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Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 16 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 128-111
30-24 34-27 37-27 27-33
Position#1
Record18-4
FormWWWWW
Points / game117.6
Allowed / game108.3
vs
Position#14
Record16-7
FormWLLWW
Points / game114.0
Allowed / game108.9
USANBA· TD Garden (Boston)
NBA2023-24
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
102-100
102
100
+2
97avg 110
A20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
118-121 OT
118
121
-3
100avg 110
A21/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
119-116
119
116
+3
117avg 110
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
96-113
96
113
-17
79avg 110
A24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
113-103
113
103
+10
108avg 110
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
124-97
124
97
+27
130avg 110
H29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
125-119
125
119
+6
125avg 110
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
133-123
133
123
+10
121avg 110
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
120-113
120
113
+7
115avg 110
H13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
116-107
116
107
+9
110avg 110
H15/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-27
30-26
23-23
23-24
31-25
34-29
22-27
21-27
29-17
38-36
27-26
25-37
30-19
26-29
18-29
22-36
33-26
36-27
21-29
23-21
31-20
38-30
28-18
27-29
44-36
25-36
26-25
30-22
33-32
41-33
35-30
24-28
21-31
38-29
35-32
26-21
33-24
32-30
25-33
26-20
227.8Avg total
116.6Scored
111.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)117.6108.3225.9+9.382%
Season at home (12)123.0107.7230.7+15.3100%
Season away (10)111.1109.1220.2+2.060%
Last 10 (10)116.6111.2227.8+5.480%
Last 5 (5)123.6111.8235.4+11.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)112.088.0200.0+24.0100%
vs Weaker ◀ (29)114.6108.5223.1+6.172%
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
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
126-107
126
107
+19
115avg 104
H22/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
124-119
124
119
+5
123avg 104
H23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
W
113-96
113
96
+17
108avg 104
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
130-117
130
117
+13
130avg 104
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
139-120
139
120
+19
145avg 104
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
130-125
130
125
+5
130avg 104
H02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
101-129
101
129
-28
87avg 104
A03/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
111-121
111
121
-10
98avg 104
A07/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
123-91
123
91
+32
119avg 104
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
104-94
104
94
+10
95avg 104
H12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-23
37-33
33-26
26-25
28-28
28-34
26-26
42-31
19-30
29-26
29-18
36-22
25-33
36-24
31-29
38-31
31-26
35-30
36-33
37-31
31-36
27-25
34-28
38-36
22-43
29-30
34-25
16-31
20-37
32-28
34-34
25-22
28-23
30-21
35-24
30-23
22-29
29-25
30-15
23-25
232.0Avg total
120.1Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)114.0108.9223.0+5.170%
Season at home (13)119.8106.9226.8+12.985%
Season away (10)106.5111.5218.0-5.050%
Last 10 (10)120.1111.9232.0+8.280%
Last 5 (5)113.8112.0225.8+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)107.0111.0218.0-4.025%
vs Similar (15)108.7106.6215.3+2.160%
vs Weaker (11)119.7113.2232.9+6.573%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: -5.2-5.2Q2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q2: +3.6+3.6Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: +6.4+6.4Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +3.4+3.4
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: -5.2-5.2Q2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q2: +3.6+3.6Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: +6.4+6.4Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +3.4+3.4
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A20/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A21/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
67-53
67
53
+14
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
69-53
69
53
+16
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
69-50
69
50
+19
H29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
69-72
69
72
-3
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
74-65
74
65
+9
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H15/12
NBA
121.1Avg total
64.9Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.454.3114.7+6.170%-
Last 30 at home (17)61.954.6116.5+7.471%-
Last 30 away (13)58.453.8112.2+4.569%-
Last 10 (10)64.956.2121.1+8.780%-
Last 5 (5)67.260.2127.4+7.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)55.052.0107.0+3.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (29)60.654.3114.9+6.269%-
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
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
67-56
67
56
+11
H22/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
56-62
56
62
-6
H23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
48-56
48
56
-8
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
61-57
61
57
+4
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
51-73
51
73
-22
A03/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
52-65
52
65
-13
A07/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H09/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
51-54
51
54
-3
H12/12
NBA
115.2Avg total
56.8Scored
58.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.854.5112.3+3.360%-
Last 30 at home (16)60.355.2115.6+5.162%-
Last 30 away (14)54.953.6108.6+1.357%-
Last 10 (10)56.858.4115.2-1.640%-
Last 5 (5)54.059.4113.4-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)52.060.0112.0-8.025%-
vs Similar (15)56.350.7107.0+5.560%-
vs Weaker (11)62.057.6119.6+4.473%-
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: 116.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.6 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.825.7
57.4%
54.4%51.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.815.2
37.3%
36.3%45.6
🏀 Free throws24.219.6
81.0%
78.2%19.6
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 120.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.334.5
58.2%
54.4%69.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.710.0
36.1%
36.3%30.0
🏀 Free throws27.021.1
78.1%
78.2%21.1
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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 16 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWLWLW
Orlando Magic
WWLLWWWWWW
#1
League position
#14
+5.4
Net rating
+8.0
115.9
Offensive rating
117.8
110.6
Defensive rating
109.7
56.7%
Effective FG%
56.9%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
14.0%
Turnover %
12.8%
24.1%
Off. rebound %
24.0%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.31
37.3%
3-point %
36.1%
57.9%
Assist %
62.2%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence115.9 · 117.8Defence110.6 · 109.7Shooting56.7% · 56.9%3-point %37.3% · 36.1%Ball care14.0% · 12.8%Off. rebounds24.1% · 24.0%Free throws0.28 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)80% · 80%
■ 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
15/12/23HCleveland Cavaliers116-107
13/12/23HCleveland Cavaliers120-113
09/12/23HNew York Knicks133-123
02/12/23HPhiladelphia 76ers125-119
29/11/23HChicago Bulls124-97
26/11/23HAtlanta Hawks113-103
24/11/23AOrlando Magic96-113
23/11/23HMilwaukee Bucks119-116
21/11/23ACharlotte Hornets118-121 OT
20/11/23AMemphis Grizzlies102-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/23HCleveland Cavaliers104-94
09/12/23HDetroit Pistons123-91
07/12/23ACleveland Cavaliers111-121
03/12/23ABrooklyn Nets101-129
02/12/23HWashington Wizards130-125
30/11/23HWashington Wizards139-120
26/11/23HCharlotte Hornets130-117
24/11/23HBoston Celtics113-96
23/11/23HDenver Nuggets124-119
22/11/23HToronto Raptors126-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW82%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWWWLL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %82%100%60%
Points / game117.6123.0111.1
Allowed / game108.3107.7109.1
Point differential+9.3+15.3+2.0
Avg total225.9230.7220.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%58%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (1)50% (6)
Overtime %9%0%20%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW70%
HomeWWWWW85%
AwayWWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231310
Win %70%85%50%
Points / game114.0119.8106.5
Allowed / game108.9106.9111.5
Point differential+5.1+12.9-5.0
Avg total223.0226.8218.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+43%69%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)67% (3)75% (4)
Overtime %0%0%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 Boston Celtics2218482%117.6108.3+9.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2318578%113.0105.7+7.3
3 Milwaukee Bucks2216673%122.5119.0+3.5
4 Philadelphia 76ers2417771%122.4112.2+10.2
5 Orlando Magic2316770%114.0108.9+5.1
6 Denver Nuggets2617965%114.6110.5+4.1
7 Oklahoma City Thunder2315865%120.5113.5+7.0
8 Sacramento Kings2214864%116.8116.7+0.1
9 Dallas Mavericks2415962%119.4117.0+2.4
10 New York Knicks2213959%112.7108.4+4.3
11 Los Angeles Clippers24141058%114.4109.5+4.9
12 New Orleans Pelicans24141058%115.4113.0+2.3
13 Houston Rockets2112957%109.8105.5+4.2
14 Phoenix Suns23131057%115.7113.5+2.1
15 Los Angeles Lakers23131057%113.5114.3-0.8
16 Miami Heat25141156%112.8111.8+1.0
17 Brooklyn Nets24131154%116.2114.3+2.0
18 Indiana Pacers21111052%128.5127.0+1.5
19 Cleveland Cavaliers25131252%110.5110.9-0.4
20 Golden State Warriors24101442%115.5115.5-0.1
21 Toronto Raptors24101442%112.8114.4-1.5
22 Atlanta Hawks2391439%122.5123.3-0.8
23 Chicago Bulls26101638%109.7113.5-3.8
24 Utah Jazz2591636%112.0119.8-7.8
25 Charlotte Hornets2371630%112.7120.4-7.7
26 Memphis Grizzlies2361726%106.4112.7-6.3
27 Portland Trail Blazers2361726%106.8113.7-6.9
28 Washington Wizards2442017%116.8126.8-10.0
29 San Antonio Spurs2332013%109.8121.4-11.6
30 Detroit Pistons252238%108.1119.4-11.3
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 Celtics30343727128
Orlando Magic24272733111
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