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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 07 Jan 2017
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 110-106
25-23 26-39 27-18 32-26
Position#4
Record26-16
FormWWLWW
Points / game106.2
Allowed / game103.4
vs
Position#27
Record11-29
FormLLLWW
Points / game98.4
Allowed / game106.2
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Philadelphia 76ers 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
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
96-88
96
88
+8
H17/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
105-95
105
95
+10
A18/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
112-109 OT
112
109
+3
A21/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#15
W
109-102
109
102
+7
A23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
112-117
112
117
-5
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
119-114
119
114
+5
A25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
113-103
113
103
+10
H28/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#5
L
118-124
118
124
-6
A30/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
117-114
117
114
+3
H31/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
115-104
115
104
+11
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-22
18-28
28-19
27-19
37-19
21-22
19-30
28-24
15-22
16-23
31-26
35-26
22-31
29-9
26-27
32-35
28-25
26-33
25-30
33-29
22-28
34-20
32-34
31-32
28-24
28-24
28-29
29-26
25-32
34-34
24-35
35-23
25-25
27-23
30-30
35-36
28-29
26-16
31-29
30-30
218.6Avg total
111.6Scored
107.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)106.2103.4209.6+2.862%
Season at home (18)106.1103.8209.9+2.361%
Season away (24)106.2103.1209.3+3.162%
Last 10 (10)111.6107.0218.6+4.680%
Last 5 (5)116.4111.8228.2+4.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)97.3107.0204.3-9.70%
vs Similar (19)106.2105.9212.1+0.258%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)107.695.9203.5+11.888%
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Philadelphia 76ersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
97-79
97
79
+18
A11/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
114-123
114
123
-9
H15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
89-100
89
100
-11
H17/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
108-107
108
107
+1
H18/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
L
93-108
93
108
-15
H21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
116-123
116
123
-7
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
L
100-102
100
102
-2
A27/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
83-100
83
100
-17
A30/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
124-122
124
122
+2
A31/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
93-91
93
91
+2
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-12
26-23
22-29
17-15
25-22
29-38
20-32
40-31
18-30
22-23
24-21
25-26
30-32
24-25
29-29
25-21
23-15
21-42
25-27
24-24
31-24
35-29
19-28
31-42
23-24
24-27
30-19
23-32
24-22
27-27
23-21
9-30
30-28
30-32
31-27
33-35
29-16
28-26
22-26
14-23
207.2Avg total
101.7Scored
105.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)98.4106.2204.7-7.828%
Season at home (23)98.5104.6203.1-6.130%
Season away (17)98.3108.5206.8-10.224%
Last 10 (10)101.7105.5207.2-3.840%
Last 5 (5)103.2107.6210.8-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)99.0106.9206.0-7.927%
vs Similar (8)101.6104.8206.4-3.138%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: +4.0+4.0Q2Q2: +2.7+2.7Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q3: -1.4-1.4Q4Q4: +3.5+3.5Q4: -3.8-3.8
Boston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ers
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
41-50
41
50
-9
H17/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
58-41
58
41
+17
A18/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
31-45
31
45
-14
A21/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#15
W
51-40
51
40
+11
A23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
54-58
54
58
-4
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
56-48
56
48
+8
H28/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#5
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A30/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H31/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
54-45
54
45
+9
H04/01
NBA
100.1Avg total
51.2Scored
48.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.249.798.8-0.553%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.450.5100.8-0.162%-
Last 30 away (17)48.249.197.3-0.847%-
Last 10 (10)51.248.9100.1+2.360%-
Last 5 (5)55.451.0106.4+4.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)47.752.3100.0-4.733%-
vs Similar (19)49.149.999.1-0.853%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)49.948.097.9+1.962%-
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Philadelphia 76ersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-35
58
35
+23
A11/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
40-53
40
53
-13
H17/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H18/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#22
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H21/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
66-53
66
53
+13
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
L
47-51
47
51
-4
A27/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
51-49
51
49
+2
A30/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A31/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
57-42
57
42
+15
H04/01
NBA
104.8Avg total
53.1Scored
51.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.952.2103.1-1.343%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.451.1101.5-0.847%-
Last 30 away (13)51.753.6105.3-1.938%-
Last 10 (10)53.151.7104.8+1.440%-
Last 5 (5)56.251.0107.2+5.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)51.151.8103.0-0.750%-
vs Similar (8)50.453.2103.6-2.925%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 111.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.827.4
52.9%
50.2%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.712.1
37.0%
35.7%36.3
🏀 Free throws24.420.5
84.0%
77.0%20.5
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Philadelphia 76erstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Philadelphia 76ers: 101.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.027.5
50.0%
50.2%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.39.6
33.9%
35.7%28.8
🏀 Free throws22.317.9
80.3%
77.0%17.9
They take 83.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Jan 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWLWWLWWWW
Philadelphia 76ers
WWLLLLWLLW
#4
League position
#27
+4.6
Net rating
-3.8
112.8
Offensive rating
103.0
108.1
Defensive rating
106.8
53.9%
Effective FG%
50.3%
51.5%
Opp. effective FG%
51.0%
11.8%
Turnover %
16.6%
20.3%
Off. rebound %
25.1%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.27
37.0%
3-point %
33.9%
65.1%
Assist %
59.0%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.8 · 103.0Defence108.1 · 106.8Shooting53.9% · 50.3%3-point %37.0% · 33.9%Ball care11.8% · 16.6%Off. rebounds20.3% · 25.1%Free throws0.29 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Philadelphia 76ers
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
04/01/17HUtah Jazz115-104
31/12/16HMiami Heat117-114
30/12/16ACleveland Cavaliers118-124
28/12/16HMemphis Grizzlies113-103
25/12/16ANew York Knicks119-114
24/12/16HOklahoma City Thunder112-117
23/12/16AIndiana Pacers109-102
21/12/16AMemphis Grizzlies112-109 OT
18/12/16AMiami Heat105-95
17/12/16HCharlotte Hornets96-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/01/17HMinnesota Timberwolves93-91
31/12/16ADenver Nuggets124-122
30/12/16AUtah Jazz83-100
27/12/16ASacramento Kings100-102
24/12/16APhoenix Suns116-123
21/12/16HNew Orleans Pelicans93-108
18/12/16HBrooklyn Nets108-107
17/12/16HLos Angeles Lakers89-100
15/12/16HToronto Raptors114-123
11/12/16ADetroit Pistons97-79

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW62%
HomeWLWWW61%
AwayWWWWL62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games421824
Win %62%61%62%
Points / game106.2106.1106.2
Allowed / game103.4103.8103.1
Point differential+2.8+2.3+3.1
Avg total209.6209.9209.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%28%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)75% (4)56% (9)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Philadelphia 76ers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW28%
HomeLLWLW30%
AwayWLLLW24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402317
Win %28%30%24%
Points / game98.498.598.3
Allowed / game106.2104.6108.5
Point differential-7.8-6.1-10.2
Avg total204.7203.1206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%4%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (14)44% (9)40% (5)
Overtime %10%13%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 Golden State Warriors4337686%116.7104.5+12.2
2 San Antonio Spurs4233979%104.897.2+7.6
3 Houston Rockets44331175%114.6107.1+7.5
4 Cleveland Cavaliers40281270%108.6103.6+5.0
5 Toronto Raptors41271466%108.7102.9+5.8
6 Boston Celtics42261662%106.2103.4+2.8
7 Los Angeles Clippers44271761%106.0102.9+3.1
8 Memphis Grizzlies44261859%100.099.0+1.0
9 Utah Jazz43251858%98.895.2+3.6
10 Atlanta Hawks43251858%101.7101.5+0.2
11 Oklahoma City Thunder41231856%106.1104.9+1.2
12 Milwaukee Bucks40211952%102.7101.5+1.1
13 Charlotte Hornets44232152%103.5102.8+0.7
14 Indiana Pacers43222151%105.6106.0-0.4
15 Washington Wizards42212150%105.5104.9+0.6
16 Chicago Bulls43212249%101.7100.9+0.8
17 New York Knicks41202149%105.9108.2-2.3
18 Detroit Pistons44202445%98.998.3+0.6
19 Portland Trail Blazers45202544%106.8109.7-2.8
20 Sacramento Kings40172342%102.2104.6-2.4
21 Denver Nuggets44182641%107.4109.6-2.2
22 Orlando Magic45182740%99.0103.9-5.0
23 Minnesota Timberwolves43162737%103.0103.4-0.5
24 Phoenix Suns43162737%105.3110.5-5.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans43152835%102.5106.1-3.5
26 Miami Heat45153033%99.5101.3-1.8
27 Los Angeles Lakers47153232%104.9109.9-5.0
28 Dallas Mavericks43133030%95.3101.1-5.8
29 Philadelphia 76ers40112928%98.4106.2-7.8
30 Brooklyn Nets4093122%104.9113.8-8.9
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics25262732110
Philadelphia 76ers23391826106
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