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Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 21 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 19:30
Final 112-96
27-31 29-17 33-25 23-23
Position#16
Record20-23
FormLWLLL
Points / game110.9
Allowed / game111.1
vs
Position#28
Record16-29
FormLLLLW
Points / game105.6
Allowed / game111.8
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Orlando Magic
18 Mar 2027
BOS v ORL
upcoming
16 Nov 2026
BOS v ORL
upcoming
12 Apr 2026
BOS113
ORL108
23 Nov 2025
BOS138
ORL129
29 Apr 2025
BOS120
ORL89
23 Apr 2025
BOS109
ORL100
20 Apr 2025
BOS103
ORL86
17 Jan 2025
BOS121
ORL94
17 Dec 2023
BOS114
ORL97
15 Dec 2023
BOS128
ORL111
18 Dec 2022
BOS92
ORL95
16 Dec 2022
BOS109
ORL117
02 Jan 2022
BOS116
ORL111
21 Mar 2021
BOS112
ORL96
15 Jan 2021
BOS124
ORL97
09 Aug 2020
BOS122
ORL119
05 Feb 2020
BOS116
ORL100
07 Apr 2019
BOS108
ORL116
22 Oct 2018
BOS90
ORL93
21 Jan 2018
BOS95
ORL103
24 Nov 2017
BOS118
ORL103
31 Mar 2017
BOS117
ORL116
27 Jan 2017
BOS128
ORL98
21 Mar 2016
BOS107
ORL96
29 Jan 2016
BOS113
ORL94
13 Mar 2015
BOS95
ORL88
17 Dec 2014
BOS109
ORL92
02 Feb 2014
BOS96
ORL89
11 Nov 2013
BOS120
ORL105
01 Feb 2013
BOS97
ORL84
18 Apr 2012
BOS102
ORL98
23 Jan 2012
BOS87
ORL56
06 Feb 2011
BOS91
ORL80
17 Jan 2011
BOS109
ORL106
28 May 2010
BOS96
ORL84
24 May 2010
BOS92
ORL96
22 May 2010
BOS94
ORL71
07 Feb 2010
BOS89
ORL96
20 Nov 2009
BOS78
ORL83
17 May 2009
BOS82
ORL101
12 May 2009
BOS92
ORL88
06 May 2009
BOS112
ORL94
04 May 2009
BOS90
ORL95
08 Mar 2009
BOS79
ORL86
01 Dec 2008
BOS107
ORL88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic 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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
112-127
112
127
-15
93avg 102
A25/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
118-112
118
112
+6
115avg 102
H27/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
111-110
111
110
+1
105avg 102
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
117-112
117
112
+5
110avg 102
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
132-125
132
125
+7
131avg 102
H05/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
109-121
109
121
-12
93avg 102
A12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
134-107
134
107
+27
135avg 102
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
109-117
109
117
-8
101avg 102
H16/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
110-117
110
117
-7
94avg 102
A18/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
96-107
96
107
-11
85avg 102
H19/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-40
22-32
29-27
34-28
32-31
29-29
31-24
26-28
33-28
27-27
19-21
32-34
35-32
27-31
26-26
29-23
31-34
35-36
35-22
31-33
29-23
26-35
31-30
23-33
38-34
28-19
38-19
30-35
22-20
31-34
26-23
30-40
18-26
20-29
36-27
36-35
22-28
23-27
36-27
15-25
230.3Avg total
114.8Scored
115.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)110.9111.1222.0-0.347%
Season at home (20)111.8110.0221.7+1.860%
Season away (23)110.1112.2222.3-2.135%
Last 10 (10)114.8115.5230.3-0.750%
Last 5 (5)111.6113.8225.4-2.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)109.0115.8224.8-6.825%
vs Similar (16)109.9110.3220.2-0.450%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)115.7109.7225.3+6.033%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
93-105
93
105
-12
82avg 97
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
92-129
92
129
-37
75avg 97
A26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
109-124
109
124
-15
96avg 97
H28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
124-130
124
130
-6
113avg 97
H02/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
112-115
112
115
-3
107avg 97
H04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
103-111
103
111
-8
94avg 97
A12/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
77-104
77
104
-27
66avg 97
A13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
97-102
97
102
-5
95avg 97
H14/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
93-94
93
94
-1
88avg 97
A18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
121-113
121
113
+8
117avg 97
H20/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-34
27-19
14-26
28-26
28-24
19-41
25-27
20-37
21-22
29-32
26-33
33-37
33-29
25-32
28-34
38-35
39-27
22-15
29-36
22-37
32-30
26-33
24-19
21-29
29-16
10-31
25-27
13-30
19-22
26-26
32-25
20-29
26-24
18-21
22-27
27-22
35-29
29-33
39-22
18-29
214.8Avg total
102.1Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)105.6111.8217.4-6.236%
Season at home (24)107.5111.5218.9-4.042%
Season away (21)103.4112.2215.6-8.829%
Last 10 (10)102.1112.7214.8-10.610%
Last 5 (5)98.2104.8203.0-6.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)104.4112.2216.7-7.824%
vs Similar (1)97.096.0193.0+1.0100%
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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: +2.9+2.9Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: -5.2-5.2Q3Q3: +6.1+6.1Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: -7.1-7.1
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: +2.9+2.9Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: -5.2-5.2Q3Q3: +6.1+6.1Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: -7.1-7.1
Boston CelticsOrlando Magic
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
49-72
49
72
-23
A25/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
61-60
61
60
+1
H27/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
62-63
62
63
-1
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
66-70
66
70
-4
H05/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
55-58
55
58
-3
A12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
66-53
66
53
+13
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H16/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
38-55
38
55
-17
A18/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
45-55
45
55
-10
H19/03
NBA
115.0Avg total
55.5Scored
59.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.855.1109.9-0.440%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.455.4112.7+2.043%-
Last 30 away (16)52.554.9107.4-2.438%-
Last 10 (10)55.559.5115.0-4.030%-
Last 5 (5)51.455.0106.4-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)53.855.5109.2-1.825%-
vs Similar (16)55.555.6111.1-0.150%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)54.253.3107.5+0.833%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H24/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
47-65
47
65
-18
A26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H02/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
61-42
61
42
+19
H04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
58-63
58
63
-5
A12/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
39-47
39
47
-8
A13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H14/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
44-45
44
45
-1
A18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
64-62
64
62
+2
H20/03
NBA
105.7Avg total
51.7Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.454.8106.2-3.430%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.155.4110.6-0.344%-
Last 30 away (14)47.154.1101.3-7.014%-
Last 10 (10)51.754.0105.7-2.320%-
Last 5 (5)50.053.0103.0-3.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)52.055.0106.9-3.031%-
vs Similar (1)35.051.086.0-16.00%-
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: 114.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.6 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 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-pointers56.731.3
55.2%
52.8%62.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.911.9
37.3%
36.6%35.7
🏀 Free throws22.216.5
74.3%
77.7%16.5
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.4 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers49.723.5
47.3%
52.8%47.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.013.9
37.6%
36.6%41.7
🏀 Free throws17.013.4
78.8%
77.7%13.4
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 21 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLLWLWWWWL
Orlando Magic
WLLLLLLLLL
#16
League position
#28
-0.7
Net rating
-10.7
116.1
Offensive rating
103.0
116.8
Defensive rating
113.7
55.5%
Effective FG%
51.2%
56.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.6%
12.5%
Turnover %
13.5%
28.7%
Off. rebound %
18.6%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.20
37.3%
3-point %
37.6%
55.3%
Assist %
61.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence116.1 · 103.0Defence116.8 · 113.7Shooting55.5% · 51.2%3-point %37.3% · 37.6%Ball care12.5% · 13.5%Off. rebounds28.7% · 18.6%Free throws0.25 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)50% · 10%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Orlando Magic
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
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/03/21HSacramento Kings96-107
18/03/21ACleveland Cavaliers110-117
16/03/21HUtah Jazz109-117
15/03/21AHouston Rockets134-107
12/03/21ABrooklyn Nets109-121
05/03/21HToronto Raptors132-125
03/03/21HLos Angeles Clippers117-112
01/03/21HWashington Wizards111-110
27/02/21HIndiana Pacers118-112
25/02/21AAtlanta Hawks112-127
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/03/21HBrooklyn Nets121-113
18/03/21ANew York Knicks93-94
14/03/21HMiami Heat97-102
13/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs77-104
12/03/21AMiami Heat103-111
04/03/21HAtlanta Hawks112-115
02/03/21HDallas Mavericks124-130
28/02/21HUtah Jazz109-124
26/02/21ABrooklyn Nets92-129
24/02/21HDetroit Pistons93-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL47%
HomeWWWLL60%
AwayLLLWL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432023
Win %47%60%35%
Points / game110.9111.8110.1
Allowed / game111.1110.0112.2
Point differential-0.3+1.8-2.1
Avg total222.0221.7222.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%30%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)75% (4)45% (11)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW36%
HomeLLLLW42%
AwayLLLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452421
Win %36%42%29%
Points / game105.6107.5103.4
Allowed / game111.8111.5112.2
Point differential-6.2-4.0-8.8
Avg total217.4218.9215.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%12%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)50% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %2%0%5%
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 Jazz44331175%116.8108.3+8.5
2 Philadelphia 76ers44311370%115.2109.6+5.6
3 Los Angeles Lakers46321470%111.8105.7+6.1
4 Brooklyn Nets44301468%120.2114.8+5.4
5 Milwaukee Bucks44271761%118.8113.1+5.6
6 Phoenix Suns44271761%113.3108.4+4.9
7 Denver Nuggets45271860%116.1109.9+6.2
8 Los Angeles Clippers46271959%113.6109.6+3.9
9 Portland Trail Blazers45261958%114.2115.5-1.3
10 Dallas Mavericks43232053%112.3111.8+0.5
11 San Antonio Spurs42222052%109.9111.1-1.2
12 Atlanta Hawks46242252%112.6111.0+1.6
13 New York Knicks46242252%104.4103.5+0.9
14 Golden State Warriors46242252%112.8112.7+0.0
15 Memphis Grizzlies43222151%111.6110.4+1.2
16 Miami Heat45232251%106.3107.6-1.4
17 Chicago Bulls44212348%113.8113.7+0.2
18 Charlotte Hornets45212447%112.0113.6-1.5
19 Boston Celtics43202347%110.9111.1-0.3
20 New Orleans Pelicans44202445%115.5114.6+0.9
21 Toronto Raptors44192543%112.2112.0+0.3
22 Indiana Pacers44192543%112.6112.5+0.0
23 Oklahoma City Thunder45192642%106.4112.2-5.8
24 Sacramento Kings46192741%114.2119.2-5.0
25 Cleveland Cavaliers45172838%103.4111.5-8.1
26 Washington Wizards43162737%114.1119.0-5.0
27 Orlando Magic45162936%105.6111.8-6.2
28 Detroit Pistons45143131%106.4109.3-2.9
29 Houston Rockets45143131%107.5112.8-5.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves45113424%109.7117.3-7.6
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 Celtics27293323112
Orlando Magic3117252396
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