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Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 28 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 113-103
28-24 28-24 28-29 29-26
Position#5
Record18-13
FormWWWLW
Points / game105.2
Allowed / game103.4
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
vs
Memphis Grizzlies
USA
Position#11
Record20-13
FormLLWWL
Points / game97.5
Allowed / game97.7
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Memphis Grizzlies 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
Orlando Magic
#26
W
117-87
117
87
+30
118avg 96
A08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
94-101
94
101
-7
85avg 96
H10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
96-99
96
99
-3
87avg 96
A12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
101-108
101
108
-7
91avg 96
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
96-88
96
88
+8
93avg 96
H17/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
105-95
105
95
+10
90avg 96
A18/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
112-109 OT
112
109
+3
103avg 96
A21/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
109-102
109
102
+7
94avg 96
A23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
112-117
112
117
-5
101avg 96
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
119-114
119
114
+5
107avg 96
A25/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-27
23-23
36-23
32-14
28-25
22-17
18-33
26-26
24-21
19-18
28-28
25-32
23-32
24-24
26-21
28-31
23-22
18-28
28-19
27-19
37-19
21-22
19-30
28-24
15-22
16-23
31-26
35-26
22-31
29-9
26-27
32-35
28-25
26-33
25-30
33-29
22-28
34-20
32-34
31-32
208.1Avg total
106.1Scored
102.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)105.2103.4208.5+1.858%
Season at home (12)103.8103.5207.2+0.250%
Season away (19)106.1103.3209.4+2.863%
Last 10 (10)106.1102.0208.1+4.160%
Last 5 (5)111.4107.4218.8+4.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)97.3107.0204.3-9.70%
vs Similar ◀ (20)104.5105.2209.8-0.750%
vs Weaker (7)108.094.4202.4+13.6100%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
88-86
88
86
+2
74avg 87
H09/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
110-89
110
89
+21
103avg 87
H11/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
86-103
86
103
-17
73avg 87
A14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
93-85
93
85
+8
91avg 87
H15/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
92-96
92
96
-4
84avg 87
H17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
73-82
73
82
-9
50avg 87
H18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
109-112 OT
109
112
-3
98avg 87
H21/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
98-86
98
86
+12
90avg 87
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
115-109
115
109
+6
108avg 87
H24/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
102-112
102
112
-10
90avg 87
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
14-22
29-28
18-19
27-17
31-16
30-22
26-27
23-24
20-32
23-26
15-15
28-30
28-16
19-20
27-17
19-32
19-24
23-28
23-24
27-20
18-18
17-16
23-27
15-21
22-15
23-16
26-31
26-35
29-19
24-25
26-19
19-23
25-31
29-18
23-26
38-34
18-36
25-32
28-28
31-16
192.6Avg total
96.6Scored
96.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)97.597.7195.2-0.261%
Season at home (19)96.194.7190.8+1.463%
Season away (14)99.5101.8201.3-2.357%
Last 10 (10)96.696.0192.6+0.650%
Last 5 (5)99.4100.2199.6-0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)101.096.5197.5+4.575%
vs Similar ◀ (21)95.196.7191.8-1.652%
vs Weaker (5)100.099.2199.2+0.880%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +0.1+0.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -0.5-0.5Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +2.9+2.9Q4: +0.1+0.1
Boston CelticsMemphis Grizzlies
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
Orlando Magic
#26
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
50-42
50
42
+8
H10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
43-39
43
39
+4
A12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
47-56
47
56
-9
A15/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
41-50
41
50
-9
H17/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
58-41
58
41
+17
A18/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
31-45
31
45
-14
A21/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
51-40
51
40
+11
A23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
54-58
54
58
-4
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A25/12
NBA
94.9Avg total
48.0Scored
46.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.450.098.5-1.650%-
Last 30 at home (11)49.851.5101.4-1.755%-
Last 30 away (19)47.649.296.8-1.547%-
Last 10 (10)48.046.994.9+1.150%-
Last 5 (5)50.046.496.4+3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)47.752.3100.0-4.733%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)48.150.898.9-2.745%-
vs Weaker (7)49.746.996.6+2.971%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
43-50
43
50
-7
H09/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
61-38
61
38
+23
H11/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
43-58
43
58
-15
A14/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
47-36
47
36
+11
H15/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H17/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
35-34
35
34
+1
H18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
45-31
45
31
+14
H21/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
53-44
53
44
+9
A22/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H24/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
43-68
43
68
-25
A27/12
NBA
92.6Avg total
46.6Scored
46.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.147.894.9-0.753%-
Last 30 at home (17)46.046.492.4-0.453%-
Last 30 away (13)48.549.698.2-1.154%-
Last 10 (10)46.646.092.6+0.660%-
Last 5 (5)46.045.291.2+0.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.245.296.5+6.075%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)46.246.692.9-0.452%-
vs Weaker (5)47.454.6102.0-7.240%-
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: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.127.5
50.8%
50.2%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.710.8
33.0%
35.7%32.4
🏀 Free throws23.518.7
79.6%
77.0%18.7
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 96.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.526.1
43.9%
50.2%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.98.4
33.7%
35.7%25.2
🏀 Free throws24.219.2
79.3%
77.0%19.2
They take 84.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWWWWLLLW
Memphis Grizzlies
LWWLLLWLWW
#5
League position
#11
+4.2
Net rating
+0.6
107.6
Offensive rating
101.7
103.4
Defensive rating
101.0
50.3%
Effective FG%
45.9%
49.7%
Opp. effective FG%
47.8%
11.1%
Turnover %
11.8%
21.0%
Off. rebound %
25.8%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.29
33.0%
3-point %
33.7%
64.8%
Assist %
56.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence107.6 · 101.7Defence103.4 · 101.0Shooting50.3% · 45.9%3-point %33.0% · 33.7%Ball care11.1% · 11.8%Off. rebounds21.0% · 25.8%Free throws0.27 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Memphis Grizzlies
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
4
Boston Celtics wins
6
Memphis Grizzlies wins
DateGameScore
21/12/16Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics109-112 OT
10/03/16Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies116-96
10/01/16Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics101-98
11/03/15Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies95-92
22/11/14Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics117-100
28/11/13Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies93-100
05/11/13Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics95-88
24/03/13Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics110-106
03/01/13Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies83-93
05/02/12Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies98-80
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/12/16ANew York Knicks119-114
24/12/16HOklahoma City Thunder112-117
23/12/16AIndiana Pacers109-102
21/12/16AMemphis Grizzlies112-109 OT
18/12/16AMiami Heat105-95
17/12/16HCharlotte Hornets96-88
15/12/16ASan Antonio Spurs101-108
12/12/16AOklahoma City Thunder96-99
10/12/16HToronto Raptors94-101
08/12/16AOrlando Magic117-87
Memphis Grizzlieslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/16AOrlando Magic102-112
24/12/16HHouston Rockets115-109
22/12/16ADetroit Pistons98-86
21/12/16HBoston Celtics109-112 OT
18/12/16HUtah Jazz73-82
17/12/16HSacramento Kings92-96
15/12/16HCleveland Cavaliers93-85
14/12/16ACleveland Cavaliers86-103
11/12/16HGolden State Warriors110-89
09/12/16HPortland Trail Blazers88-86

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW58%
HomeLWLWL50%
AwayLWWWW63%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311219
Win %58%50%63%
Points / game105.2103.8106.1
Allowed / game103.4103.5103.3
Point differential+1.8+0.2+2.8
Avg total208.5207.2209.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%8%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)67% (3)57% (7)
Overtime %3%0%5%
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL61%
HomeWLLLW63%
AwayLWLWL57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331914
Win %61%63%57%
Points / game97.596.199.5
Allowed / game97.794.7101.8
Point differential-0.2+1.4-2.3
Avg total195.2190.8201.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%11%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won83% (12)75% (8)100% (4)
Overtime %15%16%14%
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 Warriors3227584%117.2104.2+12.9
2 San Antonio Spurs3125681%104.697.9+6.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3023777%110.1103.0+7.2
4 Toronto Raptors3022873%111.4102.4+9.0
5 Houston Rockets3223972%113.5106.4+7.1
6 Los Angeles Clippers33221167%108.7101.6+7.0
7 Oklahoma City Thunder31191261%107.0105.2+1.8
8 Memphis Grizzlies33201361%97.597.7-0.2
9 Utah Jazz31181358%99.195.2+3.9
10 Boston Celtics31181358%105.2103.4+1.8
11 Charlotte Hornets31171455%104.7102.7+2.0
12 New York Knicks30161453%105.6107.9-2.3
13 Chicago Bulls31151648%100.699.8+0.8
14 Atlanta Hawks31151648%101.8104.1-2.2
15 Milwaukee Bucks29141548%104.5102.7+1.8
16 Indiana Pacers32151747%103.8105.8-2.0
17 Washington Wizards30141647%105.1106.5-1.5
18 Detroit Pistons33151845%98.797.9+0.8
19 Orlando Magic33151845%98.7102.5-3.8
20 Sacramento Kings31141745%102.3104.1-1.8
21 Denver Nuggets31131842%107.5109.4-1.9
22 Portland Trail Blazers33132039%108.2112.2-4.0
23 New Orleans Pelicans33122136%102.8106.6-3.8
24 Los Angeles Lakers34122235%104.5110.6-6.1
25 Minnesota Timberwolves31102132%103.8105.9-2.1
26 Miami Heat31102132%98.6101.4-2.8
27 Dallas Mavericks3192229%94.4100.0-5.6
28 Phoenix Suns3192229%107.3114.2-6.8
29 Brooklyn Nets3082227%106.6114.8-8.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers3072323%98.7106.2-7.5
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 Celtics28282829113
Memphis Grizzlies24242926103
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