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Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 03 Nov 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 107-100
36-25 19-27 26-18 26-30
Position#5
Record2-1
FormLLWLW
Points / game108.3
Allowed / game106.7
vs
Position#15
Record3-0
FormWWWWW
Points / game113.7
Allowed / game96.0
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls 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
Miami Heat
#8
W
98-88
98
88
+10
85avg 96
H14/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-102
101
102
-1
87avg 96
A16/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
72-89
72
89
-17
54avg 96
A19/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
111-103
111
103
+8
103avg 96
H23/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
104-95 OT
104
95
+9
95avg 96
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
83-110
83
110
-27
73avg 96
A27/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
92-104
92
104
-12
72avg 96
H29/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
122-117
122
117
+5
126avg 96
H26/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
99-105
99
105
-6
91avg 96
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
104-98
104
98
+6
99avg 96
A29/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
13-35
25-27
25-5
35-21
19-30
15-21
31-21
36-30
7-24
21-19
18-18
26-28
37-20
20-25
22-33
32-25
24-21
22-27
24-25
22-19
20-15
19-32
23-42
21-21
17-20
16-21
26-39
33-24
33-31
31-27
33-23
25-36
20-30
29-27
24-22
26-26
28-19
16-22
27-31
33-26
199.7Avg total
98.6Scored
101.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (3)108.3106.7215.0+1.767%
Season at home (1)122.0117.0239.0+5.0100%
Season away (2)101.5101.5203.0+0.050%
Last 10 (10)98.6101.1199.7-2.550%
Last 5 (5)100.0106.8206.8-6.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)109.0118.0227.0-9.050%
vs Similar ◀ (19)98.3103.1201.3-4.832%
vs Weaker (9)111.9102.6214.4+9.3100%
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
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
90-94
90
94
-4
79avg 95
H03/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
102-98
102
98
+4
102avg 95
A03/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
92-108
92
108
-16
86avg 95
A06/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
98-106
98
106
-8
89avg 95
A08/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
105-102
105
102
+3
93avg 95
H10/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
121-116
121
116
+5
121avg 95
A12/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
115-105
115
105
+10
116avg 95
H14/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
105-99
105
99
+6
97avg 95
H28/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
118-101
118
101
+17
122avg 95
H30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
118-88
118
88
+30
120avg 95
A31/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-26
18-20
20-24
25-24
24-24
33-17
22-32
23-25
21-23
23-31
21-29
27-25
22-21
24-19
23-35
29-31
27-31
25-23
27-28
26-20
27-29
26-33
36-26
32-28
16-32
35-28
35-13
29-32
30-20
27-29
22-24
26-26
24-20
38-21
30-26
26-34
38-20
27-24
28-22
25-22
208.1Avg total
106.4Scored
101.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (3)113.796.0209.7+17.7100%
Season at home (2)111.5100.0211.5+11.5100%
Season away (1)118.088.0206.0+30.0100%
Last 10 (10)106.4101.7208.1+4.770%
Last 5 (5)115.4101.8217.2+13.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)100.6104.6205.2-4.040%
vs Similar ◀ (22)101.0104.5205.5-3.550%
vs Weaker (3)117.098.3215.3+18.7100%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -0.6-0.6Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: +0.1+0.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -0.6-0.6Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: +0.1+0.1
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
Miami Heat
#8
L
38-62
38
62
-24
H14/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
34-51
34
51
-17
A16/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
28-43
28
43
-15
A19/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H23/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
39-47
39
47
-8
A27/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
33-41
33
41
-8
H29/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
64-58
64
58
+6
H26/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
49-57
49
57
-8
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
44-41
44
41
+3
A29/10
NBA
92.5Avg total
43.2Scored
49.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.551.7101.2-2.243%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.953.0103.9-2.140%-
Last 30 away (15)48.150.498.5-2.347%-
Last 10 (10)43.249.392.5-6.130%-
Last 5 (5)45.848.894.6-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)50.054.5104.5-4.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)45.951.997.8-6.026%-
vs Weaker (9)57.050.7107.7+6.378%-
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
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
45-46
45
46
-1
H03/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
57-41
57
41
+16
A03/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A06/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
46-40
46
40
+6
A08/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H10/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
53-62
53
62
-9
A12/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H14/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H28/10
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
62-41
62
41
+21
H30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
65-44
65
44
+21
A31/10
NBA
102.3Avg total
53.2Scored
49.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.551.6104.0+0.947%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.648.7101.3+3.960%-
Last 30 away (15)52.354.5106.8-2.133%-
Last 10 (10)53.249.1102.3+4.150%-
Last 5 (5)57.651.2108.8+6.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)49.252.6101.8-3.420%-
vs Similar ◀ (22)52.652.0104.5+0.650%-
vs Weaker (3)57.047.0104.0+10.067%-
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: 98.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.027.7
47.8%
50.2%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.99.1
31.5%
35.7%27.3
🏀 Free throws20.715.9
76.8%
77.0%15.9
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 106.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.529.7
49.9%
50.2%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.89.4
39.5%
35.7%28.2
🏀 Free throws22.718.8
82.8%
77.0%18.8
They take 83.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Nov 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWLLWWLLW
Chicago Bulls
WWWWWWLLWL
#5
League position
#15
-2.5
Net rating
+4.9
98.5
Offensive rating
111.6
101.0
Defensive rating
106.7
47.6%
Effective FG%
52.6%
47.7%
Opp. effective FG%
50.8%
13.5%
Turnover %
14.2%
20.4%
Off. rebound %
28.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.27
31.5%
3-point %
39.5%
62.2%
Assist %
64.2%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence98.5 · 111.6Defence101.0 · 106.7Shooting47.6% · 52.6%3-point %31.5% · 39.5%Ball care13.5% · 14.2%Off. rebounds20.4% · 28.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
3
Boston Celtics wins
7
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
29/10/16ACharlotte Hornets104-98
28/10/16AChicago Bulls99-105
26/10/16HBrooklyn Nets122-117
29/04/16HAtlanta Hawks92-104
27/04/16AAtlanta Hawks83-110
24/04/16HAtlanta Hawks104-95 OT
23/04/16HAtlanta Hawks111-103
19/04/16AAtlanta Hawks72-89
16/04/16AAtlanta Hawks101-102
14/04/16HMiami Heat98-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/10/16ABrooklyn Nets118-88
30/10/16HIndiana Pacers118-101
28/10/16HBoston Celtics105-99
14/04/16HPhiladelphia 76ers115-105
12/04/16ANew Orleans Pelicans121-116
10/04/16HCleveland Cavaliers105-102
08/04/16AMiami Heat98-106
06/04/16AMemphis Grizzlies92-108
03/04/16AMilwaukee Bucks102-98
03/04/16HDetroit Pistons90-94

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLW67%
HomeW100%
AwayLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games312
Win %67%100%50%
Points / game108.3122.0101.5
Allowed / game106.7117.0101.5
Point differential+1.7+5.0+0.0
Avg total215.0239.0203.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)100% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWW100%
HomeWW100%
AwayW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game113.7111.5118.0
Allowed / game96.0100.088.0
Point differential+17.7+11.5+30.0
Avg total209.7211.5206.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+67%50%100%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%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 Chicago Bulls330100%113.796.0+17.7
2 Los Angeles Clippers330100%106.093.0+13.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers440100%111.099.5+11.5
4 Oklahoma City Thunder330100%109.7101.0+8.7
5 San Antonio Spurs54180%105.295.6+9.6
6 Atlanta Hawks43175%110.097.2+12.8
7 Toronto Raptors43175%104.597.5+7.0
8 Charlotte Hornets43175%102.896.0+6.8
9 Golden State Warriors43175%113.8111.8+2.0
10 Boston Celtics32167%108.3106.7+1.7
11 Detroit Pistons53260%100.094.4+5.6
12 Houston Rockets53260%110.2107.4+2.8
13 Miami Heat42250%101.598.8+2.8
14 Utah Jazz42250%95.295.2+0.0
15 Indiana Pacers42250%110.0112.5-2.5
16 Milwaukee Bucks42250%101.5106.5-5.0
17 Portland Trail Blazers42250%109.5114.5-5.0
18 Memphis Grizzlies42250%99.5107.0-7.5
19 Sacramento Kings52340%100.8102.6-1.8
20 Los Angeles Lakers52340%107.2110.8-3.6
21 Brooklyn Nets52340%105.0109.0-4.0
22 Minnesota Timberwolves31233%105.796.0+9.7
23 Denver Nuggets31233%107.3107.3+0.0
24 Orlando Magic41325%95.0105.5-10.5
25 New York Knicks41325%96.8110.2-13.5
26 Dallas Mavericks3030%103.7109.7-6.0
27 New Orleans Pelicans4040%102.0111.0-9.0
28 Washington Wizards3030%101.7113.0-11.3
29 Phoenix Suns4040%100.5112.0-11.5
30 Philadelphia 76ers4040%90.8104.8-14.0
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 Celtics36192626107
Chicago Bulls25271830100
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