2024-25 · Regular Season · Final
Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Clippers
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 · tip-off time not recorded
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Forecast and result
| Team | Projected | Final | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKN Brooklyn Nets | 105 | 67 | −38 |
| LAC Los Angeles Clippers (home) | 116 | 126 | +10 |
Forecast: Los Angeles Clippers to win, 77% win probability, projected margin 11.
Inside the Forecast
How the inputs are builtWhat the model received
| Input | BKN | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Elo ratingMargin-of-victory Elo; 1500 is average. | 1363 | 1539 |
| Elo gap, home minus road, incl. home court | +246 | |
| Season scoring marginPoints per game, blended with last season early in the year. | −5.8 | +0.8 |
| Games played this season | 40 | 38 |
| Offensive rating, last 10Points scored per 100 possessions. | 107.6 | 106.0 |
| Defensive rating, last 10Points allowed per 100 possessions; lower is better. | 116.1 | 110.7 |
| Combined pace, last 10Possessions per game, both teams. | 98.5 | |
| Rotation points missingPoints per game of rotation players listed Out or Doubtful. | 45.3 | 0.0 |
| Rest days | 1 | 2 |
| Second night of a back-to-back | Yes | No |
This forecast can't be broken down exactly: the model version that made this forecast is not available. Explanations are shown only when the model that made a forecast can be rebuilt and reproduces it. How explanations are checked
Built from the box scores
How the breakdowns workWhere each input came from. Open a row to see the games and box-score stats behind it. A breakdown is shown only when rebuilding it from the stored stats gives exactly the number the model received.
Elo ratingBKN1363LAC1539
Updated after every game from the final score only: wins, losses and margin. Each season starts by keeping 75% of last season's distance from the 1500 average.
BKN1363
- Ended last season at 1412 → started this one at 1434
- First 30 games: −25.0
- Last 10 games: −45.8
- LSAS87–96−11.2
- L@ORL101–102−1.5
- L@TOR113–130−14.7
- W@MIL113–110+10.3
- LPHI94–123−21.4
- LIND99–113−8.4
- LDET98–113−12.5
- L@DEN105–124−3.6
- L@UTA111–112−2.2
- W@POR132–114+19.4
LAC1539
- Ended last season at 1508 → started this one at 1506
- First 28 games: +51.1
- Last 10 games: −17.6
- L@DAL97–113−7.9
- W@MEM114–110+8.9
- WGSW102–92+7.4
- W@NOP116–113+2.8
- L@SAS86–122−29.8
- L@OKC98–116−4.5
- WATL131–105+12.8
- L@MIN106–108−3.6
- L@DEN103–126−11.6
- WMIA109–98+7.9
Season scoring marginBKN−5.8LAC+0.8
Points scored minus points allowed per game this season, mixed with last season's margin until 20 games are played.
BKN−5.8
Scores 107.9, allows 113.7 over 40 games: −5.8 a game.
LAC+0.8
Scores 108.9, allows 108.1 over 38 games: +0.8 a game.
Offensive rating, last 10BKN107.6LAC106.0
Points scored per 100 possessions. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2024-25 to date: 112.7).
BKN107.6scored, −5.1 vs league
| Factor | BKN | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 50.9% | 54.2% | −5.0 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 12.8% | 12.4% | −0.6 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | 22.8% | 24.7% | −0.8 | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.190 | 0.193 | −0.1 | |
| Everything else | +1.4 |
LAC106.0scored, −6.7 vs league
| Factor | LAC | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 51.6% | 54.2% | −3.9 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 14.0% | 12.4% | −2.2 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | 21.0% | 24.7% | −1.6 | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.198 | 0.193 | +0.2 | |
| Everything else | +0.8 |
Defensive rating, last 10BKN116.1LAC110.7
Points allowed per 100 possessions, built from what opponents did in those games. Bars point right when the defense held opponents below average. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2024-25 to date: 112.7).
BKN116.1allowed, +3.5 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 56.5% | 54.2% | −3.5 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 12.0% | 12.4% | −0.7 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | 26.8% | 24.7% | −0.9 | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.210 | 0.193 | −0.5 | |
| Everything else | +2.1 |
LAC110.7allowed, −2.0 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 53.3% | 54.2% | +1.3 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 12.4% | 12.4% | +0.0 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | 25.2% | 24.7% | −0.2 | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.161 | 0.193 | +0.9 | |
| Everything else | +0.0 |
Pace, last 10average 98.5
Possessions per 48 minutes. The model uses the average of the two teams. Faster games mean more points for both sides, so pace mostly moves the projected total, not the margin.
BKN 96.9 and LAC 100.0 → average 98.5 (league 2024-25 to date: 99.8)
Rotation points missingBKN45.3LAC0.0
Points per game of rotation players (two or more of the last 10 games this season, 15+ minutes) listed Out or Doubtful on the official injury report.
BKN45.3pts/g missing
| Player | Pts | Min | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | 24.5 | 23.2 | 2 |
| Cameron Johnson | 20.8 | 29.5 | 4 |
Source: official injury report, 2025-01-15 17:30 ET. 10 rotation players.
LAC0.0pts/g missing
Every rotation player was available.
Source: official injury report, 2025-01-15 17:30 ET. 9 rotation players.
RestBKN1 daysLAC2 days
Days since the team's previous game, capped at 5. One day means the second night of a back-to-back.
BKN1day, back-to-back
Last played Jan 14 against POR.
LAC2days
Last played Jan 13 against MIA.
The last 10 games behind these numbers, box-score totals
BKN
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | @POR | 132–114 | 49-90 | 19-41 | 15-18 | 11 | 8 | 130.7 | 115.2 | 100.0 |
| Jan 12 | @UTA | 111–112 | 39-92 | 10-40 | 23-35 | 8 | 12 | 106.7 | 108.7 | 93.7 |
| Jan 10 | @DEN | 105–124 | 38-90 | 14-45 | 15-19 | 17 | 8 | 102.9 | 122.8 | 101.5 |
| Jan 8 | DET | 98–113 | 33-86 | 13-39 | 19-21 | 15 | 9 | 102.1 | 117.7 | 96.0 |
| Jan 6 | IND | 99–113 | 41-98 | 10-33 | 7-11 | 14 | 19 | 104.2 | 120.2 | 94.5 |
| Jan 4 | PHI | 94–123 | 34-82 | 14-41 | 12-19 | 22 | 5 | 89.5 | 116.0 | 105.5 |
| Jan 2 | @MIL | 113–110 | 38-88 | 12-39 | 25-28 | 14 | 12 | 114.1 | 111.1 | 99.0 |
| Jan 1 | @TOR | 113–130 | 42-87 | 11-37 | 18-20 | 11 | 4 | 116.5 | 132.7 | 97.5 |
| Dec 29 | @ORL | 101–102 | 32-73 | 13-30 | 24-28 | 14 | 6 | 116.1 | 115.9 | 87.5 |
| Dec 27 | SAS | 87–96 | 35-90 | 12-41 | 5-8 | 16 | 11 | 93.5 | 101.1 | 94.0 |
LAC
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | MIA | 109–98 | 45-93 | 13-36 | 6-10 | 11 | 6 | 109.0 | 98.0 | 100.0 |
| Jan 8 | @DEN | 103–126 | 30-80 | 11-38 | 32-40 | 11 | 7 | 105.1 | 127.3 | 98.5 |
| Jan 6 | @MIN | 106–108 | 37-89 | 12-35 | 20-25 | 13 | 14 | 111.6 | 112.5 | 95.5 |
| Jan 4 | ATL | 131–105 | 53-96 | 13-36 | 12-17 | 17 | 7 | 117.0 | 95.5 | 111.0 |
| Jan 2 | @OKC | 98–116 | 38-81 | 11-32 | 11-17 | 19 | 8 | 99.0 | 118.4 | 98.5 |
| Dec 31 | @SAS | 86–122 | 30-87 | 11-41 | 15-18 | 13 | 8 | 87.8 | 123.2 | 98.5 |
| Dec 30 | @NOP | 116–113 | 41-86 | 13-37 | 21-27 | 16 | 12 | 119.6 | 115.3 | 97.5 |
| Dec 27 | GSW | 102–92 | 40-75 | 10-32 | 12-15 | 21 | 6 | 104.1 | 94.8 | 97.5 |
| Dec 23 | @MEM | 114–110 | 42-96 | 9-27 | 21-26 | 17 | 15 | 106.5 | 102.8 | 107.0 |
| Dec 21 | @DAL | 97–113 | 34-81 | 10-37 | 19-22 | 17 | 7 | 100.0 | 118.9 | 96.0 |
Off and Def are points scored and allowed per 100 possessions in each game; their averages are the 10-game ratings above. OREB is missing (–) where the source data didn't record it.
The result against the forecast
2024-25 surprise gamesSurprise is measured against this model's forecast, not against what other observers expected. Outcome surprise is −ln(winner's pregame probability): 0.69 for a coin flip, 2.3 for a 10% winner.
Team box score
What happened in the game. These numbers are not used by the forecast, and they are not offered as the reason it missed.
| Team stat | BKN | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 67 | 126 |
| Field goals | 25–83 · 30.1% | 43–79 · 54.4% |
| Three-pointers | 5–28 · 17.9% | 12–32 · 37.5% |
| Free throws | 12–22 · 54.5% | 28–30 · 93.3% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 46 |
| Assists | 15 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Steals | 9 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
How the model does with these teams over time: Brooklyn Nets · Los Angeles Clippers
Where the forecast differed from the result
| Measure | Forecast | Actual | Actual − forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home margin (LAC) | +11 | +59 | +48 |
| Total points | 221 | 193 | −28 |
| BKN points | 105 | 67 | −38 |
| LAC points | 116 | 126 | +10 |
Score by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKN | 21 | 14 | 16 | 16 | – | 67 |
| LAC | 21 | 37 | 44 | 24 | – | 126 |
Recent form before this game
Previous meetings
| Date | Matchup | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 2023-24 | BKN at LAC | BKN 114 – 125 LAC |
| Nov 8 2023-24 | LAC at BKN | LAC 93 – 100 BKN |
| Feb 6 2022-23 | LAC at BKN | LAC 124 – 116 BKN |
| Nov 12 2022-23 | BKN at LAC | BKN 110 – 95 LAC |
| Jan 1 2021-22 | LAC at BKN | LAC 120 – 116 BKN |