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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 07 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 97-90
24-26 23-31 23-16 27-17
Position#4
Record21-4
FormWLWWW
Points / game104.8
Allowed / game97.5
vs
Position#27
Record7-17
FormWLLWW
Points / game100.8
Allowed / game103.8
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
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BOS90
DAL99
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BOS124
DAL100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks 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
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
92-88
92
88
+4
82avg 100
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
110-99
110
99
+11
102avg 100
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
110-102 OT
110
102
+8
108avg 100
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
98-104
98
104
-6
82avg 100
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
118-103
118
103
+15
110avg 100
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
108-98
108
98
+10
100avg 100
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
108-118
108
118
-10
103avg 100
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
108-97
108
97
+11
105avg 100
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
116-111
116
111
+5
113avg 100
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
111-100
111
100
+11
112avg 100
H05/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-28
24-19
26-21
24-20
20-35
24-15
36-27
30-22
34-22
19-27
16-28
27-19
16-27
25-27
22-25
35-25
40-26
33-21
26-22
19-34
27-32
18-22
37-16
26-28
23-31
34-29
29-26
22-32
28-22
26-22
22-27
32-26
31-22
29-32
29-25
27-32
34-26
28-23
26-32
23-19
209.9Avg total
107.9Scored
102.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)104.897.5202.3+7.284%
Season at home (13)105.897.8203.6+8.185%
Season away (12)103.697.2200.8+6.383%
Last 10 (10)107.9102.0209.9+5.980%
Last 5 (5)110.2104.8215.0+5.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (20)100.7102.8203.6-2.160%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)110.798.3209.0+12.4100%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
91-97
91
97
-6
79avg 90
H15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
87-111
87
111
-24
72avg 90
H18/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
111-79
111
79
+32
113avg 90
H19/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
102-110 OT
102
110
-8
84avg 90
H21/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
95-94
95
94
+1
80avg 90
A23/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
97-81
97
81
+16
97avg 90
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
108-115
108
115
-7
100avg 90
A28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
104-109
104
109
-5
99avg 90
H30/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
108-82
108
82
+26
108avg 90
H02/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
122-105
122
105
+17
119avg 90
H05/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-17
23-27
21-18
31-35
29-24
26-19
17-31
15-37
33-24
23-20
26-17
29-18
22-34
27-19
28-16
19-27
12-27
27-29
35-16
21-22
25-24
27-13
26-18
19-26
23-21
30-25
22-31
33-38
27-21
20-27
29-32
28-29
24-17
35-21
27-28
22-16
39-23
25-24
29-35
29-23
200.8Avg total
102.5Scored
98.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)100.8103.8204.5-3.029%
Season at home (15)102.3102.2204.5+0.133%
Season away (9)98.1106.4204.6-8.322%
Last 10 (10)102.598.3200.8+4.250%
Last 5 (5)107.898.4206.2+9.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)98.8107.5206.3-8.713%
vs Similar (15)101.0101.1202.1-0.140%
vs Weakerno games
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: +0.0+0.0Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +3.9+3.9Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -2.5-2.5
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.0+0.0Q1: +1.8+1.8Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +3.9+3.9Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: -2.5-2.5
Boston CelticsDallas Mavericks
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
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
41-54
41
54
-13
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
73-47
73
47
+26
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H05/12
NBA
103.9Avg total
53.1Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.952.1102.0-2.340%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.553.2105.8-0.850%-
Last 30 away (14)46.950.997.7-4.029%-
Last 10 (10)53.150.8103.9+2.350%-
Last 5 (5)55.652.2107.8+3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (20)46.954.5101.4-7.625%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)55.847.4103.2+8.470%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
39-44
39
44
-5
H15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
55-43
55
43
+12
H18/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H19/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H21/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
39-56
39
56
-17
A23/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
52-37
52
37
+15
H26/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
53-46
53
46
+7
A28/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H30/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
59-38
59
38
+21
H02/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
64-47
64
47
+17
H05/12
NBA
96.9Avg total
51.3Scored
45.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.451.5101.9-1.140%-
Last 30 at home (17)52.549.4101.9+3.147%-
Last 30 away (13)47.754.2101.9-6.531%-
Last 10 (10)51.345.696.9+5.760%-
Last 5 (5)55.043.298.2+11.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)51.351.2102.5+0.140%-
vs Similar (15)49.551.8101.3-2.340%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 107.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.426.6
52.8%
51.0%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.012.4
40.0%
36.1%37.2
🏀 Free throws22.817.5
76.8%
76.5%17.5
They take 81.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 102.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.626.4
51.2%
51.0%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.611.9
36.5%
36.1%35.7
🏀 Free throws18.214.0
76.9%
76.5%14.0
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWLWWW
Dallas Mavericks
WWLLWWLWLL
#4
League position
#27
+6.0
Net rating
+4.3
110.3
Offensive rating
105.9
104.3
Defensive rating
101.5
55.5%
Effective FG%
52.6%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
49.2%
13.9%
Turnover %
12.6%
17.5%
Off. rebound %
16.7%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.22
40.0%
3-point %
36.5%
60.8%
Assist %
60.1%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence110.3 · 105.9Defence104.3 · 101.5Shooting55.5% · 52.6%3-point %40.0% · 36.5%Ball care13.9% · 12.6%Off. rebounds17.5% · 16.7%Free throws0.28 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)80% · 50%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Dallas Mavericks
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
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/12/17HMilwaukee Bucks111-100
02/12/17HPhoenix Suns116-111
01/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers108-97
28/11/17HDetroit Pistons108-118
26/11/17AIndiana Pacers108-98
25/11/17HOrlando Magic118-103
23/11/17AMiami Heat98-104
21/11/17ADallas Mavericks110-102 OT
19/11/17AAtlanta Hawks110-99
17/11/17HGolden State Warriors92-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/12/17HDenver Nuggets122-105
02/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers108-82
30/11/17HBrooklyn Nets104-109
28/11/17ASan Antonio Spurs108-115
26/11/17HOklahoma City Thunder97-81
23/11/17AMemphis Grizzlies95-94
21/11/17HBoston Celtics102-110 OT
19/11/17HMilwaukee Bucks111-79
18/11/17HMinnesota Timberwolves87-111
15/11/17HSan Antonio Spurs91-97

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW84%
HomeWLWWW85%
AwayWWWLW83%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %84%85%83%
Points / game104.8105.8103.6
Allowed / game97.597.897.2
Point differential+7.2+8.1+6.3
Avg total202.3203.6200.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%54%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won83% (6)100% (4)50% (2)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW29%
HomeLWLWW33%
AwayLWLWL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games24159
Win %29%33%22%
Points / game100.8102.398.1
Allowed / game103.8102.2106.4
Point differential-3.0+0.1-8.3
Avg total204.5204.5204.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%27%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won17% (6)0% (4)50% (2)
Overtime %4%7%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 Boston Celtics2521484%104.897.5+7.2
2 Houston Rockets2218482%114.1102.7+11.4
3 Golden State Warriors2519676%118.5107.2+11.3
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2518772%111.1107.6+3.5
5 Toronto Raptors2215768%111.5104.1+7.5
6 San Antonio Spurs2416867%100.697.0+3.6
7 Detroit Pistons2314961%104.5102.7+1.8
8 Philadelphia 76ers23131057%108.2108.1+0.1
9 Denver Nuggets23131057%106.8107.0-0.2
10 Indiana Pacers25141156%108.4107.4+1.1
11 Minnesota Timberwolves25141156%107.3106.8+0.4
12 Milwaukee Bucks22121055%103.0104.2-1.2
13 Portland Trail Blazers24131154%102.8100.2+2.5
14 Washington Wizards24131154%106.1103.8+2.2
15 Utah Jazz25131252%103.398.8+4.5
16 New Orleans Pelicans24121250%108.9110.1-1.2
17 Oklahoma City Thunder23111248%102.098.8+3.2
18 New York Knicks23111248%104.0104.3-0.3
19 Miami Heat23111248%100.0103.7-3.7
20 Orlando Magic26111542%107.5110.8-3.3
21 Charlotte Hornets2291341%105.4106.4-1.0
22 Brooklyn Nets2391439%109.8112.3-2.5
23 Los Angeles Clippers2281436%104.9107.5-2.6
24 Memphis Grizzlies2381535%98.1101.0-2.9
25 Los Angeles Lakers2381535%105.8109.3-3.6
26 Phoenix Suns2691735%107.6115.7-8.0
27 Dallas Mavericks2471729%100.8103.8-3.0
28 Sacramento Kings2471729%95.6105.5-9.8
29 Atlanta Hawks2451921%102.8108.6-5.8
30 Chicago Bulls2332013%95.7106.8-11.2
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 Celtics2423232797
Dallas Mavericks2631161790
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