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Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 07 Feb 2016
Tip-off: 18:00
Final 128-119
46-37 28-21 21-29 33-32
Position#9
Record30-22
FormWLWWW
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game100.4
vs
Position#21
Record21-29
FormLLWLL
Points / game106.8
Allowed / game108.5
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Sacramento Kings
16 Mar 2027
BOS v SAC
upcoming
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SAC93
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SAC100
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SAC104
25 Jan 2022
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SAC75
19 Mar 2021
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SAC107
25 Nov 2019
BOS103
SAC102
14 Mar 2019
BOS126
SAC120
01 Nov 2017
BOS113
SAC86
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BOS97
SAC92
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BOS128
SAC119
31 Dec 2014
BOS106
SAC84
07 Feb 2014
BOS99
SAC89
30 Jan 2013
BOS99
SAC81
12 Jan 2011
BOS119
SAC95
26 Mar 2010
BOS94
SAC86
28 Jan 2009
BOS119
SAC100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings 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
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
109-115
109
115
-6
103avg 95
A21/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
110-101
110
101
+9
99avg 95
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
112-92
112
92
+20
106avg 95
A25/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
116-91
116
91
+25
112avg 95
A26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
111-103
111
103
+8
103avg 95
H28/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
113-94
113
94
+19
111avg 95
H30/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
114-119
114
119
-5
95avg 95
A31/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
97-89
97
89
+8
85avg 95
A03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
102-95
102
95
+7
95avg 95
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
104-103
104
103
+1
95avg 95
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-35
35-21
28-40
19-19
34-23
30-26
26-33
20-19
30-25
28-18
36-26
18-23
22-20
31-29
31-21
32-21
29-21
26-24
31-26
25-32
26-22
32-28
28-27
27-17
32-24
22-23
27-34
33-38
21-22
24-25
25-18
27-24
27-16
29-20
22-24
24-35
20-32
23-17
22-24
39-30
209.0Avg total
108.8Scored
100.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)104.6100.4205.0+4.258%
Season at home (25)104.098.7202.7+5.360%
Season away (27)105.1101.9207.0+3.256%
Last 10 (10)108.8100.2209.0+8.680%
Last 5 (5)106.0100.0206.0+6.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)119.0124.0243.0-5.00%
vs Similar (14)103.8101.7205.5+2.157%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)106.3101.3207.6+5.160%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
112-93
112
93
+19
113avg 99
A21/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
91-88
91
88
+3
82avg 99
H22/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
108-97
108
97
+11
99avg 99
H24/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
128-129 OT
128
129
-1
134avg 99
H26/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
97-112
97
112
-15
86avg 99
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
105-114
105
114
-9
97avg 99
A29/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
117-121
117
121
-4
102avg 99
A31/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
111-104
111
104
+7
105avg 99
H02/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
102-107
102
107
-5
92avg 99
H04/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
119-128
119
128
-9
111avg 99
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-18
29-34
29-25
26-16
27-20
20-24
25-19
19-25
31-25
19-20
31-25
27-27
31-16
25-30
28-42
31-27
29-33
23-25
22-30
23-24
19-37
34-26
26-29
26-22
22-36
29-29
26-27
40-29
25-32
28-24
21-18
37-30
25-34
32-26
18-20
27-27
25-33
36-32
24-38
34-25
218.3Avg total
109.0Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)106.8108.5215.3-1.742%
Season at home (26)106.5106.6213.1-0.250%
Season away (24)107.2110.5217.7-3.333%
Last 10 (10)109.0109.3218.3-0.340%
Last 5 (5)110.8114.8225.6-4.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)108.0106.3214.3+1.767%
vs Similar (13)104.0108.3212.3-4.323%
vs Weaker (5)119.2113.0232.2+6.260%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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: +2.8+2.8Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +4.9+4.9Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: +3.8+3.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.8+2.8Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +4.9+4.9Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: +3.8+3.8
Boston CelticsSacramento Kings
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
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A21/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
64-49
64
49
+15
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
58-43
58
43
+15
A25/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H28/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H30/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
54-47
54
47
+7
A31/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
45-47
45
47
-2
A03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
56-36
56
36
+20
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
43-49
43
49
-6
A06/02
NBA
101.9Avg total
54.8Scored
47.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.648.2100.8+4.463%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.547.9103.4+7.679%-
Last 30 away (16)50.148.498.4+1.750%-
Last 10 (10)54.847.1101.9+7.780%-
Last 5 (5)51.245.897.0+5.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)53.057.0110.0-4.00%-
vs Similar (14)49.747.597.2+2.264%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)55.348.2103.5+7.167%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A21/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
47-44
47
44
+3
H22/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
50-45
50
45
+5
H24/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
56-46
56
46
+10
H26/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
52-58
52
58
-6
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A29/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
51-65
51
65
-14
A31/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H02/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H04/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
61-65
61
65
-4
A06/02
NBA
109.1Avg total
53.7Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.153.9109.0+1.353%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.151.0105.1+3.164%-
Last 30 away (16)56.056.4112.4-0.444%-
Last 10 (10)53.755.4109.1-1.740%-
Last 5 (5)55.061.8116.8-6.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)56.851.7108.4+5.183%-
vs Similar (13)51.555.5107.0-3.923%-
vs Weaker (5)60.655.0115.6+5.660%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. 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: 108.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.931.7
48.1%
49.0%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.29.5
36.3%
35.3%28.5
🏀 Free throws20.616.6
80.6%
75.5%16.6
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 109.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.132.8
49.6%
49.0%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.67.4
32.7%
35.3%22.2
🏀 Free throws28.121.2
75.4%
75.5%21.2
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 25% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Feb 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWWWWL
Sacramento Kings
LLWLLLLWWW
#9
League position
#21
+5.5
Net rating
-0.3
106.6
Offensive rating
104.5
101.1
Defensive rating
104.8
49.9%
Effective FG%
49.5%
48.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.0%
12.0%
Turnover %
15.0%
24.8%
Off. rebound %
26.3%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.32
36.3%
3-point %
32.7%
61.2%
Assist %
62.2%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence106.6 · 104.5Defence101.1 · 104.8Shooting49.9% · 49.5%3-point %36.3% · 32.7%Ball care12.0% · 15.0%Off. rebounds24.8% · 26.3%Free throws0.22 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Sacramento Kings
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
06/02/16ACleveland Cavaliers104-103
04/02/16HDetroit Pistons102-95
03/02/16ANew York Knicks97-89
31/01/16AOrlando Magic114-119
30/01/16HOrlando Magic113-94
28/01/16HDenver Nuggets111-103
26/01/16AWashington Wizards116-91
25/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers112-92
23/01/16HChicago Bulls110-101
21/01/16AToronto Raptors109-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/16ABrooklyn Nets119-128
04/02/16HChicago Bulls102-107
02/02/16HMilwaukee Bucks111-104
31/01/16AMemphis Grizzlies117-121
29/01/16ANew Orleans Pelicans105-114
27/01/16APortland Trail Blazers97-112
26/01/16HCharlotte Hornets128-129 OT
24/01/16HIndiana Pacers108-97
22/01/16HAtlanta Hawks91-88
21/01/16ALos Angeles Lakers112-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW58%
HomeWWWWW60%
AwayWWLWW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522527
Win %58%60%56%
Points / game104.6104.0105.1
Allowed / game100.498.7101.9
Point differential+4.2+5.3+3.2
Avg total205.0202.7207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%32%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (15)33% (6)33% (9)
Overtime %4%4%4%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL42%
HomeWWLWL50%
AwayWLLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502624
Win %42%50%33%
Points / game106.8106.5107.2
Allowed / game108.5106.6110.5
Point differential-1.7-0.2-3.3
Avg total215.3213.1217.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%19%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (16)50% (8)25% (8)
Overtime %6%4%8%
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 Warriors5046492%115.4102.8+12.6
2 San Antonio Spurs5143884%104.991.5+13.4
3 Oklahoma City Thunder52381473%109.7101.9+7.7
4 Cleveland Cavaliers50361472%102.296.6+5.6
5 Toronto Raptors50341668%101.697.2+4.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers50331766%104.3100.3+4.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies51302159%97.899.0-1.2
8 Boston Celtics52302258%104.6100.4+4.2
9 Atlanta Hawks52302258%102.299.6+2.6
10 Miami Heat51292257%96.095.8+0.2
11 Chicago Bulls50272354%101.6101.6+0.1
12 Dallas Mavericks54292554%100.5101.3-0.9
13 Indiana Pacers51272453%103.0100.2+2.7
14 Detroit Pistons52272552%102.2100.9+1.3
15 Houston Rockets53272651%104.9106.3-1.4
16 Utah Jazz50252550%97.495.9+1.5
17 Charlotte Hornets51252649%101.6101.2+0.4
18 Portland Trail Blazers52252748%102.0101.8+0.2
19 Washington Wizards49222745%102.7105.4-2.7
20 New York Knicks53233043%99.0101.1-2.1
21 Orlando Magic49212843%99.2100.8-1.6
22 Sacramento Kings50212942%106.8108.5-1.7
23 Denver Nuggets51203139%100.4103.8-3.4
24 Milwaukee Bucks52203238%97.8102.9-5.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans50183236%102.0105.0-3.0
26 Minnesota Timberwolves52163631%100.1103.7-3.6
27 Phoenix Suns52143827%100.3106.4-6.0
28 Brooklyn Nets52133925%96.2103.5-7.2
29 Los Angeles Lakers53114221%96.4106.2-9.8
30 Philadelphia 76ers5184316%94.9105.3-10.4
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 Celtics46282133128
Sacramento Kings37212932119
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