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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 14 Apr 2019
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 84-74
20-20 18-25 26-8 20-21
Position#8
Record49-33
FormWWWLW
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game108.0
vs
Position#13
Record48-34
FormWWLLW
Points / game108.0
Allowed / game104.7
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers
20 Jan 2027
BOS v IND
upcoming
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BOS119
IND104
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BOS103
IND95
29 Dec 2024
BOS114
IND123
27 Dec 2024
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IND105
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IND110
21 May 2024
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IND128
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BOS129
IND124
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IND104
24 Mar 2023
BOS120
IND95
21 Dec 2022
BOS112
IND117
01 Apr 2022
BOS128
IND123
10 Jan 2022
BOS101
IND98
26 Feb 2021
BOS118
IND112
08 Apr 2020
BOS v IND
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17 Apr 2019
BOS99
IND91
14 Apr 2019
BOS84
IND74
29 Mar 2019
BOS114
IND112
09 Jan 2019
BOS135
IND108
11 Mar 2018
BOS97
IND99
09 Feb 2018
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IND97
22 Mar 2017
BOS109
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13 Jan 2016
BOS103
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IND102
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IND87
07 Nov 2014
BOS101
IND98
01 Mar 2014
BOS97
IND102
22 Nov 2013
BOS82
IND97
04 Jan 2013
BOS94
IND75
27 Jan 2012
BOS94
IND87
06 Jan 2012
BOS74
IND87
16 Mar 2011
BOS92
IND80
19 Dec 2010
BOS99
IND88
12 Mar 2010
BOS122
IND103
22 Dec 2009
BOS103
IND94
27 Feb 2009
BOS104
IND99
03 Dec 2008
BOS114
IND96
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers 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
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
117-124
117
124
-7
110avg 102
A23/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
96-115
96
115
-19
83avg 102
H24/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
116-106
116
106
+10
no box
A26/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
114-112
114
112
+2
110avg 102
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
96-110
96
110
-14
no box
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
110-105
110
105
+5
102avg 102
H01/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
112-102
112
102
+10
108avg 102
A03/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
117-97
117
97
+20
no box
A06/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
108-116
108
116
-8
101avg 102
H07/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
116-110
116
110
+6
104avg 102
A09/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-29
29-34
34-26
19-35
24-31
23-23
25-30
24-31
32-27
25-24
31-30
28-25
35-25
28-35
26-31
25-21
21-17
27-32
22-33
26-28
36-17
25-30
27-30
22-28
29-31
24-18
30-32
29-21
24-27
34-20
33-27
26-23
27-27
25-21
26-35
30-33
25-39
38-25
26-31
27-15
219.9Avg total
110.2Scored
109.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (82)112.4108.0220.3+4.460%
Season at home (41)114.1107.3221.4+6.868%
Season away (41)110.7108.6219.3+2.151%
Last 10 (10)110.2109.7219.9+0.560%
Last 5 (5)112.6106.0218.6+6.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)97.098.0195.0-1.00%
vs Similar ◀ (13)110.7114.0224.7-3.338%
vs Weaker (16)114.6111.6226.2+2.969%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
89-112
89
112
-23
no box
A22/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
124-88
124
88
+36
128avg 100
H24/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
99-107
99
107
-8
89avg 100
A28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
112-114
112
114
-2
102avg 100
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
116-121
116
121
-5
no box
H30/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
111-102
111
102
+9
112avg 100
H01/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
108-89
108
89
+19
102avg 100
A03/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
97-117
97
117
-20
no box
H06/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
96-108
96
108
-12
87avg 100
H07/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
135-134
135
134
+1
no box
A11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-19
24-34
19-35
27-24
27-23
35-23
30-21
32-21
27-29
27-16
15-31
30-31
25-35
35-28
31-26
21-25
28-32
29-24
35-34
24-31
23-33
36-22
28-25
24-22
18-15
26-21
34-26
30-27
27-24
20-34
27-33
23-26
25-31
19-21
25-30
27-26
35-28
38-41
36-34
26-31
217.9Avg total
108.7Scored
109.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (82)108.0104.7212.7+3.359%
Season at home (41)108.7101.0209.7+7.671%
Season away (41)107.3108.3215.7-1.046%
Last 10 (10)108.7109.2217.9-0.540%
Last 5 (5)109.4110.0219.4-0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)97.5111.5209.0-14.00%
vs Similar ◀ (15)104.3106.7211.0-2.527%
vs Weaker (13)114.5105.5220.0+9.185%
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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: +0.0+0.0
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: +0.0+0.0
Boston CelticsIndiana Pacers
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
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
64-63
64
63
+1
A23/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
47-54
47
54
-7
H24/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A26/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
61-47
61
47
+14
H01/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A03/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A06/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H07/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A09/04
NBA
109.8Avg total
56.6Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.554.3110.8+2.360%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.354.4111.6+2.964%-
Last 30 away (16)55.954.2110.1+1.756%-
Last 10 (10)56.653.2109.8+3.470%-
Last 5 (5)57.451.0108.4+6.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.053.0100.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)56.455.0111.4+1.454%-
vs Weaker (16)57.253.8111.0+3.569%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
43-53
43
53
-10
A22/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
62-46
62
46
+16
H24/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
54-45
54
45
+9
A28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
60-63
60
63
-3
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H30/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H01/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
44-36
44
36
+8
A03/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H06/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H07/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
73-69
73
69
+4
A11/04
NBA
107.6Avg total
54.3Scored
53.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.453.0108.4+2.460%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.252.8109.0+3.569%-
Last 30 away (14)54.453.3107.7+1.150%-
Last 10 (10)54.353.3107.6+1.060%-
Last 5 (5)53.454.0107.4-0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)48.554.5103.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)54.553.3107.9+1.253%-
vs Weaker (13)57.552.4109.8+5.177%-
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: 109.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.229.6
50.9%
51.7%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.611.8
37.3%
35.4%35.4
🏀 Free throws19.815.3
77.3%
76.6%15.3
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 108.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.332.7
50.1%
51.7%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.69.6
39.0%
35.4%28.8
🏀 Free throws19.414.1
72.7%
76.6%14.1
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Apr 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWWWLWWLL
Indiana Pacers
WLLWWLLLWL
#8
League position
#13
+0.2
Net rating
-0.4
108.4
Offensive rating
107.7
108.2
Defensive rating
108.1
52.7%
Effective FG%
52.4%
51.7%
Opp. effective FG%
51.7%
10.8%
Turnover %
12.3%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
22.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.22
37.3%
3-point %
39.0%
61.6%
Assist %
61.7%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence108.4 · 107.7Defence108.2 · 108.1Shooting52.7% · 52.4%3-point %37.3% · 39.0%Ball care10.8% · 12.3%Off. rebounds19.9% · 22.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
7
Boston Celtics wins
3
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/04/19AWashington Wizards116-110
07/04/19HOrlando Magic108-116
06/04/19AIndiana Pacers117-97
03/04/19AMiami Heat112-102
01/04/19HMiami Heat110-105
30/03/19ABrooklyn Nets96-110
29/03/19HIndiana Pacers114-112
26/03/19ACleveland Cavaliers116-106
24/03/19HSan Antonio Spurs96-115
23/03/19ACharlotte Hornets117-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/19AAtlanta Hawks135-134
07/04/19HBrooklyn Nets96-108
06/04/19HBoston Celtics97-117
03/04/19ADetroit Pistons108-89
01/04/19HDetroit Pistons111-102
30/03/19HOrlando Magic116-121
29/03/19ABoston Celtics112-114
28/03/19AOklahoma City Thunder99-107
24/03/19HDenver Nuggets124-88
22/03/19AGolden State Warriors89-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW60%
HomeLLWWL68%
AwayWLWWW51%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games824141
Win %60%68%51%
Points / game112.4114.1110.7
Allowed / game108.0107.3108.6
Point differential+4.4+6.8+2.1
Avg total220.3221.4219.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%34%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)56% (9)44% (9)
Overtime %5%5%5%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW59%
HomeWLWLL71%
AwayLLLWW46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games824141
Win %59%71%46%
Points / game108.0108.7107.3
Allowed / game104.7101.0108.3
Point differential+3.3+7.6-1.0
Avg total212.7209.7215.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%39%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)50% (8)45% (11)
Overtime %1%0%2%
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 Milwaukee Bucks82602273%118.1109.3+8.9
2 Golden State Warriors83582570%117.7111.1+6.6
3 Toronto Raptors83582570%114.3108.3+6.0
4 Denver Nuggets83542965%110.5106.7+3.8
5 Houston Rockets82532965%113.9109.1+4.8
6 Portland Trail Blazers82532965%114.7110.5+4.2
7 Philadelphia 76ers83513261%115.0112.5+2.6
8 Utah Jazz82503261%111.7106.5+5.3
9 Boston Celtics82493360%112.4108.0+4.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder82493360%114.5111.1+3.4
11 San Antonio Spurs83493459%111.5109.8+1.7
12 Indiana Pacers82483459%108.0104.7+3.3
13 Los Angeles Clippers83483558%115.0114.4+0.6
14 Orlando Magic83434052%107.3106.5+0.7
15 Brooklyn Nets83434052%112.2112.2+0.0
16 Detroit Pistons82414150%107.0107.3-0.2
17 Miami Heat82394348%105.7105.9-0.2
18 Charlotte Hornets82394348%110.7111.8-1.1
19 Sacramento Kings82394348%114.2115.3-1.1
20 Los Angeles Lakers82374545%111.8113.5-1.7
21 Minnesota Timberwolves82364644%112.5114.0-1.5
22 Dallas Mavericks82334940%108.9110.1-1.3
23 New Orleans Pelicans82334940%115.4116.8-1.3
24 Memphis Grizzlies82334940%103.5106.1-2.6
25 Washington Wizards82325039%114.0116.9-2.9
26 Atlanta Hawks82295335%113.3119.4-6.0
27 Chicago Bulls82226027%104.9113.4-8.4
28 Phoenix Suns82196323%107.5116.8-9.3
29 Cleveland Cavaliers82196323%104.5114.1-9.6
30 New York Knicks82176521%104.6113.8-9.2
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 Celtics2018262084
Indiana Pacers202582174
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