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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 20 Nov 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 120-117
26-20 39-28 28-40 27-29
Position#3
Record11-3
FormWWLWW
Points / game121.6
Allowed / game111.4
vs
Position#2
Record15-0
FormWWWWW
Points / game123.7
Allowed / game111.4
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers
26 Feb 2027
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BOS117
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14 Nov 2014
BOS121
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28 Dec 2013
BOS103
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BOS103
CLE86
05 Apr 2013
BOS91
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19 Dec 2012
BOS103
CLE91
29 Jan 2012
BOS87
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BOS112
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13 May 2010
BOS94
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BOS97
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07 May 2010
BOS95
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04 Apr 2010
BOS117
CLE113
25 Feb 2010
BOS88
CLE108
06 Mar 2009
BOS105
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BOS90
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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
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
132-135 OT
132
135
-3
112avg 113
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
124-109
124
109
+15
113avg 113
A01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
113-103
113
103
+10
107avg 113
A02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
123-93
123
93
+30
115avg 113
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
112-118
112
118
-6
102avg 113
H07/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
108-104 OT
108
104
+4
95avg 113
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
113-107
113
107
+6
106avg 113
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
116-117
116
117
-1
113avg 113
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
139-114
139
114
+25
138avg 113
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
126-123 OT
126
123
+3
116avg 113
H17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-35
26-32
29-33
38-24
40-25
31-42
21-19
32-23
38-24
30-26
17-24
28-29
35-30
40-23
28-22
20-18
24-19
16-32
41-31
31-36
24-28
25-23
27-27
18-16
30-40
28-29
29-15
26-23
31-29
34-25
26-30
25-33
32-34
33-26
38-29
36-25
28-26
28-28
30-31
28-29
232.9Avg total
120.6Scored
112.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)121.6111.4233.1+10.279%
Season at home (6)118.8113.2232.0+5.767%
Season away (8)123.8110.1233.9+13.688%
Last 10 (10)120.6112.3232.9+8.370%
Last 5 (5)120.4113.0233.4+7.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀no games
vs Weaker (30)115.0106.2221.2+8.983%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
W
120-109
120
109
+11
118avg 107
H01/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
114-113
114
113
+1
110avg 107
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
116-114
116
114
+2
107avg 107
H05/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
131-122
131
122
+9
130avg 107
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
136-117
136
117
+19
138avg 107
H09/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
105-100
105
100
+5
101avg 107
H10/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
119-113
119
113
+6
106avg 107
A12/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
114-106
114
106
+8
111avg 107
A14/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
144-126
144
126
+18
141avg 107
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
128-114
128
114
+14
134avg 107
H17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-16
29-28
32-34
25-31
30-38
31-24
26-22
27-29
35-31
38-29
16-31
27-23
29-34
30-25
40-29
32-34
39-22
44-20
29-41
24-34
34-28
23-27
13-27
35-18
34-35
33-31
28-26
24-21
31-27
17-27
34-24
32-28
49-34
28-39
30-29
37-24
38-28
34-31
30-40
26-15
236.1Avg total
122.7Scored
113.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)123.7111.4235.1+12.3100%
Season at home (8)124.5111.4235.9+13.1100%
Season away (7)122.7111.4234.1+11.3100%
Last 10 (10)122.7113.4236.1+9.3100%
Last 5 (5)122.0111.8233.8+10.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)101.2108.4209.6-7.220%
vs Similar ◀ (8)100.0102.8202.8-2.862%
vs Weaker (17)122.1111.1233.2+10.994%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: +6.0+6.0Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: -2.5-2.5Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +3.2+3.2
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: +6.0+6.0Q2Q2: +0.5+0.5Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: -2.5-2.5Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +3.2+3.2
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
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
57-67
57
67
-10
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
71-67
71
67
+4
A01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-50
68
50
+18
A02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
75-53
75
53
+22
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
40-51
40
51
-11
H07/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
58-69
58
69
-11
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H17/11
NBA
118.0Avg total
60.4Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.554.6114.0+4.967%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.751.7110.5+7.067%-
Last 30 away (15)60.257.4117.6+2.867%-
Last 10 (10)60.457.6118.0+2.860%-
Last 5 (5)58.657.6116.2+1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀no games
vs Weaker (30)59.554.6114.0+4.967%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. 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
Orlando Magic
#15
W
63-44
63
44
+19
H01/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
61-62
61
62
-1
A03/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
73-60
73
60
+13
H05/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A07/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
83-42
83
42
+41
H09/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
57-55
57
55
+2
H10/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
67-66
67
66
+1
A12/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A14/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
77-73
77
73
+4
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
72-59
72
59
+13
H17/11
NBA
123.4Avg total
66.0Scored
57.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.654.6113.2+4.057%-
Last 30 at home (17)61.253.4114.5+7.876%-
Last 30 away (13)55.256.2111.4-1.131%-
Last 10 (10)66.057.4123.4+8.670%-
Last 5 (5)64.261.4125.6+2.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.058.0110.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)53.251.1104.4+2.162%-
vs Weaker (17)63.055.2118.2+7.871%-
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: 120.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀45%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers53.7 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.1 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers39.423.4
59.4%
54.3%46.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers51.517.9
34.8%
35.9%53.7
🏀 Free throws24.420.1
82.4%
77.8%20.1
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 51.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 57% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 122.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.7 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.029.3
58.6%
54.3%58.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.615.9
42.3%
35.9%47.7
🏀 Free throws20.116.4
81.6%
77.8%16.4
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). 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 Nov 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWLWWLWWWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWWWWWWWW
#3
League position
#2
+8.1
Net rating
+9.2
117.2
Offensive rating
120.9
109.1
Defensive rating
111.7
55.3%
Effective FG%
60.7%
53.8%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
12.0%
Turnover %
12.4%
24.0%
Off. rebound %
20.1%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.8%
3-point %
42.3%
62.7%
Assist %
62.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
100%

Profile

Offence117.2 · 120.9Defence109.1 · 111.7Shooting55.3% · 60.7%3-point %34.8% · 42.3%Ball care12.0% · 12.4%Off. rebounds24.0% · 20.1%Free throws0.27 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)70% · 100%
■ 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
17/11/24HToronto Raptors126-123 OT
14/11/24ABrooklyn Nets139-114
13/11/24HAtlanta Hawks116-117
10/11/24AMilwaukee Bucks113-107
09/11/24HBrooklyn Nets108-104 OT
07/11/24HGolden State Warriors112-118
05/11/24AAtlanta Hawks123-93
02/11/24ACharlotte Hornets113-103
01/11/24ACharlotte Hornets124-109
30/10/24AIndiana Pacers132-135 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/11/24HCharlotte Hornets128-114
16/11/24HChicago Bulls144-126
14/11/24APhiladelphia 76ers114-106
12/11/24AChicago Bulls119-113
10/11/24HBrooklyn Nets105-100
09/11/24HGolden State Warriors136-117
07/11/24ANew Orleans Pelicans131-122
05/11/24HMilwaukee Bucks116-114
03/11/24AMilwaukee Bucks114-113
01/11/24HOrlando Magic120-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW79%
HomeWLWLW67%
AwayWWWWW88%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1468
Win %79%67%88%
Points / game121.6118.8123.8
Allowed / game111.4113.2110.1
Point differential+10.2+5.7+13.6
Avg total233.1232.0233.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%33%62%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)67% (3)0% (1)
Overtime %21%33%12%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 10 Wins / 0 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW100%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWWWWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1587
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game123.7124.5122.7
Allowed / game111.4111.4111.4
Point differential+12.3+13.1+11.3
Avg total235.1235.9234.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+53%75%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (3)100% (2)100% (1)
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 Cleveland Cavaliers15150100%123.7111.4+12.3
2 Oklahoma City Thunder1411379%115.4103.5+11.9
3 Boston Celtics1411379%121.6111.4+10.2
4 Golden State Warriors1310377%119.6110.1+9.5
5 Los Angeles Lakers139469%116.8115.8+0.9
6 Houston Rockets1510567%113.6105.7+7.9
7 Orlando Magic159660%106.9102.2+4.7
8 Phoenix Suns159660%111.4112.9-1.5
9 Denver Nuggets127558%116.1115.5+0.6
10 Memphis Grizzlies148657%119.7112.0+7.7
11 New York Knicks148657%116.9111.1+5.7
12 Minnesota Timberwolves148657%113.9111.1+2.8
13 Sacramento Kings158753%116.9113.7+3.1
14 Los Angeles Clippers158753%109.2109.1+0.1
15 Dallas Mavericks147750%114.4110.6+3.9
16 Atlanta Hawks157847%116.1119.5-3.4
17 Miami Heat136746%110.9110.1+0.8
18 Detroit Pistons167944%109.8110.9-1.2
19 San Antonio Spurs146843%109.0110.0-1.0
20 Indiana Pacers146843%114.4117.6-3.2
21 Portland Trail Blazers146843%107.4114.2-6.9
22 Chicago Bulls156940%116.0122.9-6.9
23 Charlotte Hornets135838%108.7113.9-5.2
24 Milwaukee Bucks145936%110.5112.6-2.1
25 Brooklyn Nets145936%111.4114.6-3.3
26 New Orleans Pelicans1441029%104.6113.3-8.6
27 Utah Jazz1331023%107.2118.5-11.2
28 Toronto Raptors1531220%113.4119.5-6.1
29 Philadelphia 76ers1321115%103.3112.3-9.0
30 Washington Wizards1321115%109.9124.7-14.8
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 Celtics26392827120
Cleveland Cavaliers20284029117
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