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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 28 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 120-111
39-19 19-28 30-33 32-31
Position#16
Record32-32
FormLWLLL
Points / game111.4
Allowed / game110.4
vs
Position#21
Record31-34
FormLLWWL
Points / game110.0
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Charlotte Hornets
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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
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
145-136 OT
145
136
+9
147avg 103
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
105-87
105
87
+18
98avg 103
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
116-115
116
115
+1
111avg 103
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
121-113
121
113
+8
127avg 103
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
119-114
119
114
+5
104avg 103
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
96-102
96
102
-6
90avg 103
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
99-86
99
86
+13
95avg 103
H22/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
104-109
104
109
-5
93avg 103
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
104-125
104
125
-21
88avg 103
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
115-119
115
119
-4
96avg 103
H27/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-39
32-27
35-31
32-27
16-27
29-24
29-28
31-8
30-38
27-22
35-27
24-28
31-23
30-25
30-31
30-34
24-33
36-33
29-23
30-25
30-24
18-18
18-32
30-28
26-21
27-16
24-28
22-21
25-21
26-39
22-28
31-21
23-33
29-30
36-37
16-25
24-29
25-26
29-23
37-41
223.0Avg total
112.4Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)111.4110.4221.8+1.050%
Season at home (32)111.5108.5220.1+3.059%
Season away (32)111.2112.2223.4-0.941%
Last 10 (10)112.4110.6223.0+1.860%
Last 5 (5)103.6108.2211.8-4.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)109.4110.8220.1-1.438%
vs Similar ◀ (14)113.0110.6223.6+2.464%
vs Weaker (8)117.6109.8227.4+7.962%
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
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-105
101
105
-4
98avg 103
H11/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
93-101
93
101
-8
85avg 103
H14/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
90-103
90
103
-13
78avg 103
H14/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
115-130
115
130
-15
109avg 103
A16/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
109-101
109
101
+8
106avg 103
H18/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
97-109
97
109
-12
88avg 103
A20/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
91-108
91
108
-17
86avg 103
A23/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
108-102
108
102
+6
94avg 103
H24/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
125-104
125
104
+21
129avg 103
H25/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
104-114
104
114
-10
96avg 103
H27/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-33
25-19
32-23
24-30
22-25
28-27
16-24
27-25
23-27
18-22
25-26
24-28
35-29
26-32
28-33
26-36
44-24
21-27
28-21
16-29
33-30
33-30
16-31
15-18
23-34
21-24
23-30
24-20
22-20
26-35
30-23
30-24
33-23
30-29
37-36
25-16
28-33
17-29
35-25
24-27
211.0Avg total
103.3Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)110.0111.3221.3-1.448%
Season at home (31)108.4107.7216.1+0.652%
Season away (34)111.4114.6226.0-3.244%
Last 10 (10)103.3107.7211.0-4.430%
Last 5 (5)105.0107.4212.4-2.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)102.9115.5218.4-12.610%
vs Similar ◀ (16)111.6108.8220.3+2.869%
vs Weaker (4)108.2101.0209.2+7.275%
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: -3.4-3.4Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: -1.8-1.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: -1.8-1.8
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
57-66
57
66
-9
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
61-48
61
48
+13
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
60-66
60
66
-6
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
48-42
48
42
+6
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
53-37
53
37
+16
H22/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H27/04
NBA
108.1Avg total
53.3Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.355.9110.2-1.640%-
Last 30 at home (18)54.155.1109.1-1.044%-
Last 30 away (12)54.757.1111.8-2.433%-
Last 10 (10)53.354.8108.1-1.530%-
Last 5 (5)50.651.4102.0-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)54.957.0111.9-2.125%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.756.6112.3-0.950%-
vs Weaker (8)51.253.5104.8-2.238%-
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H11/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H14/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
41-49
41
49
-8
H14/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A16/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
65-51
65
51
+14
H18/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
66-60
66
60
+6
A20/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
44-58
44
58
-14
A23/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H24/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
63-52
63
52
+11
H25/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
45-62
45
62
-17
H27/04
NBA
108.0Avg total
52.8Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.955.9110.8-1.043%-
Last 30 at home (12)54.552.4106.9+2.142%-
Last 30 away (18)55.258.2113.3-3.044%-
Last 10 (10)52.855.2108.0-2.430%-
Last 5 (5)53.257.4110.6-4.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)51.959.0110.9-7.120%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)57.854.8112.6+3.156%-
vs Weaker (4)50.852.5103.2-1.850%-
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: 112.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 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-pointers49.126.8
54.6%
52.8%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.513.4
34.8%
36.6%40.2
🏀 Free throws22.018.6
84.5%
77.7%18.6
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 103.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.4 pts a game · 11% 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-pointers46.324.8
53.6%
52.8%49.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.714.1
36.4%
36.6%42.3
🏀 Free throws15.811.4
72.2%
77.7%11.4
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 28 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLLWLWWWWW
Charlotte Hornets
LWWLLWLLLL
#16
League position
#21
+1.8
Net rating
-4.6
109.7
Offensive rating
107.6
108.0
Defensive rating
112.2
53.5%
Effective FG%
54.1%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
55.1%
14.5%
Turnover %
13.8%
22.4%
Off. rebound %
21.6%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.19
34.8%
3-point %
36.4%
58.2%
Assist %
69.9%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence109.7 · 107.6Defence108.0 · 112.2Shooting53.5% · 54.1%3-point %34.8% · 36.4%Ball care14.5% · 13.8%Off. rebounds22.4% · 21.6%Free throws0.25 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ 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
27/04/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-119
25/04/21ACharlotte Hornets104-125
23/04/21ABrooklyn Nets104-109
22/04/21HPhoenix Suns99-86
19/04/21HChicago Bulls96-102
18/04/21HGolden State Warriors119-114
16/04/21ALos Angeles Lakers121-113
14/04/21APortland Trail Blazers116-115
11/04/21ADenver Nuggets105-87
09/04/21HMinnesota Timberwolves145-136 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/04/21HMilwaukee Bucks104-114
25/04/21HBoston Celtics125-104
24/04/21HCleveland Cavaliers108-102
23/04/21AChicago Bulls91-108
20/04/21ANew York Knicks97-109
18/04/21HPortland Trail Blazers109-101
16/04/21ABrooklyn Nets115-130
14/04/21HCleveland Cavaliers90-103
14/04/21HLos Angeles Lakers93-101
11/04/21HAtlanta Hawks101-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL50%
HomeWWLWL59%
AwayWWWLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643232
Win %50%59%41%
Points / game111.4111.5111.2
Allowed / game110.4108.5112.2
Point differential+1.0+3.0-0.9
Avg total221.8220.1223.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%31%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (22)62% (8)43% (14)
Overtime %5%3%6%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL48%
HomeLWWWL52%
AwayWWLLL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653134
Win %48%52%44%
Points / game110.0108.4111.4
Allowed / game111.3107.7114.6
Point differential-1.4+0.6-3.2
Avg total221.3216.1226.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%19%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)56% (9)57% (7)
Overtime %3%3%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 Utah Jazz64471773%116.3107.0+9.4
2 Brooklyn Nets64442069%118.6113.7+4.9
3 Philadelphia 76ers64432167%113.4108.2+5.2
4 Phoenix Suns65432266%113.7108.8+4.9
5 Denver Nuggets64422266%115.7109.7+6.0
6 Los Angeles Clippers66432365%113.9108.5+5.4
7 Los Angeles Lakers65402562%109.8106.0+3.8
8 Milwaukee Bucks64382659%118.8113.2+5.5
9 Dallas Mavericks64362856%112.3110.0+2.3
10 New York Knicks66372956%106.5104.0+2.5
11 Atlanta Hawks67363154%112.8111.7+1.1
12 Memphis Grizzlies64343053%114.0112.4+1.7
13 Portland Trail Blazers65343152%114.1115.1-1.0
14 Miami Heat64333152%106.3107.2-0.9
15 Golden State Warriors65333251%112.8113.2-0.4
16 Boston Celtics64323250%111.4110.4+1.0
17 San Antonio Spurs63313249%110.4111.6-1.2
18 Charlotte Hornets65313448%110.0111.3-1.4
19 New Orleans Pelicans63293446%115.2114.5+0.7
20 Indiana Pacers64293545%113.6114.5-0.9
21 Chicago Bulls65293645%111.4112.2-0.7
22 Washington Wizards64283644%114.2117.5-3.3
23 Toronto Raptors65283743%111.6111.0+0.6
24 Sacramento Kings65273842%114.3118.5-4.2
25 Cleveland Cavaliers66234335%103.7110.8-7.0
26 Oklahoma City Thunder65224334%105.7114.7-9.0
27 Detroit Pistons66214532%106.6109.9-3.4
28 Orlando Magic66214532%105.0112.9-7.9
29 Minnesota Timberwolves66204630%110.7117.6-6.9
30 Houston Rockets66184827%108.0114.2-6.2
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 Celtics39193032120
Charlotte Hornets19283331111
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