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Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 20 Nov 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 111-114
35-33 24-27 23-31 29-23
Position#9
Record3-8
FormWLLLW
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game105.3
vs
Position#13
Record3-8
FormLLLLW
Points / game94.5
Allowed / game95.3
USANBA· Verizon Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Miami Heat
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WAS88
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MIA87
03 Jan 2016
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06 Mar 2015
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01 Dec 2014
WAS107
MIA86
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WAS114
MIA93
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WAS114
MIA97
10 Apr 2013
WAS98
MIA103
04 Dec 2012
WAS105
MIA101
26 Apr 2012
WAS104
MIA70
10 Feb 2012
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MIA106
30 Mar 2011
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MIA123
18 Dec 2010
WAS94
MIA95
22 Jan 2010
WAS88
MIA112
04 Nov 2009
WAS89
MIA93
04 Apr 2009
WAS104
MIA118
18 Nov 2008
WAS87
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Miami Heat winWon
-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
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
103-112 OT
103
112
-9
90avg 93
A31/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
103-113
103
113
-10
99avg 93
H02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
95-92
95
92
+3
81avg 93
H04/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
86-88
86
88
-2
70avg 93
A05/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
106-114
106
114
-8
92avg 93
H08/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
118-93
118
93
+25
118avg 93
H10/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
94-105
94
105
-11
81avg 93
H12/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
95-106
95
106
-11
83avg 93
A13/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
102-109
102
109
-7
83avg 93
A17/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
119-112
119
112
+7
116avg 93
H18/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-27
32-31
23-20
23-22
29-27
27-27
19-30
28-29
19-19
29-16
23-28
24-29
24-20
26-20
20-21
16-27
30-23
17-33
36-28
23-30
34-8
24-35
31-26
29-24
31-26
25-32
19-26
19-21
27-28
29-25
14-28
25-25
15-29
33-30
28-29
26-21
24-18
28-24
35-23
32-47
206.5Avg total
102.1Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)101.8105.3207.1-3.527%
Season at home (6)105.8104.8210.7+1.050%
Season away (5)97.0105.8202.8-8.80%
Last 10 (10)102.1104.4206.5-2.330%
Last 5 (5)105.6105.0210.6+0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)101.5108.0209.5-6.50%
vs Similar ◀ (20)106.2106.5212.7-0.240%
vs Weaker (8)106.8100.5207.2+6.275%
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHeat
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
91-97
91
97
-6
80avg 91
H29/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
99-106
99
106
-7
86avg 91
H30/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
108-96 OT
108
96
+12
99avg 91
H01/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
87-96
87
96
-9
72avg 91
A04/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
85-97
85
97
-12
66avg 91
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
95-98
95
98
-3
84avg 91
H11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
91-102
91
102
-11
80avg 91
H13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
90-94
90
94
-4
78avg 91
A15/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
90-93
90
93
-3
74avg 91
H16/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
96-73
96
73
+23
82avg 91
H18/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
34-25
20-27
14-24
19-24
25-28
28-25
27-29
28-26
26-24
19-17
18-24
27-25
19-27
26-23
15-21
28-39
19-16
14-28
24-14
22-23
31-30
17-17
25-28
21-23
26-29
12-24
32-26
19-25
21-30
20-16
30-23
25-22
18-27
24-23
23-21
21-27
27-21
19-14
29-11
188.4Avg total
93.2Scored
95.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)94.595.3189.8-0.727%
Season at home (7)95.795.0190.7+0.729%
Season away (4)92.595.8188.2-3.225%
Last 10 (10)93.295.2188.4-2.020%
Last 5 (5)92.492.0184.4+0.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)94.5100.0194.5-5.50%
vs Similar ◀ (26)96.694.8191.4+1.842%
vs Weaker (2)108.096.0204.0+12.0100%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.0+3.0Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.0+3.0Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
Washington WizardsMiami Heat
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A31/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
48-35
48
35
+13
H04/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
50-40
50
40
+10
A05/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
47-56
47
56
-9
H08/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H10/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H12/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A13/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A17/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
52-42
52
42
+10
H18/11
NBA
102.3Avg total
52.5Scored
49.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.152.5106.6+1.650%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.850.4105.1+4.464%-
Last 30 away (16)53.554.3107.8-0.838%-
Last 10 (10)52.549.8102.3+2.760%-
Last 5 (5)54.051.0105.0+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)47.554.5102.0-7.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)54.853.4108.2+1.445%-
vs Weaker (8)54.049.6103.6+4.475%-
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H29/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H30/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
54-50
54
50
+4
H01/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A04/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
47-55
47
55
-8
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H11/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
40-55
40
55
-15
A15/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H16/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
D
48-48
48
48
+0
H18/11
NBA
99.1Avg total
47.9Scored
51.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.549.298.7+0.337%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.248.499.6+2.850%-
Last 30 away (14)47.650.197.7-2.621%-
Last 10 (10)47.951.299.1-3.320%-
Last 5 (5)46.251.497.6-5.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)42.053.595.5-11.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (26)49.948.798.6+1.238%-
vs Weaker (2)52.051.5103.5+0.550%-
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: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.8 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 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-pointers66.431.9
48.0%
50.2%63.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.66.9
35.2%
35.7%20.7
🏀 Free throws22.117.6
79.6%
77.0%17.6
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 23% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Miami Heattheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Miami Heat: 93.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.9 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.5 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers62.127.4
44.1%
50.2%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.28.3
34.3%
35.7%24.9
🏀 Free throws20.213.5
66.8%
77.0%13.5
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% 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 20 Nov 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WLLLWLLWLL
Miami Heat
WLLLLLLWLL
#9
League position
#13
-2.3
Net rating
-2.1
103.7
Offensive rating
95.7
106.0
Defensive rating
97.8
49.1%
Effective FG%
46.2%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
45.9%
14.3%
Turnover %
13.8%
26.4%
Off. rebound %
23.1%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.23
35.2%
3-point %
34.3%
49.5%
Assist %
53.2%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence103.7 · 95.7Defence106.0 · 97.8Shooting49.1% · 46.2%3-point %35.2% · 34.3%Ball care14.3% · 13.8%Off. rebounds26.4% · 23.1%Free throws0.26 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)30% · 20%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Miami Heat
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
6
Washington Wizards wins
4
Miami Heat wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/11/16HNew York Knicks119-112
17/11/16APhiladelphia 76ers102-109
13/11/16AChicago Bulls95-106
12/11/16HCleveland Cavaliers94-105
10/11/16HBoston Celtics118-93
08/11/16HHouston Rockets106-114
05/11/16AOrlando Magic86-88
04/11/16HAtlanta Hawks95-92
02/11/16HToronto Raptors103-113
31/10/16AMemphis Grizzlies103-112 OT
Miami Heatlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/11/16HMilwaukee Bucks96-73
16/11/16HAtlanta Hawks90-93
15/11/16ASan Antonio Spurs90-94
13/11/16HUtah Jazz91-102
11/11/16HChicago Bulls95-98
08/11/16AOklahoma City Thunder85-97
04/11/16AToronto Raptors87-96
01/11/16HSacramento Kings108-96 OT
30/10/16HSan Antonio Spurs99-106
29/10/16HCharlotte Hornets91-97

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW27%
HomeWLWLW50%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1165
Win %27%50%0%
Points / game101.8105.897.0
Allowed / game105.3104.8105.8
Point differential-3.5+1.0-8.8
Avg total207.1210.7202.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%17%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)100% (1)0% (1)
Overtime %9%0%20%
Miami Heat
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW27%
HomeWLLLW29%
AwayWLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1174
Win %27%29%25%
Points / game94.595.792.5
Allowed / game95.395.095.8
Point differential-0.7+0.7-3.2
Avg total189.8190.7188.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%29%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)0% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %9%14%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 Los Angeles Clippers1311285%109.695.4+14.2
2 Golden State Warriors1210283%116.2107.6+8.7
3 Cleveland Cavaliers1210283%108.6101.6+7.0
4 San Antonio Spurs1310377%103.097.6+5.4
5 Atlanta Hawks129375%106.898.3+8.5
6 Charlotte Hornets118373%105.099.5+5.5
7 Chicago Bulls128467%105.097.8+7.2
8 Toronto Raptors128467%108.2104.3+3.9
9 Houston Rockets138562%109.1104.9+4.2
10 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%104.8102.9+1.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies127558%97.299.2-2.0
12 Los Angeles Lakers137654%109.8109.0+0.8
13 Utah Jazz147750%96.494.4+1.9
14 Boston Celtics126650%104.8105.7-0.9
15 Portland Trail Blazers147750%106.7112.4-5.7
16 Detroit Pistons136746%97.297.5-0.2
17 Indiana Pacers136746%105.5107.5-2.1
18 Milwaukee Bucks115645%100.7101.9-1.2
19 New York Knicks125742%102.2107.2-4.9
20 Orlando Magic125742%92.3100.9-8.6
21 Minnesota Timberwolves114736%108.1104.3+3.8
22 Denver Nuggets124833%106.0108.2-2.2
23 Brooklyn Nets124833%106.2112.0-5.8
24 Sacramento Kings134931%101.4105.5-4.1
25 Phoenix Suns134931%108.6114.5-5.8
26 Miami Heat113827%94.595.3-0.7
27 Washington Wizards113827%101.8105.3-3.5
28 New Orleans Pelicans1331023%101.1106.9-5.8
29 Dallas Mavericks112918%91.098.4-7.4
30 Philadelphia 76ers1221017%95.9108.4-12.5
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 Wizards35242329111
Miami Heat33273123114
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