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Sheffield Sharks vs Cheshire Phoenix Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 04 May 2025
Tip-off: 15:00
Final 99-82
27-15 24-22 24-17 24-28
Position#3
Record22-11
FormLWWWL
Points / game81.6
Allowed / game78.1
vs
Position#6
Record15-18
FormLLWWW
Points / game90.1
Allowed / game92.2
United KingdomSLBSLB - Quarter-finals· Joe H.
Other2024-25Neutral venue
Meetings · Sheffield Sharks v Cheshire Phoenix
28 Mar 2027
SHEF v CHES
upcoming
08 Nov 2026
SHEF86
CHES84
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
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
74-81
74
81
-7
H02/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
88-69
88
69
+19
H06/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
64-71
64
71
-7
A08/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
L
95-100 OT
95
100
-5
A11/04
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
90-79
90
79
+11
H13/04
SLB
London Lions
#2
L
60-77
60
77
-17
H18/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
89-86
89
86
+3
A20/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
87-83
87
83
+4
A25/04
SLB
London Lions
#2
W
90-82
90
82
+8
H27/04
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
L
79-89
79
89
-10
A02/05
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-19
13-23
20-24
20-15
27-17
21-17
18-18
22-17
15-18
21-21
15-13
13-19
17-22
21-14
27-22
22-29
17-21
31-18
17-24
25-16
13-15
18-26
19-12
10-24
15-25
22-16
23-17
29-28
21-31
16-12
24-21
26-19
32-18
21-21
20-20
17-23
23-32
14-17
22-21
20-19
163.3Avg total
81.6Scored
81.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)81.678.1159.6+3.567%
Season at home (16)85.377.3162.6+8.088%
Season away (17)78.178.8156.8-0.747%
Last 10 (10)81.681.7163.3-0.150%
Last 5 (5)81.083.4164.4-2.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)79.883.0162.8-3.240%
vs Similar (1)92.078.0170.0+14.0100%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)81.676.1157.7+5.574%
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
Date
Competition
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
89-75
89
75
+14
H22/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
112-78
112
78
+34
H28/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
94-71
94
71
+23
A29/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
95-104
95
104
-9
H06/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
L
78-91
78
91
-13
H12/04
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
86-99
86
99
-13
A13/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
L
90-94
90
94
-4
A20/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
93-81
93
81
+12
A25/04
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
99-89
99
89
+10
H27/04
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#3
W
89-79
89
79
+10
H02/05
SLB
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-13
23-19
26-16
20-27
33-20
33-28
22-15
24-15
17-27
25-17
21-18
31-9
22-33
21-27
27-17
25-27
14-20
22-18
20-28
22-25
13-29
30-15
22-28
21-27
29-18
17-25
24-26
20-25
23-22
24-22
26-14
20-23
30-16
17-22
29-28
23-23
32-23
17-14
21-22
19-20
178.6Avg total
92.5Scored
86.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)90.192.2182.3-2.145%
Season at home (17)90.890.6181.4+0.253%
Season away (16)89.493.9183.2-4.538%
Last 10 (10)92.586.1178.6+6.460%
Last 5 (5)91.488.4179.8+3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)82.093.8175.8-11.810%
vs Similar (15)94.494.1188.5+0.353%
vs Weaker (4)93.284.0177.2+9.2100%
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.4+0.4
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: +0.4+0.4
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
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
34-42
34
42
-8
H02/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
48-34
48
34
+14
H06/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
L
36-39
36
39
-3
A08/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
38-36
38
36
+2
A11/04
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
48-39
48
39
+9
H13/04
SLB
London Lions
#2
L
31-41
31
41
-10
H18/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
37-41
37
41
-4
A20/04
SLB
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
L
37-43
37
43
-6
A25/04
SLB
London Lions
#2
W
53-39
53
39
+14
H27/04
SLB
Cheshire Phoenix
#6
L
37-49
37
49
-12
A02/05
SLB
80.2Avg total
39.9Scored
40.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)40.239.980.1+0.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)42.940.983.8+1.947%-
Last 30 away (15)37.538.976.4-1.340%-
Last 10 (10)39.940.380.2-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)39.042.681.6-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)40.040.080.0+0.060%-
vs Similar (1)40.040.080.0+0.00%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)40.340.280.5+0.139%-
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
Caledonia Gladiators
#9
W
43-32
43
32
+11
H22/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
W
66-48
66
48
+18
H28/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
42-44
42
44
-2
A29/03
SLB
Surrey 89ers
#8
L
43-60
43
60
-17
H06/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
L
36-38
36
38
-2
H12/04
SLB
Manchester Basketball
#4
L
43-44
43
44
-1
A13/04
SLB
Leicester Riders
#1
W
46-43
46
43
+3
A20/04
SLB
Bristol Flyers
#7
W
47-44
47
44
+3
A25/04
SLB
Newcastle Eagles
#5
W
47-38
47
38
+9
H27/04
SLB
Sheffield Sharks
#3
W
49-37
49
37
+12
H02/05
SLB
89.0Avg total
46.2Scored
42.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.144.990.1+0.250%-
Last 30 at home (14)45.243.788.9+1.557%-
Last 30 away (16)45.146.091.1-0.944%-
Last 10 (10)46.242.889.0+3.460%-
Last 5 (5)46.441.287.6+5.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)44.644.288.8+0.460%-
vs Similar (15)45.346.091.3-0.747%-
vs Weaker (4)42.845.087.8-2.225%-
This opponent (Sheffield Sharks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Sheffield Sharkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sheffield Sharks: 70.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.6 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws10.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.7 points a game
51%
32%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers36.419.2
52.7%
52.6%38.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.77.2
34.8%
34.9%21.6
🏀 Free throws12.910.7
82.9%
72.0%10.7
They take 57.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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: 85.7 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%
34.9%31.2
🏀 Free throws18.212.8
70.3%
72.0%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 04 May 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sheffield Sharks
LWWWLWLLWL
Cheshire Phoenix
WWWLLLLWWW
#3
League position
#6
+9.5
Net rating
+4.3
112.0
Offensive rating
113.0
102.5
Defensive rating
108.7
52.5%
Effective FG%
55.4%
50.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
15.0%
Turnover %
15.7%
30.3%
Off. rebound %
24.5%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.32
34.8%
3-point %
38.0%
56.4%
Assist %
61.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence112.0 · 113.0Defence102.5 · 108.7Shooting52.5% · 55.4%3-point %34.8% · 38.0%Ball care15.0% · 15.7%Off. rebounds30.3% · 24.5%Free throws0.23 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 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
02/05/25ACheshire Phoenix79-89
27/04/25HLondon Lions90-82
25/04/25ACaledonia Gladiators87-83
20/04/25ACaledonia Gladiators89-86
18/04/25HLondon Lions60-77
13/04/25HNewcastle Eagles90-79
11/04/25ALeicester Riders95-100 OT
08/04/25ABristol Flyers64-71
06/04/25HBristol Flyers88-69
02/04/25HCaledonia Gladiators74-81
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/05/25HSheffield Sharks89-79
27/04/25HNewcastle Eagles99-89
25/04/25ABristol Flyers93-81
20/04/25ALeicester Riders90-94
13/04/25AManchester Basketball86-99
12/04/25HLeicester Riders78-91
06/04/25HSurrey 89ers95-104
29/03/25ASurrey 89ers94-71
28/03/25HSurrey 89ers112-78
22/03/25HCaledonia Gladiators89-75

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sheffield Sharks
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL67%
HomeLWWLW88%
AwayLLWWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %67%88%47%
Points / game81.685.378.1
Allowed / game78.177.378.8
Point differential+3.5+8.0-0.7
Avg total159.6162.6156.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%44%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)100% (3)44% (9)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Cheshire Phoenix
SLB 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW45%
HomeWLLWW53%
AwayLWLLW38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331716
Win %45%53%38%
Points / game90.190.889.4
Allowed / game92.290.693.9
Point differential-2.1+0.2-4.5
Avg total182.3181.4183.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%29%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)50% (4)60% (5)
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 London Lions3325876%85.576.5+9.0
2 Leicester Riders3324973%87.179.0+8.1
3 Sheffield Sharks33221167%81.678.1+3.5
4 Manchester Basketball33151845%85.686.5-0.9
5 Cheshire Phoenix33151845%90.192.2-2.1
6 Newcastle Eagles33151845%83.185.5-2.4
7 Bristol Flyers33132039%77.281.0-3.8
8 Surrey 89ers33122136%81.684.7-3.1
9 Caledonia Gladiators3272522%76.985.5-8.6
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sheffield Sharks2724242499
Cheshire Phoenix1522172882
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