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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 09 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 99-75
21-26 23-16 32-18 23-15
Position#6
Record18-21
FormLWWLL
Points / game107.9
Allowed / game106.9
vs
Position#19
Record19-20
FormWLLWW
Points / game104.8
Allowed / game105.4
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2021-22
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NYK89
18 Jan 2017
BOS106
NYK117
11 Nov 2016
BOS115
NYK87
04 Mar 2016
BOS105
NYK104
27 Dec 2015
BOS100
NYK91
25 Feb 2015
BOS115
NYK94
12 Dec 2014
BOS95
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12 Mar 2014
BOS92
NYK116
13 Dec 2013
BOS90
NYK86
03 May 2013
BOS80
NYK88
28 Apr 2013
BOS97
NYK90
26 Apr 2013
BOS76
NYK90
26 Mar 2013
BOS85
NYK100
24 Jan 2013
BOS86
NYK89
04 Mar 2012
BOS115
NYK111
03 Feb 2012
BOS91
NYK89
19 Apr 2011
BOS96
NYK93
17 Apr 2011
BOS87
NYK85
13 Apr 2011
BOS112
NYK102
29 Oct 2010
BOS105
NYK101
17 Mar 2010
BOS109
NYK97
23 Feb 2010
BOS110
NYK106
21 Dec 2008
BOS124
NYK105
18 Nov 2008
BOS110
NYK101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks winLost
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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
New York Knicks
#19
W
114-107
114
107
+7
106avg 101
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
103-108
103
108
-5
91avg 101
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
111-101
111
101
+10
103avg 101
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
113-117
113
117
-4
103avg 101
A25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
103-108
103
108
-5
94avg 101
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
82-91
82
91
-9
62avg 101
H30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
123-108
123
108
+15
127avg 101
H31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
116-111 OT
116
111
+5
111avg 101
H02/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
97-99
97
99
-2
83avg 101
H06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
105-108
105
108
-3
98avg 101
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-18
30-29
24-41
28-19
20-28
29-23
31-24
23-33
31-26
32-22
22-25
26-28
35-22
27-25
32-43
19-27
29-23
27-22
23-29
24-34
21-26
19-21
23-22
19-22
32-20
35-21
33-36
23-31
28-19
17-23
20-35
35-23
30-30
26-28
21-22
20-19
25-18
38-29
21-30
21-31
212.5Avg total
106.7Scored
105.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)107.9106.9214.8+0.946%
Season at home (19)107.4105.9213.3+1.558%
Season away (20)108.3107.9216.2+0.435%
Last 10 (10)106.7105.8212.5+0.940%
Last 5 (5)104.6103.4208.0+1.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)113.2113.4226.6-0.138%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)105.3103.1208.4+2.250%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#6
L
107-114
107
114
-7
96avg 96
A19/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
105-91
105
91
+14
97avg 96
H22/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
117-124
117
124
-7
101avg 96
H24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
101-87
101
87
+14
98avg 96
H25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
96-88
96
88
+8
85avg 96
A29/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
94-85
94
85
+9
86avg 96
A30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
80-95
80
95
-15
64avg 96
A01/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
105-120
105
120
-15
93avg 96
A02/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
104-94
104
94
+10
98avg 96
H05/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
108-105
108
105
+3
96avg 96
H07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-32
29-30
41-24
19-28
24-17
24-20
32-32
25-22
27-31
37-26
22-33
31-34
30-21
31-30
20-15
20-21
29-22
15-19
28-21
24-26
23-20
25-21
16-30
30-14
20-23
29-28
16-23
15-21
27-30
18-26
29-40
31-24
32-25
23-30
29-22
20-17
18-25
29-38
30-21
31-21
202.0Avg total
101.7Scored
100.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)104.8105.4210.2-0.649%
Season at home (20)105.4107.5212.9-2.045%
Season away (19)104.1103.3207.4+0.853%
Last 10 (10)101.7100.3202.0+1.460%
Last 5 (5)98.299.8198.0-1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)102.0110.5212.5-8.525%
vs Similar (20)103.1105.5208.6-2.540%
vs Weaker (6)99.896.2196.0+3.767%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +5.3+5.3Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: +3.7+3.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -5.7-5.7Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: +1.8+1.8
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +5.3+5.3Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: +3.7+3.7Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -5.7-5.7Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: +1.8+1.8
Boston CelticsNew York Knicks
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
#19
W
62-47
62
47
+15
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
63-48
63
48
+15
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
56-45
56
45
+11
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
67-41
67
41
+26
H31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
45-42
45
42
+3
H02/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H06/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
63-47
63
47
+16
A07/01
NBA
103.6Avg total
56.3Scored
47.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.651.3103.9+1.350%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.950.5104.4+3.456%-
Last 30 away (14)51.152.2103.3-1.143%-
Last 10 (10)56.347.3103.6+9.070%-
Last 5 (5)54.247.0101.2+7.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (8)52.554.2106.8-1.838%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)52.650.2102.9+2.455%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#6
L
47-62
47
62
-15
A19/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
48-37
48
37
+11
H22/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
61-51
61
51
+10
H25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
44-41
44
41
+3
A29/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
48-41
48
41
+7
A30/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
49-51
49
51
-2
A01/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A02/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H05/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
47-63
47
63
-16
H07/01
NBA
102.2Avg total
50.8Scored
51.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.453.0104.4-1.647%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.353.8105.1-2.538%-
Last 30 away (14)51.552.1103.6-0.657%-
Last 10 (10)50.851.4102.2-0.650%-
Last 5 (5)48.853.2102.0-4.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)46.557.2103.8-10.825%-
vs Similar (20)52.954.2107.1-1.350%-
vs Weaker (6)49.746.295.8+3.550%-
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: 106.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.927.0
53.0%
53.1%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.212.1
32.5%
35.3%36.3
🏀 Free throws19.916.4
82.4%
77.4%16.4
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 101.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.4 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.524.2
50.9%
53.1%48.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.312.5
33.5%
35.3%37.5
🏀 Free throws22.015.8
71.8%
77.4%15.8
They take 84.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLWWLLLWLW
New York Knicks
WWLLWWWLWL
#6
League position
#19
+0.9
Net rating
+1.5
107.9
Offensive rating
106.1
107.0
Defensive rating
104.6
51.2%
Effective FG%
50.6%
50.6%
Opp. effective FG%
50.8%
14.0%
Turnover %
12.3%
26.7%
Off. rebound %
23.8%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.26
32.5%
3-point %
33.5%
57.0%
Assist %
54.0%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence107.9 · 106.1Defence107.0 · 104.6Shooting51.2% · 50.6%3-point %32.5% · 33.5%Ball care14.0% · 12.3%Off. rebounds26.7% · 23.8%Free throws0.23 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)40% · 60%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ New York Knicks
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
6
Boston Celtics wins
4
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/01/22ANew York Knicks105-108
06/01/22HSan Antonio Spurs97-99
02/01/22HOrlando Magic116-111 OT
31/12/21HPhoenix Suns123-108
30/12/21HLos Angeles Clippers82-91
28/12/21AMinnesota Timberwolves103-108
25/12/21AMilwaukee Bucks113-117
23/12/21HCleveland Cavaliers111-101
21/12/21HPhiladelphia 76ers103-108
19/12/21HNew York Knicks114-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/01/22HBoston Celtics108-105
05/01/22HIndiana Pacers104-94
02/01/22AToronto Raptors105-120
01/01/22AOklahoma City Thunder80-95
30/12/21ADetroit Pistons94-85
29/12/21AMinnesota Timberwolves96-88
25/12/21HAtlanta Hawks101-87
24/12/21HWashington Wizards117-124
22/12/21HDetroit Pistons105-91
19/12/21ABoston Celtics107-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL46%
HomeWLWWL58%
AwayLLLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %46%58%35%
Points / game107.9107.4108.3
Allowed / game106.9105.9107.9
Point differential+0.9+1.5+0.4
Avg total214.8213.3216.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%32%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won15% (13)40% (5)0% (8)
Overtime %13%11%15%
New York Knicks
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW49%
HomeWLWWW45%
AwayLWWLL53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games392019
Win %49%45%53%
Points / game104.8105.4104.1
Allowed / game105.4107.5103.3
Point differential-0.6-2.0+0.8
Avg total210.2212.8207.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%20%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)67% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %3%5%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 Phoenix Suns3830879%112.4104.5+7.9
2 Golden State Warriors3829976%110.2101.4+8.7
3 Chicago Bulls36261072%111.2107.4+3.8
4 Utah Jazz40281270%115.7107.0+8.7
5 Memphis Grizzlies41271466%111.7107.6+4.1
6 Brooklyn Nets37241365%110.7108.2+2.6
7 Milwaukee Bucks42261662%112.1108.2+4.0
8 Miami Heat39241562%108.1104.3+3.8
9 Philadelphia 76ers38221658%107.4106.0+1.4
10 Cleveland Cavaliers39221756%107.8102.5+5.3
11 Dallas Mavericks39211854%105.6103.4+2.2
12 Toronto Raptors36191753%108.2106.8+1.4
13 Los Angeles Lakers40211952%111.8112.2-0.3
14 Charlotte Hornets40211952%115.5116.3-0.8
15 Denver Nuggets37191851%106.3106.4-0.1
16 Minnesota Timberwolves39192049%108.8108.3+0.5
17 New York Knicks39192049%104.8105.4-0.6
18 Washington Wizards39192049%107.5109.8-2.4
19 Los Angeles Clippers40192148%105.1106.1-1.0
20 Boston Celtics39182146%107.9106.9+0.9
21 Atlanta Hawks38172145%111.3111.6-0.3
22 San Antonio Spurs38152339%110.7110.6+0.0
23 Sacramento Kings41162539%109.5113.9-4.5
24 Indiana Pacers40152538%108.1108.0+0.1
25 Portland Trail Blazers38142437%108.8113.3-4.5
26 New Orleans Pelicans39142536%105.3110.3-5.0
27 Oklahoma City Thunder38132534%99.7107.5-7.8
28 Houston Rockets40112928%107.5115.9-8.4
29 Detroit Pistons3883021%100.9110.6-9.7
30 Orlando Magic4073318%101.7111.1-9.4
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 Celtics2123322399
New York Knicks2616181575
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