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Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 119-95
41-29 32-23 23-22 23-21
Position#25
Record4-9
FormWLLWW
Points / game111.0
Allowed / game118.5
vs
Position#29
Record2-11
FormLLLLW
Points / game104.0
Allowed / game111.2
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Cleveland Cavaliers
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WAS119
CLE110
21 Feb 2020
WAS108
CLE113
08 Nov 2019
WAS100
CLE113
08 Feb 2019
WAS119
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14 Nov 2018
WAS119
CLE95
17 Dec 2017
WAS99
CLE106
03 Nov 2017
WAS122
CLE130
06 Feb 2017
WAS135
CLE140
11 Nov 2016
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28 Feb 2016
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CLE99
06 Jan 2016
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20 Feb 2015
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21 Nov 2014
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CLE78
07 Feb 2014
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CLE115
16 Nov 2013
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26 Dec 2012
WAS84
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14 Apr 2012
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03 Mar 2012
WAS101
CLE98
01 Apr 2011
WAS115
CLE107
06 Nov 2010
WAS102
CLE107
18 Nov 2009
WAS108
CLE91
02 Apr 2009
WAS109
CLE101
04 Jan 2009
WAS80
CLE77
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
122-144
122
144
-22
105avg 99
A25/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
112-116
112
116
-4
102avg 99
A27/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
104-136
104
136
-32
84avg 99
A29/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
95-107
95
107
-12
90avg 99
A31/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
111-134
111
134
-23
101avg 99
H03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
108-95
108
95
+13
99avg 99
H04/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
100-119
100
119
-19
87avg 99
A07/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
108-117
108
117
-9
99avg 99
A10/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
116-110
116
110
+6
104avg 99
A11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
117-109
117
109
+8
111avg 99
H13/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-46
34-34
26-35
25-29
27-28
34-27
24-24
27-37
20-28
34-41
23-28
27-39
24-22
21-24
27-32
23-29
30-35
20-44
35-31
26-24
24-17
34-33
23-28
27-17
24-35
25-35
29-17
22-32
25-32
23-31
26-26
34-28
25-35
33-26
25-24
33-25
30-30
25-25
28-28
34-26
228.0Avg total
109.3Scored
118.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)111.0118.5229.5-7.531%
Season at home (5)112.2113.6225.8-1.440%
Season away (8)110.2121.6231.9-11.425%
Last 10 (10)109.3118.7228.0-9.430%
Last 5 (5)109.8110.0219.8-0.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)110.7117.6228.4-6.927%
vs Similar (15)106.9110.5217.5-3.633%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)97.8103.0200.8-5.225%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
86-102
86
102
-16
76avg 99
H24/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
103-110
103
110
-7
84avg 99
A25/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
107-119
107
119
-12
96avg 99
H27/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
136-114
136
114
+22
127avg 99
H30/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
91-110
91
110
-19
76avg 99
H01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
94-126
94
126
-32
80avg 99
A03/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
100-102
100
102
-2
94avg 99
A06/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
86-95
86
95
-9
74avg 99
H08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
98-99
98
99
-1
84avg 99
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
113-89
113
89
+24
117avg 99
H14/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-24
28-21
17-38
24-19
27-30
23-28
18-22
35-30
30-30
25-30
28-28
24-31
35-31
23-26
41-30
37-27
27-15
15-35
24-33
25-27
22-30
30-29
21-34
21-33
21-30
26-28
32-12
21-32
20-23
20-25
24-23
22-24
23-37
30-16
24-26
21-20
38-23
29-28
21-18
25-20
208.0Avg total
101.4Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)104.0111.2215.2-7.215%
Season at home (7)104.3108.9213.1-4.629%
Season away (6)103.7114.0217.7-10.30%
Last 10 (10)101.4106.6208.0-5.220%
Last 5 (5)98.2102.2200.4-4.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)104.7110.1214.8-5.428%
vs Similar (12)101.7103.8205.4-2.150%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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: -4.2-4.2Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -0.8-0.8
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -4.2-4.2Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -0.8-0.8
Washington WizardsCleveland Cavaliers
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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
71-80
71
80
-9
A25/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A27/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
54-69
54
69
-15
A29/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A31/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
50-79
50
79
-29
H03/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H04/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
49-70
49
70
-21
A07/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
48-63
48
63
-15
A10/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
58-61
58
61
-3
A11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H13/11
NBA
117.7Avg total
54.9Scored
62.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.758.9112.6-5.223%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.155.6108.7-2.636%-
Last 30 away (16)54.261.7115.9-7.412%-
Last 10 (10)54.962.8117.7-7.920%-
Last 5 (5)53.659.8113.4-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)55.662.7118.4-7.127%-
vs Similar (15)52.656.7109.3-4.120%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)52.556.2108.8-3.825%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#15
D
45-45
45
45
+0
H24/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
50-58
50
58
-8
A25/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
55-60
55
60
-5
H27/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H30/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
42-50
42
50
-8
H01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
52-59
52
59
-7
A03/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
47-58
47
58
-11
A06/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
40-48
40
48
-8
H08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
67-51
67
51
+16
H14/11
NBA
104.8Avg total
50.9Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.453.8106.2-1.433%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.550.3105.8+5.160%-
Last 30 away (15)49.457.3106.7-7.97%-
Last 10 (10)50.953.9104.8-3.020%-
Last 5 (5)51.853.8105.6-2.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)52.655.4108.1-2.822%-
vs Similar (12)52.251.3103.5+0.850%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 109.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.8 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.128.8
54.2%
51.7%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.910.3
32.3%
35.4%30.9
🏀 Free throws26.620.8
78.2%
76.6%20.8
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 101.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.8 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.830.1
47.9%
51.7%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.58.6
36.6%
35.4%25.8
🏀 Free throws18.515.4
83.2%
76.6%15.4
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 Nov 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WWLLWLLLLL
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLLLLLWLLL
#25
League position
#29
-9.2
Net rating
-5.3
106.5
Offensive rating
103.4
115.6
Defensive rating
108.7
52.1%
Effective FG%
49.8%
57.7%
Opp. effective FG%
54.3%
14.6%
Turnover %
15.0%
20.4%
Off. rebound %
27.0%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.21
32.3%
3-point %
36.6%
57.0%
Assist %
50.4%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence106.5 · 103.4Defence115.6 · 108.7Shooting52.1% · 49.8%3-point %32.3% · 36.6%Ball care14.6% · 15.0%Off. rebounds20.4% · 27.0%Free throws0.31 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
13/11/18HOrlando Magic117-109
11/11/18AMiami Heat116-110
10/11/18AOrlando Magic108-117
07/11/18ADallas Mavericks100-119
04/11/18HNew York Knicks108-95
03/11/18HOklahoma City Thunder111-134
31/10/18AMemphis Grizzlies95-107
29/10/18ALos Angeles Clippers104-136
27/10/18ASacramento Kings112-116
25/10/18AGolden State Warriors122-144
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/11/18HCharlotte Hornets113-89
11/11/18AChicago Bulls98-99
08/11/18HOklahoma City Thunder86-95
06/11/18AOrlando Magic100-102
03/11/18ACharlotte Hornets94-126
01/11/18HDenver Nuggets91-110
30/10/18HAtlanta Hawks136-114
27/10/18HIndiana Pacers107-119
25/10/18ADetroit Pistons103-110
24/10/18HBrooklyn Nets86-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW31%
HomeLLLWW40%
AwayLLLLW25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1358
Win %31%40%25%
Points / game111.0112.2110.2
Allowed / game118.5113.6121.6
Point differential-7.5-1.4-11.4
Avg total229.5225.8231.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%20%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (4)0% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %8%0%12%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW15%
HomeLWLLW29%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1376
Win %15%29%0%
Points / game104.0104.3103.7
Allowed / game111.2108.9114.0
Point differential-7.2-4.6-10.3
Avg total215.2213.1217.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%29%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
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 Toronto Raptors1412286%117.4109.4+8.0
2 Golden State Warriors1512380%120.7111.0+9.7
3 Milwaukee Bucks1310377%121.6109.7+11.9
4 Portland Trail Blazers1310377%115.8106.2+9.7
5 Denver Nuggets149564%109.1103.9+5.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers138562%116.6112.0+4.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%109.7106.2+3.5
8 Philadelphia 76ers159660%112.7112.9-0.2
9 Memphis Grizzlies127558%101.8100.7+1.2
10 San Antonio Spurs127558%108.7107.6+1.1
11 Indiana Pacers148657%105.7103.0+2.7
12 Sacramento Kings148657%114.5115.5-1.0
13 Utah Jazz137654%110.4108.2+2.2
14 New Orleans Pelicans137654%118.3116.5+1.8
15 Boston Celtics137654%105.2103.5+1.7
16 Los Angeles Lakers137654%116.2115.5+0.7
17 Charlotte Hornets147750%114.6109.4+5.1
18 Detroit Pistons126650%110.1111.2-1.2
19 Houston Rockets136746%103.2106.7-3.5
20 Brooklyn Nets146843%109.1110.1-0.9
21 Orlando Magic146843%103.9108.7-4.8
22 Miami Heat135838%110.8111.6-0.8
23 Dallas Mavericks135838%110.2112.5-2.3
24 Minnesota Timberwolves145936%111.2117.4-6.1
25 Washington Wizards134931%111.0118.5-7.5
26 New York Knicks1441029%106.4111.6-5.2
27 Chicago Bulls1441029%105.9112.4-6.4
28 Atlanta Hawks1431121%108.9117.7-8.9
29 Cleveland Cavaliers1321115%104.0111.2-7.2
30 Phoenix Suns1321115%101.2114.7-13.5
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
Washington Wizards41322323119
Cleveland Cavaliers2923222195
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