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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 22 Dec 2022
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 112-117
22-42 21-29 42-29 27-17
Position#3
Record22-9
FormLLWLL
Points / game118.2
Allowed / game112.2
vs
Position#24
Record15-16
FormLLWLL
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game115.6
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2022-23
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers
20 Jan 2027
BOS v IND
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BOS119
IND104
22 Dec 2025
BOS103
IND95
29 Dec 2024
BOS114
IND123
27 Dec 2024
BOS142
IND105
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IND110
21 May 2024
BOS133
IND128
30 Jan 2024
BOS129
IND124
01 Nov 2023
BOS155
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
BOS91
IND97
22 Mar 2017
BOS109
IND100
13 Jan 2016
BOS103
IND94
11 Nov 2015
BOS91
IND102
01 Apr 2015
BOS100
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers 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
Miami Heat
#10
W
134-121
134
121
+13
136avg 109
H01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
116-120 OT
116
120
-4
110avg 109
H03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
103-92
103
92
+11
96avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
W
116-110
116
110
+6
112avg 109
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
125-98
125
98
+27
120avg 109
A08/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
107-123
107
123
-16
90avg 109
A11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
93-113
93
113
-20
87avg 109
A13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
122-118 OT
122
118
+4
110avg 109
A14/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
109-117
109
117
-8
93avg 109
H17/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
92-95
92
95
-3
83avg 109
H18/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-35
30-25
34-36
32-25
27-27
35-32
25-22
23-29
35-27
27-23
13-19
28-23
27-25
29-37
35-18
25-30
31-21
38-21
35-23
21-33
25-33
38-35
20-27
24-28
25-29
22-27
25-32
21-25
37-24
28-26
23-32
22-28
28-32
26-30
27-26
28-29
23-26
18-24
30-18
21-27
222.4Avg total
111.7Scored
110.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)118.2112.2230.4+6.071%
Season at home (15)122.5113.5236.0+8.973%
Season away (16)114.2110.9225.1+3.269%
Last 10 (10)111.7110.7222.4+1.050%
Last 5 (5)104.6113.2217.8-8.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)121.8114.3236.2+7.567%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)117.0111.5228.4+5.571%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#22
L
119-139
119
139
-20
103avg 106
A03/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#26
L
100-116
100
116
-16
89avg 106
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
112-104
112
104
+8
105avg 106
A06/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
L
115-121
115
121
-6
102avg 106
A08/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
121-111
121
111
+10
114avg 106
H10/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
133-136
133
136
-3
126avg 106
H11/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
82-87
82
87
-5
70avg 106
H13/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
125-119
125
119
+6
118avg 106
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
112-118
112
118
-6
112avg 106
A17/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
L
106-109
106
109
-3
91avg 106
H18/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-35
35-40
22-26
38-38
24-28
25-26
25-39
26-23
34-21
25-29
30-31
23-23
17-35
44-28
29-27
25-31
31-33
38-32
26-24
26-22
38-40
38-29
24-26
33-41
19-26
23-21
22-20
18-20
27-26
47-28
19-33
32-32
31-29
30-25
33-29
18-35
28-29
25-25
32-30
21-25
228.5Avg total
112.5Scored
116.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)114.6115.6230.2-1.048%
Season at home (16)116.6113.9230.4+2.756%
Season away (15)112.5117.4229.9-4.940%
Last 10 (10)112.5116.0228.5-3.530%
Last 5 (5)111.6113.8225.4-2.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)115.1117.6232.7-2.545%
vs Similar (16)113.9114.5228.4-0.650%
vs Weaker (3)119.0114.3233.3+4.767%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: +4.7+4.7Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: -3.0-3.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +1.1+1.1Q2: +4.7+4.7Q3Q3: +1.4+1.4Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: -3.0-3.0
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
Miami Heat
#10
W
68-60
68
60
+8
H01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A04/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
69-42
69
42
+27
A08/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
63-68
63
68
-5
A11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
47-56
47
56
-9
A13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
65-50
65
50
+15
A14/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
54-62
54
62
-8
H17/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
41-50
41
50
-9
H18/12
NBA
114.6Avg total
58.7Scored
55.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.056.8118.9+5.267%-
Last 30 at home (14)64.056.6120.6+7.479%-
Last 30 away (16)60.357.0117.3+3.356%-
Last 10 (10)58.755.9114.6+2.850%-
Last 5 (5)54.057.2111.2-3.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)65.558.5124.0+7.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)61.256.4117.6+4.858%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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
Utah Jazz
#22
L
59-75
59
75
-16
A03/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#26
L
49-54
49
54
-5
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A06/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
L
61-63
61
63
-2
A08/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
69-65
69
65
+4
H10/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
76-69
76
69
+7
H11/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H13/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
74-54
74
54
+20
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A17/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H18/12
NBA
118.8Avg total
60.3Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.459.1116.6-1.737%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.257.3115.5+0.947%-
Last 30 away (15)56.761.0117.7-4.327%-
Last 10 (10)60.358.5118.8+1.850%-
Last 5 (5)61.255.6116.8+5.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)57.659.3116.9-1.645%-
vs Similar (16)58.659.1117.7-0.638%-
vs Weaker (3)50.758.7109.3-8.00%-
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: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.325.3
55.8%
54.5%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.914.4
33.6%
35.8%43.2
🏀 Free throws22.817.9
78.5%
78.1%17.9
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 112.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.525.9
54.5%
54.5%51.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.514.6
37.9%
35.8%43.8
🏀 Free throws21.816.9
77.5%
78.1%16.9
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% 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 22 Dec 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLWLLWWWLW
Indiana Pacers
LLWLLWLWLL
#3
League position
#24
+1.0
Net rating
-3.4
108.3
Offensive rating
110.4
107.3
Defensive rating
113.9
53.2%
Effective FG%
55.6%
51.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
14.0%
Turnover %
14.5%
20.8%
Off. rebound %
19.7%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.25
33.6%
3-point %
37.9%
61.0%
Assist %
61.2%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence108.3 · 110.4Defence107.3 · 113.9Shooting53.2% · 55.6%3-point %33.6% · 37.9%Ball care14.0% · 14.5%Off. rebounds20.8% · 19.7%Free throws0.26 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)50% · 30%
■ 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
18/12/22HOrlando Magic92-95
17/12/22HOrlando Magic109-117
14/12/22ALos Angeles Lakers122-118 OT
13/12/22ALos Angeles Clippers93-113
11/12/22AGolden State Warriors107-123
08/12/22APhoenix Suns125-98
06/12/22AToronto Raptors116-110
04/12/22ABrooklyn Nets103-92
03/12/22HMiami Heat116-120 OT
01/12/22HMiami Heat134-121
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/12/22HNew York Knicks106-109
17/12/22ACleveland Cavaliers112-118
15/12/22HGolden State Warriors125-119
13/12/22HMiami Heat82-87
11/12/22HBrooklyn Nets133-136
10/12/22HWashington Wizards121-111
08/12/22AMinnesota Timberwolves115-121
06/12/22AGolden State Warriors112-104
05/12/22APortland Trail Blazers100-116
03/12/22AUtah Jazz119-139

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL71%
HomeWWLLL73%
AwayWWLLW69%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %71%73%69%
Points / game118.2122.5114.2
Allowed / game112.2113.5110.9
Point differential+6.0+8.9+3.2
Avg total230.4236.0225.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%47%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)50% (4)67% (3)
Overtime %13%13%12%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL48%
HomeWLLWL56%
AwayLLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311615
Win %48%56%40%
Points / game114.6116.6112.5
Allowed / game115.6113.9117.4
Point differential-1.0+2.7-4.9
Avg total230.2230.4229.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%25%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)29% (7)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 Boston Celtics3122971%118.2112.2+6.0
2 Milwaukee Bucks3122971%112.9108.9+3.9
3 Cleveland Cavaliers33221167%111.0104.5+6.5
4 Memphis Grizzlies30191163%115.4111.2+4.1
5 Denver Nuggets30191163%115.4114.0+1.5
6 Brooklyn Nets31191261%113.1111.4+1.6
7 New Orleans Pelicans30181260%117.3112.5+4.8
8 Philadelphia 76ers30181260%111.2107.4+3.9
9 Phoenix Suns32191359%115.7110.7+5.0
10 New York Knicks31181358%114.7111.6+3.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers32181456%107.0107.6-0.6
12 Sacramento Kings29161355%117.8115.8+2.0
13 Portland Trail Blazers31171455%112.6112.1+0.5
14 Utah Jazz34181653%116.9116.0+0.9
15 Minnesota Timberwolves31161552%115.5115.9-0.4
16 Atlanta Hawks31161552%114.3115.4-1.1
17 Miami Heat32161650%108.0109.1-1.1
18 Dallas Mavericks31151648%111.2109.8+1.4
19 Indiana Pacers31151648%114.6115.6-1.0
20 Golden State Warriors32151747%116.6117.1-0.5
21 Los Angeles Lakers30131743%115.1116.7-1.6
22 Toronto Raptors31131842%111.1111.1+0.0
23 Oklahoma City Thunder31131842%115.5117.1-1.5
24 Chicago Bulls30121840%113.2114.7-1.5
25 Washington Wizards32122038%110.7113.6-2.8
26 Orlando Magic32112134%109.4113.2-3.8
27 San Antonio Spurs30102033%110.3119.5-9.2
28 Houston Rockets3092130%109.5115.4-5.8
29 Charlotte Hornets3182326%110.8117.5-6.7
30 Detroit Pistons3482624%110.8118.0-7.2
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 Celtics22214227112
Indiana Pacers42292917117
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