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Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 113-116 (OT)
25-32 23-26 32-29 24-17 9-12
Position#4
Record38-10
FormWWWWW
Points / game103.3
Allowed / game97.5
vs
Position#11
Record23-23
FormLWLWW
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game111.2
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New Orleans Pelicans 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
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
L
93-102
93
102
-9
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
117-92
117
92
+25
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
103-111
103
111
-8
H25/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
102-91
102
91
+11
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
99-98
99
98
+1
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
108-105
108
105
+3
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
102-88
102
88
+14
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
W
91-84
91
84
+7
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
87-85
87
85
+2
A06/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
114-103
114
103
+11
A11/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-25
25-19
28-24
25-34
33-31
27-27
38-18
19-16
24-30
26-22
26-28
27-31
28-16
32-28
16-31
26-16
12-32
26-30
31-16
30-20
38-28
23-31
21-17
26-29
32-21
23-26
26-21
21-20
19-19
22-19
25-24
25-22
16-22
23-19
25-20
23-24
23-28
25-29
37-22
29-24
197.5Avg total
101.6Scored
95.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)103.397.5200.8+5.879%
Season at home (25)104.397.3201.6+7.080%
Season away (23)102.197.7199.9+4.478%
Last 10 (10)101.695.9197.5+5.780%
Last 5 (5)100.493.0193.4+7.4100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.098.0197.0+1.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (17)102.999.6202.6+3.365%
vs Weaker (12)104.399.3203.7+5.083%
This opponent (New Orleans Pelicans) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New Orleans PelicansUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#16
W
109-94
109
94
+15
A24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
128-113
128
113
+15
H28/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
L
120-128
120
128
-8
H30/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
103-105
103
105
-2
H31/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
108-98
108
98
+10
A04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
L
98-116
98
116
-18
A07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
112-109
112
109
+3
H09/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
102-105
102
105
-3
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
W
119-113
119
113
+6
H13/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
123-118 OT
123
118
+5
A14/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-28
29-25
27-16
26-25
31-23
38-23
22-29
37-38
21-36
39-41
41-32
19-19
21-28
24-28
33-23
25-26
27-28
31-27
23-17
27-26
24-36
24-33
23-29
27-18
37-34
22-22
27-28
26-25
38-29
23-31
9-17
32-28
31-25
30-36
27-25
31-27
13-29
35-28
34-39
27-13
222.1Avg total
112.2Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (46)110.3111.2221.5-0.950%
Season at home (21)113.3112.7226.0+0.752%
Season away (25)107.7110.0217.7-2.248%
Last 10 (10)112.2109.9222.1+2.360%
Last 5 (5)110.8112.2223.0-1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)112.2122.5234.8-10.20%
vs Similar ◀ (19)113.6112.9226.6+0.763%
vs Weaker (7)109.9105.3215.1+4.657%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.2-1.2Q1: -2.6-2.6Q2Q2: +0.2+0.2Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: +5.2+5.2Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: +3.2+3.2
Boston CelticsNew Orleans Pelicans
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
New York Knicks
#24
L
40-44
40
44
-4
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H24/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H25/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
60-44
60
44
+16
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
38-62
38
62
-24
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
61-59
61
59
+2
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
W
41-38
41
38
+3
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
39-41
39
41
-2
A06/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A11/01
NBA
99.4Avg total
49.2Scored
50.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.849.9100.7+0.950%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.250.9104.1+2.262%-
Last 30 away (14)48.148.696.7-0.636%-
Last 10 (10)49.250.299.4-1.050%-
Last 5 (5)48.848.497.2+0.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)38.062.0100.0-24.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)51.048.699.6+2.453%-
vs Weaker (12)51.650.6102.2+1.050%-
This opponent (New Orleans Pelicans) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New Orleans PelicansLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#16
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
69-46
69
46
+23
H28/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
L
60-77
60
77
-17
H30/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
45-56
45
56
-11
H31/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
L
48-69
48
69
-21
A07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H09/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A11/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
D
61-61
61
61
+0
H13/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A14/01
NBA
115.5Avg total
56.5Scored
59.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.556.8115.3+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.657.3115.9+1.350%-
Last 30 away (14)58.356.3114.6+2.057%-
Last 10 (10)56.559.0115.5-2.550%-
Last 5 (5)55.460.6116.0-5.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)65.261.0126.2+4.225%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)58.457.8116.2+0.558%-
vs Weaker (7)54.951.7106.6+3.157%-
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: 101.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.8 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers55.127.6
50.1%
51.0%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.011.2
35.0%
36.1%33.6
🏀 Free throws17.712.8
72.3%
76.5%12.8
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New Orleans Pelicanstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New Orleans Pelicans: 112.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.1 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers54.631.2
57.1%
51.0%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.29.9
35.1%
36.1%29.7
🏀 Free throws24.920.1
80.7%
76.5%20.1
They take 82.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 17 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWWLWL
New Orleans Pelicans
WWLWLWLLWW
#4
League position
#11
+5.8
Net rating
+2.3
103.0
Offensive rating
111.3
97.2
Defensive rating
109.0
51.0%
Effective FG%
55.6%
44.7%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
12.9%
Turnover %
14.1%
21.3%
Off. rebound %
18.4%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.30
35.0%
3-point %
35.1%
54.6%
Assist %
62.8%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence103.0 · 111.3Defence97.2 · 109.0Shooting51.0% · 55.6%3-point %35.0% · 35.1%Ball care12.9% · 14.1%Off. rebounds21.3% · 18.4%Free throws0.20 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)80% · 60%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ New Orleans Pelicans
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
11/01/18APhiladelphia 76ers114-103
06/01/18ABrooklyn Nets87-85
06/01/18HMinnesota Timberwolves91-84
04/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers102-88
31/12/17HBrooklyn Nets108-105
29/12/17HHouston Rockets99-98
28/12/17ACharlotte Hornets102-91
25/12/17HWashington Wizards103-111
24/12/17HChicago Bulls117-92
22/12/17ANew York Knicks93-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/01/18ANew York Knicks123-118 OT
13/01/18HPortland Trail Blazers119-113
11/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies102-105
09/01/18HDetroit Pistons112-109
07/01/18AMinnesota Timberwolves98-116
04/01/18AUtah Jazz108-98
31/12/17HNew York Knicks103-105
30/12/17HDallas Mavericks120-128
28/12/17HBrooklyn Nets128-113
24/12/17AMiami Heat109-94

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW79%
HomeLWWWW80%
AwayWLWWW78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482523
Win %79%80%78%
Points / game103.3104.3102.1
Allowed / game97.597.397.7
Point differential+5.8+7.0+4.4
Avg total200.8201.6199.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%44%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (12)86% (7)60% (5)
Overtime %2%0%4%
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW50%
HomeWLLWW52%
AwayWWLLW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games462125
Win %50%52%48%
Points / game110.3113.3107.7
Allowed / game111.2112.7110.0
Point differential-0.9+0.7-2.2
Avg total221.5226.0217.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%14%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)50% (4)60% (5)
Overtime %9%5%12%
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 Celtics48381079%103.397.5+5.8
2 Golden State Warriors49381178%115.7106.9+8.8
3 Houston Rockets46331372%113.8106.2+7.6
4 Toronto Raptors47321568%112.0104.4+7.6
5 San Antonio Spurs50321864%102.098.1+3.9
6 Minnesota Timberwolves49311863%108.7105.2+3.5
7 Washington Wizards48282058%106.9104.6+2.4
8 Miami Heat49282157%100.9102.2-1.4
9 Cleveland Cavaliers48272156%108.5108.5-0.0
10 Oklahoma City Thunder47262155%103.7100.6+3.2
11 Indiana Pacers47262155%107.1105.5+1.6
12 Portland Trail Blazers48262254%104.6103.0+1.6
13 Denver Nuggets48252352%106.2105.7+0.5
14 Detroit Pistons47242351%102.5102.0+0.6
15 Milwaukee Bucks47242351%104.6106.0-1.4
16 Los Angeles Clippers48242450%107.2106.8+0.4
17 New Orleans Pelicans46232350%110.3111.2-0.9
18 Philadelphia 76ers45222349%108.5108.2+0.3
19 Utah Jazz46202643%101.3101.8-0.4
20 New York Knicks49202941%103.7105.8-2.2
21 Charlotte Hornets47192840%104.6105.3-0.7
22 Chicago Bulls50203040%102.5108.4-5.9
23 Brooklyn Nets48192940%106.7108.8-2.0
24 Dallas Mavericks50193138%102.5103.7-1.2
25 Memphis Grizzlies47173036%99.7101.5-1.8
26 Phoenix Suns48173135%105.3112.5-7.2
27 Los Angeles Lakers49173235%105.8109.6-3.9
28 Orlando Magic50163432%104.5109.2-4.7
29 Atlanta Hawks48143429%103.1107.1-4.0
30 Sacramento Kings49143529%96.9105.9-9.0
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Boston Celtics252332249113
New Orleans Pelicans3226291712116
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