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Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 16 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 95-107
26-21 13-25 28-33 28-28
Position#4
Record24-6
FormWLWLW
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game98.0
Boston Celtics
USA
vs
Utah Jazz 🏆
USA
Position#9
Record13-15
FormWLLLL
Points / game103.0
Allowed / game100.0
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Utah Jazz 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
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
108-98
108
98
+10
100avg 100
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
108-118
108
118
-10
103avg 100
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
108-97
108
97
+11
105avg 100
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
116-111
116
111
+5
113avg 100
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
111-100
111
100
+11
112avg 100
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
97-90
97
90
+7
93avg 100
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
102-105
102
105
-3
88avg 100
A09/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
91-81
91
81
+10
84avg 100
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
85-108
85
108
-23
76avg 100
A12/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
124-118
124
118
+6
121avg 100
H14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-32
18-22
37-16
26-28
23-31
34-29
29-26
22-32
28-22
26-22
22-27
32-26
31-22
29-32
29-25
27-32
34-26
28-23
26-32
23-19
24-26
23-31
23-16
27-17
31-26
24-30
27-21
20-28
29-21
15-16
29-22
18-22
29-28
13-28
21-22
22-30
30-31
38-28
29-33
27-26
207.6Avg total
105.0Scored
102.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)103.998.0201.9+5.980%
Season at home (15)106.598.6205.1+7.987%
Season away (15)101.497.4198.8+4.073%
Last 10 (10)105.0102.6207.6+2.470%
Last 5 (5)99.8100.4200.2-0.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (18)101.697.7199.3+3.972%
vs Weaker (12)107.498.4205.8+9.092%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
110-80
110
80
+30
103avg 93
H23/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
121-108
121
108
+13
116avg 93
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
106-77
106
77
+29
100avg 93
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
126-107
126
107
+19
128avg 93
A01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
114-108
114
108
+6
109avg 93
H02/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
116-69
116
69
+47
125avg 93
H05/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
94-100
94
100
-6
80avg 93
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
101-112
101
112
-11
87avg 93
H08/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
100-117
100
117
-17
87avg 93
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
100-103
100
103
-3
94avg 93
A14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-24
30-22
32-23
23-11
31-30
33-27
31-28
26-23
26-24
22-25
28-17
30-11
26-27
35-34
33-26
32-20
27-29
16-26
37-29
34-24
29-15
35-15
24-22
28-17
28-19
19-20
33-29
14-32
20-25
26-26
20-37
35-24
19-29
23-22
24-32
34-34
24-30
24-19
26-28
26-26
206.9Avg total
108.8Scored
98.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)103.0100.0203.0+2.946%
Season at home (16)104.195.1199.2+8.969%
Season away (12)101.5106.6208.1-5.117%
Last 10 (10)108.898.1206.9+10.760%
Last 5 (5)102.2100.2202.4+2.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)93.0111.5204.5-18.50%
vs Similar ◀ (19)102.0101.9203.9+0.142%
vs Weaker (9)105.096.1201.1+8.956%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +2.7+2.7Q3Q3: +3.2+3.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +6.0+6.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.1+2.1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: +2.7+2.7Q3Q3: +3.2+3.2Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +6.0+6.0
Boston CelticsUtah Jazz
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
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A09/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
44-37
44
37
+7
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
42-56
42
56
-14
A12/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
68-59
68
59
+9
H14/12
NBA
106.0Avg total
53.4Scored
52.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.650.3100.9+0.343%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.250.7105.9+4.560%-
Last 30 away (15)46.049.995.9-3.927%-
Last 10 (10)53.452.6106.0+0.850%-
Last 5 (5)51.253.0104.2-1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (18)48.451.299.6-2.833%-
vs Weaker (12)53.948.9102.8+5.058%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
55-46
55
46
+9
H23/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
43-55
43
55
-12
H02/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
64-30
64
30
+34
H05/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
47-39
47
39
+8
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
46-51
46
51
-5
H08/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
42-51
42
51
-9
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A14/12
NBA
100.6Avg total
51.8Scored
48.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.449.298.7+0.240%-
Last 30 at home (18)50.248.098.2+2.250%-
Last 30 away (12)48.251.199.3-2.825%-
Last 10 (10)51.848.8100.6+3.040%-
Last 5 (5)49.444.093.4+5.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.054.5105.5-3.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)47.648.495.9-0.832%-
vs Weaker (9)53.049.9102.9+3.156%-
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: 105.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.828.0
56.2%
51.0%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.711.7
38.1%
36.1%35.1
🏀 Free throws18.213.9
76.4%
76.5%13.9
They take 80.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 108.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.927.5
54.0%
51.0%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.413.0
41.4%
36.1%39.0
🏀 Free throws19.614.8
75.5%
76.5%14.8
They take 82.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 16 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLWLWWWWLW
Utah Jazz
LLLLWWWWWW
#4
League position
#9
+2.5
Net rating
+11.2
111.0
Offensive rating
113.6
108.5
Defensive rating
102.5
56.6%
Effective FG%
57.1%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.3%
14.3%
Turnover %
13.1%
18.7%
Off. rebound %
19.4%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.24
38.1%
3-point %
41.4%
59.7%
Assist %
61.5%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence111.0 · 113.6Defence108.5 · 102.5Shooting56.6% · 57.1%3-point %38.1% · 41.4%Ball care14.3% · 13.1%Off. rebounds18.7% · 19.4%Free throws0.23 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 60%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Utah Jazz
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
8
Boston Celtics wins
2
Utah Jazz wins
DateGameScore
12/02/17Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics104-112
04/01/17Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz115-104
01/03/16Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz100-95
20/02/16Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics111-93
05/03/15Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz85-84
27/01/15Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics90-99
25/02/14Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics110-98
07/11/13Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz97-87
26/02/13Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics107-110 OT
15/11/12Boston Celtics v Utah Jazz98-93
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/12/17HDenver Nuggets124-118
12/12/17AChicago Bulls85-108
10/12/17ADetroit Pistons91-81
09/12/17ASan Antonio Spurs102-105
07/12/17HDallas Mavericks97-90
05/12/17HMilwaukee Bucks111-100
02/12/17HPhoenix Suns116-111
01/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers108-97
28/11/17HDetroit Pistons108-118
26/11/17AIndiana Pacers108-98
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/12/17AChicago Bulls100-103
10/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks100-117
08/12/17HHouston Rockets101-112
06/12/17AOklahoma City Thunder94-100
05/12/17HWashington Wizards116-69
02/12/17HNew Orleans Pelicans114-108
01/12/17ALos Angeles Clippers126-107
29/11/17HDenver Nuggets106-77
26/11/17HMilwaukee Bucks121-108
23/11/17HChicago Bulls110-80

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW80%
HomeWWWWW87%
AwayLWLWL73%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301515
Win %80%87%73%
Points / game103.9106.5101.4
Allowed / game98.098.697.4
Point differential+5.9+7.9+4.0
Avg total201.9205.1198.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%47%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)100% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %3%0%7%
Utah Jazz
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL46%
HomeWWWWL69%
AwayLWLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281612
Win %46%69%17%
Points / game103.0104.1101.5
Allowed / game100.095.1106.6
Point differential+2.9+8.9-5.1
Avg total203.0199.2208.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%44%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)-0% (3)
Overtime %4%6%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 Houston Rockets2622485%114.8103.7+11.0
2 Boston Celtics3024680%103.998.0+5.9
3 Golden State Warriors2923679%116.8105.7+11.1
4 Cleveland Cavaliers2921872%111.3107.6+3.7
5 Toronto Raptors2618869%110.7103.4+7.3
6 San Antonio Spurs2819968%101.197.5+3.5
7 Minnesota Timberwolves29171259%107.7106.3+1.3
8 Milwaukee Bucks26151158%104.0104.2-0.2
9 Washington Wizards29161355%105.4102.9+2.5
10 Indiana Pacers29161355%108.1107.1+1.0
11 Detroit Pistons29161355%102.6101.7+0.9
12 Portland Trail Blazers28151354%103.0100.9+2.1
13 New York Knicks28151354%104.6104.0+0.6
14 Denver Nuggets28151354%107.5107.4+0.1
15 New Orleans Pelicans29151452%110.8111.5-0.7
16 Oklahoma City Thunder28141450%102.4100.1+2.3
17 Philadelphia 76ers28141450%108.9109.3-0.4
18 Miami Heat28141450%100.4102.6-2.1
19 Utah Jazz28131546%103.0100.0+2.9
20 Los Angeles Clippers27111641%104.4106.5-2.0
21 Brooklyn Nets27111641%108.2110.6-2.4
22 Los Angeles Lakers27101737%106.3109.3-3.0
23 Orlando Magic30111937%105.9110.1-4.2
24 Charlotte Hornets28101836%104.5106.6-2.1
25 Sacramento Kings2891932%96.2105.5-9.3
26 Phoenix Suns3092130%106.6114.5-7.8
27 Memphis Grizzlies2882029%97.2101.5-4.2
28 Dallas Mavericks2982128%99.8103.3-3.5
29 Chicago Bulls2772026%97.6105.7-8.2
30 Atlanta Hawks2862221%103.5109.1-5.7
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 Celtics2613282895
Utah Jazz21253328107
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