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Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 20 Mar 2022
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 90-85
31-25 14-18 17-21 28-21
Position#29
Record18-53
FormWWLLL
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game112.5
vs
Position#27
Record20-50
FormLLLLL
Points / game103.1
Allowed / game111.0
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Oklahoma City Thunder
10 Jan 2027
ORL v OKC
upcoming
17 Mar 2026
ORL108
OKC113
19 Dec 2024
ORL99
OKC105
13 Feb 2024
ORL113
OKC127
04 Jan 2023
ORL126
OKC115
20 Mar 2022
ORL90
OKC85
02 Jan 2021
ORL99
OKC108
22 Jan 2020
ORL114
OKC120
29 Jan 2019
ORL117
OKC126
29 Nov 2017
ORL121
OKC108
29 Mar 2017
ORL106
OKC114
30 Oct 2015
ORL136
OKC139
18 Jan 2015
ORL99
OKC127
07 Feb 2014
ORL103
OKC102
22 Mar 2013
ORL89
OKC97
01 Mar 2012
ORL102
OKC105
25 Feb 2011
ORL111
OKC88
18 Nov 2009
ORL108
OKC94
05 Dec 2008
ORL98
OKC89
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-103
119
103
+16
108avg 93
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
114-122 OT
114
122
-8
104avg 93
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
103-97
103
97
+6
95avg 93
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
96-124
96
124
-28
87avg 93
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
99-102
99
102
-3
86avg 93
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
108-102
108
102
+6
108avg 93
A10/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
118-110
118
110
+8
119avg 93
H12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
114-116 OT
114
116
-2
109avg 93
H13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
108-150
108
150
-42
90avg 93
H15/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
120-134
120
134
-14
108avg 93
H17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-32
24-24
35-19
29-28
31-22
31-36
29-18
19-34
27-23
21-16
24-21
31-37
29-31
16-37
29-29
22-27
22-28
21-25
28-26
28-23
30-17
26-24
25-32
27-29
24-36
36-29
37-28
21-17
29-24
30-23
21-27
24-30
30-48
26-38
33-30
19-34
39-37
23-36
32-33
26-28
225.9Avg total
109.9Scored
116.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (71)104.5112.5217.0-8.025%
Season at home (34)104.6113.9218.5-9.224%
Season away (37)104.3111.3215.6-6.927%
Last 10 (10)109.9116.0225.9-6.140%
Last 5 (5)113.6122.4236.0-8.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)107.6116.0223.6-8.432%
vs Similar ◀ (5)111.8108.2220.0+3.660%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
110-131
110
131
-21
101avg 92
H01/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
119-107
119
107
+12
115avg 92
A03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
101-138
101
138
-37
87avg 92
H05/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
103-116
103
116
-13
91avg 92
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
115-142
115
142
-27
107avg 92
H09/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
102-132
102
132
-30
92avg 92
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
118-125
118
125
-7
104avg 92
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
116-134
116
134
-18
115avg 92
H15/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
120-122
120
122
-2
117avg 92
A17/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
108-120
108
120
-12
100avg 92
A19/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-35
27-24
31-40
20-32
24-24
31-33
31-22
33-28
34-32
26-45
27-31
14-30
24-33
21-28
31-30
27-25
34-39
31-37
28-29
22-37
21-32
26-42
32-27
23-31
26-38
28-23
25-34
39-30
41-29
23-36
27-37
25-32
29-37
27-31
35-30
29-24
26-27
28-42
25-34
29-17
237.9Avg total
111.2Scored
126.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)103.1111.0214.1-7.929%
Season at home (35)103.3110.9214.3-7.626%
Season away (35)102.8111.1213.9-8.331%
Last 10 (10)111.2126.7237.9-15.510%
Last 5 (5)112.8126.6239.4-13.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)108.0117.2225.1-9.219%
vs Similar ◀ (4)101.8104.5206.2-2.850%
vs Weakerno games
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

-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -3.5-3.5Q2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q2: -7.3-7.3Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -4.1-4.1Q4: -2.5-2.5
-9-5+0+5+9Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -3.5-3.5Q2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q2: -7.3-7.3Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -4.1-4.1Q4: -2.5-2.5
Orlando MagicOklahoma City Thunder
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
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
48-39
48
39
+9
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
45-68
45
68
-23
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A10/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
60-65
60
65
-5
H12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
59-47
59
47
+12
H13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
56-86
56
86
-30
H15/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
62-73
62
73
-11
H17/03
NBA
113.2Avg total
54.6Scored
58.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.356.8110.1-3.437%-
Last 30 at home (17)55.158.2113.4-3.141%-
Last 30 away (13)51.054.8105.8-3.831%-
Last 10 (10)54.658.6113.2-4.040%-
Last 5 (5)58.662.4121.0-3.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)52.457.1109.5-4.632%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)57.855.2113.0+2.660%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
D
59-59
59
59
+0
H01/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
55-57
55
57
-2
A03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
60-77
60
77
-17
H05/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
45-61
45
61
-16
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
65-76
65
76
-11
H09/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
47-74
47
74
-27
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
64-65
64
65
-1
H15/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
56-68
56
68
-12
A17/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
54-69
54
69
-15
A19/03
NBA
122.6Avg total
55.9Scored
66.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.259.3112.4-6.117%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.159.8112.9-6.614%-
Last 30 away (16)53.258.8112.0-5.619%-
Last 10 (10)55.966.7122.6-10.80%-
Last 5 (5)55.067.4122.4-12.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)53.659.9113.5-6.319%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)50.255.0105.2-4.80%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: 109.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.027.2
50.4%
53.1%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.112.5
33.7%
35.3%37.5
🏀 Free throws22.318.0
80.7%
77.4%18.0
They take 91.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 111.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.8 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.027.8
55.6%
53.1%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.512.6
33.6%
35.3%37.8
🏀 Free throws23.217.8
76.7%
77.4%17.8
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Mar 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLWWLLWLW
Oklahoma City Thunder
LLLLLLLLWL
#29
League position
#27
-5.8
Net rating
-15.1
105.2
Offensive rating
108.3
111.1
Defensive rating
123.4
50.4%
Effective FG%
53.4%
53.4%
Opp. effective FG%
59.3%
12.0%
Turnover %
14.2%
18.8%
Off. rebound %
21.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.27
33.7%
3-point %
33.6%
63.0%
Assist %
59.9%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence105.2 · 108.3Defence111.1 · 123.4Shooting50.4% · 53.4%3-point %33.7% · 33.6%Ball care12.0% · 14.2%Off. rebounds18.8% · 21.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 10%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Oklahoma City Thunder
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
17/03/22HDetroit Pistons120-134
15/03/22HBrooklyn Nets108-150
13/03/22HPhiladelphia 76ers114-116 OT
12/03/22HMinnesota Timberwolves118-110
10/03/22ANew Orleans Pelicans108-102
09/03/22HPhoenix Suns99-102
06/03/22AMemphis Grizzlies96-124
05/03/22AToronto Raptors103-97
03/03/22HIndiana Pacers114-122 OT
01/03/22HIndiana Pacers119-103
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/03/22AMiami Heat108-120
17/03/22ASan Antonio Spurs120-122
15/03/22HCharlotte Hornets116-134
13/03/22HMemphis Grizzlies118-125
10/03/22AMinnesota Timberwolves102-132
09/03/22HMilwaukee Bucks115-142
07/03/22HUtah Jazz103-116
05/03/22HMinnesota Timberwolves101-138
03/03/22ADenver Nuggets119-107
01/03/22HSacramento Kings110-131

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL25%
HomeLWLLL24%
AwayLLWLW27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games713437
Win %25%24%27%
Points / game104.5104.6104.3
Allowed / game112.5113.9111.3
Point differential-8.0-9.2-6.9
Avg total217.0218.5215.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%9%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (14)40% (5)11% (9)
Overtime %4%6%3%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL29%
HomeLLLLL26%
AwayWWLLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703535
Win %29%26%31%
Points / game103.1103.3102.8
Allowed / game111.0110.9111.1
Point differential-7.9-7.6-8.3
Avg total214.1214.3213.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%11%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (22)36% (11)55% (11)
Overtime %6%3%9%
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 Phoenix Suns71571480%114.7106.2+8.5
2 Memphis Grizzlies72492368%114.7109.3+5.3
3 Golden State Warriors70472367%111.2105.1+6.2
4 Miami Heat71472466%109.5104.8+4.7
5 Utah Jazz70442663%114.1107.4+6.7
6 Philadelphia 76ers69432662%108.7106.7+2.0
7 Milwaukee Bucks71442762%114.9111.3+3.6
8 Boston Celtics71432861%109.7103.6+6.1
9 Dallas Mavericks71432861%106.6104.1+2.5
10 Denver Nuggets71422959%111.4108.7+2.8
11 Chicago Bulls70412959%112.0111.2+0.8
12 Minnesota Timberwolves72423058%115.5112.0+3.5
13 Cleveland Cavaliers71413058%107.2104.2+3.0
14 Toronto Raptors70393156%109.0107.5+1.5
15 Brooklyn Nets71373452%112.1111.8+0.3
16 Charlotte Hornets71363551%115.1114.7+0.4
17 Atlanta Hawks70353550%112.9112.1+0.9
18 Los Angeles Clippers73363749%106.7107.9-1.2
19 New York Knicks70304043%106.2106.8-0.6
20 Washington Wizards70304043%108.5111.6-3.1
21 Los Angeles Lakers71304142%111.2114.0-2.8
22 New Orleans Pelicans70294141%108.5109.9-1.4
23 San Antonio Spurs71274438%112.7113.7-1.0
24 Portland Trail Blazers70264437%107.2114.2-7.0
25 Indiana Pacers72254735%110.9113.2-2.2
26 Sacramento Kings72254735%110.3115.7-5.4
27 Oklahoma City Thunder70205029%103.1111.0-7.9
28 Detroit Pistons71195227%104.0112.4-8.4
29 Orlando Magic71185325%104.5112.5-8.0
30 Houston Rockets71175424%108.9118.5-9.6
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 Magic3114172890
Oklahoma City Thunder2518212185
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