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Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 12 Nov 2019
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 116-106
25-21 29-33 30-25 32-27
Position#5
Record7-1
FormWWWWW
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game103.8
vs
Position#12
Record6-3
FormLWWLW
Points / game116.3
Allowed / game111.9
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Dallas Mavericks
15 Nov 2026
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13 Mar 2022
BOS92
DAL95
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DAL106
04 Jan 2019
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DAL93
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DAL90
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BOS90
DAL83
18 Nov 2015
BOS102
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02 Jan 2015
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09 Feb 2014
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DAL102
12 Dec 2012
BOS117
DAL115
11 Jan 2012
BOS85
DAL90
04 Feb 2011
BOS97
DAL101
18 Jan 2010
BOS90
DAL99
25 Jan 2009
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
101-113
101
113
-12
no box
H06/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
91-116
91
116
-25
72avg 105
A09/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
93-107
93
107
-14
71avg 105
A23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
112-106
112
106
+6
95avg 105
H25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
118-95
118
95
+23
105avg 105
A26/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
W
116-105
116
105
+11
106avg 105
H30/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
104-102
104
102
+2
101avg 105
H01/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
119-113
119
113
+6
108avg 105
A06/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
108-87
108
87
+21
103avg 105
A08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
135-115
135
115
+20
128avg 105
A09/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-22
19-25
23-33
29-33
19-22
20-30
23-28
29-36
25-20
23-29
20-28
25-30
22-21
28-28
26-33
36-24
22-24
24-27
36-25
36-19
19-34
23-24
38-18
36-29
22-23
27-27
26-24
29-28
32-24
29-28
28-31
30-30
30-20
22-23
33-24
23-20
39-30
33-24
32-37
31-24
215.6Avg total
109.7Scored
105.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)113.1103.8216.9+9.488%
Season at home (3)110.7104.3215.0+6.3100%
Season away (5)114.6103.4218.0+11.280%
Last 10 (10)109.7105.9215.6+3.870%
Last 5 (5)116.4104.4220.8+12.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)104.4113.0217.4-8.620%
vs Similar ◀ (11)106.5103.1209.6+3.573%
vs Weaker (14)112.9108.0220.9+4.971%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. 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
#11
L
94-105
94
105
-11
no box
A11/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
108-100
108
100
+8
101avg 100
H24/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
123-116
123
116
+7
114avg 100
A26/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
119-121
119
121
-2
106avg 100
H27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
109-106
109
106
+3
104avg 100
A30/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
110-119 OT
110
119
-9
98avg 100
H02/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
131-111
131
111
+20
134avg 100
A04/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-106
107
106
+1
96avg 100
H07/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
102-106
102
106
-4
89avg 100
H09/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
138-122
138
122
+16
132avg 100
A10/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-30
21-27
28-23
29-25
24-25
38-23
29-20
17-32
27-41
45-23
23-29
28-23
40-25
31-34
24-36
24-26
27-31
33-30
23-27
26-18
25-20
33-28
27-28
18-27
31-28
27-25
32-33
41-25
25-28
29-28
32-23
21-27
28-36
29-25
23-23
22-22
31-34
37-28
36-29
34-31
225.3Avg total
114.1Scored
111.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)116.3111.9228.2+4.467%
Season at home (5)109.2110.4219.6-1.240%
Season away (4)125.2113.8239.0+11.5100%
Last 10 (10)114.1111.2225.3+2.960%
Last 5 (5)117.6112.8230.4+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)110.7102.7213.3+8.050%
vs Similar ◀ (15)107.3117.1224.5-9.813%
vs Weaker (9)118.8111.9230.7+6.978%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +5.2+5.2Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: +3.1+3.1Q4: +0.4+0.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +5.2+5.2Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: +3.1+3.1Q4: +0.4+0.4
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H06/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
39-52
39
52
-13
A09/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A23/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
46-51
46
51
-5
A26/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#2
L
42-58
42
58
-16
H30/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
49-50
49
50
-1
H01/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
61-52
61
52
+9
A06/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
52-43
52
43
+9
A08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
72-54
72
54
+18
A09/11
NBA
101.3Avg total
50.8Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.352.7107.0+1.657%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.752.3105.0+0.462%-
Last 30 away (17)55.553.0108.5+2.553%-
Last 10 (10)50.850.5101.3+0.350%-
Last 5 (5)55.251.4106.6+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)50.252.6102.8-2.460%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)52.553.3105.7-0.845%-
vs Weaker (14)57.152.3109.4+4.964%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. 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
#11
L
37-57
37
57
-20
A11/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
62-48
62
48
+14
H24/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
72-64
72
64
+8
A26/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
71-59
71
59
+12
H27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
60-61
60
61
-1
A30/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
58-48
58
48
+10
H02/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
58-53
58
53
+5
A04/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
54-56
54
56
-2
H07/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
57-61
57
61
-4
H09/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
W
68-62
68
62
+6
A10/11
NBA
116.6Avg total
59.7Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.156.4114.5+1.750%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.154.9113.9+4.253%-
Last 30 away (15)57.157.9115.1-0.847%-
Last 10 (10)59.756.9116.6+2.860%-
Last 5 (5)59.056.0115.0+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)60.554.3114.8+6.267%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)53.657.9111.5-4.327%-
vs Weaker (9)64.055.3119.3+8.778%-
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: 109.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.327.4
49.5%
52.3%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.011.5
31.9%
35.7%34.5
🏀 Free throws25.920.2
78.0%
77.2%20.2
They take 91.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 113.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.127.0
52.8%
52.3%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.413.9
35.3%
35.7%41.7
🏀 Free throws23.918.2
76.2%
77.2%18.2
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Nov 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWWLLL
Dallas Mavericks
WLWWLWLWWL
#5
League position
#12
+3.4
Net rating
+2.6
104.8
Offensive rating
110.0
101.4
Defensive rating
107.4
48.9%
Effective FG%
52.9%
48.9%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
10.8%
Turnover %
13.0%
19.0%
Off. rebound %
22.6%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.26
31.9%
3-point %
35.3%
60.2%
Assist %
59.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.8 · 110.0Defence101.4 · 107.4Shooting48.9% · 52.9%3-point %31.9% · 35.3%Ball care10.8% · 13.0%Off. rebounds19.0% · 22.6%Free throws0.28 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 60%
■ 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
5
Boston Celtics wins
5
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/11/19ASan Antonio Spurs135-115
08/11/19ACharlotte Hornets108-87
06/11/19ACleveland Cavaliers119-113
01/11/19HNew York Knicks104-102
30/10/19HMilwaukee Bucks116-105
26/10/19ANew York Knicks118-95
25/10/19HToronto Raptors112-106
23/10/19APhiladelphia 76ers93-107
09/05/19AMilwaukee Bucks91-116
06/05/19HMilwaukee Bucks101-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/11/19AMemphis Grizzlies138-122
09/11/19HNew York Knicks102-106
07/11/19HOrlando Magic107-106
04/11/19ACleveland Cavaliers131-111
02/11/19HLos Angeles Lakers110-119 OT
30/10/19ADenver Nuggets109-106
27/10/19HPortland Trail Blazers119-121
26/10/19ANew Orleans Pelicans123-116
24/10/19HWashington Wizards108-100
11/04/19ASan Antonio Spurs94-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW88%
HomeWWW100%
AwayLWWWW80%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games835
Win %88%100%80%
Points / game113.1110.7114.6
Allowed / game103.8104.3103.4
Point differential+9.4+6.3+11.2
Avg total216.9215.0218.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%33%60%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)100% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW67%
HomeWLLWL40%
AwayWWWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games954
Win %67%40%100%
Points / game116.3109.2125.2
Allowed / game111.9110.4113.8
Point differential+4.4-1.2+11.5
Avg total228.2219.6239.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%0%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)33% (3)100% (1)
Overtime %11%20%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 Celtics87188%113.1103.8+9.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers97278%108.4100.1+8.3
3 Toronto Raptors97278%115.2107.7+7.6
4 Denver Nuggets97278%103.3100.3+3.0
5 Milwaukee Bucks107370%119.9111.8+8.1
6 Phoenix Suns96367%116.8109.0+7.8
7 Miami Heat96367%111.1105.4+5.7
8 Philadelphia 76ers96367%111.0106.2+4.8
9 Dallas Mavericks96367%116.3111.9+4.4
10 Los Angeles Clippers96367%113.4109.0+4.4
11 Utah Jazz96367%101.097.0+4.0
12 Houston Rockets96367%120.1118.7+1.4
13 Indiana Pacers106460%109.3105.9+3.4
14 Minnesota Timberwolves106460%116.0116.4-0.4
15 San Antonio Spurs95456%112.6112.7-0.1
16 Cleveland Cavaliers94544%107.1108.0-0.9
17 Brooklyn Nets94544%119.8121.7-1.9
18 Oklahoma City Thunder104640%107.3105.5+1.8
19 Portland Trail Blazers104640%114.1114.6-0.5
20 Charlotte Hornets104640%105.8113.2-7.4
21 Detroit Pistons114736%109.0112.1-3.1
22 Atlanta Hawks93633%104.4108.9-4.4
23 Sacramento Kings93633%105.4111.6-6.1
24 Orlando Magic103730%98.199.3-1.2
25 Chicago Bulls103730%105.4110.0-4.6
26 Washington Wizards82625%113.4117.5-4.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans92722%117.1122.4-5.3
28 Memphis Grizzlies92722%108.7120.1-11.4
29 Golden State Warriors102820%112.1121.1-9.0
30 New York Knicks102820%99.2109.3-10.1
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics25293032116
Dallas Mavericks21332527106
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