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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 17 Jan 2015
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 103-119
24-22 34-33 28-33 17-31
Position#17
Record18-27
FormWLLWL
Points / game101.6
Allowed / game101.7
vs
Position#10
Record30-18
FormLLWLL
Points / game101.4
Allowed / game98.8
USANBA
NBA2014-15
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Chicago Bulls
30 Oct 2026
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05 Jan 2026
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CHI101
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CHI100
19 Dec 2024
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CHI117
28 Nov 2023
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CHI97
09 Jan 2023
BOS107
CHI99
04 Nov 2022
BOS123
CHI119
15 Jan 2022
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CHI112
01 Nov 2021
BOS114
CHI128
19 Apr 2021
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15 Apr 2020
BOS v CHI
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13 Jan 2020
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BOS111
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BOS111
CHI104
23 Dec 2017
BOS117
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26 Apr 2017
BOS108
CHI97
18 Apr 2017
BOS97
CHI111
16 Apr 2017
BOS102
CHI106
12 Mar 2017
BOS100
CHI80
02 Nov 2016
BOS107
CHI100
22 Jan 2016
BOS110
CHI101
09 Dec 2015
BOS105
CHI100
16 Jan 2015
BOS103
CHI119
28 Nov 2014
BOS102
CHI109
30 Mar 2014
BOS102
CHI107
13 Feb 2013
BOS71
CHI69
18 Jan 2013
BOS99
CHI100
12 Feb 2012
BOS95
CHI91
13 Jan 2012
BOS79
CHI88
03 Dec 2010
BOS104
CHI92
05 Nov 2010
BOS110
CHI105
14 Jan 2010
BOS83
CHI96
30 Oct 2009
BOS118
CHI90
02 May 2009
BOS109
CHI99
28 Apr 2009
BOS106
CHI104
20 Apr 2009
BOS118
CHI115
18 Apr 2009
BOS103
CHI105
19 Dec 2008
BOS126
CHI108
31 Oct 2008
BOS96
CHI80
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls 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
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#12
L
88-101
88
101
-13
A28/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
106-84
106
84
+22
H31/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#11
L
101-119
101
119
-18
H03/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#10
L
104-109 OT
104
109
-5
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
95-104
95
104
-9
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
W
89-81
89
81
+8
A08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#20
L
103-107 OT
103
107
-4
A10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
L
96-109
96
109
-13
A11/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#13
W
108-100
108
100
+8
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
L
91-105
91
105
-14
H15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
12-30
27-26
24-24
25-21
23-19
26-20
28-22
29-23
17-31
29-28
18-33
37-27
23-17
17-29
29-23
30-30
16-24
20-26
26-29
33-25
19-25
21-14
29-23
20-19
17-25
20-21
23-19
34-29
26-19
17-28
22-35
31-27
22-22
27-27
23-27
36-24
24-24
21-33
29-32
17-16
200.0Avg total
98.1Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)101.6101.7203.3-0.140%
Season at home (26)102.3100.7202.9+1.646%
Season away (19)100.7103.1203.8-2.432%
Last 10 (10)98.1101.9200.0-3.830%
Last 5 (5)97.4100.4197.8-3.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)95.0108.3203.3-13.30%
vs Similar ◀ (20)101.8105.3207.1-3.625%
vs Weaker (7)104.694.9199.4+9.771%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#20
W
92-90
92
90
+2
A30/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
L
82-96
82
96
-14
H31/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#24
W
106-101
106
101
+5
H02/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
W
109-104 OT
109
104
+5
H04/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
114-105
114
105
+9
H06/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
77-97
77
97
-20
H08/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
L
86-102
86
102
-16
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#16
W
95-87
95
87
+8
H11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
114-121
114
121
-7
H13/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
L
99-105
99
105
-6
H15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-17
25-18
34-30
11-25
31-24
14-31
24-29
13-12
22-23
20-30
35-21
29-27
17-23
29-17
23-29
30-30
34-33
28-29
21-27
31-16
16-22
16-14
19-27
26-34
13-30
29-30
26-20
18-22
29-19
19-20
20-23
27-25
21-29
34-34
23-30
36-28
32-26
18-18
19-32
30-29
198.2Avg total
97.4Scored
100.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)101.498.8200.1+2.662%
Season at home (26)103.3100.9204.3+2.458%
Season away (22)99.096.2195.3+2.868%
Last 10 (10)97.4100.8198.2-3.450%
Last 5 (5)94.2102.4196.6-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)102.0112.0214.0-10.00%
vs Similar ◀ (18)102.1101.1203.2+1.067%
vs Weaker (11)101.596.3197.8+5.364%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -3.7-3.7Q1: -0.9-0.9Q2Q2: -2.7-2.7Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: -2.4-2.4Q4Q4: +5.1+5.1Q4: +0.3+0.3
Boston CelticsChicago Bulls
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
Washington Wizards
#12
L
39-56
39
56
-17
A28/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
49-39
49
39
+10
H31/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#11
L
46-59
46
59
-13
H03/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#10
L
40-46
40
46
-6
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
36-50
36
50
-14
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
W
40-39
40
39
+1
A08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#20
L
37-46
37
46
-9
A10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#9
L
43-47
43
47
-4
A11/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#13
D
49-49
49
49
+0
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#2
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H15/01
NBA
91.2Avg total
42.4Scored
48.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.549.296.8-1.740%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.350.1100.4+0.247%-
Last 30 away (13)43.948.292.1-4.231%-
Last 10 (10)42.448.891.2-6.420%-
Last 5 (5)42.847.690.4-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)53.350.7104.0+2.767%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)46.249.495.7-3.130%-
vs Weaker (7)48.748.196.9+0.657%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#20
W
47-35
47
35
+12
A30/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#19
L
45-55
45
55
-10
H31/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#24
L
42-53
42
53
-11
H02/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#17
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H04/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H06/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
32-36
32
36
-4
H08/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
L
42-60
42
60
-18
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#16
W
48-39
48
39
+9
H11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
55-63
55
63
-8
H13/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#12
W
50-44
50
44
+6
H15/01
NBA
95.6Avg total
46.9Scored
48.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.849.398.1-0.547%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.351.1101.4-0.844%-
Last 30 away (14)47.047.394.3-0.350%-
Last 10 (10)46.948.795.6-1.840%-
Last 5 (5)45.448.493.8-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.061.0110.0-12.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)49.149.098.1+0.150%-
vs Weaker (11)48.248.796.9-0.545%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

No box scores for these teams yet: the shooting profile appears once the data provider has them.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Not enough box scores for both teams yet (the data provider has box scores for the NBA and Europe's top competitions, not every game).

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Boston Celtics wins
7
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/15HAtlanta Hawks91-105
13/01/15HNew Orleans Pelicans108-100
11/01/15AToronto Raptors96-109
10/01/15AIndiana Pacers103-107 OT
08/01/15ABrooklyn Nets89-81
06/01/15HCharlotte Hornets95-104
04/01/15AChicago Bulls104-109 OT
03/01/15HDallas Mavericks101-119
31/12/14HSacramento Kings106-84
28/12/14AWashington Wizards88-101
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/15HWashington Wizards99-105
13/01/15HOrlando Magic114-121
11/01/15HMilwaukee Bucks95-87
10/01/15AWashington Wizards86-102
08/01/15HUtah Jazz77-97
06/01/15HHouston Rockets114-105
04/01/15HBoston Celtics109-104 OT
02/01/15HDenver Nuggets106-101
31/12/14HBrooklyn Nets82-96
30/12/14AIndiana Pacers92-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2014-15
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL40%
HomeWLLWL46%
AwayLLWLL32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452619
Win %40%46%32%
Points / game101.6102.3100.7
Allowed / game101.7100.7103.1
Point differential-0.1+1.6-2.4
Avg total203.3202.9203.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%31%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (14)17% (6)25% (8)
Overtime %9%4%16%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2014-15
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL62%
HomeWLWLL58%
AwayLWWWL68%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482622
Win %62%58%68%
Points / game101.4103.399.0
Allowed / game98.8100.996.2
Point differential+2.6+2.4+2.8
Avg total200.1204.3195.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%15%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)50% (8)67% (6)
Overtime %8%12%5%
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 Golden State Warriors4437784%109.698.5+11.1
2 Atlanta Hawks46351176%102.897.1+5.7
3 Portland Trail Blazers45331273%102.596.4+6.2
4 Toronto Raptors45321371%106.1100.1+6.0
5 Houston Rockets48341471%101.597.1+4.4
6 Memphis Grizzlies46301665%101.098.4+2.7
7 Dallas Mavericks48311765%108.0102.6+5.5
8 Washington Wizards47301764%97.896.8+1.0
9 Chicago Bulls48301862%101.498.8+2.6
10 Los Angeles Clippers47281960%105.1101.2+3.9
11 Phoenix Suns47272057%106.8104.0+2.8
12 San Antonio Spurs45252056%101.799.5+2.2
13 New Orleans Pelicans46242252%100.499.0+1.5
14 Cleveland Cavaliers46242252%100.6100.4+0.2
15 Milwaukee Bucks47242351%98.097.4+0.6
16 Miami Heat47212645%95.298.7-3.5
17 Oklahoma City Thunder45202544%98.9100.3-1.4
18 Brooklyn Nets45202544%96.297.9-1.7
19 Denver Nuggets46202643%101.7103.4-1.7
20 Detroit Pistons47202743%98.099.1-1.2
21 Sacramento Kings44182641%102.2103.9-1.7
22 Boston Celtics45182740%101.6101.7-0.1
23 Utah Jazz47182938%97.298.5-1.3
24 Indiana Pacers48183038%95.496.8-1.5
25 Charlotte Hornets48183038%95.898.8-3.0
26 Orlando Magic50183236%94.999.7-4.9
27 Los Angeles Lakers48153331%99.7106.4-6.7
28 Minnesota Timberwolves44113325%99.8106.9-7.1
29 Philadelphia 76ers47103721%91.0101.9-10.9
30 New York Knicks4884017%92.2100.3-8.1
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics24342817103
Chicago Bulls22333331119
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