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Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 14 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 93-87
22-12 19-17 19-28 33-30
Position#18
Record14-13
FormLWWLL
Points / game106.1
Allowed / game104.0
vs
Position#29
Record8-19
FormWLLLL
Points / game97.6
Allowed / game101.8
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Memphis Grizzlies 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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
124-129 OT
124
129
-5
111avg 101
A23/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
105-108
105
108
-3
91avg 101
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
92-89
92
89
+3
84avg 101
A29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
113-118
113
118
-5
96avg 101
A30/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
109-91
109
91
+18
107avg 101
H02/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
69-116
69
116
-47
42avg 101
A05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
106-92
106
92
+14
95avg 101
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
109-99
109
99
+10
103avg 101
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
112-113
112
113
-1
113avg 101
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
98-103
98
103
-5
82avg 101
A13/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
33-30
29-29
26-30
30-27
22-14
31-32
22-35
23-30
20-21
25-20
24-18
18-28
22-30
25-26
48-34
26-26
20-26
35-15
28-24
15-29
15-35
22-24
17-28
24-22
27-15
28-29
27-26
26-28
31-24
28-32
24-15
27-30
22-32
32-23
31-28
22-30
29-21
27-28
20-24
209.5Avg total
103.7Scored
105.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)106.1104.0210.1+2.152%
Season at home (11)109.8105.6215.5+4.255%
Season away (16)103.6102.8206.4+0.850%
Last 10 (10)103.7105.8209.5-2.140%
Last 5 (5)98.8104.6203.4-5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)109.6109.8219.4-0.240%
vs Similar (19)103.1104.9208.1-1.847%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)109.398.8208.2+10.567%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
92-104
92
104
-12
84avg 91
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
88-98
88
98
-10
72avg 91
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
95-104
95
104
-9
88avg 91
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
79-95
79
95
-16
70avg 91
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
111-116
111
116
-5
108avg 91
A03/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
95-92
95
92
+3
93avg 91
H05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
88-99
88
99
-11
72avg 91
A07/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
107-116
107
116
-9
98avg 91
H09/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
101-102 OT
101
102
-1
92avg 91
H10/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
82-107
82
107
-25
67avg 91
H12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-27
27-34
29-15
18-28
22-19
25-28
18-32
23-19
21-28
28-30
24-21
22-25
18-24
20-23
21-21
20-27
32-28
20-38
30-27
29-23
29-26
27-27
20-22
19-17
32-23
17-26
18-27
21-23
34-25
28-32
31-35
14-24
34-19
23-27
9-21
26-25
23-21
19-24
18-25
22-37
197.1Avg total
93.8Scored
103.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)97.6101.8199.4-4.230%
Season at home (16)96.6100.2196.8-3.631%
Season away (11)99.1104.1203.2-5.027%
Last 10 (10)93.8103.3197.1-9.510%
Last 5 (5)94.6103.2197.8-8.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)99.4103.7203.0-4.333%
vs Similar (6)93.297.8191.0-4.717%
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

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -3.8-3.8Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -5.5-5.5Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -3.4-3.4
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -3.8-3.8Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -5.5-5.5Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -3.4-3.4
Washington WizardsMemphis Grizzlies
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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Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
59-55
59
55
+4
A23/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
52-41
52
41
+11
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
43-51
43
51
-8
A29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
40-58
40
58
-18
A30/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
46-52
46
52
-6
H02/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
30-64
30
64
-34
A05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
51-37
51
37
+14
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
49-62
49
62
-13
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
51-51
51
51
+0
A13/12
NBA
100.1Avg total
47.8Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.952.8105.7+0.153%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.354.0107.3-0.742%-
Last 30 away (18)52.652.0104.6+0.661%-
Last 10 (10)47.852.3100.1-4.540%-
Last 5 (5)47.653.2100.8-5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)56.055.2111.2+0.840%-
vs Similar (19)50.854.1104.9-3.347%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)56.846.7103.5+10.283%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A25/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
38-47
38
47
-9
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A03/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A07/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H09/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H10/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H12/12
NBA
102.6Avg total
49.7Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.053.2105.2-1.243%-
Last 30 at home (18)52.350.2102.4+2.161%-
Last 30 away (12)51.657.8109.3-6.217%-
Last 10 (10)49.752.9102.6-3.230%-
Last 5 (5)53.250.0103.2+3.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)52.154.8106.9-2.746%-
vs Similar (6)51.546.898.3+4.733%-
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: 103.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.5 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.930.5
48.5%
51.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.78.5
34.4%
36.1%25.5
🏀 Free throws21.817.2
78.9%
76.5%17.2
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 93.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.725.3
48.0%
51.0%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.59.4
38.4%
36.1%28.2
🏀 Free throws19.415.0
77.3%
76.5%15.0
They take 77.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLWWLWLWLL
Memphis Grizzlies
LLLLWLLLLL
#18
League position
#29
-2.1
Net rating
-10.3
106.0
Offensive rating
101.9
108.1
Defensive rating
112.2
49.4%
Effective FG%
51.0%
52.3%
Opp. effective FG%
55.1%
10.9%
Turnover %
16.2%
21.9%
Off. rebound %
20.5%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.4%
3-point %
38.4%
57.2%
Assist %
61.7%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence106.0 · 101.9Defence108.1 · 112.2Shooting49.4% · 51.0%3-point %34.4% · 38.4%Ball care10.9% · 16.2%Off. rebounds21.9% · 20.5%Free throws0.25 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)40% · 10%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Memphis Grizzlies
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
13/12/17ABrooklyn Nets98-103
09/12/17ALos Angeles Clippers112-113
08/12/17APhoenix Suns109-99
06/12/17APortland Trail Blazers106-92
05/12/17AUtah Jazz69-116
02/12/17HDetroit Pistons109-91
30/11/17APhiladelphia 76ers113-118
29/11/17AMinnesota Timberwolves92-89
26/11/17HPortland Trail Blazers105-108
23/11/17ACharlotte Hornets124-129 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/17HMiami Heat82-107
10/12/17HOklahoma City Thunder101-102 OT
09/12/17HToronto Raptors107-116
07/12/17ANew York Knicks88-99
05/12/17HMinnesota Timberwolves95-92
03/12/17ACleveland Cavaliers111-116
02/12/17HSan Antonio Spurs79-95
30/11/17ASan Antonio Spurs95-104
26/11/17HBrooklyn Nets88-98
25/11/17ADenver Nuggets92-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL52%
HomeWWLLW55%
AwayLWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271116
Win %52%55%50%
Points / game106.1109.8103.6
Allowed / game104.0105.6102.8
Point differential+2.1+4.2+0.8
Avg total210.1215.5206.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%36%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)50% (4)25% (8)
Overtime %7%0%12%
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL30%
HomeLWLLL31%
AwayLLLLL27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271611
Win %30%31%27%
Points / game97.696.699.1
Allowed / game101.8100.2104.1
Point differential-4.2-3.6-5.0
Avg total199.4196.8203.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%19%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won30% (10)29% (7)33% (3)
Overtime %4%6%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 Houston Rockets2521484%115.0104.0+11.0
2 Boston Celtics2923679%103.297.3+5.9
3 Golden State Warriors2822679%117.0106.0+11.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2820871%111.0107.4+3.5
5 Toronto Raptors2517868%110.5103.2+7.3
6 San Antonio Spurs2819968%101.197.5+3.5
7 Milwaukee Bucks25151060%103.9103.8+0.1
8 Indiana Pacers27161159%109.0107.5+1.5
9 Minnesota Timberwolves28161257%107.3106.7+0.6
10 Denver Nuggets27151256%107.1106.8+0.4
11 Washington Wizards27141352%106.1104.0+2.1
12 New York Knicks27141352%104.3104.0+0.4
13 Detroit Pistons27141352%102.4102.3+0.2
14 Philadelphia 76ers27141352%108.6108.9-0.3
15 Portland Trail Blazers26131350%103.3101.6+1.8
16 New Orleans Pelicans28141450%110.7111.6-1.0
17 Miami Heat26131350%100.5102.8-2.3
18 Utah Jazz27131448%103.199.9+3.1
19 Oklahoma City Thunder26121446%101.899.6+2.2
20 Brooklyn Nets26111542%108.3110.6-2.3
21 Los Angeles Clippers25101540%104.9107.2-2.3
22 Orlando Magic28111739%107.0110.8-3.8
23 Charlotte Hornets26101638%105.1106.7-1.6
24 Los Angeles Lakers26101638%106.1108.9-2.8
25 Sacramento Kings2791833%96.2105.0-8.8
26 Phoenix Suns2992031%106.6114.4-7.9
27 Memphis Grizzlies2781930%97.6101.8-4.2
28 Dallas Mavericks2882029%99.9103.0-3.1
29 Chicago Bulls2662023%97.3106.0-8.6
30 Atlanta Hawks2762122%103.9109.3-5.4
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 Wizards2219193393
Memphis Grizzlies1217283087
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