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Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 27 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 115-119
24-29 25-26 29-23 37-41
Position#16
Record32-31
FormWLWLL
Points / game111.3
Allowed / game110.2
vs
Position#27
Record21-43
FormLLLLL
Points / game105.5
Allowed / game114.7
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2020-21
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
New York Knicks
#11
W
101-99
101
99
+2
95avg 103
H07/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
145-136 OT
145
136
+9
147avg 103
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
105-87
105
87
+18
98avg 103
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
116-115
116
115
+1
111avg 103
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
121-113
121
113
+8
127avg 103
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
119-114
119
114
+5
104avg 103
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
96-102
96
102
-6
90avg 103
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
99-86
99
86
+13
95avg 103
H22/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
104-109
104
109
-5
93avg 103
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
104-125
104
125
-21
88avg 103
A25/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-19
26-27
23-27
31-26
25-39
32-27
35-31
32-27
16-27
29-24
29-28
31-8
30-38
27-22
35-27
24-28
31-23
30-25
30-31
30-34
24-33
36-33
29-23
30-25
30-24
18-18
18-32
30-28
26-21
27-16
24-28
22-21
25-21
26-39
22-28
31-21
23-33
29-30
36-37
16-25
219.6Avg total
111.0Scored
108.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)111.3110.2221.6+1.151%
Season at home (31)111.4108.2219.6+3.261%
Season away (32)111.2112.2223.4-0.941%
Last 10 (10)111.0108.6219.6+2.470%
Last 5 (5)104.4107.2211.6-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)109.4110.8220.1-1.438%
vs Similar (15)112.9111.7224.6+1.360%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)118.0108.4226.4+9.671%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. 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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
102-129
102
129
-27
96avg 96
H09/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
93-117
93
117
-24
88avg 96
H11/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
96-106
96
106
-10
76avg 96
A14/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
109-147
109
147
-38
98avg 96
H15/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
104-110
104
110
-6
90avg 96
A16/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
106-112
106
112
-6
101avg 96
A18/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
107-119
107
119
-12
101avg 96
A20/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
116-122
116
122
-6
106avg 96
A21/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
109-129
109
129
-20
90avg 96
H24/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
90-121
90
121
-31
79avg 96
A26/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-38
23-27
14-28
27-36
25-37
28-29
23-24
17-27
31-22
22-33
16-33
27-18
32-36
22-39
29-50
26-22
32-25
24-31
23-30
25-24
31-28
28-24
21-29
26-31
25-38
33-26
21-24
28-31
28-34
29-33
29-26
30-29
35-36
33-34
22-30
19-29
26-34
19-26
21-33
24-28
224.4Avg total
103.2Scored
121.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)105.5114.7220.1-9.233%
Season at home (32)106.2117.8224.0-11.528%
Season away (32)104.7111.6216.3-6.838%
Last 10 (10)103.2121.2224.4-18.00%
Last 5 (5)105.6120.6226.2-15.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)103.5116.9220.3-13.425%
vs Similar (2)108.0120.5228.5-12.550%
vs Weakerno games
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

-11-6+0+6+11Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -4.1-4.1Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -8.8-8.8Q4Q4: +3.4+3.4Q4: -2.6-2.6
-11-6+0+6+11Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -4.1-4.1Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -8.8-8.8Q4Q4: +3.4+3.4Q4: -2.6-2.6
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
New York Knicks
#11
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H07/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
57-66
57
66
-9
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
61-48
61
48
+13
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
60-66
60
66
-6
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
48-42
48
42
+6
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
53-37
53
37
+16
H22/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A25/04
NBA
107.0Avg total
53.1Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.356.4110.7-2.140%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.455.1109.4-0.747%-
Last 30 away (13)54.258.2112.5-4.031%-
Last 10 (10)53.153.9107.0-0.840%-
Last 5 (5)52.853.6106.4-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)54.957.0111.9-2.125%-
vs Similar (15)55.357.6112.9-2.347%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)51.653.3104.9-1.743%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. 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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
61-65
61
65
-4
H09/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
53-66
53
66
-13
H11/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A14/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
54-75
54
75
-21
H15/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A16/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
59-52
59
52
+7
A18/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
58-64
58
64
-6
A20/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
57-67
57
67
-10
A21/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
68-70
68
70
-2
H24/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
45-60
45
60
-15
A26/04
NBA
119.4Avg total
56.4Scored
63.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.060.0114.0-6.023%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.959.6114.5-4.825%-
Last 30 away (14)53.160.4113.5-7.421%-
Last 10 (10)56.463.0119.4-6.610%-
Last 5 (5)57.462.6120.0-5.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)53.459.8113.1-6.421%-
vs Similar (2)63.563.5127.0+0.050%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.8 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.4 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.925.9
53.0%
52.8%51.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.613.8
36.7%
36.6%41.4
🏀 Free throws21.517.8
82.8%
77.7%17.8
They take 86.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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: 103.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.6 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.729.0
50.3%
52.8%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.010.2
32.9%
36.6%30.6
🏀 Free throws21.314.6
68.5%
77.7%14.6
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 27 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLWLWWWWWW
Oklahoma City Thunder
LLLLLLLLLL
#16
League position
#27
+2.4
Net rating
-17.2
110.1
Offensive rating
98.6
107.7
Defensive rating
115.7
53.9%
Effective FG%
49.9%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
55.8%
15.1%
Turnover %
18.4%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
26.8%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.24
36.7%
3-point %
32.9%
59.2%
Assist %
54.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence110.1 · 98.6Defence107.7 · 115.7Shooting53.9% · 49.9%3-point %36.7% · 32.9%Ball care15.1% · 18.4%Off. rebounds24.2% · 26.8%Free throws0.25 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 0%
■ 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
25/04/21ACharlotte Hornets104-125
23/04/21ABrooklyn Nets104-109
22/04/21HPhoenix Suns99-86
19/04/21HChicago Bulls96-102
18/04/21HGolden State Warriors119-114
16/04/21ALos Angeles Lakers121-113
14/04/21APortland Trail Blazers116-115
11/04/21ADenver Nuggets105-87
09/04/21HMinnesota Timberwolves145-136 OT
07/04/21HNew York Knicks101-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/04/21APhiladelphia 76ers90-121
24/04/21HWashington Wizards109-129
21/04/21AIndiana Pacers116-122
20/04/21AWashington Wizards107-119
18/04/21AToronto Raptors106-112
16/04/21ADetroit Pistons104-110
15/04/21HGolden State Warriors109-147
14/04/21AUtah Jazz96-106
11/04/21HPhiladelphia 76ers93-117
09/04/21HCleveland Cavaliers102-129

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL51%
HomeWWWLW61%
AwayWWWLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633132
Win %51%61%41%
Points / game111.3111.4111.2
Allowed / game110.2108.2112.2
Point differential+1.1+3.2-0.9
Avg total221.6219.6223.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%32%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won52% (21)71% (7)43% (14)
Overtime %5%3%6%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeLLLLL28%
AwayLLLLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643232
Win %33%28%38%
Points / game105.5106.2104.7
Allowed / game114.7117.8111.6
Point differential-9.2-11.5-6.8
Avg total220.1224.0216.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%6%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (15)57% (7)75% (8)
Overtime %5%3%6%
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 Utah Jazz64471773%116.3107.0+9.4
2 Brooklyn Nets63432068%118.7113.9+4.8
3 Philadelphia 76ers63422167%113.2108.7+4.5
4 Phoenix Suns65432266%113.7108.8+4.9
5 Denver Nuggets64422266%115.7109.7+6.0
6 Los Angeles Clippers66432365%113.9108.5+5.4
7 Los Angeles Lakers65402562%109.8106.0+3.8
8 Milwaukee Bucks63372659%118.8113.3+5.5
9 New York Knicks66372956%106.5104.0+2.5
10 Dallas Mavericks63352856%112.0110.1+1.8
11 Atlanta Hawks66363055%113.2111.5+1.7
12 Memphis Grizzlies64343053%114.0112.4+1.7
13 Golden State Warriors64333152%113.0112.9+0.1
14 Miami Heat64333152%106.3107.2-0.9
15 Portland Trail Blazers64333152%113.8115.1-1.3
16 Boston Celtics63323151%111.3110.2+1.1
17 San Antonio Spurs63313249%110.4111.6-1.2
18 Charlotte Hornets64313348%110.0111.3-1.2
19 New Orleans Pelicans63293446%115.2114.5+0.7
20 Indiana Pacers63293446%113.6114.2-0.6
21 Chicago Bulls65293645%111.4112.2-0.7
22 Toronto Raptors64283644%111.8111.0+0.8
23 Washington Wizards64283644%114.2117.5-3.3
24 Sacramento Kings65273842%114.3118.5-4.2
25 Cleveland Cavaliers65234235%103.7110.8-7.0
26 Oklahoma City Thunder64214333%105.5114.7-9.2
27 Detroit Pistons66214532%106.6109.9-3.4
28 Orlando Magic65204531%104.9113.0-8.1
29 Minnesota Timberwolves65194629%110.7117.8-7.1
30 Houston Rockets65184728%108.0114.2-6.2
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 Celtics24252937115
Oklahoma City Thunder29262341119
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