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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 20 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 102-111
27-25 21-31 26-30 28-25
Position#6
Record23-22
FormWWLWW
Points / game107.6
Allowed / game105.7
vs
Position#15
Record24-20
FormWWWLW
Points / game114.5
Allowed / game114.8
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Charlotte Hornets
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BOS120
CHA111
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BOS116
CHA86
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BOS119
CHA93
30 Jan 2019
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CHA103
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CHA87
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BOS108
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BOS100
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BOS100
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BOS94
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BOS81
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BOS99
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BOS104
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BOS92
CHA59
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BOS111
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Charlotte Hornets winWon
-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
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
123-108
123
108
+15
127avg 102
H31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
116-111 OT
116
111
+5
111avg 102
H02/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
97-99
97
99
-2
83avg 102
H06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
105-108
105
108
-3
98avg 102
A07/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
99-75
99
75
+24
100avg 102
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
101-98 OT
101
98
+3
90avg 102
H11/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-100
119
100
+19
113avg 102
A13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
99-111
99
111
-12
94avg 102
A15/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
114-112
114
112
+2
112avg 102
H16/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
104-92
104
92
+12
101avg 102
H17/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-20
35-21
33-36
23-31
28-19
17-23
20-35
35-23
30-30
26-28
21-22
20-19
25-18
38-29
21-30
21-31
21-26
23-16
32-18
23-15
23-17
19-22
26-21
21-29
35-25
19-24
33-22
32-29
14-32
21-23
31-28
33-28
32-22
22-27
30-34
30-29
18-29
21-17
32-23
33-23
209.1Avg total
107.7Scored
101.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)107.6105.7213.4+1.951%
Season at home (23)106.9103.9210.8+3.065%
Season away (22)108.4107.7216.0+0.736%
Last 10 (10)107.7101.4209.1+6.370%
Last 5 (5)107.4102.6210.0+4.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)113.3114.5227.8-1.233%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)106.8103.1209.9+3.758%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#30
W
123-99
123
99
+24
122avg 103
H28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
116-108
116
108
+8
112avg 103
A30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
99-133
99
133
-34
87avg 103
H03/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
121-124
121
124
-3
108avg 103
A04/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
140-111
140
111
+29
151avg 103
H06/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
114-106
114
106
+8
104avg 103
H09/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
103-99
103
99
+4
90avg 103
H11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
109-98
109
98
+11
106avg 103
A13/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
109-116
109
116
-7
97avg 103
H15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
97-87
97
87
+10
84avg 103
A17/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
31-21
32-20
27-29
34-27
37-30
19-25
26-26
27-36
20-37
27-33
25-27
25-38
39-18
26-28
31-40
37-19
28-32
35-24
40-36
27-29
20-12
42-34
25-31
28-19
19-29
36-26
20-25
34-35
30-15
21-26
24-22
36-35
27-26
28-27
18-28
34-23
28-21
24-23
11-20
221.2Avg total
113.1Scored
108.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)114.5114.8229.3-0.355%
Season at home (18)116.1112.8228.9+3.367%
Season away (26)113.4116.3229.7-2.946%
Last 10 (10)113.1108.1221.2+5.070%
Last 5 (5)106.4101.2207.6+5.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)103.2121.0224.2-17.825%
vs Similar (19)114.3111.9226.2+2.463%
vs Weaker (7)123.0117.0240.0+6.057%
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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: -3.7-3.7
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: -3.7-3.7
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
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
67-41
67
41
+26
H31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
45-42
45
42
+3
H02/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
63-47
63
47
+16
A07/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
44-42
44
42
+2
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
42-39
42
39
+3
H11/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
54-49
54
49
+5
A13/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
35-55
35
55
-20
A15/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H16/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
39-46
39
46
-7
H17/01
NBA
96.7Avg total
49.9Scored
46.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.850.9102.7+1.057%-
Last 30 at home (18)51.649.1100.7+2.661%-
Last 30 away (12)52.253.6105.8-1.450%-
Last 10 (10)49.946.896.7+3.170%-
Last 5 (5)44.847.692.4-2.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)54.853.7108.5+1.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)51.150.2101.2+0.958%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Weaker. 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
Houston Rockets
#30
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
71-57
71
57
+14
A30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
47-73
47
73
-26
H03/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
64-56
64
56
+8
A04/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
65-51
65
51
+14
H06/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
47-41
47
41
+6
H09/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
64-50
64
50
+14
A13/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
62-44
62
44
+18
A17/01
NBA
112.5Avg total
59.4Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.258.4116.6-0.253%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.755.9113.6+1.854%-
Last 30 away (17)58.660.3118.9-1.753%-
Last 10 (10)59.453.1112.5+6.380%-
Last 5 (5)56.648.8105.4+7.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)48.063.2111.2-15.20%-
vs Similar (19)58.755.9114.6+2.763%-
vs Weaker (7)62.762.3125.0+0.457%-
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: 107.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.927.5
54.0%
53.1%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.011.7
36.6%
35.3%35.1
🏀 Free throws20.317.6
86.7%
77.4%17.6
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.8 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.129.3
56.2%
53.1%58.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.913.9
35.7%
35.3%41.7
🏀 Free throws18.812.8
68.1%
77.4%12.8
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). 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 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWLWWWLLWW
Charlotte Hornets
WLWWWWLLWW
#6
League position
#15
+6.5
Net rating
+4.8
110.9
Offensive rating
109.6
104.5
Defensive rating
104.7
54.3%
Effective FG%
55.1%
49.6%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
15.0%
Turnover %
12.4%
24.6%
Off. rebound %
20.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.21
36.6%
3-point %
35.7%
58.4%
Assist %
66.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.9 · 109.6Defence104.5 · 104.7Shooting54.3% · 55.1%3-point %36.6% · 35.7%Ball care15.0% · 12.4%Off. rebounds24.6% · 20.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ 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
17/01/22HNew Orleans Pelicans104-92
16/01/22HChicago Bulls114-112
15/01/22APhiladelphia 76ers99-111
13/01/22AIndiana Pacers119-100
11/01/22HIndiana Pacers101-98 OT
09/01/22HNew York Knicks99-75
07/01/22ANew York Knicks105-108
06/01/22HSan Antonio Spurs97-99
02/01/22HOrlando Magic116-111 OT
31/12/21HPhoenix Suns123-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/01/22ANew York Knicks97-87
15/01/22HOrlando Magic109-116
13/01/22APhiladelphia 76ers109-98
11/01/22HMilwaukee Bucks103-99
09/01/22HMilwaukee Bucks114-106
06/01/22HDetroit Pistons140-111
04/01/22AWashington Wizards121-124
03/01/22HPhoenix Suns99-133
30/12/21AIndiana Pacers116-108
28/12/21HHouston Rockets123-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW51%
HomeLWWWW65%
AwayLLLWL36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452322
Win %51%65%36%
Points / game107.6106.9108.4
Allowed / game105.7103.9107.7
Point differential+1.9+3.0+0.7
Avg total213.4210.8216.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%35%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won27% (15)57% (7)0% (8)
Overtime %13%13%14%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW55%
HomeLWWWL67%
AwayWWLWW46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games441826
Win %55%67%46%
Points / game114.5116.1113.4
Allowed / game114.8112.8116.3
Point differential-0.3+3.3-2.9
Avg total229.3228.9229.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%28%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)62% (8)20% (5)
Overtime %9%11%8%
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 Phoenix Suns4334979%112.5104.6+7.9
2 Golden State Warriors44321273%109.7101.6+8.1
3 Memphis Grizzlies46311567%111.8107.9+3.9
4 Utah Jazz44291566%114.9107.3+7.6
5 Chicago Bulls42271564%111.0109.0+2.1
6 Miami Heat44281664%108.6104.2+4.4
7 Brooklyn Nets44281664%111.8109.4+2.4
8 Cleveland Cavaliers45271860%107.6102.5+5.1
9 Philadelphia 76ers44261859%107.5105.7+1.8
10 Milwaukee Bucks46271959%111.7108.0+3.6
11 Dallas Mavericks44251957%105.5102.7+2.7
12 Charlotte Hornets44242055%114.5114.8-0.3
13 Denver Nuggets42222052%107.0105.9+1.0
14 Toronto Raptors41212051%107.0106.0+0.9
15 Boston Celtics45232251%107.6105.7+1.9
16 Washington Wizards45232251%108.3109.8-1.5
17 Minnesota Timberwolves44222250%110.2109.1+1.1
18 Los Angeles Lakers44222250%111.5112.9-1.4
19 New York Knicks45222349%104.3104.6-0.3
20 Los Angeles Clippers45222349%104.9106.0-1.1
21 Atlanta Hawks43182542%110.7112.0-1.3
22 Portland Trail Blazers43182542%108.7112.5-3.9
23 Sacramento Kings46182839%109.7113.7-4.0
24 San Antonio Spurs44162836%110.5111.2-0.7
25 New Orleans Pelicans44162836%105.5110.1-4.5
26 Indiana Pacers44152934%107.9108.9-1.0
27 Oklahoma City Thunder43142933%100.8107.6-6.8
28 Houston Rockets45133229%108.3116.7-8.4
29 Detroit Pistons43103323%101.1111.1-10.0
30 Orlando Magic4683817%101.7110.8-9.1
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 Celtics27212628102
Charlotte Hornets25313025111
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