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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 20 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 105-113
36-28 31-32 22-23 16-30
Position#26
Record14-30
FormLLWLW
Points / game109.9
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#8
Record27-18
FormLLLWW
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game105.9
USANBA· State Farm Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Atlanta Hawks v Boston Celtics
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BOS107
24 Nov 2015
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BOS97
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BOS105
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ATL105
BOS97
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ATL87
BOS94
25 Jan 2013
ATL123
BOS111
05 Jan 2013
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
111-108
111
108
+3
100avg 98
H30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
108-116
108
116
-8
99avg 98
A31/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
98-114
98
114
-16
89avg 98
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
112-144
112
144
-32
97avg 98
A05/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
106-82
106
82
+24
105avg 98
H06/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
101-104
101
104
-3
94avg 98
A09/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
100-116
100
116
-16
82avg 98
A10/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
123-121
123
121
+2
123avg 98
A12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
114-133
114
133
-19
100avg 98
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
142-126
142
126
+16
147avg 98
H16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-26
34-25
27-23
27-34
25-33
35-30
21-34
27-19
29-35
24-29
31-24
14-26
14-43
29-33
36-42
33-26
23-16
15-21
41-21
27-24
31-28
26-28
20-24
24-24
38-23
19-28
23-35
20-30
32-30
22-26
35-32
34-33
32-35
23-29
29-31
30-38
25-29
45-30
27-41
45-26
227.9Avg total
111.5Scored
116.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)109.9117.8227.8-7.932%
Season at home (19)112.8117.6230.4-4.842%
Season away (25)107.7118.0225.8-10.324%
Last 10 (10)111.5116.4227.9-4.940%
Last 5 (5)116.0120.0236.0-4.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)110.2118.7228.8-8.532%
vs Similar (5)111.6114.0225.6-2.460%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
111-120
111
120
-9
105avg 99
A01/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
115-102
115
102
+13
119avg 99
H03/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
114-93
114
93
+21
114avg 99
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
116-95
116
95
+21
116avg 99
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
135-108
135
108
+27
139avg 99
H10/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
99-115
99
115
-16
83avg 99
A11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
103-105
103
105
-2
88avg 99
A13/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
102-109
102
109
-7
86avg 99
A15/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
117-108
117
108
+9
117avg 99
H17/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
122-116
122
116
+6
124avg 99
H19/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-17
29-29
30-46
29-28
25-21
35-21
27-39
28-21
34-23
24-28
26-17
30-25
34-22
22-23
30-29
30-21
29-23
39-30
37-27
30-28
24-28
19-33
29-22
27-32
19-19
32-22
26-31
26-33
25-27
20-19
21-44
36-19
30-36
34-17
23-30
30-25
35-24
23-38
38-29
26-25
220.5Avg total
113.4Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)112.0105.9218.0+6.160%
Season at home (22)114.4103.8218.2+10.577%
Season away (23)109.8108.0217.8+1.943%
Last 10 (10)113.4107.1220.5+6.360%
Last 5 (5)108.6110.6219.2-2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)107.0120.0227.0-13.00%
vs Similar (6)113.8112.5226.3+1.350%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)115.3105.6220.9+9.765%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. 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: -2.6-2.6Q1: +3.8+3.8Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: +1.7+1.7Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: -2.7-2.7Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +3.5+3.5
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: +3.8+3.8Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: +1.7+1.7Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: -2.7-2.7Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +3.5+3.5
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H30/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
60-63
60
63
-3
A31/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
53-64
53
64
-11
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
43-76
43
76
-33
A05/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
38-37
38
37
+1
H06/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
57-56
57
56
+1
A09/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A10/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
54-56
54
56
-2
A12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
55-64
55
64
-9
H13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
70-59
70
59
+11
H16/01
NBA
112.1Avg total
54.4Scored
57.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.759.4115.1-3.643%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.658.5113.2-3.946%-
Last 30 away (17)56.660.0116.6-3.441%-
Last 10 (10)54.457.7112.1-3.350%-
Last 5 (5)58.657.2115.8+1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)55.858.8114.6-3.044%-
vs Similar (5)55.462.0117.4-6.640%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
60-42
60
42
+18
H03/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
68-53
68
53
+15
H10/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
43-61
43
61
-18
A11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
51-41
51
41
+10
A13/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A15/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
64-53
64
53
+11
H17/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
58-62
58
62
-4
H19/01
NBA
105.5Avg total
55.5Scored
50.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.552.9109.4+3.763%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.453.9113.2+5.575%-
Last 30 away (14)53.351.7105.0+1.650%-
Last 10 (10)55.550.0105.5+5.570%-
Last 5 (5)52.252.6104.8-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)48.065.0113.0-17.00%-
vs Similar (6)56.851.7108.5+5.267%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)56.852.7109.5+4.265%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. 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: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.030.5
51.7%
51.7%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.711.5
35.2%
35.4%34.5
🏀 Free throws21.916.0
73.1%
76.6%16.0
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 113.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.629.6
54.2%
51.7%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.313.2
38.5%
35.4%39.6
🏀 Free throws18.514.6
78.9%
76.6%14.6
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). 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 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Atlanta Hawks
WLWLLWLLLW
Boston Celtics
WWLLLWWWWL
#26
League position
#8
-4.6
Net rating
+6.3
105.8
Offensive rating
113.0
110.4
Defensive rating
106.8
52.1%
Effective FG%
55.6%
53.2%
Opp. effective FG%
50.9%
17.9%
Turnover %
12.5%
31.2%
Off. rebound %
21.4%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.2%
3-point %
38.5%
59.3%
Assist %
67.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence105.8 · 113.0Defence110.4 · 106.8Shooting52.1% · 55.6%3-point %35.2% · 38.5%Ball care17.9% · 12.5%Off. rebounds31.2% · 21.4%Free throws0.24 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ 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
4
Atlanta Hawks wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/19HOklahoma City Thunder142-126
13/01/19HMilwaukee Bucks114-133
12/01/19APhiladelphia 76ers123-121
10/01/19ABrooklyn Nets100-116
09/01/19AToronto Raptors101-104
06/01/19HMiami Heat106-82
05/01/19AMilwaukee Bucks112-144
03/01/19AWashington Wizards98-114
31/12/18AIndiana Pacers108-116
30/12/18HCleveland Cavaliers111-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/01/19HMemphis Grizzlies122-116
17/01/19HToronto Raptors117-108
15/01/19ABrooklyn Nets102-109
13/01/19AOrlando Magic103-105
11/01/19AMiami Heat99-115
10/01/19HIndiana Pacers135-108
08/01/19HBrooklyn Nets116-95
05/01/19HDallas Mavericks114-93
03/01/19HMinnesota Timberwolves115-102
01/01/19ASan Antonio Spurs111-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW32%
HomeLWWLW42%
AwayLLLLW24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games441925
Win %32%42%24%
Points / game109.9112.8107.7
Allowed / game117.8117.6118.0
Point differential-7.9-4.8-10.3
Avg total227.8230.4225.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%11%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won70% (10)75% (4)67% (6)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW60%
HomeWWWWW77%
AwayWLLLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452223
Win %60%77%43%
Points / game112.0114.4109.8
Allowed / game105.9103.8108.0
Point differential+6.1+10.5+1.9
Avg total218.0218.2217.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%50%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)67% (3)40% (5)
Overtime %9%9%9%
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 Milwaukee Bucks45331273%117.6107.6+10.0
2 Toronto Raptors47341372%113.8108.7+5.1
3 Golden State Warriors46321470%118.5111.9+6.5
4 Denver Nuggets44301468%111.0106.3+4.7
5 Indiana Pacers45301567%108.7103.3+5.4
6 Philadelphia 76ers47301764%115.4112.2+3.3
7 Boston Celtics45271860%112.0105.9+6.1
8 Oklahoma City Thunder45271860%113.5109.0+4.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers47281960%112.5110.1+2.4
10 San Antonio Spurs47272057%111.8109.3+2.4
11 Houston Rockets44251957%112.0110.0+2.0
12 Utah Jazz47262155%108.4104.9+3.5
13 Los Angeles Lakers46252154%111.9110.8+1.1
14 Los Angeles Clippers45242153%114.7114.6+0.1
15 Sacramento Kings46242252%114.0115.1-1.1
16 Brooklyn Nets47242351%111.6112.0-0.5
17 Charlotte Hornets45222349%112.6111.5+1.1
18 Miami Heat43212249%105.9105.9-0.0
19 Minnesota Timberwolves45212447%111.5112.0-0.4
20 New Orleans Pelicans46212546%117.4115.8+1.7
21 Dallas Mavericks45202544%109.6109.6+0.0
22 Detroit Pistons45202544%106.6109.1-2.5
23 Memphis Grizzlies45192642%101.2103.5-2.3
24 Washington Wizards45192642%113.2116.5-3.2
25 Orlando Magic46192741%103.9107.9-4.0
26 Atlanta Hawks44143032%109.9117.8-7.9
27 Phoenix Suns47113623%106.2115.0-8.8
28 New York Knicks44103423%107.1115.4-8.3
29 Chicago Bulls45103522%101.0111.4-10.5
30 Cleveland Cavaliers4693720%102.8113.7-10.8
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 Hawks36312216105
Boston Celtics28322330113
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