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Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 18 Jan 2024
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 117-98
30-25 40-20 24-33 23-20
Position#1
Record31-8
FormLWLWW
Points / game121.3
Allowed / game111.0
vs
Position#26
Record7-32
FormLWWLL
Points / game112.2
Allowed / game121.4
USANBA· TD Garden (Boston)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Boston Celtics v San Antonio Spurs
24 Mar 2027
BOS v SAS
upcoming
10 Jan 2026
BOS95
SAS100
12 Feb 2025
BOS116
SAS103
17 Jan 2024
BOS117
SAS98
26 Mar 2023
BOS137
SAS93
05 Jan 2022
BOS97
SAS99
30 Apr 2021
BOS143
SAS140
08 Jan 2020
BOS114
SAS129
24 Mar 2019
BOS96
SAS115
30 Oct 2017
BOS108
SAS94
25 Nov 2016
BOS103
SAS109
01 Nov 2015
BOS87
SAS95
30 Nov 2014
BOS89
SAS111
12 Feb 2014
BOS92
SAS104
21 Nov 2012
BOS100
SAS112
04 Apr 2012
BOS86
SAS87
05 Jan 2011
BOS105
SAS103
28 Mar 2010
BOS73
SAS94
08 Feb 2009
BOS99
SAS105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
San Antonio Spurs 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
#25
W
120-118
120
118
+2
121avg 111
H30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
134-101
134
101
+33
135avg 111
A01/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
123-127
123
127
-4
120avg 111
A03/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
126-97
126
97
+29
121avg 111
H06/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
118-101
118
101
+17
116avg 111
A07/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
131-133
131
133
-2
122avg 111
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
127-120 OT
127
120
+7
117avg 111
H11/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
102-135
102
135
-33
81avg 111
A12/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
145-113
145
113
+32
140avg 111
H14/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
105-96
105
96
+9
100avg 111
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-20
33-33
31-33
21-32
30-22
35-31
40-23
29-25
29-31
32-27
25-40
37-29
30-15
41-25
36-35
19-22
29-17
29-32
26-32
34-20
34-33
34-26
33-44
30-30
32-27
22-26
25-32
32-26
23-41
15-34
32-36
32-24
35-31
34-27
43-28
33-27
29-25
32-30
23-20
21-21
237.2Avg total
123.1Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)121.3111.0232.2+10.379%
Season at home (19)124.4108.9233.4+15.5100%
Season away (20)118.2112.9231.2+5.360%
Last 10 (10)123.1114.1237.2+9.070%
Last 5 (5)122.0119.4241.4+2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)123.0127.0250.0-4.00%
vs Weaker ◀ (29)121.5111.7233.2+9.883%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSpurs
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
118-105
118
105
+13
118avg 104
A29/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
128-134
128
134
-6
121avg 104
A30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
101-134
101
134
-33
89avg 104
H01/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
98-106
98
106
-8
85avg 104
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
121-125
121
125
-4
115avg 104
H05/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
115-117
115
117
-2
105avg 104
A07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
130-108
130
108
+22
130avg 104
A11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
135-99
135
99
+36
134avg 104
H13/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
116-122
116
122
-6
106avg 104
H14/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
99-109
99
109
-10
87avg 104
A15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-14
21-31
28-29
31-31
29-29
27-42
38-33
34-30
22-30
31-35
23-40
25-29
23-20
17-27
28-33
30-26
31-38
28-26
34-29
28-32
32-28
24-34
28-26
31-29
31-19
32-32
32-26
35-31
28-22
38-23
37-26
32-28
23-35
32-28
39-31
22-28
16-35
18-34
33-18
32-22
232.0Avg total
116.1Scored
115.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)112.2121.4233.6-9.118%
Season at home (19)116.3123.1239.4-6.816%
Season away (20)108.4119.7228.1-11.320%
Last 10 (10)116.1115.9232.0+0.230%
Last 5 (5)119.0111.0230.0+8.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)109.8122.0231.8-12.34%
vs Similar (7)119.3114.6233.9+4.743%
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

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.4+1.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: -4.4-4.4Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.4+1.4
Boston CelticsSan Antonio Spurs
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
#25
W
68-53
68
53
+15
H30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A01/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A03/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
71-40
71
40
+31
H06/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A07/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
68-59
68
59
+9
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
54-53
54
53
+1
H11/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
38-75
38
75
-37
A12/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
69-58
69
58
+11
H14/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A16/01
NBA
116.6Avg total
61.3Scored
55.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.455.9118.4+6.580%-
Last 30 at home (15)63.955.4119.3+8.573%-
Last 30 away (15)61.056.5117.5+4.587%-
Last 10 (10)61.355.3116.6+6.090%-
Last 5 (5)58.060.0118.0-2.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)61.058.0119.0+3.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (29)62.555.9118.3+6.679%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
59-45
59
45
+14
A29/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
56-71
56
71
-15
A30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
53-65
53
65
-12
H01/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
40-47
40
47
-7
A03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
59-64
59
64
-5
H05/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
63-51
63
51
+12
A11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
66-45
66
45
+21
H13/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
55-63
55
63
-8
H14/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
34-69
34
69
-35
A15/01
NBA
112.3Avg total
54.1Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.159.1115.2-3.030%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.558.9117.5-0.440%-
Last 30 away (15)53.759.3113.0-5.720%-
Last 10 (10)54.158.2112.3-4.130%-
Last 5 (5)54.858.0112.8-3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)55.360.9116.1-5.622%-
vs Similar (7)58.953.4112.3+5.457%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 123.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.5 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.926.0
53.2%
54.4%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.416.5
39.9%
36.3%49.5
🏀 Free throws26.621.6
81.2%
78.2%21.6
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 116.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.529.3
54.8%
54.4%58.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.513.0
34.7%
36.3%39.0
🏀 Free throws22.818.5
81.1%
78.2%18.5
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 18 Jan 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWLWLWWLWW
San Antonio Spurs
LLWWLLLLLW
#1
League position
#26
+8.7
Net rating
+0.2
119.3
Offensive rating
112.3
110.6
Defensive rating
112.1
56.2%
Effective FG%
53.6%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.3%
11.7%
Turnover %
11.3%
23.5%
Off. rebound %
20.4%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.25
39.9%
3-point %
34.7%
60.2%
Assist %
67.6%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence119.3 · 112.3Defence110.6 · 112.1Shooting56.2% · 53.6%3-point %39.9% · 34.7%Ball care11.7% · 11.3%Off. rebounds23.5% · 20.4%Free throws0.29 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ San Antonio Spurs
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
16/01/24AToronto Raptors105-96
14/01/24HHouston Rockets145-113
12/01/24AMilwaukee Bucks102-135
11/01/24HMinnesota Timberwolves127-120 OT
09/01/24AIndiana Pacers131-133
07/01/24AIndiana Pacers118-101
06/01/24HUtah Jazz126-97
03/01/24AOklahoma City Thunder123-127
01/01/24ASan Antonio Spurs134-101
30/12/23HToronto Raptors120-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/24AAtlanta Hawks99-109
14/01/24HChicago Bulls116-122
13/01/24HCharlotte Hornets135-99
11/01/24ADetroit Pistons130-108
07/01/24ACleveland Cavaliers115-117
05/01/24HMilwaukee Bucks121-125
03/01/24AMemphis Grizzlies98-106
01/01/24HBoston Celtics101-134
30/12/23APortland Trail Blazers128-134
29/12/23APortland Trail Blazers118-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW79%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWLLW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %79%100%60%
Points / game121.3124.4118.2
Allowed / game111.0108.9112.9
Point differential+10.3+15.5+5.3
Avg total232.2233.4231.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+49%58%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)100% (2)38% (8)
Overtime %13%11%15%
San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL18%
HomeLLLWL16%
AwayLLLWL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %18%16%20%
Points / game112.2116.3108.4
Allowed / game121.4123.1119.7
Point differential-9.1-6.8-11.3
Avg total233.6239.4228.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%11%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)20% (5)50% (2)
Overtime %5%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 Boston Celtics3931879%121.3111.0+10.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves40291172%113.4107.5+5.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks38271171%124.6119.7+4.9
4 Oklahoma City Thunder40271368%121.9113.7+8.2
5 Philadelphia 76ers39261367%119.9111.9+8.1
6 Denver Nuggets42281467%116.3111.4+5.0
7 Los Angeles Clippers40261465%117.6112.0+5.6
8 Cleveland Cavaliers38231561%113.1110.7+2.3
9 Miami Heat40241660%111.9110.6+1.3
10 New Orleans Pelicans39231659%116.9111.4+5.6
11 New York Knicks39231659%114.9110.4+4.5
12 Sacramento Kings39231659%118.2117.5+0.7
13 Dallas Mavericks41241759%118.7117.1+1.5
14 Phoenix Suns39221756%116.3114.6+1.6
15 Indiana Pacers38211755%125.6123.9+1.8
16 Orlando Magic40221855%112.2111.2+0.9
17 Utah Jazz42222052%116.8118.2-1.4
18 Houston Rockets39192049%112.7111.8+0.9
19 Los Angeles Lakers39182146%113.8116.5-2.7
20 Chicago Bulls42192345%110.1112.4-2.3
21 Golden State Warriors40182245%117.2118.2-1.0
22 Brooklyn Nets39162341%114.1115.9-1.8
23 Atlanta Hawks39162341%121.3123.5-2.1
24 Toronto Raptors40152538%115.0116.8-1.8
25 Memphis Grizzlies40152538%108.2113.2-5.0
26 Portland Trail Blazers39102926%107.3117.1-9.8
27 Charlotte Hornets3782922%108.3120.1-11.8
28 San Antonio Spurs3973218%112.2121.4-9.1
29 Washington Wizards3973218%115.5125.3-9.8
30 Detroit Pistons4143710%111.9122.6-10.7
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 Celtics30402423117
San Antonio Spurs2520332098
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