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Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 31 Dec 2021
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 123-108
32-20 35-21 33-36 23-31
Position#6
Record16-19
FormLWLLL
Points / game107.6
Allowed / game107.0
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
vs
Phoenix Suns
USA
Position#1
Record27-7
FormWWLLW
Points / game111.8
Allowed / game104.4
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns
29 Jan 2027
BOS v PHX
upcoming
16 Mar 2026
BOS120
PHX112
04 Apr 2025
BOS123
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
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
111-114
111
114
-3
108avg 102
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
90-111
90
111
-21
68avg 102
A11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
117-103
117
103
+14
115avg 102
H14/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-111
107
111
-4
97avg 102
H18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
114-107
114
107
+7
106avg 102
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
103-108
103
108
-5
91avg 102
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
111-101
111
101
+10
103avg 102
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
113-117
113
117
-4
103avg 102
A25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
103-108
103
108
-5
94avg 102
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
82-91
82
91
-9
62avg 102
H30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
23-39
27-24
33-27
24-25
15-32
30-27
21-27
21-30
30-20
34-24
32-29
26-34
28-34
27-14
26-29
32-18
30-29
24-41
28-19
20-28
29-23
31-24
23-33
31-26
32-22
22-25
26-28
35-22
27-25
32-43
19-27
29-23
27-22
23-29
24-34
21-26
19-21
23-22
19-22
212.2Avg total
105.1Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)107.6107.0214.6+0.646%
Season at home (16)106.6105.9212.4+0.756%
Season away (19)108.5107.9216.4+0.637%
Last 10 (10)105.1107.1212.2-2.030%
Last 5 (5)102.4105.0207.4-2.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)109.8109.6219.4+0.138%
vs Weaker (22)105.3103.3208.6+2.050%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#6
W
111-90
111
90
+21
105avg 108
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
95-111
95
111
-16
77avg 108
A14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
111-107 OT
111
107
+4
108avg 108
A15/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
118-98
118
98
+20
120avg 108
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
137-106
137
106
+31
144avg 108
H20/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
108-90
108
90
+18
106avg 108
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
113-101
113
101
+12
108avg 108
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-116
107
116
-9
97avg 108
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
113-114
113
114
-1
100avg 108
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
115-97
115
97
+18
110avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-24
32-15
27-30
27-21
21-27
23-29
25-23
26-32
32-21
17-22
24-32
29-27
31-23
31-27
27-21
29-27
37-15
32-32
39-33
29-26
24-25
30-27
31-21
23-17
29-17
16-31
37-21
31-32
27-33
35-25
22-26
23-32
24-25
24-35
27-29
38-25
33-23
27-29
25-29
30-16
215.8Avg total
112.8Scored
103.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)111.8104.4216.3+7.479%
Season at home (20)113.2103.7216.9+9.580%
Season away (14)109.9105.6215.4+4.379%
Last 10 (10)112.8103.0215.8+9.870%
Last 5 (5)111.2103.6214.8+7.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)108.4103.8212.1+4.662%
vs Weaker (22)114.1102.8216.9+11.395%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q1: +5.0+5.0Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: +3.0+3.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q1: +5.0+5.0Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: +3.0+3.0
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A09/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
39-57
39
57
-18
A11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H14/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
54-68
54
68
-14
H18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
62-47
62
47
+15
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H21/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
63-48
63
48
+15
H23/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A25/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
56-45
56
45
+11
A28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H30/12
NBA
105.0Avg total
52.7Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.951.4103.3+0.547%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.451.9106.3+2.657%-
Last 30 away (16)49.651.0100.6-1.438%-
Last 10 (10)52.752.3105.0+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)54.047.6101.6+6.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)50.553.2103.8-2.838%-
vs Weaker (22)52.450.7103.1+1.650%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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
Boston Celtics
#6
W
57-39
57
39
+18
H11/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
44-56
44
56
-12
A14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
49-43
49
43
+6
A15/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
62-50
62
50
+12
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
69-47
69
47
+22
H20/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
48-60
48
60
-12
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H30/12
NBA
105.5Avg total
55.0Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.750.9106.6+4.873%-
Last 30 at home (18)56.951.9108.9+5.072%-
Last 30 away (12)53.849.3103.2+4.575%-
Last 10 (10)55.050.5105.5+4.570%-
Last 5 (5)53.854.0107.8-0.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)54.150.2104.4+3.962%-
vs Weaker (22)56.351.1107.4+5.177%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 105.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.726.3
51.9%
53.1%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.212.1
31.7%
35.3%36.3
🏀 Free throws21.016.2
77.1%
77.4%16.2
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.430.5
54.1%
53.1%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.312.2
35.6%
35.3%36.6
🏀 Free throws17.915.2
84.9%
77.4%15.2
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Dec 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
LLLWLWLWLL
Phoenix Suns
WLLWWWWWLW
#6
League position
#1
-2.0
Net rating
+9.7
105.5
Offensive rating
111.2
107.5
Defensive rating
101.5
50.0%
Effective FG%
53.8%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
48.4%
14.2%
Turnover %
13.7%
26.7%
Off. rebound %
25.0%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.20
31.7%
3-point %
35.6%
57.0%
Assist %
60.7%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence105.5 · 111.2Defence107.5 · 101.5Shooting50.0% · 53.8%3-point %31.7% · 35.6%Ball care14.2% · 13.7%Off. rebounds26.7% · 25.0%Free throws0.24 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)30% · 70%
■ 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
DateGameScore
11/12/21Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics111-90
22/04/21Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns99-86
07/02/21Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics100-91
26/07/20Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns117-103
19/01/20Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns119-123
19/11/19Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics85-99
20/12/18Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns103-111
09/11/18Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics109-116 OT
27/03/18Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics94-102
02/12/17Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns116-111
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/21HLos Angeles Clippers82-91
28/12/21AMinnesota Timberwolves103-108
25/12/21AMilwaukee Bucks113-117
23/12/21HCleveland Cavaliers111-101
21/12/21HPhiladelphia 76ers103-108
19/12/21HNew York Knicks114-107
18/12/21HGolden State Warriors107-111
14/12/21HMilwaukee Bucks117-103
11/12/21APhoenix Suns90-111
09/12/21ALos Angeles Clippers111-114
Phoenix Sunslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-97
28/12/21HMemphis Grizzlies113-114
25/12/21HGolden State Warriors107-116
24/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder113-101
22/12/21ALos Angeles Lakers108-90
20/12/21HCharlotte Hornets137-106
17/12/21HWashington Wizards118-98
15/12/21APortland Trail Blazers111-107 OT
14/12/21ALos Angeles Clippers95-111
11/12/21HBoston Celtics111-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL46%
HomeLWLWL56%
AwayLLLLL37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351619
Win %46%56%37%
Points / game107.6106.6108.5
Allowed / game107.0105.9107.9
Point differential+0.6+0.7+0.6
Avg total214.6212.4216.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%31%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won10% (10)33% (3)0% (7)
Overtime %11%6%16%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW79%
HomeWWLLW80%
AwayWLLWW79%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games342014
Win %79%80%79%
Points / game111.8113.2109.9
Allowed / game104.4103.7105.6
Point differential+7.4+9.6+4.3
Avg total216.3216.8215.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%50%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won78% (9)50% (4)100% (5)
Overtime %3%0%7%
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 Warriors3427779%110.9100.9+10.0
2 Phoenix Suns3427779%111.8104.4+7.4
3 Utah Jazz3425974%115.9105.6+10.3
4 Brooklyn Nets33231070%110.3106.7+3.5
5 Chicago Bulls32221069%110.8106.9+3.8
6 Milwaukee Bucks37241365%111.6107.4+4.2
7 Miami Heat35221363%107.4103.4+4.0
8 Memphis Grizzlies36221461%110.9108.3+2.6
9 Cleveland Cavaliers35201557%107.4101.8+5.6
10 Philadelphia 76ers35191654%106.1105.9+0.1
11 Charlotte Hornets36191753%115.2116.1-0.9
12 Denver Nuggets33171652%105.8106.0-0.2
13 Los Angeles Clippers35181751%105.0104.6+0.4
14 Washington Wizards35181751%106.1108.5-2.4
15 New York Knicks35171849%105.4105.6-0.2
16 Los Angeles Lakers36171947%110.3112.4-2.1
17 Dallas Mavericks34161847%105.3105.1+0.1
18 Minnesota Timberwolves34161847%108.1108.8-0.6
19 Boston Celtics35161946%107.6107.0+0.6
20 Toronto Raptors31141745%106.2106.7-0.5
21 Atlanta Hawks34151944%110.3110.3+0.0
22 San Antonio Spurs33141942%111.5109.8+1.7
23 Sacramento Kings36152142%109.7113.8-4.0
24 Indiana Pacers35142140%107.8107.4+0.4
25 Portland Trail Blazers34132138%108.3111.9-3.6
26 New Orleans Pelicans35132237%105.1109.5-4.4
27 Oklahoma City Thunder34122235%100.4108.2-7.8
28 Houston Rockets35102529%107.0114.8-7.8
29 Orlando Magic3672919%101.7111.5-9.8
30 Detroit Pistons3352815%100.2110.0-9.8
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 Celtics32353323123
Phoenix Suns20213631108
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