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Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 20 Feb 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 98-86
29-15 26-25 28-21 15-25
Position#15
Record24-28
FormWLWLW
Points / game102.7
Allowed / game105.1
Washington Wizards 🏆
USA
vs
Detroit Pistons
USA
Position#14
Record27-27
FormLWLLL
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game101.0
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Detroit Pistons 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
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
89-106
89
106
-17
67avg 90
A27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
113-117
113
117
-4
100avg 90
H29/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
123-122
123
122
+1
121avg 90
A31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
98-114
98
114
-16
80avg 90
A02/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
121-134
121
134
-13
109avg 90
H04/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
106-94
106
94
+12
95avg 90
H06/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
104-108
104
108
-4
94avg 90
A07/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
111-108
111
108
+3
103avg 90
A10/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
92-99
92
99
-7
78avg 90
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
103-89
103
89
+14
92avg 90
H19/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-24
32-29
20-24
19-29
29-29
29-35
21-27
34-26
28-32
31-30
31-26
33-34
26-36
26-28
24-28
22-22
28-43
32-31
32-29
29-31
38-18
22-29
22-25
24-22
25-25
33-23
17-30
29-30
35-21
28-29
20-33
28-25
27-18
19-37
24-14
22-30
28-23
21-19
27-26
27-21
215.1Avg total
106.0Scored
109.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)102.7105.1207.8-2.446%
Season at home (28)103.5105.1208.6-1.543%
Season away (24)101.7105.0206.8-3.350%
Last 10 (10)106.0109.1215.1-3.140%
Last 5 (5)103.299.6202.8+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)104.0118.2222.2-14.20%
vs Similar ◀ (23)102.8102.8205.6-0.052%
vs Weaker (2)108.595.0203.5+13.5100%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#18
W
95-92
95
92
+3
84avg 89
A26/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
110-97
110
97
+13
94avg 89
H28/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
106-114
106
114
-8
94avg 89
H30/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
107-111
107
111
-4
82avg 89
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
105-100
105
100
+5
88avg 89
A02/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
95-102
95
102
-7
82avg 89
A04/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
111-105
111
105
+6
100avg 89
H05/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
104-112
104
112
-8
87avg 89
A07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
89-103
89
103
-14
79avg 89
H09/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
92-103
92
103
-11
81avg 89
H11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-13
26-23
21-23
26-33
12-20
32-25
30-34
36-18
27-33
31-33
20-30
28-18
17-26
30-29
25-26
35-30
28-26
26-31
24-18
27-25
16-27
20-29
24-22
35-24
27-15
33-21
18-35
33-34
22-34
26-28
33-25
23-25
24-19
19-30
22-21
24-33
22-20
31-32
18-23
21-28
205.3Avg total
101.4Scored
103.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (54)101.8101.0202.7+0.850%
Season at home (26)104.299.2203.4+5.062%
Season away (28)99.5102.6202.1-3.139%
Last 10 (10)101.4103.9205.3-2.540%
Last 5 (5)98.2105.0203.2-6.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)106.0106.0212.0+0.033%
vs Similar ◀ (24)104.1104.5208.6-0.542%
vs Weaker (3)106.095.3201.3+10.7100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: +2.0+2.0
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: +2.0+2.0
Washington WizardsDetroit Pistons
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
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
58-64
58
64
-6
H29/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
52-64
52
64
-12
A02/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
60-74
60
74
-14
H04/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H06/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
58-48
58
48
+10
A07/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A10/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H19/02
NBA
111.4Avg total
55.5Scored
55.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.552.8106.2+0.750%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.252.6105.8+0.653%-
Last 30 away (13)53.853.0106.8+0.846%-
Last 10 (10)55.555.9111.4-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)55.248.4103.6+6.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.062.8114.8-10.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)53.651.0104.5+2.657%-
vs Weaker (2)56.048.5104.5+7.5100%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#18
W
48-36
48
36
+12
A26/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H28/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
58-66
58
66
-8
H30/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
47-55
47
55
-8
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A02/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
36-56
36
56
-20
A04/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
60-36
60
36
+24
H05/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
48-62
48
62
-14
A07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H09/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H11/02
NBA
100.5Avg total
49.1Scored
51.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.551.0101.5-0.547%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.249.5101.7+2.753%-
Last 30 away (15)48.852.6101.4-3.840%-
Last 10 (10)49.151.4100.5-2.330%-
Last 5 (5)48.051.099.0-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)55.756.0111.7-0.333%-
vs Similar ◀ (24)49.850.6100.4-0.950%-
vs Weaker (3)51.349.3100.7+2.033%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. 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: 105.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 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-pointers59.030.2
51.2%
49.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.89.6
37.2%
35.3%28.8
🏀 Free throws22.416.6
74.1%
75.5%16.6
They take 84.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 101.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 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-pointers58.228.6
49.1%
49.0%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.49.2
34.8%
35.3%27.6
🏀 Free throws26.316.6
63.1%
75.5%16.6
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 20 Feb 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WLWLWLLWLL
Detroit Pistons
LLLWLWLLWW
#15
League position
#14
-2.9
Net rating
-2.6
104.7
Offensive rating
104.5
107.6
Defensive rating
107.1
52.6%
Effective FG%
50.1%
54.0%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
13.0%
Turnover %
12.5%
14.6%
Off. rebound %
23.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.31
37.2%
3-point %
34.8%
60.8%
Assist %
45.8%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence104.7 · 104.5Defence107.6 · 107.1Shooting52.6% · 50.1%3-point %37.2% · 34.8%Ball care13.0% · 12.5%Off. rebounds14.6% · 23.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Detroit Pistons
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

Head-to-head record
5
Washington Wizards wins
5
Detroit Pistons wins
DateGameScore
22/11/15Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards95-97
01/03/15Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons99-95
22/02/15Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards106-89
13/11/14Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons107-103
19/01/14Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons98-104
31/12/13Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards99-106
29/12/13Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons106-82
30/10/13Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards113-102
28/02/13Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons95-96
14/02/13Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards96-85
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/02/16HUtah Jazz103-89
12/02/16AMilwaukee Bucks92-99
10/02/16ANew York Knicks111-108
07/02/16ACharlotte Hornets104-108
06/02/16HPhiladelphia 76ers106-94
04/02/16HGolden State Warriors121-134
02/02/16AOklahoma City Thunder98-114
31/01/16AHouston Rockets123-122
29/01/16HDenver Nuggets113-117
27/01/16AToronto Raptors89-106
Detroit Pistonslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/02/16HDenver Nuggets92-103
09/02/16HToronto Raptors89-103
07/02/16AIndiana Pacers104-112
05/02/16HNew York Knicks111-105
04/02/16ABoston Celtics95-102
02/02/16ABrooklyn Nets105-100
30/01/16AToronto Raptors107-111
30/01/16HCleveland Cavaliers106-114
28/01/16HPhiladelphia 76ers110-97
26/01/16AUtah Jazz95-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW46%
HomeLLLWW43%
AwayWLLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522824
Win %46%43%50%
Points / game102.7103.5101.7
Allowed / game105.1105.1105.0
Point differential-2.4-1.5-3.3
Avg total207.8208.6206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%21%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)43% (7)67% (9)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL50%
HomeWLWLL62%
AwayWLWLL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games542628
Win %50%62%39%
Points / game101.8104.299.5
Allowed / game101.099.2102.6
Point differential+0.8+5.0-3.1
Avg total202.7203.4202.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%35%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (18)62% (8)50% (10)
Overtime %7%12%4%
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 Warriors5248492%115.5103.0+12.5
2 San Antonio Spurs5445983%104.792.0+12.7
3 Oklahoma City Thunder54401474%110.1101.9+8.2
4 Cleveland Cavaliers53391474%102.996.9+6.0
5 Toronto Raptors52351767%101.897.4+4.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers54361867%104.7100.5+4.2
7 Memphis Grizzlies53312258%98.299.1-0.9
8 Boston Celtics55322358%105.7101.5+4.2
9 Atlanta Hawks55312456%102.499.7+2.7
10 Miami Heat53292455%96.096.3-0.3
11 Indiana Pacers53282553%102.5100.3+2.2
12 Dallas Mavericks55292653%100.8101.7-0.9
13 Charlotte Hornets53272651%102.1100.9+1.1
14 Chicago Bulls53272651%101.1102.0-0.9
15 Detroit Pistons54272750%101.8101.0+0.8
16 Portland Trail Blazers54272750%102.5101.9+0.6
17 Houston Rockets55272849%105.0106.8-1.8
18 Utah Jazz53262749%97.696.5+1.1
19 Washington Wizards52242846%102.7105.1-2.4
20 Orlando Magic52232944%99.4100.8-1.4
21 New York Knicks55233242%99.1101.3-2.2
22 Sacramento Kings53223142%107.1109.1-2.0
23 Denver Nuggets54223241%100.5103.4-2.9
24 Milwaukee Bucks54223241%98.1102.9-4.7
25 New Orleans Pelicans53203338%102.1105.1-3.0
26 Minnesota Timberwolves54173731%100.4104.1-3.6
27 Phoenix Suns54144026%100.5106.8-6.3
28 Brooklyn Nets54144026%96.3103.6-7.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers55114420%96.5106.1-9.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers5384515%95.1105.3-10.2
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 Wizards2926281598
Detroit Pistons1525212586
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