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Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Nov 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 88-91
17-26 12-24 28-16 31-25
Position#18
Record9-5
FormLWWWW
Points / game110.7
Allowed / game105.0
Washington Wizards
USA
vs
Miami Heat 🏆
USA
Position#16
Record6-8
FormLWWLL
Points / game101.3
Allowed / game103.0
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2017-18
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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
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
117-120
117
120
-3
105avg 102
A28/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
110-83
110
83
+27
108avg 102
A29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
116-122
116
122
-6
102avg 102
H01/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
122-130
122
130
-8
113avg 102
H03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
107-96
107
96
+11
97avg 102
A05/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
99-113
99
113
-14
91avg 102
H08/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
111-95
111
95
+16
106avg 102
H10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
113-94
113
94
+19
109avg 102
H12/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
110-92
110
92
+18
114avg 102
H14/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
102-93
102
93
+9
86avg 102
A16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-27
33-26
30-34
20-33
35-16
28-16
25-28
22-23
32-15
32-37
26-35
26-35
36-42
30-32
27-30
29-26
32-17
30-29
22-30
23-20
34-36
19-28
23-26
23-23
37-34
32-22
22-21
20-18
20-19
29-23
27-25
37-27
25-32
32-19
29-20
24-21
30-19
31-30
10-25
31-19
214.5Avg total
110.7Scored
103.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)110.7105.0215.7+5.764%
Season at home (8)113.2109.0222.2+4.262%
Season away (6)107.399.7207.0+7.767%
Last 10 (10)110.7103.8214.5+6.960%
Last 5 (5)107.097.4204.4+9.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)114.7110.3225.0+4.367%
vs Similar ◀ (23)107.5107.4214.9+0.152%
vs Weaker (4)112.297.8210.0+14.575%
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
Boston Celtics
#4
L
90-96
90
96
-6
80avg 94
H29/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
122-125 OT
122
125
-3
110avg 94
H30/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
97-91
97
91
+6
90avg 94
H01/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
94-95
94
95
-1
90avg 94
A04/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
104-101
104
101
+3
93avg 94
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
80-97
80
97
-17
67avg 94
A07/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
126-115
126
115
+11
125avg 94
A09/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
84-74
84
74
+10
72avg 94
A11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
103-112
103
112
-9
91avg 94
A12/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
93-102
93
102
-9
82avg 94
H16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-21
19-26
18-27
27-22
32-23
30-37
20-19
28-31
27-17
22-30
18-17
30-27
37-28
21-23
13-25
23-19
34-20
28-29
27-17
15-35
21-22
16-28
20-25
23-22
36-27
33-27
25-32
32-29
25-22
12-27
20-8
27-17
29-31
29-24
23-28
22-29
19-30
30-31
25-10
19-31
200.1Avg total
99.3Scored
100.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)101.3103.0204.3-1.743%
Season at home (7)102.6104.6207.1-2.043%
Season away (7)100.0101.4201.4-1.443%
Last 10 (10)99.3100.8200.1-1.540%
Last 5 (5)97.2100.0197.2-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)80.097.0177.0-17.00%
vs Similar ◀ (22)104.3105.0209.3-0.745%
vs Weaker (7)106.799.7206.4+7.071%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +5.8+5.8Q1: +4.5+4.5Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -4.2-4.2Q3Q3: -3.3-3.3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -1.6-1.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +5.8+5.8Q1: +4.5+4.5Q2Q2: +3.4+3.4Q2: -4.2-4.2Q3Q3: -3.3-3.3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: -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
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
67-53
67
53
+14
A28/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
63-32
63
32
+31
A29/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
64-52
64
52
+12
H01/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
66-74
66
74
-8
H03/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
62-46
62
46
+16
A05/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
53-64
53
64
-11
H08/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
69-56
69
56
+13
H10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H12/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H14/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A16/11
NBA
113.0Avg total
61.1Scored
51.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.152.5108.6+3.660%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.852.3107.1+2.547%-
Last 30 away (15)57.452.7110.1+4.773%-
Last 10 (10)61.151.9113.0+9.280%-
Last 5 (5)57.852.4110.2+5.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)61.752.7114.3+9.067%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)55.053.9108.9+1.152%-
vs Weaker (4)58.244.2102.5+14.0100%-
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
Boston Celtics
#4
L
45-47
45
47
-2
H29/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
62-60
62
60
+2
H30/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H01/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A04/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
37-50
37
50
-13
A07/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
69-54
69
54
+15
A09/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
37-49
37
49
-12
A11/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A12/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
49-61
49
61
-12
H16/11
NBA
104.9Avg total
52.6Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.052.4106.4+1.657%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.152.9107.9+2.256%-
Last 30 away (14)52.751.9104.6+0.957%-
Last 10 (10)52.652.3104.9+0.360%-
Last 5 (5)50.053.8103.8-3.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)37.050.087.0-13.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)53.853.3107.1+0.555%-
vs Weaker (7)56.949.9106.7+7.071%-
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: 110.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers57.129.4
51.5%
51.0%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.110.8
39.9%
36.1%32.4
🏀 Free throws24.919.5
78.3%
76.5%19.5
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Miami Heattheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Miami Heat: 99.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.3 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 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-pointers51.525.3
49.1%
51.0%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.011.1
35.8%
36.1%33.3
🏀 Free throws19.515.4
79.0%
76.5%15.4
They take 82.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 18 Nov 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WWWWLWLLWL
Miami Heat
LLWWLWLWLL
#18
League position
#16
+6.9
Net rating
-1.5
111.1
Offensive rating
99.8
104.2
Defensive rating
101.4
54.2%
Effective FG%
50.8%
50.2%
Opp. effective FG%
47.3%
15.4%
Turnover %
17.3%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
20.1%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.24
39.9%
3-point %
35.8%
55.7%
Assist %
52.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence111.1 · 99.8Defence104.2 · 101.4Shooting54.2% · 50.8%3-point %39.9% · 35.8%Ball care15.4% · 17.3%Off. rebounds25.1% · 20.1%Free throws0.30 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ 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
4
Washington Wizards wins
6
Miami Heat wins
DateGameScore
16/11/17Miami Heat v Washington Wizards93-102
13/04/17Miami Heat v Washington Wizards110-102
08/04/17Washington Wizards v Miami Heat103-106
13/12/16Miami Heat v Washington Wizards112-101
20/11/16Washington Wizards v Miami Heat111-114
21/02/16Miami Heat v Washington Wizards114-94
21/01/16Washington Wizards v Miami Heat106-87
03/01/16Washington Wizards v Miami Heat75-97
08/12/15Miami Heat v Washington Wizards103-114
07/03/15Washington Wizards v Miami Heat99-97
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/17AMiami Heat102-93
14/11/17HSacramento Kings110-92
12/11/17HAtlanta Hawks113-94
10/11/17HLos Angeles Lakers111-95
08/11/17HDallas Mavericks99-113
05/11/17AToronto Raptors107-96
03/11/17HCleveland Cavaliers122-130
01/11/17HPhoenix Suns116-122
29/10/17ASacramento Kings110-83
28/10/17AGolden State Warriors117-120
Miami Heatlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/17HWashington Wizards93-102
12/11/17ADetroit Pistons103-112
11/11/17AUtah Jazz84-74
09/11/17APhoenix Suns126-115
07/11/17AGolden State Warriors80-97
05/11/17ALos Angeles Clippers104-101
04/11/17ADenver Nuggets94-95
01/11/17HChicago Bulls97-91
30/10/17HMinnesota Timberwolves122-125 OT
29/10/17HBoston Celtics90-96

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW64%
HomeLLWWW62%
AwayLLWWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1486
Win %64%62%67%
Points / game110.7113.2107.3
Allowed / game105.0109.099.7
Point differential+5.7+4.2+7.7
Avg total215.7222.2207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%38%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)100% (2)33% (3)
Overtime %7%0%17%
Miami Heat
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL43%
HomeLLLWL43%
AwayWLWWL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1477
Win %43%43%43%
Points / game101.3102.6100.0
Allowed / game103.0104.6101.4
Point differential-1.7-2.0-1.4
Avg total204.3207.1201.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%14%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %7%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 Boston Celtics1614288%102.094.1+7.9
2 Houston Rockets1612475%113.1105.3+7.8
3 Golden State Warriors1511473%117.5106.7+10.8
4 Detroit Pistons1410471%105.7101.1+4.6
5 Washington Wizards149564%110.7105.0+5.7
6 Toronto Raptors149564%111.4105.8+5.6
7 Minnesota Timberwolves149564%108.0108.9-0.9
8 San Antonio Spurs159660%101.598.9+2.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers148657%104.698.9+5.7
10 New York Knicks148657%106.0104.6+1.4
11 Denver Nuggets148657%105.8104.8+1.0
12 Milwaukee Bucks148657%103.9104.4-0.5
13 Philadelphia 76ers148657%108.5109.4-0.9
14 Orlando Magic158753%108.7107.2+1.5
15 New Orleans Pelicans158753%108.0108.2-0.2
16 Cleveland Cavaliers158753%110.1112.1-2.0
17 Oklahoma City Thunder147750%103.197.1+6.0
18 Memphis Grizzlies147750%102.0101.1+0.9
19 Indiana Pacers157847%108.5109.3-0.8
20 Miami Heat146843%101.3103.0-1.7
21 Utah Jazz156940%98.5100.7-2.2
22 Los Angeles Lakers156940%103.7106.5-2.8
23 Los Angeles Clippers135838%107.2106.0+1.2
24 Charlotte Hornets135838%103.7105.7-2.0
25 Brooklyn Nets145936%110.0114.1-4.1
26 Phoenix Suns1651131%106.7116.8-10.1
27 Sacramento Kings1431121%93.6107.1-13.6
28 Atlanta Hawks1531220%104.2108.4-4.2
29 Chicago Bulls1221017%92.4102.9-10.5
30 Dallas Mavericks1521313%98.9107.0-8.1
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 Wizards1712283188
Miami Heat2624162591
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