denver Nuggets27151256%107.1106.8+0.4
11 Washington Wizards27141352%106.1104.0+2.1
12 New York Knicks27141352%104.3104.0+0.4
13 Detroit Pistons27141352%102.4102.3+0.2
14 Philadelphia 76ers27141352%108.6108.9-0.3
15 Portland Trail Blazers26131350%103.3101.6+1.8
16 New Orleans Pelicans28141450%110.7111.6-1.0
17 Miami Heat26131350%100.5102.8-2.3
18 Utah Jazz27131448%103.199.9+3.1
19 Oklahoma City Thunder26121446%101.899.6+2.2
20 Brooklyn Nets26111542%108.3110.6-2.3
21 Los Angeles Clippers25101540%104.9107.2-2.3
22 Orlando Magic28111739%107.0110.8-3.8
23 Charlotte Hornets26101638%105.1106.7-1.6
24 Los Angeles Lakers26101638%106.1108.9-2.8
25 Sacramento Kings2791833%96.2105.0-8.8
26 Phoenix Suns2992031%106.6114.4-7.9
27 Memphis Grizzlies2781930%97.6101.8-4.2
28 Dallas Mavericks2882029%99.9103.0-3.1
29 Chicago Bulls2662023%97.3106.0-8.6
30 Atlanta Hawks2762122%103.9109.3-5.4
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 Magic2416282795
Los Angeles Clippers13322932106
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