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Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 107-111
26-34 28-34 27-14 26-29
Position#6
Record14-14
FormWLLLW
Points / game108.3
Allowed / game107.2
vs
Position#2
Record23-5
FormWWLWW
Points / game111.8
Allowed / game100.2
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors
10 Feb 2027
BOS v GSW
upcoming
18 Mar 2026
BOS120
GSW99
06 Nov 2024
BOS112
GSW118
03 Mar 2024
BOS140
GSW88
19 Jan 2023
BOS121
GSW118
16 Jun 2022
BOS90
GSW103
10 Jun 2022
BOS97
GSW107
08 Jun 2022
BOS116
GSW100
17 Dec 2021
BOS107
GSW111
17 Apr 2021
BOS119
GSW114
30 Jan 2020
BOS119
GSW104
26 Jan 2019
BOS111
GSW115
16 Nov 2017
BOS92
GSW88
18 Nov 2016
BOS88
GSW104
11 Dec 2015
BOS119
GSW124
01 Mar 2015
BOS101
GSW106
05 Mar 2014
BOS88
GSW108
01 Mar 2013
BOS94
GSW86
04 Mar 2011
BOS107
GSW103
18 Nov 2009
BOS109
GSW95
26 Nov 2008
BOS119
GSW111
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Golden State Warriors winWon
-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
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
104-123
104
123
-19
93avg 102
H25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
88-96
88
96
-8
75avg 102
A27/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
109-97
109
97
+12
108avg 102
A28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
88-87
88
87
+1
80avg 102
H02/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
130-137
130
137
-7
116avg 102
A04/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
145-117
145
117
+28
144avg 102
A05/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
L
102-117
102
117
-15
91avg 102
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
111-114
111
114
-3
108avg 102
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
90-111
90
111
-21
68avg 102
A11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
117-103
117
103
+14
115avg 102
H14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-29
27-33
27-35
28-26
14-30
23-22
26-18
25-26
27-26
27-25
26-25
29-21
21-20
23-20
20-23
24-24
25-38
31-21
41-41
33-37
38-23
26-35
39-26
42-33
33-31
22-29
20-31
27-26
28-24
23-39
27-24
33-27
24-25
15-32
30-27
21-27
21-30
30-20
34-24
32-29
218.6Avg total
108.4Scored
110.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)108.3107.2215.5+1.150%
Season at home (11)108.0106.9214.9+1.164%
Season away (17)108.5107.4215.9+1.241%
Last 10 (10)108.4110.2218.6-1.840%
Last 5 (5)113.0112.4225.4+0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)117.5132.0249.5-14.50%
vs Similar ◀ (6)109.7108.2217.8+1.550%
vs Weaker (22)108.0106.9214.9+1.050%
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWarriors
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
118-103
118
103
+15
120avg 108
H27/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
105-90
105
90
+15
95avg 108
A28/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
96-104
96
104
-8
92avg 108
A01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
118-96
118
96
+22
117avg 108
H04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
107-112
107
112
-5
98avg 108
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
126-95
126
95
+31
120avg 108
H07/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
104-94
104
94
+10
95avg 108
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
93-102
93
102
-9
81avg 108
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
102-100
102
100
+2
97avg 108
A14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
105-96
105
96
+9
106avg 108
A15/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-26
31-18
33-26
27-33
20-24
24-18
31-26
30-22
35-31
19-25
24-24
18-24
28-21
23-27
29-20
38-28
21-36
37-31
30-32
19-13
31-26
34-18
33-35
28-16
26-23
21-22
29-21
28-28
22-23
27-23
24-24
20-32
25-29
22-26
33-29
22-16
24-24
23-24
24-16
34-32
206.6Avg total
107.4Scored
99.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)111.8100.2212.0+11.682%
Season at home (16)116.099.9215.9+16.188%
Season away (12)106.2100.6206.8+5.775%
Last 10 (10)107.499.2206.6+8.270%
Last 5 (5)106.097.4203.4+8.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (10)108.2102.5210.7+5.750%
vs Weaker (20)113.0100.0213.1+13.090%
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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: +1.8+1.8Q4: +2.0+2.0
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: +1.8+1.8Q4: +2.0+2.0
Boston CelticsGolden State Warriors
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
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
49-62
49
62
-13
H25/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
37-52
37
52
-15
A27/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
54-51
54
51
+3
A28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
44-40
44
40
+4
H02/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A04/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
64-58
64
58
+6
A05/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
39-57
39
57
-18
A11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H14/12
NBA
105.2Avg total
50.0Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.053.5105.5-1.543%-
Last 30 at home (12)54.454.2108.7+0.250%-
Last 30 away (18)50.353.0103.3-2.739%-
Last 10 (10)50.055.2105.2-5.240%-
Last 5 (5)52.057.6109.6-5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)55.566.0121.5-10.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)48.051.899.8-3.833%-
vs Weaker (22)52.752.8105.5-0.150%-
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H27/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
44-42
44
42
+2
A28/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
54-56
54
56
-2
A01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
58-67
58
67
-9
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
65-44
65
44
+21
H07/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
47-45
47
45
+2
H09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
49-46
49
46
+3
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
47-55
47
55
-8
A14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A15/12
NBA
101.5Avg total
52.0Scored
49.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.353.0108.3+2.357%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.353.0110.3+4.371%-
Last 30 away (13)52.653.0105.6-0.438%-
Last 10 (10)52.049.5101.5+2.560%-
Last 5 (5)51.047.698.6+3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (10)54.651.5106.1+3.160%-
vs Weaker (20)55.653.8109.3+1.955%-
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: 108.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.126.3
51.5%
53.1%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.812.3
34.4%
35.3%36.9
🏀 Free throws22.718.9
83.3%
77.4%18.9
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Golden State Warriorstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Golden State Warriors: 107.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.824.9
54.4%
53.1%49.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.914.4
36.1%
35.3%43.2
🏀 Free throws20.414.4
70.6%
77.4%14.4
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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 18 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLLLWLWWLL
Golden State Warriors
WWLWWLWLWW
#6
League position
#2
-1.8
Net rating
+8.3
109.0
Offensive rating
108.4
110.8
Defensive rating
100.1
51.5%
Effective FG%
54.3%
52.8%
Opp. effective FG%
48.8%
12.8%
Turnover %
15.3%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
24.2%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.4%
3-point %
36.1%
60.4%
Assist %
65.4%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence109.0 · 108.4Defence110.8 · 100.1Shooting51.5% · 54.3%3-point %34.4% · 36.1%Ball care12.8% · 15.3%Off. rebounds22.7% · 24.2%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Golden State Warriors
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
14/12/21HMilwaukee Bucks117-103
11/12/21APhoenix Suns90-111
09/12/21ALos Angeles Clippers111-114
08/12/21ALos Angeles Lakers102-117
05/12/21APortland Trail Blazers145-117
04/12/21AUtah Jazz130-137
02/12/21HPhiladelphia 76ers88-87
28/11/21AToronto Raptors109-97
27/11/21ASan Antonio Spurs88-96
25/11/21HBrooklyn Nets104-123
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/12/21ANew York Knicks105-96
14/12/21AIndiana Pacers102-100
12/12/21APhiladelphia 76ers93-102
09/12/21HPortland Trail Blazers104-94
07/12/21HOrlando Magic126-95
05/12/21HSan Antonio Spurs107-112
04/12/21HPhoenix Suns118-96
01/12/21APhoenix Suns96-104
28/11/21ALos Angeles Clippers105-90
27/11/21HPortland Trail Blazers118-103

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW50%
HomeWWLWW64%
AwayLWLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281117
Win %50%64%41%
Points / game108.3108.0108.5
Allowed / game107.2106.9107.4
Point differential+1.1+1.1+1.2
Avg total215.5214.9215.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%36%35%
Close games (≤5 pts) won17% (6)100% (1)0% (5)
Overtime %14%9%18%
Golden State Warriors
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW82%
HomeWWLWW88%
AwayWLLWW75%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281612
Win %82%88%75%
Points / game111.8116.0106.2
Allowed / game100.299.9100.6
Point differential+11.6+16.1+5.7
Avg total212.0215.9206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+61%81%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)33% (3)67% (3)
Overtime %4%6%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 Golden State Warriors2823582%111.8100.2+11.6
2 Phoenix Suns2823582%111.0104.5+6.5
3 Utah Jazz2720774%115.6104.1+11.5
4 Brooklyn Nets2921872%110.3106.5+3.8
5 Milwaukee Bucks30191163%110.6106.6+4.0
6 Chicago Bulls27171063%108.3105.7+2.6
7 Memphis Grizzlies29181162%111.1109.0+2.1
8 Cleveland Cavaliers30181260%106.6101.5+5.1
9 Miami Heat30181260%107.2103.8+3.4
10 Los Angeles Clippers29161355%106.1104.9+1.2
11 Los Angeles Lakers29161355%111.1111.2-0.1
12 Charlotte Hornets30161453%115.6116.4-0.8
13 Atlanta Hawks28141450%111.4109.1+2.2
14 Boston Celtics28141450%108.3107.2+1.1
15 Dallas Mavericks28141450%104.4104.6-0.2
16 Denver Nuggets28141450%105.9106.2-0.4
17 Philadelphia 76ers30151550%105.6106.7-1.1
18 Washington Wizards30151550%105.5108.3-2.8
19 Toronto Raptors28131546%105.9105.4+0.5
20 Minnesota Timberwolves28131546%108.6109.3-0.6
21 New York Knicks29131645%105.8107.2-1.3
22 Indiana Pacers31131842%108.0106.5+1.5
23 Sacramento Kings29121741%111.1114.0-2.9
24 Portland Trail Blazers29111838%108.0111.2-3.2
25 San Antonio Spurs27101737%108.8109.5-0.7
26 Houston Rockets2992031%106.1113.1-7.0
27 New Orleans Pelicans3092130%104.0109.9-5.9
28 Oklahoma City Thunder2781930%99.0108.3-9.4
29 Orlando Magic3052517%101.4111.9-10.5
30 Detroit Pistons2742315%100.1109.9-9.7
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 Celtics26282726107
Golden State Warriors34341429111
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