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Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 03 Feb 2019
Tip-off: 19:00
Final 134-129
31-29 35-29 33-35 35-36
Position#8
Record33-19
FormWLWWW
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game105.5
vs
Position#10
Record33-18
FormWWWWW
Points / game114.5
Allowed / game109.3
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Oklahoma City Thunder
12 Mar 2027
BOS v OKC
upcoming
25 Mar 2026
BOS119
OKC109
12 Mar 2025
BOS112
OKC118
03 Apr 2024
BOS135
OKC100
14 Nov 2022
BOS126
OKC122
20 Nov 2021
BOS111
OKC105
27 Apr 2021
BOS115
OKC119
24 Jul 2020
BOS84
OKC98
08 Mar 2020
BOS104
OKC105
03 Feb 2019
BOS134
OKC129
20 Mar 2018
BOS100
OKC99
23 Dec 2016
BOS112
OKC117
16 Mar 2016
BOS109
OKC130
12 Nov 2014
BOS94
OKC109
24 Jan 2014
BOS83
OKC101
23 Nov 2012
BOS108
OKC100
16 Jan 2012
BOS88
OKC97
19 Nov 2010
BOS84
OKC89
31 Mar 2010
BOS104
OKC109
29 Mar 2009
BOS103
OKC84
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
#15
L
102-109
102
109
-7
86avg 100
A15/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
117-108
117
108
+9
117avg 100
H17/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
122-116
122
116
+6
124avg 100
H19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
113-105
113
105
+8
101avg 100
A20/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
107-99
107
99
+8
99avg 100
H21/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
123-103
123
103
+20
119avg 100
H24/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
111-115
111
115
-4
98avg 100
H27/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
112-104
112
104
+8
106avg 100
H29/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
126-94
126
94
+32
132avg 100
H31/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
113-99
113
99
+14
100avg 100
A02/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-27
20-19
21-44
36-19
30-36
34-17
23-30
30-25
35-24
23-38
38-29
26-25
28-36
32-31
23-22
30-16
33-23
17-27
37-18
20-31
27-30
38-20
27-30
31-23
26-29
33-32
25-29
27-25
32-26
28-24
29-38
23-16
35-28
28-31
35-16
28-19
25-20
31-27
24-26
33-26
219.8Avg total
114.6Scored
105.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)112.4105.5217.9+6.963%
Season at home (27)114.6103.7218.3+11.078%
Season away (25)110.1107.5217.6+2.648%
Last 10 (10)114.6105.2219.8+9.480%
Last 5 (5)117.0103.0220.0+14.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)107.0120.0227.0-13.00%
vs Similar ◀ (6)118.0115.3233.3+2.750%
vs Weaker (23)115.4103.8219.2+11.678%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
122-112
122
112
+10
115avg 101
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
126-142
126
142
-16
109avg 101
A16/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
128-138 OT
128
138
-10
110avg 101
H18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
117-115
117
115
+2
104avg 101
A19/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
127-109
127
109
+18
128avg 101
A21/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
123-114
123
114
+9
115avg 101
H23/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
122-116
122
116
+6
120avg 101
H25/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
118-112
118
112
+6
112avg 101
H27/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
126-117
126
117
+9
118avg 101
A30/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
118-102
118
102
+16
111avg 101
A02/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-31
28-29
35-20
36-32
29-25
30-45
41-27
26-45
39-27
24-40
33-28
26-27
33-25
26-31
29-23
29-36
34-16
33-31
36-35
24-27
25-25
37-30
31-32
30-27
28-28
37-25
33-29
24-34
31-25
25-17
33-37
29-33
32-35
37-28
22-31
35-23
31-24
41-29
22-21
24-28
240.4Avg total
122.7Scored
117.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)114.5109.3223.9+5.265%
Season at home (24)115.5108.7224.2+6.871%
Season away (27)113.7109.9223.6+3.959%
Last 10 (10)122.7117.7240.4+5.080%
Last 5 (5)121.4112.2233.6+9.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)118.0112.0230.0+6.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (14)118.3113.8232.1+4.579%
vs Weaker (15)115.8111.6227.4+4.247%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: +4.4+4.4Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +5.9+5.9Q4: -2.9-2.9
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: +4.4+4.4Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +5.9+5.9Q4: -2.9-2.9
Boston CelticsOklahoma City Thunder
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
#15
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A15/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
64-53
64
53
+11
H17/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
58-62
58
62
-4
H19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
60-67
60
67
-7
A20/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
D
50-50
50
50
+0
H21/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
65-50
65
50
+15
H24/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
59-61
59
61
-2
H27/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
60-50
60
50
+10
H29/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H31/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
56-47
56
47
+9
A02/02
NBA
112.5Avg total
58.0Scored
54.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.453.2110.7+4.263%-
Last 30 at home (18)60.653.6114.2+7.078%-
Last 30 away (12)52.752.7105.3+0.042%-
Last 10 (10)58.054.5112.5+3.550%-
Last 5 (5)60.653.4114.0+7.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)48.065.0113.0-17.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)59.253.5112.7+5.767%-
vs Weaker (23)57.452.7110.0+4.765%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
59-70
59
70
-11
A16/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
63-67
63
67
-4
H18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A19/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
67-47
67
47
+20
A21/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H23/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
65-53
65
53
+12
H25/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
56-42
56
42
+14
H27/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
69-63
69
63
+6
A30/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
72-53
72
53
+19
A02/02
NBA
118.9Avg total
62.3Scored
56.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.855.9115.7+3.960%-
Last 30 at home (12)59.752.6112.2+7.167%-
Last 30 away (18)59.858.1117.9+1.756%-
Last 10 (10)62.356.6118.9+5.770%-
Last 5 (5)64.853.2118.0+11.6100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)56.042.098.0+14.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)59.957.3117.1+2.657%-
vs Weaker (15)59.955.5115.5+4.460%-
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: 114.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.230.5
52.4%
51.7%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.713.1
38.9%
35.4%39.3
🏀 Free throws16.714.3
85.6%
76.6%14.3
They take 91.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 122.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.5 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.230.8
49.5%
51.7%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.713.5
44.0%
35.4%40.5
🏀 Free throws27.820.6
74.1%
76.6%20.6
They take 92.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Feb 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWWWWL
Oklahoma City Thunder
WWWWWWWLLW
#8
League position
#10
+9.3
Net rating
+4.7
112.9
Offensive rating
115.6
103.6
Defensive rating
110.9
54.6%
Effective FG%
55.0%
49.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
13.5%
Turnover %
11.2%
26.0%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.18
Free-throw rate
0.30
38.9%
3-point %
44.0%
60.3%
Assist %
59.1%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence112.9 · 115.6Defence103.6 · 110.9Shooting54.6% · 55.0%3-point %38.9% · 44.0%Ball care13.5% · 11.2%Off. rebounds26.0% · 23.6%Free throws0.18 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)80% · 80%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Oklahoma City Thunder
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
02/02/19ANew York Knicks113-99
31/01/19HCharlotte Hornets126-94
29/01/19HBrooklyn Nets112-104
27/01/19HGolden State Warriors111-115
24/01/19HCleveland Cavaliers123-103
21/01/19HMiami Heat107-99
20/01/19AAtlanta Hawks113-105
19/01/19HMemphis Grizzlies122-116
17/01/19HToronto Raptors117-108
15/01/19ABrooklyn Nets102-109
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/02/19AMiami Heat118-102
30/01/19AOrlando Magic126-117
27/01/19HMilwaukee Bucks118-112
25/01/19HNew Orleans Pelicans122-116
23/01/19HPortland Trail Blazers123-114
21/01/19ANew York Knicks127-109
19/01/19APhiladelphia 76ers117-115
18/01/19HLos Angeles Lakers128-138 OT
16/01/19AAtlanta Hawks126-142
13/01/19HSan Antonio Spurs122-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW63%
HomeWWLWW78%
AwayLLLWW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522725
Win %63%78%48%
Points / game112.4114.6110.1
Allowed / game105.5103.7107.5
Point differential+6.9+11.0+2.6
Avg total217.9218.3217.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%48%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)50% (4)40% (5)
Overtime %8%7%8%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW65%
HomeWLWWW71%
AwayLWWWW59%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512427
Win %65%71%59%
Points / game114.5115.5113.7
Allowed / game109.3108.7109.9
Point differential+5.2+6.8+3.9
Avg total223.9224.2223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%38%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)33% (3)50% (10)
Overtime %4%4%4%
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 Milwaukee Bucks51381375%117.3107.4+9.8
2 Golden State Warriors52371571%118.7111.6+7.1
3 Denver Nuggets52371571%111.9106.1+5.8
4 Toronto Raptors53371670%113.7108.6+5.1
5 Oklahoma City Thunder51331865%114.5109.3+5.2
6 Philadelphia 76ers53341964%115.5112.0+3.5
7 Boston Celtics52331963%112.4105.5+6.9
8 Indiana Pacers52331963%107.9103.6+4.2
9 Portland Trail Blazers52322062%113.1110.0+3.1
10 San Antonio Spurs54322259%112.6110.1+2.6
11 Houston Rockets52302258%112.7111.1+1.6
12 Utah Jazz54302456%108.8106.1+2.7
13 Los Angeles Clippers53292455%114.2113.5+0.7
14 Sacramento Kings52272552%113.4114.9-1.5
15 Brooklyn Nets54282652%111.4111.4+0.0
16 Los Angeles Lakers53272651%112.1112.1+0.0
17 Charlotte Hornets52262650%111.5111.2+0.3
18 Minnesota Timberwolves52252748%111.4111.2+0.1
19 Miami Heat51242747%104.9105.5-0.6
20 Dallas Mavericks52242846%109.3108.7+0.6
21 New Orleans Pelicans53233043%116.2114.9+1.3
22 Detroit Pistons51222943%105.5108.3-2.8
23 Washington Wizards52223042%112.8115.6-2.9
24 Orlando Magic53223142%104.3107.4-3.1
25 Memphis Grizzlies54213339%100.3103.3-3.0
26 Atlanta Hawks52173533%110.4118.0-7.5
27 Chicago Bulls53124123%101.8111.1-9.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers53114221%102.5113.3-10.8
29 Phoenix Suns54114320%106.2115.7-9.6
30 New York Knicks52104219%105.6114.6-9.0
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics31353335134
Oklahoma City Thunder29293536129
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