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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 29 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 100-103
24-24 25-31 28-25 23-23
Position#5
Record48-26
FormLWWWW
Points / game107.8
Allowed / game105.1
vs
Position#14
Record38-36
FormWWWLW
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game104.2
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2016-17
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks 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
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
99-86
99
86
+13
96avg 99
A09/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
99-119
99
119
-20
85avg 99
A11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
100-80
100
80
+20
97avg 99
H12/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
117-104
117
104
+13
120avg 99
H15/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
98-95
98
95
+3
89avg 99
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
99-105
99
105
-6
92avg 99
A19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
110-102
110
102
+8
98avg 99
H20/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
109-100
109
100
+9
107avg 99
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
130-120
130
120
+10
126avg 99
H24/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
112-108
112
108
+4
113avg 99
H26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-28
21-22
26-24
27-12
25-35
29-30
26-29
19-25
22-9
24-17
30-31
24-23
30-32
28-28
27-17
32-27
21-16
24-21
26-28
27-30
23-25
28-21
28-30
20-29
30-28
28-19
34-28
18-27
21-19
28-23
39-32
21-26
29-16
37-27
31-37
33-40
22-27
31-31
32-17
27-33
209.2Avg total
107.3Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)107.8105.1212.9+2.765%
Season at home (36)109.9105.3215.2+4.675%
Season away (38)105.8104.9210.7+0.955%
Last 10 (10)107.3101.9209.2+5.480%
Last 5 (5)112.0107.0219.0+5.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.086.0185.0+13.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (19)107.7105.2212.9+2.674%
vs Weaker (10)110.8104.3215.1+6.570%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
102-95
102
95
+7
93avg 96
H12/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
93-113
93
113
-20
88avg 96
A14/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
97-96
97
96
+1
88avg 96
A16/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
107-103
107
103
+4
100avg 96
A18/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
92-117
92
117
-25
74avg 96
A19/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
93-90
93
90
+3
80avg 96
A22/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
116-98
116
98
+18
113avg 96
A23/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
100-97
100
97
+3
90avg 96
H25/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
94-109
94
109
-15
79avg 96
H26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
118-108
118
108
+10
125avg 96
A28/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-19
25-29
28-27
26-20
24-30
27-31
23-24
19-28
28-20
18-26
21-23
30-27
31-24
30-22
23-31
23-26
29-27
15-36
26-31
22-23
18-21
30-14
19-28
26-27
25-24
44-26
21-25
26-23
29-21
16-22
27-31
28-23
31-29
24-27
24-35
15-18
35-24
37-26
22-26
24-32
203.8Avg total
101.2Scored
102.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)104.6104.2208.8+0.451%
Season at home (38)106.5104.0210.5+2.555%
Season away (36)102.6104.4207.0-1.847%
Last 10 (10)101.2102.6203.8-1.470%
Last 5 (5)104.2100.4204.6+3.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)99.0104.0203.0-5.050%
vs Similar ◀ (19)100.9101.8202.8-0.953%
vs Weaker (7)115.4110.0225.4+5.471%
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: +1.3+1.3Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q3: -4.7-4.7Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -0.8-0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: +2.6+2.6Q3: -4.7-4.7Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: -0.8-0.8
Boston CelticsMilwaukee Bucks
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
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
46-50
46
50
-4
A09/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
54-65
54
65
-11
A11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
46-26
46
26
+20
H12/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H15/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
45-37
45
37
+8
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H20/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H22/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
66-43
66
43
+23
H24/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
53-58
53
58
-5
H26/03
NBA
100.0Avg total
52.6Scored
47.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.449.4103.8+5.060%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.350.0105.3+5.353%-
Last 30 away (15)53.548.9102.3+4.667%-
Last 10 (10)52.647.4100.0+5.260%-
Last 5 (5)55.447.2102.6+8.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)46.050.096.0-4.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)53.250.2103.4+3.058%-
vs Weaker (10)57.547.9105.4+9.670%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
D
48-48
48
48
+0
H12/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
51-61
51
61
-10
A14/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
D
46-46
46
46
+0
A16/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
61-46
61
46
+15
A18/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
44-63
44
63
-19
A19/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
48-35
48
35
+13
A22/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
69-50
69
50
+19
A23/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
45-43
45
43
+2
H25/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
72-50
72
50
+22
A28/03
NBA
103.7Avg total
53.9Scored
49.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.954.0106.9-1.140%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.254.1104.3-3.927%-
Last 30 away (15)55.653.9109.5+1.753%-
Last 10 (10)53.949.8103.7+4.150%-
Last 5 (5)57.846.8104.6+11.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.552.0103.5-0.525%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)51.052.7103.7-1.737%-
vs Weaker (7)58.958.6117.4+0.357%-
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: 107.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers53.228.3
53.2%
50.2%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.510.7
34.0%
35.7%32.1
🏀 Free throws22.718.6
81.9%
77.0%18.6
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 101.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers55.428.4
51.3%
50.2%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.79.7
37.7%
35.7%29.1
🏀 Free throws19.315.3
79.3%
77.0%15.3
They take 81.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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 29 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWLWWWLW
Milwaukee Bucks
WLWWWLWWLW
#5
League position
#14
+5.4
Net rating
-1.5
107.8
Offensive rating
108.9
102.4
Defensive rating
110.4
52.4%
Effective FG%
53.0%
49.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.6%
15.0%
Turnover %
12.4%
23.9%
Off. rebound %
21.1%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.0%
3-point %
37.7%
66.4%
Assist %
59.1%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence107.8 · 108.9Defence102.4 · 110.4Shooting52.4% · 53.0%3-point %34.0% · 37.7%Ball care15.0% · 12.4%Off. rebounds23.9% · 21.1%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)80% · 70%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
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
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/03/17HMiami Heat112-108
24/03/17HPhoenix Suns130-120
22/03/17HIndiana Pacers109-100
20/03/17HWashington Wizards110-102
19/03/17APhiladelphia 76ers99-105
17/03/17ABrooklyn Nets98-95
15/03/17HMinnesota Timberwolves117-104
12/03/17HChicago Bulls100-80
11/03/17ADenver Nuggets99-119
09/03/17AGolden State Warriors99-86
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/03/17ACharlotte Hornets118-108
26/03/17HChicago Bulls94-109
25/03/17HAtlanta Hawks100-97
23/03/17ASacramento Kings116-98
22/03/17APortland Trail Blazers93-90
19/03/17AGolden State Warriors92-117
18/03/17ALos Angeles Lakers107-103
16/03/17ALos Angeles Clippers97-96
14/03/17AMemphis Grizzlies93-113
12/03/17HMinnesota Timberwolves102-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW65%
HomeWWWWW75%
AwayLWLWL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743638
Win %65%75%55%
Points / game107.8109.9105.8
Allowed / game105.1105.3104.9
Point differential+2.7+4.6+0.9
Avg total212.9215.2210.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%25%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won70% (23)82% (11)58% (12)
Overtime %4%3%5%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW51%
HomeWWWWL55%
AwayWLWWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743836
Win %51%55%47%
Points / game104.6106.5102.6
Allowed / game104.2104.0104.4
Point differential+0.4+2.5-1.8
Avg total208.8210.5207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%29%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)45% (11)70% (10)
Overtime %4%5%3%
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 Warriors74601481%115.9104.3+11.6
2 San Antonio Spurs73571678%106.298.1+8.2
3 Houston Rockets74512369%115.6108.9+6.8
4 Boston Celtics74482665%107.8105.1+2.7
5 Cleveland Cavaliers73472664%110.0106.8+3.2
6 Washington Wizards74462862%109.4106.9+2.5
7 Toronto Raptors74452961%107.2102.9+4.3
8 Utah Jazz74452961%100.496.7+3.7
9 Los Angeles Clippers75443159%107.9104.5+3.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder74433158%107.1106.1+0.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies74403454%100.7100.2+0.5
12 Atlanta Hawks75393652%102.9104.1-1.2
13 Milwaukee Bucks74383651%104.6104.2+0.4
14 Indiana Pacers74373750%104.4105.3-0.9
15 Miami Heat74363849%102.7102.0+0.7
16 Portland Trail Blazers74363849%108.1109.0-0.9
17 Denver Nuggets74353947%111.4111.3+0.1
18 Chicago Bulls74353947%102.4103.4-0.9
19 Detroit Pistons75344145%101.1102.4-1.3
20 Charlotte Hornets74334145%105.1104.3+0.8
21 Dallas Mavericks73314242%97.7100.1-2.4
22 New Orleans Pelicans74314342%103.7105.6-2.0
23 Minnesota Timberwolves73294440%105.0105.9-0.9
24 Sacramento Kings74294539%102.6106.3-3.7
25 New York Knicks74284638%105.1108.5-3.4
26 Philadelphia 76ers75284737%102.3107.5-5.2
27 Orlando Magic75274836%100.6106.7-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns75225329%106.9112.8-5.8
29 Los Angeles Lakers74215328%104.7112.1-7.5
30 Brooklyn Nets74165822%105.9113.2-7.3
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 Celtics24252823100
Milwaukee Bucks24312523103
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