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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 05 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 111-100
34-26 28-23 26-32 23-19
Position#4
Record20-4
FormWWLWW
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game97.4
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
vs
Milwaukee Bucks
USA
Position#15
Record12-9
FormWLWWW
Points / game103.2
Allowed / game103.9
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks 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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
109-102
109
102
+7
97avg 100
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
92-88
92
88
+4
82avg 100
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
110-99
110
99
+11
102avg 100
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
110-102 OT
110
102
+8
108avg 100
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
98-104
98
104
-6
82avg 100
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
118-103
118
103
+15
110avg 100
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
108-98
108
98
+10
100avg 100
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
108-118
108
118
-10
103avg 100
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
108-97
108
97
+11
105avg 100
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
116-111
116
111
+5
113avg 100
H02/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-21
22-31
28-19
29-31
18-28
24-19
26-21
24-20
20-35
24-15
36-27
30-22
34-22
19-27
16-28
27-19
16-27
25-27
22-25
35-25
40-26
33-21
26-22
19-34
27-32
18-22
37-16
26-28
23-31
34-29
29-26
22-32
28-22
26-22
22-27
32-26
31-22
29-32
29-25
27-32
209.9Avg total
107.7Scored
102.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)104.597.4201.9+7.183%
Season at home (12)105.497.6203.0+7.883%
Season away (12)103.697.2200.8+6.383%
Last 10 (10)107.7102.2209.9+5.580%
Last 5 (5)111.6105.4217.0+6.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)100.9103.1204.0-2.260%
vs Weaker (10)110.798.3209.0+12.4100%
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
98-90
98
90
+8
83avg 95
H12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
110-103
110
103
+7
100avg 95
H14/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
99-95
99
95
+4
96avg 95
H16/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
79-111
79
111
-32
61avg 95
A19/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
88-99
88
99
-11
73avg 95
H21/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
113-107 OT
113
107
+6
92avg 95
A23/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
108-121
108
121
-13
102avg 95
A26/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
112-87
112
87
+25
112avg 95
A29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
103-91
103
91
+12
89avg 95
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
109-104
109
104
+5
104avg 95
H03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-17
27-32
26-18
21-23
34-29
26-36
24-12
26-26
26-23
15-18
34-21
24-33
24-33
20-23
17-26
18-29
19-27
27-20
20-26
22-26
33-23
21-21
30-31
21-30
30-31
27-33
28-31
23-26
32-26
29-11
31-22
20-28
33-21
27-24
27-21
16-25
33-25
30-27
25-24
21-28
202.7Avg total
101.9Scored
100.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)103.2103.9207.1-0.757%
Season at home (10)99.7101.7201.4-2.060%
Season away (11)106.4105.9212.3+0.555%
Last 10 (10)101.9100.8202.7+1.170%
Last 5 (5)109.0102.0211.0+7.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (24)97.8101.2199.0-3.442%
vs Weaker (6)108.598.2206.7+10.3100%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: -6.2-6.2
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +3.5+3.5Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: -6.2-6.2
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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
41-54
41
54
-13
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
73-47
73
47
+26
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H02/12
NBA
103.2Avg total
52.1Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.652.3101.9-2.837%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.953.6105.6-1.744%-
Last 30 away (14)46.950.997.7-4.029%-
Last 10 (10)52.151.1103.2+1.040%-
Last 5 (5)57.851.8109.6+6.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)46.554.8101.2-8.320%-
vs Weaker (10)55.847.4103.2+8.470%-
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H12/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
60-65
60
65
-5
H14/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
D
41-41
41
41
+0
H16/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
44-56
44
56
-12
A19/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
46-47
46
47
-1
H21/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
54-44
54
44
+10
A23/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
57-64
57
64
-7
A26/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
61-37
61
37
+24
A29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
60-45
60
45
+15
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
63-52
63
52
+11
H03/12
NBA
103.7Avg total
53.7Scored
50.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.551.2102.7+0.337%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.149.298.4-0.136%-
Last 30 away (16)53.652.9106.4+0.738%-
Last 10 (10)53.750.0103.7+3.750%-
Last 5 (5)59.048.4107.4+10.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (24)50.251.7101.9-1.529%-
vs Weaker (6)56.849.0105.8+7.867%-
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: 107.7 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 throws18.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.726.3
51.9%
51.0%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.512.3
39.0%
36.1%36.9
🏀 Free throws23.618.2
77.1%
76.5%18.2
They take 82.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 101.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.9 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.430.4
53.0%
51.0%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.57.3
32.4%
36.1%21.9
🏀 Free throws26.319.2
73.0%
76.5%19.2
They take 79.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 05 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWLWWLWWWW
Milwaukee Bucks
WWWLWLLWWW
#4
League position
#15
+5.6
Net rating
+1.1
109.2
Offensive rating
105.5
103.7
Defensive rating
104.3
54.4%
Effective FG%
51.8%
51.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
13.7%
Turnover %
12.8%
17.3%
Off. rebound %
19.1%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.33
39.0%
3-point %
32.4%
58.8%
Assist %
52.3%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence109.2 · 105.5Defence103.7 · 104.3Shooting54.4% · 51.8%3-point %39.0% · 32.4%Ball care13.7% · 12.8%Off. rebounds17.3% · 19.1%Free throws0.29 · 0.33Form (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
DateGameScore
27/10/17Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics89-96
18/10/17Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks100-108
13/04/17Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks112-94
29/03/17Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks100-103
29/01/17Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics108-112 OT
08/04/16Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks124-109
26/02/16Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks112-107
10/02/16Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics112-111
11/11/15Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics83-99
16/04/15Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics100-105
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/12/17HPhoenix Suns116-111
01/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers108-97
28/11/17HDetroit Pistons108-118
26/11/17AIndiana Pacers108-98
25/11/17HOrlando Magic118-103
23/11/17AMiami Heat98-104
21/11/17ADallas Mavericks110-102 OT
19/11/17AAtlanta Hawks110-99
17/11/17HGolden State Warriors92-88
15/11/17ABrooklyn Nets109-102
Milwaukee Buckslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/17HSacramento Kings109-104
01/12/17APortland Trail Blazers103-91
29/11/17ASacramento Kings112-87
26/11/17AUtah Jazz108-121
23/11/17APhoenix Suns113-107 OT
21/11/17HWashington Wizards88-99
19/11/17ADallas Mavericks79-111
16/11/17HDetroit Pistons99-95
14/11/17HMemphis Grizzlies110-103
12/11/17HLos Angeles Lakers98-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW83%
HomeWWLWW83%
AwayWWWLW83%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241212
Win %83%83%83%
Points / game104.5105.4103.6
Allowed / game97.497.697.2
Point differential+7.1+7.8+6.3
Avg total201.9203.0200.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%50%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won83% (6)100% (4)50% (2)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW57%
HomeWWWLW60%
AwayLWLWW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games211011
Win %57%60%55%
Points / game103.299.7106.4
Allowed / game103.9101.7105.9
Point differential-0.7-2.0+0.5
Avg total207.1201.4212.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%0%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)100% (3)0% (2)
Overtime %5%0%9%
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 Celtics2420483%104.597.4+7.1
2 Houston Rockets2218482%114.1102.7+11.4
3 Golden State Warriors2418675%118.2106.8+11.4
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2316770%111.4108.9+2.6
5 Toronto Raptors2114767%110.9103.7+7.2
6 San Antonio Spurs2315865%100.897.2+3.7
7 Detroit Pistons2214864%105.0103.0+2.0
8 Denver Nuggets2213959%106.9106.3+0.6
9 Minnesota Timberwolves24141058%107.9107.3+0.6
10 Milwaukee Bucks2112957%103.2103.9-0.7
11 Portland Trail Blazers23131057%103.2100.0+3.2
12 Philadelphia 76ers23131057%108.2108.1+0.1
13 Washington Wizards22121055%107.8103.8+4.0
14 Indiana Pacers24131154%108.9107.8+1.0
15 Utah Jazz23121152%103.1100.0+3.1
16 New Orleans Pelicans23121152%108.6109.4-0.8
17 New York Knicks23111248%104.0104.3-0.3
18 Miami Heat23111248%100.0103.7-3.7
19 Oklahoma City Thunder22101245%102.199.0+3.1
20 Charlotte Hornets2291341%105.4106.4-1.0
21 Orlando Magic25101540%107.4111.0-3.6
22 Los Angeles Clippers2281436%104.9107.5-2.6
23 Brooklyn Nets2281436%109.8113.3-3.5
24 Phoenix Suns2591636%107.4115.2-7.8
25 Los Angeles Lakers2381535%105.8109.3-3.6
26 Memphis Grizzlies2271532%98.3101.5-3.2
27 Sacramento Kings2371630%95.7105.7-10.0
28 Dallas Mavericks2361726%99.8103.7-3.9
29 Atlanta Hawks2251723%103.3108.5-5.2
30 Chicago Bulls2131814%95.9107.0-11.1
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 Celtics34282623111
Milwaukee Bucks26233219100
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