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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 01 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 108-97
28-22 26-22 22-27 32-26
Position#4
Record18-4
FormWLWWL
Points / game103.8
Allowed / game96.8
vs
Position#5
Record12-8
FormWWWLW
Points / game109.1
Allowed / game108.0
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
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BOS114
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BOS116
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06 Mar 2025
BOS123
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25 Dec 2024
BOS114
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BOS117
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BOS125
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BOS112
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BOS121
PHI87
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BOS115
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BOS106
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BOS126
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BOS128
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BOS109
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BOS116
PHI95
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BOS109
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25 Dec 2018
BOS121
PHI114
16 Oct 2018
BOS105
PHI87
09 May 2018
BOS114
PHI112
03 May 2018
BOS108
PHI103
30 Apr 2018
BOS117
PHI101
18 Jan 2018
BOS80
PHI89
30 Nov 2017
BOS108
PHI97
15 Feb 2017
BOS116
PHI108
06 Jan 2017
BOS110
PHI106
25 Nov 2015
BOS84
PHI80
28 Oct 2015
BOS112
PHI95
16 Mar 2015
BOS108
PHI89
06 Feb 2015
BOS107
PHI96
04 Apr 2014
BOS102
PHI111
29 Jan 2014
BOS94
PHI95
08 Dec 2012
BOS92
PHI79
09 Nov 2012
BOS100
PHI106
26 May 2012
BOS85
PHI75
21 May 2012
BOS101
PHI85
14 May 2012
BOS81
PHI82
12 May 2012
BOS92
PHI91
08 Apr 2012
BOS103
PHI79
05 Apr 2011
BOS99
PHI82
22 Dec 2010
BOS84
PHI80
18 Dec 2009
BOS97
PHI98
25 Nov 2009
BOS113
PHI110
23 Dec 2008
BOS110
PHI91
28 Nov 2008
BOS102
PHI78
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
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
90-87
90
87
+3
77avg 100
H11/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
95-94
95
94
+1
86avg 100
H12/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
109-102
109
102
+7
97avg 100
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
92-88
92
88
+4
82avg 100
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
110-99
110
99
+11
102avg 100
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
110-102 OT
110
102
+8
108avg 100
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
98-104
98
104
-6
82avg 100
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
118-103
118
103
+15
110avg 100
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
108-98
108
98
+10
100avg 100
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
108-118
108
118
-10
103avg 100
H28/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
11-26
30-31
23-19
26-11
24-24
20-25
33-27
18-18
30-21
22-31
28-19
29-31
18-28
24-19
26-21
24-20
20-35
24-15
36-27
30-22
34-22
19-27
16-28
27-19
16-27
25-27
22-25
35-25
40-26
33-21
26-22
19-34
27-32
18-22
37-16
26-28
23-31
34-29
29-26
22-32
203.3Avg total
103.8Scored
99.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)103.896.8200.6+7.082%
Season at home (10)104.196.3200.4+7.880%
Season away (12)103.697.2200.8+6.383%
Last 10 (10)103.899.5203.3+4.380%
Last 5 (5)108.4105.0213.4+3.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (21)101.1102.8203.9-1.657%
vs Weaker (9)110.196.9207.0+13.2100%
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Philadelphia 76ersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 Form76ers
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
108-109
108
109
-1
103avg 97
A10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
114-135
114
135
-21
103avg 97
A12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
109-105
109
105
+4
111avg 97
A14/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
115-109
115
109
+6
114avg 97
A16/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
116-124
116
124
-8
105avg 97
H19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
107-86
107
86
+21
104avg 97
H21/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
101-81
101
81
+20
96avg 97
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
130-111
130
111
+19
133avg 97
H26/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
91-113
91
113
-22
74avg 97
H28/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
118-113
118
113
+5
115avg 97
H30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-26
31-38
24-20
27-25
28-32
36-33
21-36
29-34
36-28
19-25
22-26
32-26
29-26
29-28
25-30
32-25
47-28
27-24
15-47
27-25
25-15
22-21
28-27
32-23
26-14
24-23
20-20
31-24
31-28
39-27
31-30
29-26
22-29
23-24
28-33
18-27
28-18
30-22
26-25
34-48
219.5Avg total
110.9Scored
108.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)109.1108.0217.1+1.160%
Season at home (10)109.9105.4215.3+4.560%
Season away (10)108.3110.6218.9-2.360%
Last 10 (10)110.9108.6219.5+2.360%
Last 5 (5)109.4100.8210.2+8.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)97.0107.6204.6-10.60%
vs Similar ◀ (13)108.1110.1218.2-2.046%
vs Weaker (10)111.4108.5219.9+2.970%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +5.4+5.4Q2Q2: +0.2+0.2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -5.4-5.4Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.8+0.8
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +5.4+5.4Q2Q2: +0.2+0.2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -5.4-5.4Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.8+0.8
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
41-57
41
57
-16
H11/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H12/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A15/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A19/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
41-54
41
54
-13
A23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
73-47
73
47
+26
H25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H28/11
NBA
101.1Avg total
49.2Scored
51.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.452.1101.5-2.737%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.354.1106.3-1.840%-
Last 30 away (15)46.550.296.7-3.733%-
Last 10 (10)49.251.9101.1-2.720%-
Last 5 (5)53.852.8106.6+1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (21)46.954.5101.3-7.624%-
vs Weaker (9)55.346.7102.0+8.767%-
This opponent (Philadelphia 76ers) is Similar. 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
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
57-64
57
64
-7
A10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
64-65
64
65
-1
A12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A14/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
58-54
58
54
+4
A16/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
74-52
74
52
+22
H19/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
47-36
47
36
+11
H21/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
50-37
50
37
+13
H23/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
70-55
70
55
+15
H26/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
45-53
45
53
-8
H28/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
58-40
58
40
+18
H30/11
NBA
108.7Avg total
57.8Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.354.4108.8-0.157%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.952.5106.3+1.453%-
Last 30 away (15)54.856.4111.2-1.660%-
Last 10 (10)57.850.9108.7+6.970%-
Last 5 (5)54.044.298.2+9.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)48.355.9104.1-7.614%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)55.254.7109.9+0.562%-
vs Weaker (10)57.453.1110.5+4.380%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 103.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.225.3
48.5%
51.0%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.211.6
37.2%
36.1%34.8
🏀 Free throws23.718.4
77.6%
76.5%18.4
They take 83.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Philadelphia 76erstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Philadelphia 76ers: 110.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.332.4
53.7%
51.0%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.58.8
30.9%
36.1%26.4
🏀 Free throws27.119.7
72.7%
76.5%19.7
They take 88.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWWLWWWWWW
Philadelphia 76ers
WLWWWLWWLL
#4
League position
#5
+4.4
Net rating
+2.2
105.4
Offensive rating
106.7
101.1
Defensive rating
104.5
51.2%
Effective FG%
51.4%
50.5%
Opp. effective FG%
49.6%
13.9%
Turnover %
15.4%
19.4%
Off. rebound %
28.1%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.31
37.2%
3-point %
30.9%
56.6%
Assist %
60.9%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence105.4 · 106.7Defence101.1 · 104.5Shooting51.2% · 51.4%3-point %37.2% · 30.9%Ball care13.9% · 15.4%Off. rebounds19.4% · 28.1%Free throws0.28 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)80% · 60%
■ 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
28/11/17HDetroit Pistons108-118
26/11/17AIndiana Pacers108-98
25/11/17HOrlando Magic118-103
23/11/17AMiami Heat98-104
21/11/17ADallas Mavericks110-102 OT
19/11/17AAtlanta Hawks110-99
17/11/17HGolden State Warriors92-88
15/11/17ABrooklyn Nets109-102
12/11/17HToronto Raptors95-94
11/11/17HCharlotte Hornets90-87
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/11/17HWashington Wizards118-113
28/11/17HCleveland Cavaliers91-113
26/11/17HOrlando Magic130-111
23/11/17HPortland Trail Blazers101-81
21/11/17HUtah Jazz107-86
19/11/17HGolden State Warriors116-124
16/11/17ALos Angeles Lakers115-109
14/11/17ALos Angeles Clippers109-105
12/11/17AGolden State Warriors114-135
10/11/17ASacramento Kings108-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL82%
HomeWWWWL80%
AwayWWWLW83%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221012
Win %82%80%83%
Points / game103.8104.1103.6
Allowed / game96.896.397.2
Point differential+7.0+7.8+6.3
Avg total200.6200.4200.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%50%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (5)100% (3)50% (2)
Overtime %5%0%8%
Philadelphia 76ers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW60%
HomeWWWLW60%
AwayWLLWW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games201010
Win %60%60%60%
Points / game109.1109.9108.3
Allowed / game108.0105.4110.6
Point differential+1.1+4.5-2.3
Avg total217.1215.3218.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%50%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)50% (2)50% (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%103.896.8+7.0
2 Houston Rockets2117481%113.9103.1+10.8
3 Golden State Warriors2216673%117.3107.1+10.2
4 Detroit Pistons2014670%105.8102.4+3.4
5 San Antonio Spurs2114767%101.898.4+3.4
6 Cleveland Cavaliers2114767%110.8108.5+2.2
7 Toronto Raptors2013765%110.4103.1+7.3
8 Portland Trail Blazers2113862%103.298.8+4.4
9 Philadelphia 76ers2012860%109.1108.0+1.1
10 Minnesota Timberwolves2213959%107.8107.2+0.5
11 Denver Nuggets2011955%106.3106.5-0.1
12 Indiana Pacers22121055%108.3107.8+0.5
13 Milwaukee Bucks1910953%102.9104.6-1.7
14 Washington Wizards21111052%107.7104.4+3.3
15 New York Knicks21111052%104.5103.8+0.8
16 New Orleans Pelicans21111052%108.0108.9-1.0
17 Utah Jazz21101148%101.599.3+2.2
18 Miami Heat21101148%100.0102.9-2.9
19 Los Angeles Clippers1981142%105.9106.2-0.3
20 Orlando Magic2291341%108.0110.9-2.9
21 Oklahoma City Thunder2081240%102.399.2+3.0
22 Charlotte Hornets2081240%105.8107.1-1.4
23 Los Angeles Lakers2181338%106.6108.7-2.1
24 Brooklyn Nets2181338%110.1113.2-3.1
25 Memphis Grizzlies2071335%98.6101.0-2.5
26 Phoenix Suns2381535%106.9115.8-8.9
27 Sacramento Kings2161529%94.7105.5-10.8
28 Dallas Mavericks2251723%99.5104.7-5.3
29 Atlanta Hawks2041620%102.2108.2-6.0
30 Chicago Bulls1931616%94.6106.7-12.2
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 Celtics28262232108
Philadelphia 76ers2222272697
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