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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 07 Apr 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 123-116
32-24 39-31 28-34 24-27
Position#12
Record39-38
FormLWWLL
Points / game102.7
Allowed / game104.0
vs
Position#5
Record50-28
FormWLWWL
Points / game107.6
Allowed / game105.2
USANBA· Philips Arena
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Atlanta Hawks v Boston Celtics
09 Apr 2027
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BOS116
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BOS101
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BOS107
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BOS105
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ATL105
BOS97
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ATL87
BOS94
25 Jan 2013
ATL123
BOS111
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ATL81
BOS89
08 May 2012
ATL87
BOS86
01 May 2012
ATL80
BOS87
29 Apr 2012
ATL83
BOS74
20 Apr 2012
ATL97
BOS92
19 Mar 2012
ATL76
BOS79
01 Apr 2011
ATL88
BOS83
22 Nov 2010
ATL76
BOS99
29 Jan 2010
ATL100
BOS91
08 Jan 2010
ATL93
BOS85
27 Mar 2009
ATL93
BOS99
17 Dec 2008
ATL85
BOS88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Atlanta Hawks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winLost
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
91-103
91
103
-12
82avg 94
H16/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
97-113
97
113
-16
79avg 94
H18/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
90-105
90
105
-15
84avg 94
A20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
100-104
100
104
-4
87avg 94
A23/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
97-100
97
100
-3
90avg 94
A25/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
92-107
92
107
-15
72avg 94
H26/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
95-91
95
91
+4
88avg 94
H28/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
99-92
99
92
+7
92avg 94
A29/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
104-106
104
106
-2
95avg 94
A01/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
82-91
82
91
-9
70avg 94
A02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-26
24-29
13-23
26-25
18-40
28-23
27-22
24-28
19-19
23-32
26-32
22-22
20-16
26-24
21-27
33-37
21-29
22-16
31-27
23-28
20-32
28-23
20-23
24-29
27-12
20-32
24-24
24-23
25-18
27-25
27-27
20-22
21-23
25-29
38-27
20-27
24-29
19-17
18-24
21-21
195.9Avg total
94.7Scored
101.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)102.7104.0206.7-1.351%
Season at home (38)105.0105.8210.9-0.853%
Season away (39)100.4102.2202.6-1.849%
Last 10 (10)94.7101.2195.9-6.520%
Last 5 (5)94.497.4191.8-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)107.0111.2218.2-4.233%
vs Similar ◀ (17)102.9106.6209.5-3.735%
vs Weaker (7)96.796.7193.4+0.057%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
98-95
98
95
+3
89avg 99
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
99-105
99
105
-6
92avg 99
A19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
110-102
110
102
+8
98avg 99
H20/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
109-100
109
100
+9
107avg 99
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
130-120
130
120
+10
126avg 99
H24/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
112-108
112
108
+4
113avg 99
H26/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
100-103
100
103
-3
88avg 99
H29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
117-116
117
116
+1
113avg 99
H31/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
110-94
110
94
+16
108avg 99
A02/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
91-114
91
114
-23
77avg 99
H06/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-16
24-21
26-28
27-30
23-25
28-21
28-30
20-29
30-28
28-19
34-28
18-27
21-19
28-23
39-32
21-26
29-16
37-27
31-37
33-40
22-27
31-31
32-17
27-33
24-24
25-31
28-25
23-23
31-29
26-35
35-26
25-26
34-23
26-24
28-24
22-23
20-19
22-38
24-33
25-24
213.3Avg total
107.6Scored
105.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)107.6105.2212.8+2.464%
Season at home (39)109.3105.7215.1+3.672%
Season away (39)105.9104.6210.5+1.356%
Last 10 (10)107.6105.7213.3+1.970%
Last 5 (5)106.0107.0213.0-1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.086.0185.0+13.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (18)105.2104.9210.1+0.261%
vs Weaker (11)109.7105.0214.7+4.773%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -4.0-4.0
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -4.0-4.0
Atlanta HawksBoston Celtics
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
Atlanta HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
52-55
52
55
-3
H16/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
46-63
46
63
-17
H18/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
42-51
42
51
-9
A20/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
46-40
46
40
+6
A23/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
43-45
43
45
-2
A25/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H26/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
47-44
47
44
+3
H28/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
52-43
52
43
+9
A29/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A01/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
43-46
43
46
-3
A02/04
NBA
95.9Avg total
46.5Scored
49.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.651.7102.3-1.137%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.955.4110.3-0.540%-
Last 30 away (15)46.347.994.2-1.733%-
Last 10 (10)46.549.495.9-2.930%-
Last 5 (5)47.248.095.2-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)50.857.3108.2-6.533%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)50.951.8102.7-0.835%-
vs Weaker (7)49.646.696.1+3.043%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
45-37
45
37
+8
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H20/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
66-43
66
43
+23
H24/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
53-58
53
58
-5
H26/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
57-64
57
64
-7
H31/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A02/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
42-57
42
57
-15
H06/04
NBA
102.6Avg total
53.0Scored
49.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.450.0103.4+3.453%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.651.6105.2+2.040%-
Last 30 away (15)53.248.5101.7+4.767%-
Last 10 (10)53.049.6102.6+3.460%-
Last 5 (5)52.256.2108.4-4.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)46.050.096.0-4.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)51.850.5102.3+1.350%-
vs Weaker (11)56.749.3106.0+7.564%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 94.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers58.425.7
44.0%
50.2%51.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.18.1
31.0%
35.7%24.3
🏀 Free throws25.619.0
74.2%
77.0%19.0
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 107.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.3 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers51.928.3
54.5%
50.2%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.39.9
30.7%
35.7%29.7
🏀 Free throws27.221.3
78.3%
77.0%21.3
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 07 Apr 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Atlanta Hawks
LLWWLLLLLL
Boston Celtics
LWWLWWWWLW
#12
League position
#5
-6.5
Net rating
+1.9
95.1
Offensive rating
106.8
101.6
Defensive rating
104.9
44.8%
Effective FG%
51.2%
48.8%
Opp. effective FG%
49.1%
16.6%
Turnover %
14.4%
26.9%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.32
31.0%
3-point %
30.7%
62.1%
Assist %
65.4%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence95.1 · 106.8Defence101.6 · 104.9Shooting44.8% · 51.2%3-point %31.0% · 30.7%Ball care16.6% · 14.4%Off. rebounds26.9% · 23.6%Free throws0.30 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)20% · 70%
■ Atlanta Hawks   ■ Boston Celtics
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
7
Atlanta Hawks wins
3
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/04/17ABrooklyn Nets82-91
01/04/17AChicago Bulls104-106
29/03/17APhiladelphia 76ers99-92
28/03/17HPhoenix Suns95-91
26/03/17HBrooklyn Nets92-107
25/03/17AMilwaukee Bucks97-100
23/03/17AWashington Wizards100-104
20/03/17ACharlotte Hornets90-105
18/03/17HPortland Trail Blazers97-113
16/03/17HMemphis Grizzlies91-103
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/04/17HCleveland Cavaliers91-114
02/04/17ANew York Knicks110-94
31/03/17HOrlando Magic117-116
29/03/17HMilwaukee Bucks100-103
26/03/17HMiami Heat112-108
24/03/17HPhoenix Suns130-120
22/03/17HIndiana Pacers109-100
20/03/17HWashington Wizards110-102
19/03/17APhiladelphia 76ers99-105
17/03/17ABrooklyn Nets98-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL51%
HomeWLLLW53%
AwayLLWLL49%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %51%53%49%
Points / game102.7105.0100.4
Allowed / game104.0105.8102.2
Point differential-1.3-0.8-1.8
Avg total206.7210.9202.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%21%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (29)60% (10)58% (19)
Overtime %5%8%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL64%
HomeWWLWL72%
AwayWLWLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783939
Win %64%72%56%
Points / game107.6109.3105.9
Allowed / game105.2105.7104.6
Point differential+2.4+3.6+1.3
Avg total212.8215.1210.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%23%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won68% (25)77% (13)58% (12)
Overtime %4%3%5%
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 Warriors79651482%116.1104.4+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs78601877%105.898.2+7.6
3 Houston Rockets78532568%115.3109.0+6.3
4 Cleveland Cavaliers78512765%110.5106.7+3.8
5 Boston Celtics78502864%107.6105.2+2.4
6 Utah Jazz78483062%100.696.5+4.1
7 Toronto Raptors79483161%107.1103.1+4.0
8 Los Angeles Clippers79483161%108.5104.8+3.7
9 Washington Wizards79483161%109.4107.4+2.0
10 Oklahoma City Thunder78453358%106.8105.7+1.1
11 Memphis Grizzlies79423753%100.7100.1+0.6
12 Atlanta Hawks77393851%102.7104.0-1.3
13 Milwaukee Bucks79403951%104.1104.3-0.2
14 Chicago Bulls79394049%102.5103.1-0.6
15 Indiana Pacers79394049%104.6105.4-0.8
16 Miami Heat78384049%102.9101.9+1.0
17 Portland Trail Blazers78384049%108.3109.1-0.8
18 Denver Nuggets78374147%111.7111.7+0.0
19 Charlotte Hornets79364346%105.5104.7+0.8
20 Detroit Pistons78354345%101.1102.4-1.3
21 New Orleans Pelicans78334542%104.5106.1-1.6
22 Dallas Mavericks78324641%97.9100.5-2.6
23 Minnesota Timberwolves77314640%105.5106.4-0.9
24 Sacramento Kings78314740%102.4106.4-4.0
25 New York Knicks79304938%104.5108.0-3.5
26 Philadelphia 76ers79285135%102.5108.1-5.7
27 Orlando Magic79285135%101.1107.2-6.1
28 Los Angeles Lakers78235529%104.7111.9-7.3
29 Phoenix Suns79225728%107.4113.3-6.0
30 Brooklyn Nets79196024%106.2112.6-6.4
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
Atlanta Hawks32392824123
Boston Celtics24313427116
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