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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 01 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 134-106
37-31 30-28 36-20 31-27
Position#4
Record47-19
FormLLWWW
Points / game103.8
Allowed / game99.5
vs
Position#20
Record30-36
FormWWWWW
Points / game106.3
Allowed / game106.0
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Charlotte Hornets 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
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
119-110
119
110
+9
H03/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
W
97-96
97
96
+1
H04/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
91-111
91
111
-20
A07/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
110-104 OT
110
104
+6
A09/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
91-97
91
97
-6
H10/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
99-121
99
121
-22
H11/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
119-129
119
129
-10
H15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
110-98
110
98
+12
A24/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
121-112
121
112
+9
A25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
109-98
109
98
+11
H27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
27-23
41-20
25-35
19-26
19-28
31-19
28-23
18-22
19-36
23-25
31-28
26-27
23-24
26-19
23-28
16-30
22-29
34-17
19-21
32-31
20-33
22-31
25-26
25-34
32-27
34-32
28-36
23-28
38-21
25-28
24-21
23-24
36-32
29-25
33-31
33-24
34-17
19-28
23-29
214.2Avg total
106.6Scored
107.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)103.899.5203.3+4.371%
Season at home (35)103.899.0202.8+4.869%
Season away (31)103.8100.1203.8+3.774%
Last 10 (10)106.6107.6214.2-1.060%
Last 5 (5)111.6111.6223.2+0.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.098.0197.0+1.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (19)102.7103.2205.9-0.453%
vs Weaker (10)105.998.8204.7+7.170%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
115-110
115
110
+5
A04/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
104-121
104
121
-17
A06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
103-109 OT
103
109
-6
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
94-106
94
106
-12
A10/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
103-123
103
123
-20
H11/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
104-102
104
102
+2
A15/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
111-96
111
96
+15
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
122-105
122
105
+17
A24/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
114-98
114
98
+16
H25/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
118-103
118
103
+15
H28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-31
23-28
38-35
29-16
25-36
37-27
22-34
20-24
18-29
27-20
20-30
32-18
24-28
22-27
31-29
17-22
26-30
29-32
19-28
29-33
20-26
34-27
31-25
19-24
32-28
23-25
25-21
31-22
36-26
31-29
27-27
28-23
32-19
38-27
26-25
18-27
26-29
25-22
36-27
31-25
216.1Avg total
108.8Scored
107.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)106.3106.0212.2+0.345%
Season at home (35)107.7105.6213.3+2.154%
Season away (31)104.7106.3211.0-1.635%
Last 10 (10)108.8107.3216.1+1.560%
Last 5 (5)113.8100.8214.6+13.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)107.0111.5218.5-4.550%
vs Similar ◀ (21)106.3105.0211.3+1.343%
vs Weaker (7)117.7107.6225.3+10.1100%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -3.7-3.7Q1: -1.8-1.8Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: +4.0+4.0Q3: -0.6-0.6Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: +2.0+2.0
Boston CelticsCharlotte Hornets
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
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
53-55
53
55
-2
H03/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
38-54
38
54
-16
H04/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
37-58
37
58
-21
A07/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
49-51
49
51
-2
A09/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
38-59
38
59
-21
H10/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
52-64
52
64
-12
H11/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
57-61
57
61
-4
H15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A24/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
67-41
67
41
+26
H27/02
NBA
105.9Avg total
51.1Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.850.9101.7-0.253%-
Last 30 at home (17)49.652.1101.7-2.547%-
Last 30 away (13)52.349.4101.7+2.962%-
Last 10 (10)51.154.8105.9-3.730%-
Last 5 (5)59.254.2113.4+5.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)38.062.0100.0-24.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)49.750.7100.4-1.147%-
vs Weaker (10)54.150.2104.3+3.970%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A04/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
62-63
62
63
-1
A06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
45-49
45
49
-4
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A10/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H11/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A15/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
55-53
55
53
+2
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
67-55
67
55
+12
A24/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
70-46
70
46
+24
H25/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
D
51-51
51
51
+0
H28/02
NBA
109.9Avg total
55.3Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.754.0110.7+2.850%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.954.9112.8+2.953%-
Last 30 away (15)55.653.0108.6+2.647%-
Last 10 (10)55.354.6109.9+0.740%-
Last 5 (5)59.451.6111.0+7.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)54.057.5111.5-3.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)56.053.8109.9+2.248%-
vs Weaker (7)59.653.4113.0+6.171%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.626.7
47.2%
51.0%53.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.411.9
37.9%
36.1%35.7
🏀 Free throws22.717.5
77.1%
76.5%17.5
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 108.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.627.5
47.7%
51.0%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.412.5
41.1%
36.1%37.5
🏀 Free throws21.516.3
75.8%
76.5%16.3
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWLLLWLWW
Charlotte Hornets
WWWWWLLLLW
#4
League position
#20
-1.0
Net rating
+1.5
106.8
Offensive rating
109.5
107.8
Defensive rating
108.0
50.6%
Effective FG%
52.6%
51.5%
Opp. effective FG%
55.8%
11.9%
Turnover %
11.6%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
20.6%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
37.9%
3-point %
41.1%
58.3%
Assist %
60.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.8 · 109.5Defence107.8 · 108.0Shooting50.6% · 52.6%3-point %37.9% · 41.1%Ball care11.9% · 11.6%Off. rebounds21.7% · 20.6%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Charlotte Hornets
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
27/02/18HMemphis Grizzlies109-98
25/02/18ANew York Knicks121-112
24/02/18ADetroit Pistons110-98
15/02/18HLos Angeles Clippers119-129
11/02/18HCleveland Cavaliers99-121
10/02/18HIndiana Pacers91-97
09/02/18AWashington Wizards110-104 OT
07/02/18AToronto Raptors91-111
04/02/18HPortland Trail Blazers97-96
03/02/18HAtlanta Hawks119-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/18HChicago Bulls118-103
25/02/18HDetroit Pistons114-98
24/02/18AWashington Wizards122-105
23/02/18HBrooklyn Nets111-96
15/02/18AOrlando Magic104-102
11/02/18HToronto Raptors103-123
10/02/18AUtah Jazz94-106
09/02/18APortland Trail Blazers103-109 OT
06/02/18ADenver Nuggets104-121
04/02/18APhoenix Suns115-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW71%
HomeWLLLW69%
AwayWLWWW74%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663531
Win %71%69%74%
Points / game103.8103.8103.8
Allowed / game99.599.0100.1
Point differential+4.3+4.8+3.7
Avg total203.3202.8203.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%37%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won65% (17)78% (9)50% (8)
Overtime %5%3%6%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW45%
HomeWLWWW54%
AwayLLLWW35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663531
Win %45%54%35%
Points / game106.3107.7104.7
Allowed / game106.0105.6106.3
Point differential+0.3+2.1-1.6
Avg total212.2213.3211.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%37%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (20)50% (8)33% (12)
Overtime %5%6%3%
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 Houston Rockets64501478%113.4104.6+8.8
2 Golden State Warriors65491675%116.1107.7+8.4
3 Boston Celtics66471971%103.899.5+4.3
4 Toronto Raptors65461971%112.0103.5+8.5
5 Washington Wizards65392660%107.5105.4+2.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves67402760%109.9107.1+2.8
7 San Antonio Spurs66392759%102.498.9+3.6
8 Portland Trail Blazers66392759%105.7103.3+2.3
9 Indiana Pacers63362757%106.7105.0+1.7
10 Oklahoma City Thunder65372857%105.9103.0+3.0
11 Cleveland Cavaliers65372857%109.3109.6-0.3
12 New Orleans Pelicans64352955%111.3111.7-0.3
13 Denver Nuggets66363055%108.2107.4+0.8
14 Utah Jazz64343053%103.2101.3+1.8
15 Philadelphia 76ers64343053%107.5105.9+1.6
16 Los Angeles Clippers64343053%108.6107.9+0.7
17 Milwaukee Bucks65343152%104.5105.4-0.9
18 Miami Heat67353252%101.0101.9-0.9
19 Detroit Pistons66313547%103.2103.8-0.5
20 Charlotte Hornets66303645%106.3106.0+0.3
21 Los Angeles Lakers66283842%107.1109.3-2.2
22 New York Knicks67244336%103.7107.2-3.5
23 Brooklyn Nets66234335%106.0109.2-3.2
24 Dallas Mavericks67234434%102.0104.0-2.0
25 Chicago Bulls67234434%103.0109.6-6.5
26 Memphis Grizzlies64214333%99.2102.7-3.5
27 Orlando Magic67214631%105.0109.0-4.0
28 Atlanta Hawks66204630%102.9107.5-4.6
29 Phoenix Suns66194729%104.3113.2-8.9
30 Sacramento Kings67194828%98.3106.7-8.4
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics37303631134
Charlotte Hornets31282027106
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