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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 28 Nov 2015
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 111-78
29-18 25-18 25-20 32-22
Position#9
Record8-7
FormLWLLW
Points / game101.9
Allowed / game98.1
vs
Position#15
Record6-6
FormWWWLL
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game106.4
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards
16 Dec 2026
BOS v WAS
upcoming
14 Dec 2026
BOS v WAS
upcoming
14 Mar 2026
BOS111
WAS100
05 Nov 2025
BOS136
WAS107
06 Apr 2025
BOS124
WAS90
14 Apr 2024
BOS132
WAS122
09 Feb 2024
BOS133
WAS129
27 Nov 2022
BOS130
WAS121
30 Oct 2022
BOS112
WAS94
03 Apr 2022
BOS144
WAS102
27 Oct 2021
BOS107
WAS116
18 May 2021
BOS118
WAS100
28 Feb 2021
BOS111
WAS110
08 Jan 2021
BOS116
WAS107
13 Aug 2020
BOS90
WAS96
13 Nov 2019
BOS140
WAS133
01 Mar 2019
BOS107
WAS96
14 Mar 2018
BOS124
WAS125
25 Dec 2017
BOS103
WAS111
15 May 2017
BOS115
WAS105
10 May 2017
BOS123
WAS101
02 May 2017
BOS129
WAS119
30 Apr 2017
BOS123
WAS111
20 Mar 2017
BOS110
WAS102
11 Jan 2017
BOS117
WAS108
27 Nov 2015
BOS111
WAS78
06 Nov 2015
BOS118
WAS98
07 Dec 2014
BOS101
WAS93
16 Apr 2014
BOS102
WAS118
21 Dec 2013
BOS99
WAS106
07 Apr 2013
BOS107
WAS96
07 Nov 2012
BOS100
WAS94
25 Mar 2012
BOS88
WAS76
02 Jan 2012
BOS100
WAS92
08 Apr 2011
BOS104
WAS88
17 Nov 2010
BOS114
WAS83
09 Apr 2010
BOS96
WAS106
07 Mar 2010
BOS86
WAS83
15 Apr 2009
BOS115
WAS107
02 Jan 2009
BOS108
WAS83
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
99-83
99
83
+16
90avg 92
A11/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
91-102
91
102
-11
77avg 92
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
106-93
106
93
+13
94avg 92
H14/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
100-85
100
85
+15
96avg 92
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
111-95
111
95
+16
105avg 92
A17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
102-106
102
106
-4
87avg 92
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
120-95
120
95
+25
126avg 92
H21/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
101-111
101
111
-10
87avg 92
A22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-121
97
121
-24
83avg 92
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
84-80
84
80
+4
70avg 92
H26/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-24
22-18
30-17
23-24
23-31
26-20
25-30
17-21
23-26
22-19
35-24
26-24
24-24
21-28
27-22
28-11
24-28
31-27
32-13
24-27
31-16
23-29
24-25
24-36
23-19
43-23
25-25
29-28
19-24
23-35
36-27
23-25
28-33
20-24
25-24
24-40
26-24
14-23
17-15
27-18
198.2Avg total
101.1Scored
97.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)101.998.1200.1+3.853%
Season at home (9)102.697.4200.0+5.156%
Season away (6)101.099.2200.2+1.850%
Last 10 (10)101.197.1198.2+4.060%
Last 5 (5)100.8102.6203.4-1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)98.798.1196.8+0.633%
vs Similar ◀ (15)104.9102.7207.6+2.160%
vs Weaker (6)102.092.7194.7+9.383%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
L
110-117
110
117
-7
91avg 90
H31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
102-99
102
99
+3
92avg 90
H05/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
98-118
98
118
-20
87avg 90
A07/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
99-114
99
114
-15
98avg 90
A08/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
101-125
101
125
-24
71avg 90
H11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
108-99
108
99
+9
107avg 90
H15/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
115-86
115
86
+29
106avg 90
H18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
97-95
97
95
+2
92avg 90
A22/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
106-123
106
123
-17
81avg 90
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
87-101
87
101
-14
68avg 90
A26/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-29
27-30
34-28
20-30
22-23
25-28
19-22
36-26
25-40
24-32
25-28
24-18
19-19
26-22
33-34
21-39
23-37
27-31
21-29
30-28
29-27
21-29
29-20
29-23
27-29
37-17
21-20
30-20
30-24
22-28
23-21
22-22
31-33
30-29
21-31
24-30
24-28
30-30
27-16
6-27
210.0Avg total
102.3Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)102.4106.4208.8-4.050%
Season at home (6)107.0108.2215.2-1.250%
Season away (6)97.8104.7202.5-6.850%
Last 10 (10)102.3107.7210.0-5.440%
Last 5 (5)102.6100.8203.4+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)101.5112.0213.5-10.550%
vs Similar ◀ (24)101.7100.8202.5+0.954%
vs Weaker (4)101.596.8198.2+4.875%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -0.1-0.1Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: +5.4+5.4Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: -2.1-2.1
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -0.1-0.1Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: +5.4+5.4Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: -2.1-2.1
Boston CelticsWashington Wizards
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
46-42
46
42
+4
A11/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
D
45-45
45
45
+0
H14/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
45-52
45
52
-7
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
54-45
54
45
+9
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
66-42
66
42
+24
H21/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
42-59
42
59
-17
A22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H26/11
NBA
98.5Avg total
49.0Scored
49.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.648.798.2+0.943%-
Last 30 at home (16)49.848.297.9+1.644%-
Last 30 away (14)49.449.298.6+0.143%-
Last 10 (10)49.049.598.5-0.530%-
Last 5 (5)50.050.0100.0+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)46.751.297.9-4.622%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)51.748.7100.3+3.047%-
vs Weaker (6)48.744.893.5+3.867%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#24
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H31/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H05/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
49-72
49
72
-23
A07/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
45-41
45
41
+4
A08/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
50-68
50
68
-18
H11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
50-56
50
56
-6
H15/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
64-46
64
46
+18
H18/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A22/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
61-62
61
62
-1
H25/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A26/11
NBA
109.3Avg total
52.8Scored
56.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.451.5104.9+1.953%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.951.9107.8+4.150%-
Last 30 away (16)51.251.2102.4+0.156%-
Last 10 (10)52.856.5109.3-3.720%-
Last 5 (5)56.254.8111.0+1.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)48.559.5108.0-11.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (24)53.351.2104.5+2.054%-
vs Weaker (4)56.849.0105.8+7.875%-
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: 101.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 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-pointers58.729.2
49.7%
49.0%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.89.2
31.9%
35.3%27.6
🏀 Free throws19.915.1
75.9%
75.5%15.1
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 99.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.9 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.4 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers55.627.4
49.4%
49.0%54.9
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.19.1
36.4%
35.3%27.4
🏀 Free throws23.417.6
75.0%
75.5%17.6
They take 80.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/7 games with a box score before 28 Nov 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLLWLWWWLW
Washington Wizards
LLWWWLLLWL
#9
League position
#15
+4.0
Net rating
-1.3
101.7
Offensive rating
100.6
97.7
Defensive rating
101.9
49.1%
Effective FG%
51.0%
49.6%
Opp. effective FG%
49.3%
15.6%
Turnover %
15.8%
26.7%
Off. rebound %
20.2%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.29
31.9%
3-point %
36.4%
62.2%
Assist %
63.3%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence101.7 · 100.6Defence97.7 · 101.9Shooting49.1% · 51.0%3-point %31.9% · 36.4%Ball care15.6% · 15.8%Off. rebounds26.7% · 20.2%Free throws0.23 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Washington Wizards
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
26/11/15HPhiladelphia 76ers84-80
25/11/15AAtlanta Hawks97-121
22/11/15ABrooklyn Nets101-111
21/11/15HBrooklyn Nets120-95
19/11/15HDallas Mavericks102-106
17/11/15AHouston Rockets111-95
16/11/15AOklahoma City Thunder100-85
14/11/15HAtlanta Hawks106-93
12/11/15HIndiana Pacers91-102
11/11/15AMilwaukee Bucks99-83
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/11/15ACharlotte Hornets87-101
25/11/15HIndiana Pacers106-123
22/11/15ADetroit Pistons97-95
18/11/15HMilwaukee Bucks115-86
15/11/15HOrlando Magic108-99
11/11/15HOklahoma City Thunder101-125
08/11/15AAtlanta Hawks99-114
07/11/15ABoston Celtics98-118
05/11/15HSan Antonio Spurs102-99
31/10/15HNew York Knicks110-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW53%
HomeLWLWW56%
AwayWWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1596
Win %53%56%50%
Points / game101.9102.6101.0
Allowed / game98.197.499.2
Point differential+3.8+5.1+1.8
Avg total200.1200.0200.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%44%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)50% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL50%
HomeWLWWL50%
AwayWLLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1266
Win %50%50%50%
Points / game102.4107.097.8
Allowed / game106.4108.2104.7
Point differential-4.0-1.2-6.8
Avg total208.8215.2202.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%17%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (4)100% (1)100% (3)
Overtime %0%0%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 Golden State Warriors16160100%114.398.7+15.6
2 San Antonio Spurs1512380%99.490.5+8.9
3 Cleveland Cavaliers1612475%103.997.1+6.8
4 Chicago Bulls139469%99.998.5+1.4
5 Indiana Pacers149564%101.395.3+6.0
6 Miami Heat149564%96.392.6+3.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder1610662%109.8103.8+6.0
8 Toronto Raptors1610662%101.196.6+4.4
9 Atlanta Hawks1710759%102.299.8+2.4
10 Charlotte Hornets169756%103.499.8+3.6
11 Dallas Mavericks169756%100.6100.2+0.4
12 Memphis Grizzlies169756%96.299.4-3.2
13 Boston Celtics158753%101.998.1+3.8
14 Detroit Pistons158753%96.996.3+0.6
15 Utah Jazz147750%95.193.6+1.5
16 Orlando Magic168850%101.4100.6+0.8
17 New York Knicks168850%97.297.8-0.6
18 Washington Wizards126650%102.4106.4-4.0
19 Phoenix Suns157847%105.5103.5+2.1
20 Minnesota Timberwolves157847%101.3101.7-0.4
21 Los Angeles Clippers157847%102.7103.7-0.9
22 Denver Nuggets156940%100.1105.3-5.2
23 Portland Trail Blazers1661038%100.3101.2-0.9
24 Sacramento Kings1661038%106.0108.9-2.9
25 Milwaukee Bucks1661038%97.9106.1-8.2
26 Houston Rockets1551033%99.7106.8-7.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans1541127%103.3109.3-6.0
28 Brooklyn Nets1531220%96.9104.7-7.9
29 Los Angeles Lakers1421214%96.7105.8-9.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers160160%89.8102.7-12.9
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics29252532111
Washington Wizards1818202278
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