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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 25 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 127-112
40-27 32-22 27-29 28-34
Position#10
Record15-20
FormLWLWL
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game113.6
vs
Position#16
Record15-18
FormWLWLL
Points / game109.7
Allowed / game109.8
USANBA· State Farm Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Atlanta Hawks v Boston Celtics
09 Apr 2027
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ATL121
BOS129
21 Apr 2023
ATL130
BOS122
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BOS134
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ATL101
BOS126
28 Jan 2022
ATL108
BOS92
17 Nov 2021
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BOS99
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BOS112
03 Feb 2020
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BOS123
19 Jan 2019
ATL105
BOS113
23 Nov 2018
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BOS114
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BOS110
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BOS116
13 Jan 2017
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BOS103
26 Apr 2016
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BOS83
19 Apr 2016
ATL89
BOS72
16 Apr 2016
ATL102
BOS101
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ATL118
BOS107
24 Nov 2015
ATL121
BOS97
02 Dec 2014
ATL109
BOS105
09 Apr 2014
ATL105
BOS97
23 Nov 2013
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winLost
-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
Utah Jazz
#1
L
91-112
91
112
-21
73avg 107
H05/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
132-121
132
121
+11
139avg 107
H07/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
117-118
117
118
-1
no box
A11/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
114-125
114
125
-11
99avg 107
H13/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
113-125
113
125
-12
109avg 107
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
112-123
112
123
-11
99avg 107
A16/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
122-114
122
114
+8
116avg 107
A18/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
109-121
109
121
-12
96avg 107
A20/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
123-115
123
115
+8
123avg 107
H22/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
111-112
111
112
-1
98avg 107
A24/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-20
21-25
26-35
28-32
28-34
38-29
35-31
31-27
32-33
30-19
28-29
27-37
29-36
19-41
24-33
42-15
26-27
32-35
29-22
26-41
28-39
35-27
27-29
22-28
33-35
29-21
28-25
32-33
22-33
19-33
32-32
36-23
27-33
37-23
29-20
30-39
27-28
28-30
29-26
27-28
233.0Avg total
114.4Scored
118.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)113.2113.6226.7-0.443%
Season at home (18)112.0112.1224.1-0.144%
Season away (17)114.4115.1229.5-0.741%
Last 10 (10)114.4118.6233.0-4.230%
Last 5 (5)115.4117.0232.4-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)98.3107.3205.7-9.033%
vs Similar ◀ (21)115.0116.4231.3-1.433%
vs Weaker (6)112.8106.3219.2+6.567%
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
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
91-100
91
100
-9
71avg 101
A07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
108-122
108
122
-14
no box
A10/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
120-106
120
106
+14
118avg 101
H12/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
102-108
102
108
-6
88avg 101
H13/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
91-104
91
104
-13
71avg 101
A14/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
112-99
112
99
+13
110avg 101
H17/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
114-122
114
122
-8
102avg 101
H18/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
121-109
121
109
+12
117avg 101
H20/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
115-120 OT
115
120
-5
99avg 101
A21/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
107-110
107
110
-3
98avg 101
A24/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-27
30-25
19-24
23-24
27-24
20-24
32-42
29-32
34-29
32-27
22-24
32-26
23-27
29-27
20-28
30-26
22-29
21-26
24-34
24-15
30-26
29-28
27-21
26-24
35-33
21-29
25-28
33-32
33-22
33-19
32-32
23-36
30-28
33-19
24-27
21-34
31-34
25-21
20-25
31-30
218.1Avg total
108.1Scored
110.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)109.7109.8219.5-0.245%
Season at home (14)110.9108.3219.1+2.657%
Season away (19)108.8110.9219.7-2.237%
Last 10 (10)108.1110.0218.1-1.930%
Last 5 (5)113.8112.0225.8+1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)105.3116.5221.8-11.217%
vs Similar ◀ (18)110.2107.9218.2+2.356%
vs Weaker (6)115.5106.7222.2+8.850%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.0-5.0Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.8+2.8Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -0.7-0.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.0-5.0Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.8+2.8Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -0.7-0.7
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
Utah Jazz
#1
L
37-45
37
45
-8
H05/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
66-63
66
63
+3
H07/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
62-52
62
52
+10
A11/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
48-77
48
77
-29
H13/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
58-62
58
62
-4
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
63-66
63
66
-3
A16/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A18/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
41-66
41
66
-25
A20/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
64-56
64
56
+8
H22/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
55-58
55
58
-3
A24/02
NBA
115.7Avg total
55.6Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.456.2111.6-0.853%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.854.7108.4-0.950%-
Last 30 away (14)57.357.9115.2-0.657%-
Last 10 (10)55.660.1115.7-4.540%-
Last 5 (5)57.060.4117.4-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.352.0101.3-2.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)55.958.4114.2-2.552%-
vs Weaker (6)56.850.7107.5+6.267%-
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
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
49-52
49
52
-3
A07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A10/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H12/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H13/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A14/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H17/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
56-62
56
62
-6
H18/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
66-41
66
41
+25
H20/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
63-47
63
47
+16
A21/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A24/02
NBA
108.1Avg total
55.7Scored
52.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.451.8107.2+3.660%-
Last 30 at home (12)58.550.3108.8+8.267%-
Last 30 away (18)53.352.8106.1+0.656%-
Last 10 (10)55.752.4108.1+3.350%-
Last 5 (5)60.051.8111.8+8.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)52.353.3105.7-1.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)56.250.9107.1+5.267%-
vs Weaker (6)56.252.8109.0+3.350%-
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: 114.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.5 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.127.8
51.4%
52.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.111.7
36.4%
36.6%35.1
🏀 Free throws28.023.5
83.9%
77.7%23.5
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 107.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.025.8
49.6%
52.8%51.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.812.8
35.8%
36.6%38.4
🏀 Free throws23.317.9
76.8%
77.7%17.9
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 25 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Atlanta Hawks
LWLWLLLLWL
Boston Celtics
LLWLWLLWLL
#10
League position
#16
-4.4
Net rating
-2.1
114.0
Offensive rating
108.2
118.4
Defensive rating
110.3
52.6%
Effective FG%
51.3%
57.9%
Opp. effective FG%
52.8%
12.1%
Turnover %
13.5%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
24.9%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.4%
3-point %
35.8%
61.3%
Assist %
54.7%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence114.0 · 108.2Defence118.4 · 110.3Shooting52.6% · 51.3%3-point %36.4% · 35.8%Ball care12.1% · 13.5%Off. rebounds24.2% · 24.9%Free throws0.32 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ 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
2
Atlanta Hawks wins
8
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/02/21ACleveland Cavaliers111-112
22/02/21HDenver Nuggets123-115
20/02/21ABoston Celtics109-121
18/02/21ABoston Celtics122-114
16/02/21ANew York Knicks112-123
14/02/21HIndiana Pacers113-125
13/02/21HSan Antonio Spurs114-125
11/02/21ADallas Mavericks117-118
07/02/21HToronto Raptors132-121
05/02/21HUtah Jazz91-112
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/02/21ADallas Mavericks107-110
21/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans115-120 OT
20/02/21HAtlanta Hawks121-109
18/02/21HAtlanta Hawks114-122
17/02/21HDenver Nuggets112-99
14/02/21AWashington Wizards91-104
13/02/21HDetroit Pistons102-108
12/02/21HToronto Raptors120-106
10/02/21AUtah Jazz108-122
07/02/21APhoenix Suns91-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL43%
HomeLWLLW44%
AwayLLWLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351817
Win %43%44%41%
Points / game113.2112.0114.4
Allowed / game113.6112.1115.1
Point differential-0.4-0.1-0.7
Avg total226.7224.1229.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%17%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won12% (8)0% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %6%11%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL45%
HomeWLWLW57%
AwayLLLLL37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331419
Win %45%57%37%
Points / game109.7110.9108.8
Allowed / game109.8108.3110.9
Point differential-0.2+2.6-2.2
Avg total219.5219.1219.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%43%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)50% (2)45% (11)
Overtime %3%0%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 Utah Jazz3428682%116.2105.9+10.3
2 Los Angeles Lakers36261072%112.0105.7+6.3
3 Philadelphia 76ers34231168%113.8110.6+3.1
4 Brooklyn Nets35231266%120.9116.1+4.7
5 Los Angeles Clippers36231364%114.3109.4+4.8
6 Phoenix Suns34201459%112.1108.3+3.9
7 Denver Nuggets34191556%115.8110.5+5.2
8 Milwaukee Bucks35191654%118.9113.0+5.9
9 Golden State Warriors35191654%114.1112.2+1.8
10 Portland Trail Blazers35191654%113.8116.1-2.2
11 San Antonio Spurs30161453%110.4112.4-1.9
12 Memphis Grizzlies31161552%111.5111.5-0.1
13 Dallas Mavericks33171652%113.3113.7-0.4
14 Toronto Raptors35181751%112.4110.1+2.3
15 New York Knicks36181850%103.2102.3+0.9
16 Chicago Bulls34171750%114.0113.7+0.4
17 New Orleans Pelicans32151747%115.2114.3+0.8
18 Indiana Pacers32151747%112.7111.9+0.8
19 Boston Celtics33151845%109.7109.8-0.2
20 Miami Heat33151845%106.7109.4-2.7
21 Charlotte Hornets34151944%111.1112.3-1.2
22 Atlanta Hawks35152043%113.2113.6-0.4
23 Houston Rockets33141942%109.6110.5-0.9
24 Orlando Magic36152142%106.2111.4-5.2
25 Sacramento Kings35142140%113.5119.3-5.8
26 Oklahoma City Thunder34132138%107.0112.5-5.5
27 Washington Wizards32122038%113.2118.4-5.2
28 Cleveland Cavaliers36132336%103.6112.6-9.1
29 Detroit Pistons35112431%106.1109.4-3.2
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3582723%108.1115.9-7.7
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 Hawks40322728127
Boston Celtics27222934112
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