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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 25 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 22:30
Final 121-114 (OT)
32-25 25-26 29-38 22-19 13-6
Position#11
Record20-16
FormWLLLW
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game105.1
vs
Position#7
Record24-13
FormLWLWW
Points / game114.8
Allowed / game111.9
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2018-19
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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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
118-109
118
109
+9
A02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-100
128
100
+28
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-77
133
77
+56
A09/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
113-100
113
100
+13
H11/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
W
130-125 OT
130
125
+5
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
129-108
129
108
+21
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
104-113
104
113
-9
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
103-111
103
111
-8
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
107-120
107
120
-13
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
119-103
119
103
+16
H23/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-26
28-22
27-29
34-32
38-30
31-28
30-26
29-16
35-17
29-26
29-17
40-17
28-21
31-32
24-19
30-28
24-28
22-27
38-22
29-36
42-19
25-37
41-26
21-26
33-33
23-24
22-28
26-28
37-26
25-33
18-27
23-25
22-35
26-30
30-28
29-27
29-26
39-21
26-20
25-36
225.0Avg total
118.4Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)110.3105.1215.4+5.256%
Season at home (17)110.9103.6214.6+7.365%
Season away (19)109.7106.4216.1+3.447%
Last 10 (10)118.4106.6225.0+11.870%
Last 5 (5)112.4111.0223.4+1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)112.0116.5228.5-4.550%
vs Similar ◀ (8)102.1105.2207.4-3.125%
vs Weaker (20)115.8103.8219.6+11.975%
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
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
W
103-95
103
95
+8
H02/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
L
102-113
102
113
-11
A06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
W
117-111
117
111
+6
A08/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
W
116-102
116
102
+14
H11/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
124-127
124
127
-3
H13/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
101-113
101
113
-12
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
128-105
128
105
+23
A16/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
96-123
96
123
-27
A18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
131-109
131
109
+22
H20/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
W
126-101
126
101
+25
H23/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
28-19
24-24
25-27
29-23
20-30
28-25
25-35
28-27
28-41
33-22
28-21
38-29
18-18
31-29
29-26
29-31
27-26
28-37
40-33
34-24
25-25
18-31
24-33
29-36
36-22
24-27
39-20
32-29
17-31
22-33
25-30
38-33
31-28
30-24
32-24
29-30
36-29
26-20
35-22
224.3Avg total
114.4Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)114.8111.9226.7+2.865%
Season at home (22)117.4109.2226.6+8.282%
Season away (15)110.9115.9226.9-5.040%
Last 10 (10)114.4109.9224.3+4.560%
Last 5 (5)116.4110.2226.6+6.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)108.0123.0231.0-15.00%
vs Similar ◀ (16)113.1115.4228.5-2.256%
vs Weaker (13)116.5105.3221.8+11.285%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +5.6+5.6Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -0.1-0.1Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: +4.3+4.3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +1.5+1.5Q4: +3.1+3.1
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
69-58
69
58
+11
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
64-43
64
43
+21
A09/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H11/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#22
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A13/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
67-56
67
56
+11
H15/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A16/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
48-65
48
65
-17
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
68-47
68
47
+21
H23/12
NBA
113.7Avg total
59.6Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.852.2106.0+1.657%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.453.6110.1+2.864%-
Last 30 away (16)51.550.9102.4+0.650%-
Last 10 (10)59.654.1113.7+5.570%-
Last 5 (5)60.256.8117.0+3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.559.0110.5-7.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)45.951.497.2-5.525%-
vs Weaker (20)57.251.8109.0+5.470%-
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H02/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
L
49-53
49
53
-4
A06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
56-68
56
68
-12
A08/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H11/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
56-57
56
57
-1
H13/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
59-49
59
49
+10
H15/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A16/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
49-60
49
60
-11
A18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
69-61
69
61
+8
H20/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#2
W
65-59
65
59
+6
H23/12
NBA
113.4Avg total
57.8Scored
55.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.155.5114.6+3.557%-
Last 30 at home (17)61.452.9114.2+8.576%-
Last 30 away (13)56.159.0115.1-2.931%-
Last 10 (10)57.855.6113.4+2.260%-
Last 5 (5)61.457.4118.8+4.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)64.071.0135.0-7.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)57.256.6113.8+0.650%-
vs Weaker (13)61.053.0114.0+8.069%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.929.0
54.8%
51.7%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.614.1
36.5%
35.4%42.3
🏀 Free throws21.818.1
83.0%
76.6%18.1
They take 91.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Philadelphia 76erstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Philadelphia 76ers: 114.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.7 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.332.0
55.8%
51.7%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.810.9
35.4%
35.4%32.7
🏀 Free throws23.017.7
77.0%
76.6%17.7
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 25 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLLLWWWWWW
Philadelphia 76ers
WWLWLLWWLW
#11
League position
#7
+11.5
Net rating
+4.4
115.3
Offensive rating
112.3
103.8
Defensive rating
107.9
54.8%
Effective FG%
54.9%
50.8%
Opp. effective FG%
51.0%
12.3%
Turnover %
13.7%
24.8%
Off. rebound %
24.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.5%
3-point %
35.4%
61.3%
Assist %
63.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence115.3 · 112.3Defence103.8 · 107.9Shooting54.8% · 54.9%3-point %36.5% · 35.4%Ball care12.3% · 13.7%Off. rebounds24.8% · 24.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 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
23/12/18HCharlotte Hornets119-103
22/12/18HMilwaukee Bucks107-120
20/12/18HPhoenix Suns103-111
16/12/18ADetroit Pistons104-113
15/12/18HAtlanta Hawks129-108
13/12/18AWashington Wizards130-125 OT
11/12/18HNew Orleans Pelicans113-100
09/12/18AChicago Bulls133-77
07/12/18HNew York Knicks128-100
02/12/18AMinnesota Timberwolves118-109
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/12/18HToronto Raptors126-101
20/12/18HNew York Knicks131-109
18/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs96-123
16/12/18ACleveland Cavaliers128-105
15/12/18HIndiana Pacers101-113
13/12/18HBrooklyn Nets124-127
11/12/18HDetroit Pistons116-102
08/12/18ADetroit Pistons117-111
06/12/18AToronto Raptors102-113
02/12/18HMemphis Grizzlies103-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW56%
HomeWWLLW65%
AwayWWWWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361719
Win %56%65%47%
Points / game110.3110.9109.7
Allowed / game105.1103.6106.4
Point differential+5.2+7.3+3.4
Avg total215.4214.6216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%41%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)75% (4)50% (4)
Overtime %8%6%11%
Philadelphia 76ers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW65%
HomeWLLWW82%
AwayWLWWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games372215
Win %65%82%40%
Points / game114.8117.4110.9
Allowed / game111.9109.2115.9
Point differential+2.8+8.2-5.0
Avg total226.7226.6226.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%36%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)71% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %11%5%20%
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 Toronto Raptors39281172%114.5107.3+7.2
2 Milwaukee Bucks37261170%117.5108.0+9.5
3 Denver Nuggets35241169%109.9104.4+5.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder37241365%111.6105.4+6.2
5 Philadelphia 76ers37241365%114.8111.9+2.8
6 Indiana Pacers38241463%105.8101.0+4.9
7 Golden State Warriors39241562%115.5111.4+4.1
8 Los Angeles Clippers36221461%115.4113.2+2.2
9 Portland Trail Blazers38221658%111.6110.2+1.4
10 Houston Rockets37211657%109.9108.2+1.8
11 Los Angeles Lakers39221756%112.8111.6+1.1
12 Boston Celtics36201656%110.3105.1+5.2
13 Charlotte Hornets37201754%113.0110.6+2.4
14 San Antonio Spurs39211854%110.9108.6+2.3
15 Utah Jazz37191851%107.9105.3+2.6
16 Miami Heat38191950%107.4107.3+0.1
17 Memphis Grizzlies38191950%102.6103.7-1.1
18 Sacramento Kings38191950%113.9116.9-3.0
19 Detroit Pistons36171947%107.9109.0-1.1
20 Brooklyn Nets39182146%109.8110.9-1.1
21 Dallas Mavericks35161946%111.1110.7+0.4
22 Minnesota Timberwolves38162242%110.6113.2-2.6
23 Washington Wizards38162242%113.3117.0-3.7
24 Orlando Magic36152142%101.8106.2-4.5
25 New Orleans Pelicans39152438%115.9116.6-0.7
26 New York Knicks40122830%108.2114.8-6.7
27 Atlanta Hawks37112630%109.2117.6-8.5
28 Chicago Bulls39112828%101.1109.4-8.4
29 Cleveland Cavaliers38102826%103.2111.3-8.1
30 Phoenix Suns3892924%104.0113.2-9.2
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Boston Celtics3225292213121
Philadelphia 76ers252638196114
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