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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 15 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 116-107
33-24 32-30 25-33 26-20
Position#1
Record17-4
FormWWWWW
Points / game117.7
Allowed / game108.4
vs
Position#12
Record13-11
FormWWWLL
Points / game110.6
Allowed / game110.7
USANBA· TD Garden (Boston)
NBA2023-24
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers 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
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
108-105
108
105
+3
102avg 110
A18/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
102-100
102
100
+2
97avg 110
A20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
118-121 OT
118
121
-3
100avg 110
A21/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
119-116
119
116
+3
117avg 110
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
96-113
96
113
-17
79avg 110
A24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
113-103
113
103
+10
108avg 110
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
124-97
124
97
+27
130avg 110
H29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
125-119
125
119
+6
125avg 110
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
133-123
133
123
+10
121avg 110
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
120-113
120
113
+7
115avg 110
H13/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
39-17
19-32
24-24
26-27
30-26
23-23
23-24
31-25
34-29
22-27
21-27
29-17
38-36
27-26
25-37
30-19
26-29
18-29
22-36
33-26
36-27
21-29
23-21
31-20
38-30
28-18
27-29
44-36
25-36
26-25
30-22
33-32
41-33
35-30
24-28
21-31
38-29
35-32
26-21
226.8Avg total
115.8Scored
111.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)117.7108.4226.0+9.381%
Season at home (11)123.6107.7231.4+15.9100%
Season away (10)111.1109.1220.2+2.060%
Last 10 (10)115.8111.0226.8+4.880%
Last 5 (5)123.0111.0234.0+12.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)103.587.0190.5+16.5100%
vs Weaker ◀ (28)114.6108.6223.1+6.071%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#18
L
96-129
96
129
-33
89avg 105
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
115-121
115
121
-6
107avg 105
H26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
105-102
105
102
+3
100avg 105
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
128-105
128
105
+23
128avg 105
H29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
95-103
95
103
-8
83avg 105
H01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
110-101
110
101
+9
102avg 105
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
121-111
121
111
+10
120avg 105
H07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
111-99
111
99
+12
103avg 105
A09/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
94-104
94
104
-10
78avg 105
A12/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
113-120
113
120
-7
101avg 105
A13/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-37
29-32
24-32
17-28
40-35
31-35
23-23
21-28
25-28
17-24
32-20
31-30
29-33
35-28
38-29
26-15
25-22
21-18
29-34
20-29
25-30
29-18
31-34
25-19
37-20
28-32
34-34
22-25
17-25
36-27
35-23
23-24
29-22
25-29
15-30
25-23
31-21
29-38
32-35
21-26
218.3Avg total
108.8Scored
109.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)110.6110.7221.3-0.154%
Season at home (12)109.4110.5219.9-1.150%
Season away (12)111.8110.9222.8+0.958%
Last 10 (10)108.8109.5218.3-0.750%
Last 5 (5)109.8107.0216.8+2.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)112.7118.7231.3-6.00%
vs Similar (20)107.3109.2216.6-1.945%
vs Weaker (7)105.1102.9208.0+2.371%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +5.3+5.3Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -1.6-1.6
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +5.3+5.3Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -1.7-1.7Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -1.6-1.6
Boston CelticsCleveland Cavaliers
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
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
65-49
65
49
+16
A18/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A21/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
67-53
67
53
+14
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
69-53
69
53
+16
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
69-50
69
50
+19
H29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
69-72
69
72
-3
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
74-65
74
65
+9
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H13/12
NBA
120.6Avg total
64.9Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.953.9113.8+6.070%-
Last 30 at home (16)61.854.6116.4+7.169%-
Last 30 away (14)57.853.1110.9+4.771%-
Last 10 (10)64.955.7120.6+9.280%-
Last 5 (5)68.060.0128.0+8.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)52.547.5100.0+5.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (28)60.454.4114.8+6.168%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#18
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
71-70
71
70
+1
H26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
54-48
54
48
+6
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
65-52
65
52
+13
H07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A09/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
54-51
54
51
+3
A12/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A13/12
NBA
111.8Avg total
56.4Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.854.8109.6+0.153%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.853.8108.6+1.056%-
Last 30 away (14)54.955.9110.7-1.050%-
Last 10 (10)56.455.4111.8+1.080%-
Last 5 (5)57.252.4109.6+4.8100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)53.060.3113.3-7.333%-
vs Similar (20)55.655.9111.5-0.250%-
vs Weaker (7)53.349.1102.4+4.171%-
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: 115.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.5 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.525.3
56.9%
54.4%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.815.5
37.1%
36.3%46.5
🏀 Free throws23.118.7
81.0%
78.2%18.7
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.7 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.229.7
54.8%
54.4%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.411.9
34.6%
36.3%35.7
🏀 Free throws17.813.7
77.0%
78.2%13.7
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 15 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWWLWLWW
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLWWWLWWLL
#1
League position
#12
+4.8
Net rating
-0.7
114.7
Offensive rating
108.5
110.0
Defensive rating
109.2
56.3%
Effective FG%
53.7%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
13.6%
Turnover %
14.5%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.20
37.1%
3-point %
34.6%
59.8%
Assist %
60.8%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence114.7 · 108.5Defence110.0 · 109.2Shooting56.3% · 53.7%3-point %37.1% · 34.6%Ball care13.6% · 14.5%Off. rebounds22.8% · 24.8%Free throws0.27 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)80% · 50%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
13/12/23HCleveland Cavaliers120-113
09/12/23HNew York Knicks133-123
02/12/23HPhiladelphia 76ers125-119
29/11/23HChicago Bulls124-97
26/11/23HAtlanta Hawks113-103
24/11/23AOrlando Magic96-113
23/11/23HMilwaukee Bucks119-116
21/11/23ACharlotte Hornets118-121 OT
20/11/23AMemphis Grizzlies102-100
18/11/23AToronto Raptors108-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/12/23ABoston Celtics113-120
12/12/23AOrlando Magic94-104
09/12/23AMiami Heat111-99
07/12/23HOrlando Magic121-111
03/12/23ADetroit Pistons110-101
01/12/23HPortland Trail Blazers95-103
29/11/23HAtlanta Hawks128-105
27/11/23HToronto Raptors105-102
26/11/23HLos Angeles Lakers115-121
23/11/23HMiami Heat96-129

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW81%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWWWLL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games211110
Win %81%100%60%
Points / game117.7123.6111.1
Allowed / game108.4107.7109.1
Point differential+9.3+15.9+2.0
Avg total226.0231.4220.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%64%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (1)50% (6)
Overtime %10%0%20%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL54%
HomeLWWLW50%
AwayWWWLL58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241212
Win %54%50%58%
Points / game110.6109.4111.8
Allowed / game110.7110.5110.9
Point differential-0.1-1.1+0.9
Avg total221.3219.9222.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%33%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)50% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %4%0%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 Boston Celtics2117481%117.7108.4+9.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2217577%112.7105.9+6.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks2216673%122.5119.0+3.5
4 Philadelphia 76ers2316770%122.3113.1+9.2
5 Orlando Magic2316770%114.0108.9+5.1
6 Oklahoma City Thunder2215768%120.4112.8+7.5
7 Dallas Mavericks2315865%120.2116.9+3.3
8 Denver Nuggets2516964%114.2110.9+3.4
9 Sacramento Kings2113862%116.2116.4-0.1
10 New York Knicks2213959%112.7108.4+4.3
11 Miami Heat24141058%112.7111.3+1.3
12 Houston Rockets2112957%109.8105.5+4.2
13 Los Angeles Clippers23131057%114.1109.3+4.8
14 Brooklyn Nets23131057%116.9113.9+3.0
15 New Orleans Pelicans23131057%115.5113.3+2.2
16 Phoenix Suns23131057%115.7113.5+2.1
17 Los Angeles Lakers23131057%113.5114.3-0.8
18 Indiana Pacers2011955%128.8126.5+2.2
19 Cleveland Cavaliers24131154%110.6110.7-0.1
20 Golden State Warriors23101343%115.6115.3+0.3
21 Toronto Raptors24101442%112.8114.4-1.5
22 Atlanta Hawks2391439%122.5123.3-0.8
23 Chicago Bulls2591636%109.1113.4-4.2
24 Utah Jazz2481633%111.6120.0-8.4
25 Charlotte Hornets2271532%113.0120.8-7.8
26 Portland Trail Blazers2261627%106.5113.3-6.8
27 Memphis Grizzlies2361726%106.4112.7-6.3
28 Washington Wizards2332013%115.9127.0-11.1
29 San Antonio Spurs2332013%109.8121.4-11.6
30 Detroit Pistons242228%108.8119.2-10.5
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 Celtics33322526116
Cleveland Cavaliers24303320107
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