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Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 18 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 20:30
Final 117-110
28-27 24-28 33-32 32-23
Position#9
Record11-14
FormWWLWW
Points / game104.8
Allowed / game106.3
Washington Wizards 🏆
USA
vs
Los Angeles Clippers
USA
Position#6
Record20-7
FormLWWWW
Points / game109.6
Allowed / game101.0
USANBA· Verizon Center
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Clippers 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
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
101-95 OT
101
95
+6
93avg 96
H29/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
115-126 OT
115
126
-11
102avg 96
A01/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
105-107
105
107
-2
103avg 96
A03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
118-113
118
113
+5
106avg 96
A06/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
116-124
116
124
-8
101avg 96
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
92-85
92
85
+7
83avg 96
H09/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
110-105
110
105
+5
102avg 96
H11/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
101-112
101
112
-11
87avg 96
A13/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
109-106
109
106
+3
104avg 96
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
122-108
122
108
+14
123avg 96
H17/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-19
25-34
24-19
18-20
19-32
34-28
31-24
21-21
28-24
32-33
14-23
31-27
29-32
22-34
32-15
35-32
24-25
28-40
29-31
35-28
18-29
29-23
28-21
17-12
23-32
29-20
25-25
33-28
29-28
24-31
29-22
19-31
26-30
23-24
38-23
22-29
27-27
38-27
30-23
27-31
217.0Avg total
108.9Scored
108.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)104.8106.3211.1-1.544%
Season at home (15)106.8105.3212.1+1.560%
Season away (10)101.8107.8209.6-6.020%
Last 10 (10)108.9108.1217.0+0.860%
Last 5 (5)106.8103.2210.0+3.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)102.5109.5212.0-7.00%
vs Similar ◀ (18)105.2106.3211.5-1.144%
vs Weaker (10)108.3104.7213.0+3.670%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
70-91
70
91
-21
56avg 97
A27/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
122-127 OT
122
127
-5
105avg 97
A30/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
113-94
113
94
+19
111avg 97
A02/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
114-96
114
96
+18
112avg 97
A03/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
102-111
102
111
-9
95avg 97
H05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
98-115
98
115
-17
80avg 97
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
133-105
133
105
+28
132avg 97
H11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
121-120
121
120
+1
112avg 97
H13/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
113-108
113
108
+5
107avg 97
A15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
102-98
102
98
+4
93avg 97
A17/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-23
20-27
18-26
12-15
28-24
37-29
21-20
21-34
24-28
34-22
27-15
28-29
25-30
35-27
29-19
25-20
28-17
24-31
17-35
33-28
19-37
30-25
26-29
23-24
35-31
26-24
37-25
35-25
38-27
18-33
33-26
32-34
30-25
30-26
27-36
26-21
31-27
29-19
19-23
23-29
215.3Avg total
108.8Scored
106.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)109.6101.0210.6+8.674%
Season at home (13)109.699.0208.6+10.669%
Season away (14)109.6102.9212.4+6.779%
Last 10 (10)108.8106.5215.3+2.360%
Last 5 (5)113.4109.2222.6+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)98.0115.0213.0-17.00%
vs Similar ◀ (13)102.297.9200.1+4.262%
vs Weaker (16)113.6103.2216.8+10.475%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +2.0+2.0Q3Q3: +5.4+5.4Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -0.1-0.1
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -3.0-3.0Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +2.0+2.0Q3Q3: +5.4+5.4Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -0.1-0.1
Washington WizardsLos Angeles Clippers
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
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H29/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A01/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
51-66
51
66
-15
A06/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
52-65
52
65
-13
H07/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H09/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
D
52-52
52
52
+0
H11/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A13/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H17/12
NBA
110.4Avg total
53.2Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.553.8107.3-0.343%-
Last 30 at home (18)52.852.1104.9+0.844%-
Last 30 away (12)54.556.5111.0-2.042%-
Last 10 (10)53.257.2110.4-4.020%-
Last 5 (5)53.254.2107.4-1.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)52.055.5107.5-3.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.254.1108.3+0.133%-
vs Weaker (10)52.553.0105.5-0.560%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
40-50
40
50
-10
A27/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A30/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A02/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A03/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
49-62
49
62
-13
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
61-55
61
55
+6
H11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
56-60
56
60
-4
H13/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A15/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
60-46
60
46
+14
A17/12
NBA
109.3Avg total
56.1Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.248.6103.9+6.667%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.947.199.9+5.864%-
Last 30 away (16)57.350.0107.3+7.369%-
Last 10 (10)56.153.2109.3+2.970%-
Last 5 (5)57.254.8112.0+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.062.0111.0-13.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)51.247.798.8+3.554%-
vs Weaker (16)58.948.6107.5+10.481%-
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: 108.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.632.4
50.9%
50.2%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.78.8
38.8%
35.7%26.4
🏀 Free throws22.317.7
79.4%
77.0%17.7
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Los Angeles Clipperstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Clippers: 108.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.529.0
49.6%
50.2%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.410.6
37.3%
35.7%31.8
🏀 Free throws24.419.0
77.9%
77.0%19.0
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WWLWWLWLLW
Los Angeles Clippers
WWWWLLWWLL
#9
League position
#6
+0.8
Net rating
+2.3
108.4
Offensive rating
108.8
107.6
Defensive rating
106.5
52.8%
Effective FG%
51.7%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
50.3%
13.2%
Turnover %
13.1%
22.5%
Off. rebound %
25.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.28
38.8%
3-point %
37.3%
58.7%
Assist %
56.6%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence108.4 · 108.8Defence107.6 · 106.5Shooting52.8% · 51.7%3-point %38.8% · 37.3%Ball care13.2% · 13.1%Off. rebounds22.5% · 25.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Los Angeles Clippers
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
2
Washington Wizards wins
8
Los Angeles Clippers wins
DateGameScore
03/04/16Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards114-109
29/12/15Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers91-108
21/03/15Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards113-99
13/12/14Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers104-96
30/01/14Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards110-103
15/12/13Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers97-113
05/02/13Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers98-90
20/01/13Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards94-87
16/02/12Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards102-84
05/02/12Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers79-107
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/12/16HDetroit Pistons122-108
15/12/16HCharlotte Hornets109-106
13/12/16AMiami Heat101-112
11/12/16HMilwaukee Bucks110-105
09/12/16HDenver Nuggets92-85
07/12/16HOrlando Magic116-124
06/12/16ABrooklyn Nets118-113
03/12/16ASan Antonio Spurs105-107
01/12/16AOklahoma City Thunder115-126 OT
29/11/16HSacramento Kings101-95 OT
Los Angeles Clipperslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/12/16AMiami Heat102-98
15/12/16AOrlando Magic113-108
13/12/16HPortland Trail Blazers121-120
11/12/16HNew Orleans Pelicans133-105
08/12/16HGolden State Warriors98-115
05/12/16HIndiana Pacers102-111
03/12/16ANew Orleans Pelicans114-96
02/12/16ACleveland Cavaliers113-94
30/11/16ABrooklyn Nets122-127 OT
27/11/16AIndiana Pacers70-91

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW44%
HomeLWWWW60%
AwayWLLWL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251510
Win %44%60%20%
Points / game104.8106.8101.8
Allowed / game106.3105.3107.8
Point differential-1.5+1.5-6.0
Avg total211.1212.1209.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%13%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)80% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %12%7%20%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW74%
HomeWLLWW69%
AwayLWWWW79%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271314
Win %74%69%79%
Points / game109.6109.6109.6
Allowed / game101.099.0102.9
Point differential+8.6+10.6+6.7
Avg total210.6208.6212.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%46%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)33% (3)75% (4)
Overtime %4%0%7%
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 Warriors2824486%117.9105.0+12.9
2 San Antonio Spurs2621581%103.797.7+6.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2519676%110.4102.6+7.7
4 Houston Rockets2821775%113.1105.8+7.3
5 Los Angeles Clippers2720774%109.6101.0+8.6
6 Toronto Raptors2618869%112.3103.9+8.4
7 Memphis Grizzlies28181064%97.297.2-0.0
8 Utah Jazz27171063%100.995.4+5.5
9 Oklahoma City Thunder27161159%105.9104.7+1.1
10 Boston Celtics26141254%104.0102.6+1.4
11 Charlotte Hornets28151354%103.9102.1+1.8
12 Milwaukee Bucks25131252%103.8101.9+1.9
13 New York Knicks27141352%104.8107.9-3.1
14 Chicago Bulls26131350%101.1100.0+1.2
15 Indiana Pacers28141450%104.2105.9-1.6
16 Detroit Pistons29141548%98.996.9+2.0
17 Atlanta Hawks27131448%102.4104.2-1.9
18 Portland Trail Blazers29131645%109.4113.0-3.5
19 Washington Wizards25111444%104.8106.3-1.5
20 Orlando Magic28121643%97.4101.6-4.2
21 Denver Nuggets27111641%107.4109.4-2.1
22 Sacramento Kings26101638%102.3104.2-1.8
23 Los Angeles Lakers30111937%104.4110.5-6.1
24 Miami Heat2791833%97.4100.2-2.8
25 New Orleans Pelicans2891932%102.6107.1-4.5
26 Phoenix Suns2781930%106.3113.0-6.7
27 Brooklyn Nets2571828%106.7114.6-7.9
28 Minnesota Timberwolves2671927%103.9106.9-3.0
29 Dallas Mavericks2662023%93.5100.4-6.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers2662023%97.9105.7-7.8
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 Wizards28243332117
Los Angeles Clippers27283223110
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