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Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 20 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 103-111
37-26 25-33 18-27 23-25
Position#11
Record19-14
FormWWWWL
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game104.5
vs
Position#29
Record8-27
FormLLWWW
Points / game102.6
Allowed / game112.5
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns
29 Jan 2027
BOS v PHX
upcoming
16 Mar 2026
BOS120
PHX112
04 Apr 2025
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PHX103
14 Mar 2024
BOS127
PHX112
03 Feb 2023
BOS94
PHX106
31 Dec 2021
BOS123
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
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
104-113
104
113
-9
A25/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
124-107
124
107
+17
A27/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
128-95
128
95
+33
H01/12
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
30-27
26-28
22-26
34-21
23-27
32-31
35-28
30-26
32-26
39-20
27-23
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
225.8Avg total
121.1Scored
104.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)110.4104.5214.9+5.858%
Season at home (14)111.2102.0213.2+9.271%
Season away (19)109.7106.4216.1+3.447%
Last 10 (10)121.1104.7225.8+16.480%
Last 5 (5)121.8104.6226.4+17.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)117.0113.0230.0+4.0100%
vs Similar (10)102.3104.2206.5-1.930%
vs Weaker ◀ (19)115.5104.0219.5+11.574%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#16
L
85-99
85
99
-14
H01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
96-120
96
120
-24
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
105-122
105
122
-17
H05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
86-108
86
108
-22
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
98-115
98
115
-17
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
L
119-123 OT
119
123
-4
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
86-111
86
111
-25
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
99-89
99
89
+10
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
107-99
107
99
+8
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-110
128
110
+18
A18/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-21
23-30
23-24
14-24
31-21
15-40
28-34
22-25
9-36
31-32
27-31
38-23
9-34
32-28
18-25
27-21
36-34
14-26
23-29
25-26
29-21
27-37
30-30
25-23
20-29
26-30
18-29
22-23
25-21
25-19
28-27
21-22
28-30
28-28
29-24
22-17
28-32
31-34
41-17
28-27
210.5Avg total
100.9Scored
109.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)102.6112.5215.1-9.923%
Season at home (18)102.4108.9211.3-6.628%
Season away (17)102.8116.3219.1-13.518%
Last 10 (10)100.9109.6210.5-8.730%
Last 5 (5)107.8106.4214.2+1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)101.1112.8213.9-11.718%
vs Similar (2)122.0117.0239.0+5.050%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +6.6+6.6Q1: -3.9-3.9Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: -5.2-5.2Q3Q3: +6.2+6.2Q3: -0.5-0.5Q4Q4: +3.3+3.3Q4: +1.3+1.3
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
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A25/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A27/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
W
62-52
62
52
+10
H01/12
NBA
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
112.2Avg total
59.3Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.651.4104.1+1.257%-
Last 30 at home (12)54.951.8106.8+3.167%-
Last 30 away (18)51.151.2102.3-0.150%-
Last 10 (10)59.352.9112.2+6.470%-
Last 5 (5)58.452.8111.2+5.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)55.053.0108.0+2.0100%-
vs Similar (10)46.750.296.9-3.540%-
vs Weaker ◀ (19)55.652.0107.6+3.663%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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
Orlando Magic
#16
L
48-51
48
51
-3
H01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
46-61
46
61
-15
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
40-68
40
68
-28
H05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
41-62
41
62
-21
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A18/12
NBA
107.5Avg total
49.2Scored
58.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.658.3108.9-7.723%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.554.5104.0-5.127%-
Last 30 away (15)51.762.1113.8-10.320%-
Last 10 (10)49.258.3107.5-9.110%-
Last 5 (5)53.456.2109.6-2.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)49.657.8107.5-8.221%-
vs Similar (2)64.065.0129.0-1.050%-
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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 121.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers55.630.4
54.7%
51.7%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.214.9
40.1%
35.4%44.7
🏀 Free throws18.215.6
85.7%
76.6%15.6
They take 92.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 100.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.1 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers58.429.0
49.7%
51.7%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.09.6
32.0%
35.4%28.8
🏀 Free throws17.514.1
80.6%
76.6%14.1
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 20 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LWWWWWWWWL
Phoenix Suns
WWWLLLLLLL
#11
League position
#29
+16.0
Net rating
-8.5
118.4
Offensive rating
98.5
102.3
Defensive rating
107.0
56.8%
Effective FG%
49.1%
50.5%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
12.8%
Turnover %
14.8%
26.9%
Off. rebound %
19.6%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.20
40.1%
3-point %
32.0%
57.8%
Assist %
64.0%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence118.4 · 98.5Defence102.3 · 107.0Shooting56.8% · 49.1%3-point %40.1% · 32.0%Ball care12.8% · 14.8%Off. rebounds26.9% · 19.6%Free throws0.20 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)80% · 30%
■ 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
7
Boston Celtics wins
3
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
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
01/12/18HCleveland Cavaliers128-95
27/11/18ANew Orleans Pelicans124-107
25/11/18ADallas Mavericks104-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/12/18ANew York Knicks128-110
16/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves107-99
14/12/18HDallas Mavericks99-89
12/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs86-111
11/12/18HLos Angeles Clippers119-123 OT
08/12/18HMiami Heat98-115
07/12/18APortland Trail Blazers86-108
05/12/18HSacramento Kings105-122
02/12/18ALos Angeles Lakers96-120
01/12/18HOrlando Magic85-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL58%
HomeLWWWW71%
AwayWWWWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331419
Win %58%71%47%
Points / game110.4111.2109.7
Allowed / game104.5102.0106.4
Point differential+5.8+9.2+3.4
Avg total214.9213.2216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%43%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)75% (4)50% (4)
Overtime %9%7%11%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW23%
HomeLLLWW28%
AwayLLLLW18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351817
Win %23%28%18%
Points / game102.6102.4102.8
Allowed / game112.5108.9116.3
Point differential-9.9-6.6-13.5
Avg total215.1211.3219.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%17%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)25% (4)50% (2)
Overtime %6%11%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 Toronto Raptors36261072%115.0107.0+7.9
2 Denver Nuggets34241071%109.9103.6+6.4
3 Milwaukee Bucks33231070%118.5108.6+9.8
4 Oklahoma City Thunder33221167%111.2104.6+6.5
5 Philadelphia 76ers36231364%114.5112.2+2.2
6 Indiana Pacers35221363%105.9101.2+4.7
7 Golden State Warriors36221461%115.3110.9+4.4
8 Los Angeles Clippers33201361%114.3112.5+1.8
9 Boston Celtics33191458%110.4104.5+5.8
10 Portland Trail Blazers35201557%112.3110.3+2.1
11 Los Angeles Lakers37211657%113.2112.0+1.2
12 Houston Rockets33181555%109.4108.3+1.2
13 Charlotte Hornets35191654%113.7111.1+2.6
14 San Antonio Spurs37201754%110.8108.9+1.9
15 Memphis Grizzlies35181751%102.8104.0-1.1
16 Utah Jazz34171750%107.6105.8+1.9
17 Dallas Mavericks32161650%110.4109.6+0.8
18 Sacramento Kings35171849%114.1117.0-2.9
19 Detroit Pistons33161748%108.3109.3-0.9
20 Miami Heat35161946%107.8108.6-0.8
21 Brooklyn Nets36162044%110.3111.6-1.3
22 Orlando Magic34151944%102.7106.4-3.7
23 Minnesota Timberwolves35152043%110.5112.5-2.0
24 Washington Wizards35152043%112.8116.0-3.2
25 New Orleans Pelicans36152142%116.2116.4-0.2
26 New York Knicks38122632%108.6115.0-6.4
27 Cleveland Cavaliers36102628%103.3110.9-7.6
28 Atlanta Hawks3592626%109.4118.6-9.2
29 Chicago Bulls3692725%101.3111.1-9.8
30 Phoenix Suns3582723%102.6112.5-9.9
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 Celtics37251823103
Phoenix Suns26332725111
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