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Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 05 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 105-108
25-29 34-23 26-25 20-31
Position#30
Record3-24
FormLLLWL
Points / game92.3
Allowed / game102.7
vs
Position#22
Record11-16
FormLLLLW
Points / game97.5
Allowed / game101.3
USANBA· Wells Fargo Center
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Philadelphia 76ers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Philadelphia 76ersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
86-92
86
92
-6
H17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
85-112
85
112
-27
H19/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
88-113
88
113
-25
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
L
91-96
91
96
-5
A22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
95-100
95
100
-5
A24/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
80-84
80
84
-4
A26/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
114-116
114
116
-2
A28/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
84-92
84
92
-8
A29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
103-91
103
91
+12
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
87-99
87
99
-12
A03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-28
29-21
21-19
21-24
18-23
20-29
24-32
23-28
19-30
22-32
29-23
18-28
28-16
19-16
27-35
17-29
26-19
26-27
21-28
22-26
24-26
23-14
15-17
18-27
19-30
30-26
31-35
34-25
13-21
18-16
36-27
17-28
26-33
24-25
30-17
23-16
21-27
18-27
19-27
29-18
190.8Avg total
91.3Scored
99.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)92.3102.7195.0-10.411%
Season at home (11)96.6106.5203.2-9.927%
Season away (16)89.4100.1189.4-10.70%
Last 10 (10)91.399.5190.8-8.210%
Last 5 (5)93.696.4190.0-2.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)89.9101.4191.3-11.64%
vs Similar (3)97.092.7189.7+4.367%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
115-98
115
98
+17
A18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
98-109
98
109
-11
A19/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
107-114
107
114
-7
H21/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
105-118
105
118
-13
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
94-111
94
111
-17
H25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
80-91
80
91
-11
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
81-92
81
92
-11
A29/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
74-92
74
92
-18
A01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
90-99
90
99
-9
A03/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
106-105
106
105
+1
A04/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-21
20-32
32-22
32-23
24-31
34-34
21-28
19-16
29-17
34-32
21-31
23-34
23-34
35-30
21-27
26-27
26-25
19-26
27-32
22-28
16-16
26-30
17-24
21-21
25-22
27-26
5-25
24-19
23-28
21-18
16-21
14-25
21-28
25-23
26-17
18-31
29-19
27-23
25-29
25-34
197.9Avg total
95.0Scored
102.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)97.5101.3198.8-3.841%
Season at home (11)98.5100.4198.9-1.845%
Season away (16)96.8101.9198.8-5.138%
Last 10 (10)95.0102.9197.9-7.920%
Last 5 (5)86.295.8182.0-9.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)95.8106.8202.6-10.917%
vs Similar (14)97.496.1193.4+1.357%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)94.287.5181.8+6.875%
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.4-4.4Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: -4.5-4.5Q4Q4: -2.7-2.7Q4: -3.4-3.4
Philadelphia 76ersDenver Nuggets
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
Philadelphia 76ersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
38-52
38
52
-14
H19/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
41-62
41
62
-21
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#9
W
47-32
47
32
+15
A22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A24/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
47-40
47
40
+7
A26/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
49-56
49
56
-7
A28/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
31-37
31
37
-6
A29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
50-58
50
58
-8
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
L
39-54
39
54
-15
A03/12
NBA
92.4Avg total
43.8Scored
48.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)43.949.793.6-5.820%-
Last 30 at home (12)45.353.098.3-7.717%-
Last 30 away (18)42.947.490.4-4.522%-
Last 10 (10)43.848.692.4-4.830%-
Last 5 (5)43.249.092.2-5.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)43.649.693.2-6.022%-
vs Similar (3)46.750.096.7-3.30%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
51-53
51
53
-2
A18/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A19/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
63-49
63
49
+14
H21/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
58-64
58
64
-6
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
45-51
45
51
-6
H25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
42-46
42
46
-4
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
W
52-48
52
48
+4
A29/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A01/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
46-51
46
51
-5
A03/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
56-42
56
42
+14
A04/12
NBA
103.0Avg total
51.5Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.651.3100.9-1.740%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.847.497.2+2.443%-
Last 30 away (16)49.454.7104.1-5.338%-
Last 10 (10)51.551.5103.0+0.030%-
Last 5 (5)48.046.694.6+1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)49.255.5104.7-6.325%-
vs Similar (14)51.349.6100.9+1.750%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)44.844.889.5+0.050%-
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) 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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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Philadelphia 76erstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Philadelphia 76ers: 91.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers50.423.8
47.2%
49.0%47.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.59.6
32.5%
35.3%28.8
🏀 Free throws21.314.9
70.0%
75.5%14.9
They take 79.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 95.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.5 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers62.328.0
44.9%
49.0%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.57.5
34.9%
35.3%22.5
🏀 Free throws20.716.5
79.7%
75.5%16.5
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% 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 05 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Philadelphia 76ers
LWLLLLLLLL
Denver Nuggets
WLLLLLLLLW
#30
League position
#22
-8.2
Net rating
-8.2
90.9
Offensive rating
99.0
99.0
Defensive rating
107.2
47.8%
Effective FG%
46.8%
47.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.1%
19.1%
Turnover %
14.9%
19.0%
Off. rebound %
24.4%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.25
32.5%
3-point %
34.9%
53.9%
Assist %
63.1%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence90.9 · 99.0Defence99.0 · 107.2Shooting47.8% · 46.8%3-point %32.5% · 34.9%Ball care19.1% · 14.9%Off. rebounds19.0% · 24.4%Free throws0.27 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)10% · 20%
■ Philadelphia 76ers   ■ Denver Nuggets
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
03/12/15ANew York Knicks87-99
02/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers103-91
29/11/15AMemphis Grizzlies84-92
28/11/15AHouston Rockets114-116
26/11/15ABoston Celtics80-84
24/11/15AMinnesota Timberwolves95-100
22/11/15AMiami Heat91-96
21/11/15ACharlotte Hornets88-113
19/11/15HIndiana Pacers85-112
17/11/15HDallas Mavericks86-92
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/12/15AToronto Raptors106-105
03/12/15AChicago Bulls90-99
01/12/15AMilwaukee Bucks74-92
29/11/15ADallas Mavericks81-92
28/11/15HSan Antonio Spurs80-91
25/11/15HLos Angeles Clippers94-111
23/11/15HGolden State Warriors105-118
21/11/15HPhoenix Suns107-114
19/11/15ASan Antonio Spurs98-109
18/11/15ANew Orleans Pelicans115-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Philadelphia 76ers
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL11%
HomeLLLLW27%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271116
Win %11%27%0%
Points / game92.396.689.4
Allowed / game102.7106.5100.1
Point differential-10.4-9.9-10.7
Avg total195.0203.2189.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%9%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (8)100% (2)0% (6)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW41%
HomeWLLLL45%
AwayLLLLW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271116
Win %41%45%38%
Points / game97.598.596.8
Allowed / game101.3100.4101.9
Point differential-3.8-1.8-5.1
Avg total198.8198.9198.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%18%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (3)100% (2)100% (1)
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 Golden State Warriors2723485%112.2101.1+11.1
2 San Antonio Spurs2618869%97.790.2+7.5
3 Indiana Pacers2517868%102.497.1+5.3
4 Charlotte Hornets2617965%101.296.5+4.8
5 Toronto Raptors27171063%98.894.4+4.4
6 Oklahoma City Thunder2415962%107.5101.3+6.1
7 Boston Celtics2415962%101.996.4+5.5
8 Chicago Bulls2415962%99.7100.1-0.4
9 Orlando Magic26161062%101.499.3+2.2
10 Memphis Grizzlies26161062%94.395.4-1.1
11 Miami Heat25151060%96.293.8+2.5
12 Atlanta Hawks29171259%99.598.1+1.4
13 Cleveland Cavaliers26141254%100.298.3+1.9
14 New York Knicks25131252%97.697.6+0.0
15 Los Angeles Clippers25131252%101.5101.8-0.3
16 Detroit Pistons28141450%99.797.4+2.4
17 Washington Wizards23111248%102.2104.4-2.2
18 Phoenix Suns26121446%105.4104.4+1.0
19 Sacramento Kings26121446%104.1106.2-2.1
20 Utah Jazz24111346%96.495.3+1.1
21 Houston Rockets28121643%103.6107.3-3.8
22 Portland Trail Blazers27111641%102.3102.2+0.1
23 Dallas Mavericks27111641%97.7100.4-2.7
24 Denver Nuggets27111641%97.5101.3-3.8
25 Minnesota Timberwolves25101540%99.2102.4-3.2
26 Milwaukee Bucks2691735%96.7103.2-6.6
27 New Orleans Pelicans2781930%102.6108.5-6.0
28 Brooklyn Nets2471729%96.0101.4-5.5
29 Los Angeles Lakers2652119%96.4105.0-8.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers2732411%92.3102.7-10.4
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Philadelphia 76ers25342620105
Denver Nuggets29232531108
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