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Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 20 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 121-109
33-22 33-19 32-32 23-36
Position#16
Record14-16
FormWLLWL
Points / game109.2
Allowed / game109.5
vs
Position#10
Record14-18
FormLLLLW
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game113.3
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2020-21
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
111-107
111
107
+4
102avg 101
A03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
111-116
111
116
-5
106avg 101
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
119-115
119
115
+4
103avg 101
A06/02
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-35
28-17
34-33
25-22
26-22
25-30
31-29
29-35
21-33
30-29
38-20
30-33
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
217.8Avg total
107.9Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)109.2109.5218.7-0.347%
Season at home (13)110.1108.2218.3+1.854%
Season away (17)108.5110.5219.0-1.941%
Last 10 (10)107.9109.9217.8-2.040%
Last 5 (5)107.8107.8215.6+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)104.7115.7220.3-11.022%
vs Similar ◀ (15)109.4106.9216.3+2.560%
vs Weaker (6)115.5106.7222.2+8.850%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#18
W
116-100
116
100
+16
102avg 107
A30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
99-107
99
107
-8
95avg 107
H02/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
116-122
116
122
-6
114avg 107
H04/02
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
30-28
28-21
27-29
25-28
21-22
30-25
23-32
22-26
34-27
27-35
33-34
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
229.9Avg total
113.2Scored
116.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (32)113.1113.3226.4-0.344%
Season at home (17)111.4111.9223.3-0.641%
Season away (15)115.0114.9229.9+0.147%
Last 10 (10)113.2116.7229.9-3.530%
Last 5 (5)115.6121.0236.6-5.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)98.3107.3205.7-9.033%
vs Similar ◀ (22)115.0116.2231.1-1.236%
vs Weaker (5)113.2105.2218.4+8.080%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.7-1.7
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.7-1.7
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
51-52
51
52
-1
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A06/02
NBA
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
107.3Avg total
52.6Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.352.7107.0+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.252.6109.8+4.662%-
Last 30 away (17)52.152.8104.9-0.847%-
Last 10 (10)52.654.7107.3-2.120%-
Last 5 (5)55.256.2111.4-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)51.854.6106.3-2.844%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)55.151.6106.7+3.560%-
vs Weaker (6)56.252.8109.0+3.350%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Similar. 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
Washington Wizards
#18
W
61-50
61
50
+11
A30/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
46-50
46
50
-4
H02/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H04/02
NBA
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
113.3Avg total
55.9Scored
57.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.756.5113.2+0.353%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.154.6107.7-1.547%-
Last 30 away (15)60.458.3118.7+2.160%-
Last 10 (10)55.957.4113.3-1.550%-
Last 5 (5)58.662.6121.2-4.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.352.0101.3-2.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)57.658.7116.4-1.150%-
vs Weaker (5)57.249.2106.4+8.080%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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: 107.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.0 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers51.224.5
47.9%
52.8%49.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.213.2
37.5%
36.6%39.6
🏀 Free throws24.819.1
77.0%
77.7%19.1
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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: 113.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.0 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers52.727.8
52.8%
52.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.011.8
35.8%
36.6%35.4
🏀 Free throws26.722.0
82.4%
77.7%22.0
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 20 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWLLWLLWLW
Atlanta Hawks
WLLLLWLLLW
#16
League position
#10
-2.2
Net rating
-3.7
109.5
Offensive rating
112.6
111.8
Defensive rating
116.3
51.3%
Effective FG%
53.1%
54.3%
Opp. effective FG%
54.4%
12.9%
Turnover %
13.1%
24.8%
Off. rebound %
23.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.31
37.5%
3-point %
35.8%
55.4%
Assist %
61.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence109.5 · 112.6Defence111.8 · 116.3Shooting51.3% · 53.1%3-point %37.5% · 35.8%Ball care12.9% · 13.1%Off. rebounds24.8% · 23.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ 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
8
Boston Celtics wins
2
Atlanta Hawks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
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
06/02/21ALos Angeles Clippers119-115
04/02/21ASacramento Kings111-116
03/02/21AGolden State Warriors111-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
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
04/02/21HDallas Mavericks116-122
02/02/21HLos Angeles Lakers99-107
30/01/21AWashington Wizards116-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL47%
HomeLWLWL54%
AwayLWLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301317
Win %47%54%41%
Points / game109.2110.1108.5
Allowed / game109.5108.2110.5
Point differential-0.3+1.8-1.9
Avg total218.7218.3219.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%38%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)50% (2)56% (9)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW44%
HomeLLWLL41%
AwayLWLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321715
Win %44%41%47%
Points / game113.1111.4115.0
Allowed / game113.3111.9114.9
Point differential-0.3-0.6+0.1
Avg total226.4223.3229.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%18%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won14% (7)0% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %6%12%0%
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 Jazz3227584%115.9105.5+10.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers3426876%112.2105.4+6.8
3 Philadelphia 76ers31211068%114.3111.1+3.2
4 Los Angeles Clippers33211264%113.8109.1+4.7
5 Brooklyn Nets33211264%120.9116.3+4.6
6 Portland Trail Blazers32191359%114.6115.7-1.1
7 Denver Nuggets32181456%115.9110.3+5.7
8 Phoenix Suns31171455%110.4108.7+1.6
9 Golden State Warriors33181555%114.5112.7+1.8
10 Memphis Grizzlies28151354%112.8111.9+0.9
11 San Antonio Spurs30161453%110.4112.4-1.9
12 Milwaukee Bucks32161650%118.6113.8+4.8
13 Toronto Raptors32161650%113.7111.3+2.4
14 New York Knicks34171750%103.1102.0+1.1
15 Chicago Bulls31151648%113.9114.2-0.3
16 Dallas Mavericks31151648%113.8114.6-0.8
17 Indiana Pacers32151747%112.7111.9+0.8
18 New Orleans Pelicans30141647%115.0113.7+1.3
19 Boston Celtics30141647%109.2109.5-0.3
20 Atlanta Hawks32141844%113.1113.3-0.3
21 Houston Rockets32141844%109.9110.2-0.3
22 Charlotte Hornets32141844%111.4112.0-0.7
23 Sacramento Kings32141844%113.3118.7-5.4
24 Miami Heat31131842%107.0110.4-3.4
25 Orlando Magic34142041%106.6112.0-5.4
26 Oklahoma City Thunder31121939%107.8113.5-5.7
27 Cleveland Cavaliers34122235%103.4112.5-9.1
28 Washington Wizards29101934%112.4117.9-5.4
29 Detroit Pistons32102231%106.8110.0-3.2
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3282425%109.1116.5-7.3
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 Celtics33333223121
Atlanta Hawks22193236109
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