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Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 04 Jan 2020
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 109-106
19-32 34-23 29-25 27-26
Position#5
Record23-8
FormWWWLW
Points / game111.5
Allowed / game103.6
vs
Position#27
Record7-27
FormLLLLW
Points / game107.1
Allowed / game117.6
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks
27 Nov 2026
BOS v ATL
upcoming
27 Mar 2026
BOS109
ATL102
28 Jan 2026
BOS106
ATL117
18 Jan 2025
BOS115
ATL119
12 Nov 2024
BOS116
ATL117
07 Feb 2024
BOS125
ATL117
26 Nov 2023
BOS113
ATL103
25 Apr 2023
BOS117
ATL119
18 Apr 2023
BOS119
ATL106
15 Apr 2023
BOS112
ATL99
09 Apr 2023
BOS120
ATL114
01 Mar 2022
BOS107
ATL98
13 Feb 2022
BOS105
ATL95
19 Feb 2021
BOS121
ATL109
17 Feb 2021
BOS114
ATL122
07 Feb 2020
BOS112
ATL107
03 Jan 2020
BOS109
ATL106
16 Mar 2019
BOS129
ATL120
14 Dec 2018
BOS129
ATL108
08 Apr 2018
BOS106
ATL112
02 Feb 2018
BOS119
ATL110
27 Feb 2017
BOS98
ATL114
28 Apr 2016
BOS92
ATL104
24 Apr 2016
BOS104
ATL95
22 Apr 2016
BOS111
ATL103
18 Dec 2015
BOS101
ATL109
13 Nov 2015
BOS106
ATL93
11 Feb 2015
BOS89
ATL88
14 Jan 2015
BOS91
ATL105
26 Feb 2014
BOS115
ATL104
31 Dec 2013
BOS91
ATL92
29 Mar 2013
BOS118
ATL107
08 Mar 2013
BOS107
ATL102
10 May 2012
BOS83
ATL80
06 May 2012
BOS101
ATL79
04 May 2012
BOS90
ATL84
11 Apr 2012
BOS88
ATL86
16 Dec 2010
BOS102
ATL90
11 Jan 2010
BOS96
ATL102
13 Nov 2009
BOS86
ATL97
03 Apr 2009
BOS104
ATL92
12 Nov 2008
BOS103
ATL102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
110-88
110
88
+22
107avg 104
H10/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
117-122
117
122
-5
111avg 104
A12/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
109-115
109
115
-6
94avg 104
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
109-103
109
103
+6
98avg 104
A19/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
114-93
114
93
+21
112avg 104
H21/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
119-93
119
93
+26
121avg 104
H22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
118-102
118
102
+16
112avg 104
A25/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
129-117
129
117
+12
122avg 104
H27/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
97-113
97
113
-16
80avg 104
H29/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
109-92
109
92
+17
102avg 104
A31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-18
24-22
30-26
27-22
32-30
25-31
37-23
23-38
34-28
25-28
21-25
29-34
29-29
21-26
26-18
33-30
28-26
32-22
31-21
23-24
30-37
29-19
25-21
35-16
28-19
27-28
33-22
30-33
33-22
29-25
30-34
37-36
25-36
29-23
25-30
18-24
24-18
26-25
30-30
29-19
216.9Avg total
113.1Scored
103.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)111.5103.6215.0+7.974%
Season at home (15)114.0104.7218.7+9.387%
Season away (16)109.1102.5211.6+6.662%
Last 10 (10)113.1103.8216.9+9.370%
Last 5 (5)114.4103.4217.8+11.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)110.5104.4214.9+6.175%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)112.6103.1215.8+9.577%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
102-136
102
136
-34
94avg 100
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
100-110
100
110
-10
89avg 100
H14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
96-101
96
101
-5
81avg 100
H15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
120-143
120
143
-23
99avg 100
A18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
106-111
106
111
-5
95avg 100
H20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
112-122
112
122
-10
90avg 100
A21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
118-121
118
121
-3
102avg 100
A24/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
86-112
86
112
-26
70avg 100
H28/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
81-116
81
116
-35
69avg 100
A29/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
101-93
101
93
+8
99avg 100
A31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-37
19-29
35-40
15-30
22-29
26-34
35-23
17-24
25-24
23-31
30-27
18-19
27-41
26-36
31-32
36-34
30-28
26-24
28-31
22-28
34-34
39-26
25-25
14-37
32-42
32-29
30-23
24-27
19-32
21-31
23-21
23-28
19-35
24-29
22-19
16-33
25-21
22-36
27-15
27-21
218.7Avg total
102.2Scored
116.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)107.1117.6224.7-10.521%
Season at home (15)105.3111.1216.3-5.820%
Season away (19)108.6122.7231.3-14.221%
Last 10 (10)102.2116.5218.7-14.310%
Last 5 (5)99.6112.8212.4-13.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)105.8120.3226.1-14.512%
vs Similar (5)115.4115.0230.4+0.440%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: -5.7-5.7Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -6.9-6.9
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: -5.7-5.7Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -6.9-6.9
Boston CelticsAtlanta Hawks
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
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
53-40
53
40
+13
H10/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
57-61
57
61
-4
A12/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A19/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
60-48
60
48
+12
H21/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A25/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
62-47
62
47
+15
H27/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
54-59
54
59
-5
H29/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
50-43
50
43
+7
A31/12
NBA
107.1Avg total
55.9Scored
51.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.751.0104.8+2.760%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.052.1107.1+2.967%-
Last 30 away (15)52.550.0102.5+2.553%-
Last 10 (10)55.951.2107.1+4.770%-
Last 5 (5)56.050.4106.4+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)49.950.8100.6-0.950%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)55.151.1106.3+4.064%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
48-63
48
63
-15
H14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
53-77
53
77
-24
A18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
56-52
56
52
+4
H20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
73-60
73
60
+13
A21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
64-71
64
71
-7
A24/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
40-63
40
63
-23
H28/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
43-64
43
64
-21
A29/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A31/12
NBA
115.2Avg total
52.4Scored
62.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.159.8112.8-6.727%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.254.5104.7-4.438%-
Last 30 away (17)55.363.8119.1-8.518%-
Last 10 (10)52.462.8115.2-10.420%-
Last 5 (5)53.463.0116.4-9.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)52.459.9112.4-7.524%-
vs Similar (5)56.259.0115.2-2.840%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.430.2
55.5%
52.3%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.412.4
37.1%
35.7%37.2
🏀 Free throws19.315.5
80.3%
77.2%15.5
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 102.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.626.4
49.3%
52.3%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.411.3
30.2%
35.7%33.9
🏀 Free throws19.915.5
77.9%
77.2%15.5
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 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 04 Jan 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWWWWWLLW
Atlanta Hawks
WLLLLLLLLL
#5
League position
#27
+9.3
Net rating
-13.3
113.5
Offensive rating
95.4
104.1
Defensive rating
108.7
55.6%
Effective FG%
47.6%
51.2%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
14.0%
Turnover %
15.5%
25.7%
Off. rebound %
18.6%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.22
37.1%
3-point %
30.2%
54.0%
Assist %
57.6%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence113.5 · 95.4Defence104.1 · 108.7Shooting55.6% · 47.6%3-point %37.1% · 30.2%Ball care14.0% · 15.5%Off. rebounds25.7% · 18.6%Free throws0.22 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)70% · 10%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Atlanta Hawks
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
Boston Celtics wins
3
Atlanta Hawks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/19ACharlotte Hornets109-92
29/12/19HToronto Raptors97-113
27/12/19HCleveland Cavaliers129-117
25/12/19AToronto Raptors118-102
22/12/19HCharlotte Hornets119-93
21/12/19HDetroit Pistons114-93
19/12/19ADallas Mavericks109-103
13/12/19HPhiladelphia 76ers109-115
12/12/19AIndiana Pacers117-122
10/12/19HCleveland Cavaliers110-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/19AOrlando Magic101-93
29/12/19AChicago Bulls81-116
28/12/19HMilwaukee Bucks86-112
24/12/19ACleveland Cavaliers118-121
21/12/19ABrooklyn Nets112-122
20/12/19HUtah Jazz106-111
18/12/19ANew York Knicks120-143
15/12/19HLos Angeles Lakers96-101
14/12/19HIndiana Pacers100-110
12/12/19AChicago Bulls102-136

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW74%
HomeLWWWL87%
AwayWLWWW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %74%87%62%
Points / game111.5114.0109.1
Allowed / game103.6104.7102.5
Point differential+7.9+9.3+6.6
Avg total215.0218.7211.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%60%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)100% (2)17% (6)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW21%
HomeLLLLL20%
AwayLLLLW21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341519
Win %21%20%21%
Points / game107.1105.3108.6
Allowed / game117.6111.1122.7
Point differential-10.5-5.8-14.2
Avg total224.7216.3231.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%7%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (8)20% (5)33% (3)
Overtime %9%0%16%
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 Bucks3631586%119.4106.5+12.9
2 Los Angeles Lakers3427779%112.6105.3+7.2
3 Boston Celtics3123874%111.5103.6+7.9
4 Miami Heat3425974%111.6107.2+4.3
5 Denver Nuggets34241071%108.6104.3+4.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers36251169%115.3108.3+7.0
7 Houston Rockets34231168%119.4114.0+5.4
8 Toronto Raptors35231266%110.5105.3+5.2
9 Dallas Mavericks34221265%116.5108.9+7.7
10 Utah Jazz34221265%107.9105.6+2.3
11 Philadelphia 76ers36231364%109.6105.4+4.1
12 Indiana Pacers35221363%109.3105.9+3.3
13 Oklahoma City Thunder34191556%108.3107.1+1.1
14 Brooklyn Nets33161748%110.6111.7-1.1
15 Orlando Magic34151944%103.4104.6-1.2
16 San Antonio Spurs33141942%113.1114.8-1.7
17 Portland Trail Blazers35142140%112.0114.1-2.0
18 Phoenix Suns34132138%114.1115.1-1.1
19 Minnesota Timberwolves34132138%111.6114.6-3.0
20 Charlotte Hornets37142338%103.9110.6-6.7
21 Chicago Bulls35132237%105.7106.8-1.1
22 Sacramento Kings35132237%105.6108.7-3.1
23 Memphis Grizzlies35132237%111.4116.6-5.2
24 Detroit Pistons35122334%108.4111.4-3.0
25 New Orleans Pelicans34112332%112.3116.4-4.2
26 Washington Wizards33102330%116.2121.0-4.9
27 New York Knicks34102429%103.7110.9-7.2
28 Cleveland Cavaliers34102429%104.4113.2-8.8
29 Golden State Warriors3692725%105.3113.0-7.7
30 Atlanta Hawks3472721%107.1117.6-10.5
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
Boston Celtics19342927109
Atlanta Hawks32232526106
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