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Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 11 Jul 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 74-87
16-24 24-20 10-21 24-22
Position#22
Record0-1
FormLWWWL
Points / game62.0
Allowed / game71.0
vs
Position#4
Record1-0
FormWWLWW
Points / game86.0
Allowed / game73.0
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns
29 Jan 2027
BOS v PHX
upcoming
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PHX112
03 Feb 2023
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PHX106
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PHX108
22 Apr 2021
BOS99
PHX86
26 Jul 2020
BOS117
PHX103
18 Jan 2020
BOS119
PHX123
19 Dec 2018
BOS103
PHX111
02 Dec 2017
BOS116
PHX111
24 Mar 2017
BOS130
PHX120
10 Jul 2016
BOS74
PHX87
15 Jan 2016
BOS117
PHX103
17 Nov 2014
BOS114
PHX118
14 Mar 2014
BOS80
PHX87
09 Jan 2013
BOS87
PHX79
20 Jan 2012
BOS71
PHX79
02 Mar 2011
BOS115
PHX103
06 Nov 2009
BOS103
PHX110
19 Jan 2009
BOS104
PHX87
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns winWon
-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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-102
101
102
-1
A16/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
72-89
72
89
-17
A19/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
111-103
111
103
+8
H23/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
104-95 OT
104
95
+9
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
83-110
83
110
-27
A27/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
92-104
92
104
-12
H29/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#3
W
102-94
102
94
+8
A04/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
Utah Jazz
#4
W
89-82
89
82
+7
A05/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
87-86
87
86
+1
A07/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
Chicago Bulls
#1
L
62-71
62
71
-9
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-30
15-21
31-21
36-30
7-24
21-19
18-18
26-28
37-20
20-25
22-33
32-25
24-21
22-27
24-25
22-19
20-15
19-32
23-42
21-21
17-20
16-21
26-39
33-24
23-20
23-25
29-26
27-23
23-23
24-27
18-10
24-22
27-18
18-26
23-21
19-21
10-20
28-18
12-13
12-20
183.9Avg total
90.3Scored
93.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)62.071.0133.0-9.00%
Season at homeno games
Season away (1)62.071.0133.0-9.00%
Last 10 (10)90.393.6183.9-3.350%
Last 5 (5)86.487.4173.8-1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)93.3102.3195.7-9.033%
vs Similar (17)96.2102.8199.0-6.629%
vs Weaker (10)107.698.2205.8+9.4100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
116-121
116
121
-5
A29/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
94-105
94
105
-11
A31/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
99-106
99
106
-7
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#17
L
86-101
86
101
-15
H03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
90-103
90
103
-13
A06/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
W
124-115
124
115
+9
A08/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
121-100
121
100
+21
A09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
101-105
101
105
-4
H12/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
114-105
114
105
+9
H14/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
86-73
86
73
+13
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-40
24-26
23-33
32-22
32-28
15-25
28-27
19-25
26-25
26-25
27-27
20-29
23-16
10-30
31-28
22-27
38-28
18-16
17-26
17-33
27-39
30-21
32-30
35-25
32-22
23-25
30-20
36-33
22-26
27-30
23-31
29-18
25-27
37-28
23-20
29-30
16-13
26-22
26-18
18-20
206.5Avg total
103.1Scored
103.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)86.073.0159.0+13.0100%
Season at homeno games
Season away (1)86.073.0159.0+13.0100%
Last 10 (10)103.1103.4206.5-0.340%
Last 5 (5)109.299.6208.8+9.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)98.8109.7208.5-10.920%
vs Similar (14)104.6108.4213.0-3.743%
vs Weaker ◀ (1)86.073.0159.0+13.0100%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: +1.4+1.4Q2Q2: -3.5-3.5Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: -2.2-2.2Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: -0.5-0.5
Boston CelticsPhoenix Suns
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
34-51
34
51
-17
A16/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
28-43
28
43
-15
A19/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H23/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
46-48
46
48
-2
H24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
39-47
39
47
-8
A27/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
33-41
33
41
-8
H29/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#3
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A04/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
Utah Jazz
#4
L
47-50
47
50
-3
A05/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
45-44
45
44
+1
A07/07
NBA - Utah Summer League
Chicago Bulls
#1
D
38-38
38
38
+0
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
86.5Avg total
41.3Scored
45.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.150.698.7-2.540%-
Last 30 at home (13)49.152.5101.5-3.431%-
Last 30 away (17)47.449.196.5-1.847%-
Last 10 (10)41.345.286.5-3.930%-
Last 5 (5)41.843.685.4-1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)46.049.095.0-3.033%-
vs Similar (17)44.951.696.5-6.724%-
vs Weaker (10)54.249.3103.5+4.970%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
61-66
61
66
-5
A29/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A31/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#17
L
33-46
33
46
-13
H03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A06/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A08/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
49-56
49
56
-7
H12/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H14/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
42-35
42
35
+7
A09/07
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
102.6Avg total
51.4Scored
51.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.253.5101.7-5.330%-
Last 30 at home (14)47.254.0101.2-6.829%-
Last 30 away (16)49.153.1102.2-3.931%-
Last 10 (10)51.451.2102.6+0.250%-
Last 5 (5)53.050.6103.6+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)47.955.1102.9-7.227%-
vs Similar (14)49.153.1102.2-4.129%-
vs Weaker ◀ (1)42.035.077.0+7.0100%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. 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: 99.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.8 pts a game · 19% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.127.9
45.7%
-55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.98.2
30.5%
-24.6
🏀 Free throws23.918.8
78.7%
-18.8
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 104.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 17% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.830.0
49.3%
-60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.38.8
32.2%
-26.4
🏀 Free throws23.518.0
76.6%
-18.0
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 11 Jul 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWWWLLWWLL
Phoenix Suns
WWLWWLLLLL
#22
League position
#4
-3.9
Net rating
-1.8
97.9
Offensive rating
101.3
101.8
Defensive rating
103.2
45.7%
Effective FG%
49.0%
50.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
13.1%
Turnover %
18.8%
21.4%
Off. rebound %
31.0%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.27
30.5%
3-point %
32.2%
62.0%
Assist %
57.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Phoenix Suns
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
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/07/16AChicago Bulls62-71
07/07/16ASan Antonio Spurs87-86
05/07/16AUtah Jazz89-82
04/07/16APhiladelphia 76ers102-94
29/04/16HAtlanta Hawks92-104
27/04/16AAtlanta Hawks83-110
24/04/16HAtlanta Hawks104-95 OT
23/04/16HAtlanta Hawks111-103
19/04/16AAtlanta Hawks72-89
16/04/16AAtlanta Hawks101-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/07/16APortland Trail Blazers86-73
14/04/16HLos Angeles Clippers114-105
12/04/16HSacramento Kings101-105
09/04/16ANew Orleans Pelicans121-100
08/04/16AHouston Rockets124-115
06/04/16AAtlanta Hawks90-103
03/04/16HUtah Jazz86-101
02/04/16HWashington Wizards99-106
31/03/16AMilwaukee Bucks94-105
29/03/16AMinnesota Timberwolves116-121

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2016
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
Home--
AwayL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1-1
Win %0%-0%
Points / game62.0-62.0
Allowed / game71.0-71.0
Point differential-9.0--9.0
Avg total133.0-133.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%-0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%-0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2016
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallW100%
Home--
AwayW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1-1
Win %100%-100%
Points / game86.0-86.0
Allowed / game73.0-73.0
Point differential+13.0-+13.0
Avg total159.0-159.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+100%-100%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %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 Denver Nuggets220100%97.072.0+25.0
2 Toronto Raptors220100%85.063.5+21.5
3 Dallas Mavericks110100%83.064.0+19.0
4 Phoenix Suns110100%86.073.0+13.0
5 Chicago Bulls220100%77.066.0+11.0
6 Los Angeles Lakers220100%77.567.0+10.5
7 San Antonio Spurs220100%74.065.0+9.0
8 Atlanta Hawks220100%85.579.0+6.5
9 Brooklyn Nets110100%79.073.0+6.0
10 Houston Rockets21150%81.578.0+3.5
11 Washington Wizards21150%84.080.5+3.5
12 Milwaukee Bucks21150%83.583.0+0.5
13 Utah Jazz21150%76.080.0-4.0
14 NBA D-League21150%85.092.5-7.5
15 Memphis Grizzlies21150%80.592.5-12.0
16 Golden State Warriors1010%61.063.0-2.0
17 Minnesota Timberwolves2020%81.085.0-4.0
18 Cleveland Cavaliers2020%74.080.0-6.0
19 Philadelphia 76ers2020%69.576.5-7.0
20 Boston Celtics1010%62.071.0-9.0
21 New Orleans Pelicans2020%68.582.0-13.5
22 Portland Trail Blazers2020%71.085.5-14.5
23 Miami Heat1010%64.083.0-19.0
24 Sacramento Kings2020%60.086.5-26.5
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 Celtics1624102474
Phoenix Suns2420212287
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