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Sheffield Sharks vs Cheshire Phoenix Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 24 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 19:30
Final 87-85
20-15 32-24 20-15 15-31
Position#3
Record9-4
FormWWLWW
Points / game81.7
Allowed / game77.9
vs
Position#6
Record7-5
FormWWWLW
Points / game90.9
Allowed / game91.6
United KingdomSLB· English Institute of Sport
Other2024-25
Meetings · Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix
28 Mar 2027
SHEF v CHES
upcoming
08 Nov 2026
SHEF v CHES
upcoming
08 Feb 2026
SHEF77
CHES75
25 Jan 2026
SHEF100
CHES103
30 Dec 2025
SHEF101
CHES97
04 May 2025
SHEF99
CHES82
12 Mar 2025
SHEF101
CHES82
24 Jan 2025
SHEF87
CHES85
12 Jan 2025
SHEF92
CHES78
29 Sep 2024
SHEF79
CHES84
12 May 2024
SHEF73
CHES92
14 Apr 2024
SHEF92
CHES99
10 Dec 2023
SHEF85
CHES104
09 Apr 2023
SHEF89
CHES75
29 Dec 2022
SHEF73
CHES88
14 Jan 2022
SHEF56
CHES77
24 Sep 2021
SHEF64
CHES71
21 Feb 2021
SHEF57
CHES67
03 Dec 2020
SHEF82
CHES92
20 Mar 2020
SHEF v CHES
upcoming
09 Nov 2018
SHEF84
CHES66
26 Oct 2018
SHEF64
CHES93
09 Mar 2018
SHEF88
CHES81
02 Feb 2018
SHEF83
CHES79
21 Dec 2016
SHEF82
CHES79
30 Oct 2015
SHEF97
CHES86
02 Oct 2015
SHEF89
CHES97
09 Jan 2015
SHEF82
CHES95
31 Oct 2014
SHEF91
CHES84
21 Mar 2014
SHEF87
CHES77
27 Sep 2013
SHEF73
CHES61
15 Mar 2013
SHEF80
CHES71
01 Mar 2013
SHEF102
CHES74
12 Oct 2012
SHEF90
CHES59
30 Mar 2012
SHEF72
CHES78
06 Jan 2012
SHEF90
CHES77
10 Dec 2010
SHEF97
CHES80
19 Nov 2010
SHEF79
CHES78
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sheffield Sharks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cheshire Phoenix winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Sheffield SharksUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSharks
Date
Competition
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
80-70
80
70
+10
no box
A01/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
86-71
86
71
+15
no box
H06/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
93-85
93
85
+8
no box
H08/12
SLB
Reading Rockets
#11
W
84-72
84
72
+12
74avg 79
A15/12
SLB Cup
London Lions
#2
L
77-80
77
80
-3
no box
A18/12
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
92-84
92
84
+8
no box
A27/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
82-77
82
77
+5
no box
H29/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
72-76
72
76
-4
no box
A03/01
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#5
W
92-78
92
78
+14
96avg 79
H12/01
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
63-61
63
61
+2
no box
A17/01
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-17
16-22
25-9
14-22
29-15
29-17
15-18
13-21
32-26
22-20
19-24
20-15
24-24
15-9
29-15
16-24
14-25
22-18
26-21
15-16
26-15
19-26
24-22
23-21
22-27
21-21
18-10
21-19
15-25
11-17
19-10
27-24
22-28
18-12
27-20
25-18
19-13
19-13
9-19
16-16
157.5Avg total
82.1Scored
75.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)81.777.9159.6+3.869%
Season at home (5)88.476.8165.2+11.6100%
Season away (8)77.578.6156.1-1.150%
Last 10 (10)82.175.4157.5+6.780%
Last 5 (5)80.275.2155.4+5.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)81.282.7163.8-1.550%
vs Similar (11)83.482.0165.4+1.445%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)84.279.8164.0+4.575%
This opponent (Cheshire Phoenix) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cheshire PhoenixUnited KingdomLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPhoenix
Date
Competition
Bristol Flyers
#4
L
102-108
102
108
-6
no box
H08/12
SLB Trophy
Nottingham
#14
W
108-67
108
67
+41
112avg 86
A14/12
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
92-86
92
86
+6
no box
H15/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
86-106
86
106
-20
no box
A22/12
SLB
London Lions
#2
L
76-94
76
94
-18
no box
A27/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
87-69
87
69
+18
no box
H29/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
101-94 OT
101
94
+7
no box
H05/01
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
101-98 OT
101
98
+3
no box
A10/01
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#1
L
78-92
78
92
-14
64avg 86
A12/01
SLB Cup
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
106-103
106
103
+3
no box
H19/01
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
31-22
17-34
31-20
28-20
30-16
29-16
21-15
22-27
24-16
22-23
24-20
20-26
20-20
23-32
23-28
19-18
21-26
15-29
21-21
21-17
18-25
23-15
25-12
20-18
23-24
22-15
21-29
20-26
24-27
26-19
19-17
28-22
12-18
20-27
18-25
25-29
29-27
19-22
33-25
185.4Avg total
93.7Scored
91.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)90.991.6182.5-0.758%
Season at home (7)93.189.0182.1+4.171%
Season away (5)87.895.2183.0-7.440%
Last 10 (10)93.791.7185.4+2.060%
Last 5 (5)94.691.2185.8+3.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)86.593.0179.5-6.517%
vs Similar (9)91.190.6181.7+0.667%
vs Weaker (14)92.985.0177.9+7.971%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. 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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -0.9-0.9Q2Q2: +1.7+1.7Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +4.3+4.3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +2.4+2.4
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -0.9-0.9Q2Q2: +1.7+1.7Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +4.3+4.3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: +2.4+2.4
Sheffield SharksCheshire Phoenix
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.
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Sheffield SharksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
41-39
41
39
+2
A01/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
58-32
58
32
+26
H06/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H08/12
SLB
Reading Rockets
#11
W
39-33
39
33
+6
A15/12
SLB Cup
London Lions
#2
L
36-43
36
43
-7
A18/12
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
45-41
45
41
+4
A27/12
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
43-48
43
48
-5
H29/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
26-42
26
42
-16
A03/01
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#5
D
40-40
40
40
+0
H12/01
SLB Cup
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
38-26
38
26
+12
A17/01
SLB
81.0Avg total
42.0Scored
39.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)42.840.983.7+1.963%-
Last 30 at home (15)44.740.685.3+4.167%-
Last 30 away (15)40.941.282.1-0.360%-
Last 10 (10)42.039.081.0+3.060%-
Last 5 (5)38.439.477.8-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)41.042.583.5-1.550%-
vs Similar (11)41.642.584.1-0.855%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)45.039.384.3+5.775%-
This opponent (Cheshire Phoenix) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cheshire PhoenixLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Bristol Flyers
#4
D
54-54
54
54
+0
H08/12
SLB Trophy
Nottingham
#14
W
58-36
58
36
+22
A14/12
SLB Cup
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
46-43
46
43
+3
H15/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
40-46
40
46
-6
A22/12
SLB
London Lions
#2
L
40-44
40
44
-4
A27/12
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
39-42
39
42
-3
H29/12
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
W
43-42
43
42
+1
H05/01
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A10/01
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#1
D
40-40
40
40
+0
A12/01
SLB Cup
Newcastle Eagles
#5
L
54-56
54
56
-2
H19/01
SLB
91.4Avg total
45.8Scored
45.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.944.690.5+1.447%-
Last 30 at home (15)48.046.094.0+2.053%-
Last 30 away (15)43.943.187.0+0.740%-
Last 10 (10)45.845.691.4+0.230%-
Last 5 (5)44.046.690.6-2.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)44.349.093.3-4.717%-
vs Similar (9)45.943.889.7+2.156%-
vs Weaker (14)45.843.889.6+2.050%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 70.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.820.8
53.6%
52.6%41.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.75.8
32.8%
34.8%17.4
🏀 Free throws14.511.4
78.6%
71.9%11.4
They take 56.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cheshire Phoenixtheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cheshire Phoenix: 76.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers32.2 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.8 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.6 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers29.816.1
54.0%
52.6%32.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.410.4
38.0%
34.8%31.2
🏀 Free throws18.212.8
70.3%
71.9%12.8
They take 57.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% 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 24 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sheffield Sharks
WWLWWLWWWW
Cheshire Phoenix
WLWWWLLWWL
#3
League position
#6
+5.1
Net rating
+4.3
111.5
Offensive rating
113.0
106.4
Defensive rating
108.7
52.2%
Effective FG%
55.4%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
14.5%
Turnover %
15.7%
30.6%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.32
32.8%
3-point %
38.0%
62.4%
Assist %
61.5%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence111.5 · 113.0Defence106.4 · 108.7Shooting52.2% · 55.4%3-point %32.8% · 38.0%Ball care14.5% · 15.7%Off. rebounds30.6% · 24.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)80% · 60%
■ Sheffield Sharks   ■ Cheshire Phoenix
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
17/01/25ASurrey 89ers63-61
12/01/25HCheshire Phoenix92-78
03/01/25AManchester Basketball72-76
29/12/24HSurrey 89ers82-77
27/12/24ANewcastle Eagles92-84
18/12/24ALondon Lions77-80
15/12/24AReading Rockets84-72
08/12/24HSurrey 89ers93-85
06/12/24HCaledonia Gladiators86-71
01/12/24AManchester Basketball80-70
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/01/25HNewcastle Eagles106-103
12/01/25ASheffield Sharks78-92
10/01/25ACaledonia Gladiators101-98 OT
05/01/25HManchester Basketball101-94 OT
29/12/24HCaledonia Gladiators87-69
27/12/24ALondon Lions76-94
22/12/24AManchester Basketball86-106
15/12/24HBristol Flyers92-86
14/12/24ANottingham108-67
08/12/24HBristol Flyers102-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW69%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %69%100%50%
Points / game81.788.477.5
Allowed / game77.976.878.6
Point differential+3.8+11.6-1.1
Avg total159.6165.2156.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%60%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)100% (1)40% (5)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Cheshire Phoenix
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW58%
HomeLWWWW71%
AwayWLLLW40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1275
Win %58%71%40%
Points / game90.993.187.8
Allowed / game91.689.095.2
Point differential-0.7+4.1-7.4
Avg total182.5182.1183.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%14%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)50% (4)100% (2)
Overtime %17%14%20%
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 London Lions1410471%85.777.9+7.9
2 Leicester Riders139469%83.878.4+5.4
3 Sheffield Sharks139469%81.777.9+3.8
4 Cheshire Phoenix127558%90.991.6-0.7
5 Newcastle Eagles126650%85.186.6-1.5
6 Bristol Flyers83538%83.886.8-3.0
7 Manchester Basketball114736%86.987.7-0.8
8 Surrey 89ers124833%80.281.4-1.2
9 Caledonia Gladiators1321115%75.287.2-12.0
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
Sheffield Sharks2032201587
Cheshire Phoenix1524153185
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