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Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 02 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 103-91
24-21 24-22 24-29 31-19
Position#15
Record14-16
FormWWWLL
Points / game101.5
Allowed / game104.4
vs
Position#20
Record19-13
FormWWLWW
Points / game101.0
Allowed / game98.4
USANBA· Verizon Center
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Orlando Magic
28 Nov 2026
WAS v ORL
upcoming
22 Nov 2026
WAS v ORL
upcoming
06 Jan 2026
WAS120
ORL112
01 Nov 2025
WAS94
ORL125
03 Apr 2025
WAS97
ORL109
21 Mar 2025
WAS105
ORL120
06 Mar 2024
WAS109
ORL119
26 Dec 2023
WAS119
ORL127
31 Mar 2023
WAS109
ORL116
21 Jan 2023
WAS138
ORL118
30 Mar 2022
WAS127
ORL110
12 Jan 2022
WAS112
ORL106
27 Dec 2020
WAS113
ORL120
26 Dec 2020
WAS120
ORL130
01 Jan 2020
WAS101
ORL122
03 Dec 2019
WAS120
ORL127
13 Mar 2019
WAS100
ORL90
12 Nov 2018
WAS117
ORL109
12 Jan 2018
WAS125
ORL119
23 Dec 2017
WAS130
ORL103
05 Mar 2017
WAS115
ORL114
06 Dec 2016
WAS116
ORL124
01 Jan 2016
WAS103
ORL91
14 Nov 2015
WAS108
ORL99
09 Feb 2015
WAS96
ORL80
15 Nov 2014
WAS98
ORL93
25 Feb 2014
WAS115
ORL106
02 Dec 2013
WAS98
ORL80
14 Jan 2013
WAS120
ORL91
28 Dec 2012
WAS105
ORL97
10 Apr 2012
WAS93
ORL85
29 Feb 2012
WAS95
ORL102
04 Feb 2011
WAS92
ORL110
27 Nov 2010
WAS99
ORL100
13 Mar 2010
WAS95
ORL109
08 Jan 2010
WAS104
ORL97
13 Mar 2009
WAS103
ORL112
27 Nov 2008
WAS90
ORL105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic 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
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
105-107
105
107
-2
82avg 88
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
114-111
114
111
+3
111avg 88
A13/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
95-112
95
112
-17
62avg 88
A15/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
95-114
95
114
-19
78avg 88
A17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
109-101
109
101
+8
106avg 88
H20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
113-99
113
99
+14
112avg 88
H22/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
100-91
100
91
+9
91avg 88
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
111-96
111
96
+15
108avg 88
A26/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
91-108
91
108
-17
76avg 88
H29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
91-94
91
94
-3
81avg 88
A31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
27-26
23-22
28-30
26-28
25-22
39-22
24-39
21-25
25-32
15-26
34-29
31-26
21-29
19-31
24-28
28-27
31-26
27-22
23-26
34-35
29-24
21-25
29-15
25-18
34-30
22-17
19-26
34-26
18-24
27-27
32-19
20-34
26-25
25-27
20-22
27-28
14-24
24-25
26-17
205.7Avg total
102.4Scored
103.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)101.5104.4205.9-2.947%
Season at home (15)103.8104.7208.5-0.947%
Season away (15)99.1104.1203.2-4.947%
Last 10 (10)102.4103.3205.7-0.950%
Last 5 (5)101.297.6198.8+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)97.2106.2203.4-9.040%
vs Similar ◀ (22)101.5104.1205.7-2.645%
vs Weaker (3)108.0103.3211.3+4.767%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
76-111
76
111
-35
61avg 92
H12/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
105-82
105
82
+23
104avg 92
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
113-98
113
98
+15
115avg 92
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
102-94
102
94
+8
92avg 92
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
100-103
100
103
-3
94avg 92
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
107-99
107
99
+8
93avg 92
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
104-101
104
101
+3
100avg 92
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
101-108
101
108
-7
99avg 92
H27/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
104-89
104
89
+15
101avg 92
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
100-93
100
93
+7
96avg 92
H31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-22
17-31
15-30
24-28
25-25
27-20
31-24
22-13
30-23
28-22
31-28
24-25
29-26
20-22
25-20
28-26
29-25
13-27
36-25
22-26
29-21
23-25
26-27
29-26
27-33
32-20
28-21
17-27
24-20
32-24
20-25
25-39
25-23
25-23
25-18
29-25
26-26
19-26
23-21
32-20
199.0Avg total
101.2Scored
97.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (32)101.098.4199.4+2.659%
Season at home (18)102.198.5200.6+3.667%
Season away (14)99.798.3198.0+1.450%
Last 10 (10)101.297.8199.0+3.470%
Last 5 (5)103.298.0201.2+5.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)97.0102.0199.0-5.033%
vs Similar ◀ (19)100.796.4197.1+4.368%
vs Weaker (5)103.095.6198.6+7.480%
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: -0.3-0.3Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +2.1+2.1Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.3-0.3
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +2.1+2.1Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -0.3-0.3
Washington WizardsOrlando Magic
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
54-55
54
55
-1
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A13/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A15/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H22/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
52-50
52
50
+2
A26/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
46-59
46
59
-13
H29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
41-52
41
52
-11
A31/12
NBA
106.1Avg total
52.3Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.254.6106.8-2.440%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.855.2109.0-1.440%-
Last 30 away (15)50.754.0104.7-3.340%-
Last 10 (10)52.353.8106.1-1.550%-
Last 5 (5)52.253.6105.8-1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)49.855.2105.0-5.420%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)52.954.3107.2-1.445%-
vs Weaker (3)51.355.7107.0-4.333%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
37-53
37
53
-16
H12/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
52-45
52
45
+7
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H17/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
49-48
49
48
+1
H19/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H20/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H24/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H27/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
50-46
50
46
+4
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H31/12
NBA
98.4Avg total
50.0Scored
48.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.648.297.9+1.457%-
Last 30 at home (16)48.446.494.8+2.069%-
Last 30 away (14)51.150.4101.4+0.743%-
Last 10 (10)50.048.498.4+1.670%-
Last 5 (5)52.448.2100.6+4.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)47.049.796.7-2.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)50.748.198.8+2.663%-
vs Weaker (5)48.647.095.6+1.660%-
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: 98.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers58.927.7
47.0%
49.0%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.08.8
36.7%
35.3%26.4
🏀 Free throws21.516.4
76.3%
75.5%16.4
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 101.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.1 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.3 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers60.932.4
53.2%
49.0%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.47.7
39.7%
35.3%23.1
🏀 Free throws17.913.3
74.3%
75.5%13.3
They take 80.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% 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 02 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLWWWWLLWL
Orlando Magic
WWLWWLWWWL
#15
League position
#20
+1.1
Net rating
+3.7
99.3
Offensive rating
108.9
98.2
Defensive rating
105.2
49.3%
Effective FG%
54.7%
47.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
13.7%
Turnover %
14.3%
17.7%
Off. rebound %
22.3%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.22
36.7%
3-point %
39.7%
64.7%
Assist %
59.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence99.3 · 108.9Defence98.2 · 105.2Shooting49.3% · 54.7%3-point %36.7% · 39.7%Ball care13.7% · 14.3%Off. rebounds17.7% · 22.3%Free throws0.26 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Orlando Magic
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
31/12/15AToronto Raptors91-94
29/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers91-108
26/12/15ABrooklyn Nets111-96
24/12/15HMemphis Grizzlies100-91
22/12/15HSacramento Kings113-99
20/12/15HCharlotte Hornets109-101
17/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs95-114
15/12/15AMemphis Grizzlies95-112
13/12/15ADallas Mavericks114-111
12/12/15ANew Orleans Pelicans105-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/15HBrooklyn Nets100-93
29/12/15HNew Orleans Pelicans104-89
27/12/15HMiami Heat101-108
24/12/15HHouston Rockets104-101
22/12/15ANew York Knicks107-99
20/12/15HAtlanta Hawks100-103
19/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers102-94
17/12/15HCharlotte Hornets113-98
15/12/15ABrooklyn Nets105-82
12/12/15HCleveland Cavaliers76-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL47%
HomeLWWWL47%
AwayWLLWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301515
Win %47%47%47%
Points / game101.5103.899.1
Allowed / game104.4104.7104.1
Point differential-2.9-0.9-4.9
Avg total205.9208.5203.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%13%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)50% (4)67% (6)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW59%
HomeLWLWW67%
AwayLWLWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321814
Win %59%67%50%
Points / game101.0102.199.7
Allowed / game98.498.598.3
Point differential+2.6+3.6+1.4
Avg total199.4200.6198.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%22%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)57% (7)20% (5)
Overtime %9%11%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 Warriors3230294%114.1102.0+12.0
2 San Antonio Spurs3428682%102.088.6+13.5
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3021970%99.795.1+4.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder33231070%108.7100.5+8.1
5 Los Angeles Clippers34211362%102.9100.6+2.3
6 Atlanta Hawks34211362%102.0100.1+1.9
7 Toronto Raptors33201361%99.896.4+3.4
8 Chicago Bulls30181260%101.1100.0+1.1
9 Orlando Magic32191359%101.098.4+2.6
10 Dallas Mavericks32191359%102.2100.8+1.4
11 Miami Heat31181358%97.095.5+1.5
12 Boston Celtics32181456%103.199.1+4.0
13 Indiana Pacers32181456%102.799.1+3.6
14 Charlotte Hornets31171455%102.599.7+2.8
15 Detroit Pistons33181555%101.499.9+1.5
16 Memphis Grizzlies34181653%96.499.4-2.9
17 Houston Rockets34161847%104.2105.8-1.5
18 Washington Wizards30141647%101.5104.4-2.9
19 New York Knicks33151845%98.099.5-1.5
20 Utah Jazz31141745%97.097.3-0.3
21 Portland Trail Blazers35142140%101.2102.2-1.1
22 Milwaukee Bucks34132138%97.8103.6-5.8
23 Sacramento Kings32122038%104.2107.3-3.2
24 Minnesota Timberwolves33122136%100.1103.0-2.8
25 Denver Nuggets33122136%98.9103.8-4.9
26 Phoenix Suns35122334%102.8105.6-2.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans32102231%101.7106.6-5.0
28 Brooklyn Nets3292328%97.1103.4-6.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers3362718%96.8107.2-10.5
30 Philadelphia 76ers343319%92.5104.4-11.9
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 Wizards24242431103
Orlando Magic2122291991
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