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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 25 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 22:30
Final 103-111
24-30 26-22 26-28 27-31
Position#4
Record27-9
FormWWLLW
Points / game103.5
Allowed / game98.2
vs
Position#18
Record18-15
FormWLWLW
Points / game105.7
Allowed / game103.6
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards
16 Dec 2026
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BOS v WAS
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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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
95-107
95
107
-12
77avg 100
H16/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
102-93
102
93
+9
96avg 100
A17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
112-111
112
111
+1
109avg 100
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
89-90
89
90
-1
78avg 100
H21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
93-102
93
102
-9
73avg 100
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
117-92
117
92
+25
112avg 100
H24/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
26-21
13-25
28-33
28-28
31-12
17-28
23-33
31-20
38-21
24-26
23-31
27-33
24-15
20-21
15-26
30-28
15-25
25-19
28-24
25-34
33-31
27-27
38-18
19-16
201.7Avg total
101.0Scored
100.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)103.598.2201.7+5.375%
Season at home (18)105.498.2203.7+7.278%
Season away (18)101.698.2199.7+3.472%
Last 10 (10)101.0100.7201.7+0.350%
Last 5 (5)102.697.6200.2+5.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)102.099.1201.1+2.969%
vs Weaker (14)106.598.5205.0+8.086%
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
106-92
106
92
+14
95avg 101
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
109-99
109
99
+10
103avg 101
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
112-113
112
113
-1
113avg 101
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
98-103
98
103
-5
82avg 101
A13/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
93-87
93
87
+6
85avg 101
H14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
100-91
100
91
+9
90avg 101
H16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
99-106
99
106
-7
88avg 101
H17/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
116-106
116
106
+10
111avg 101
H20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
84-119
84
119
-35
64avg 101
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
130-103
130
103
+27
132avg 101
H24/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-22
27-15
28-29
27-26
26-28
31-24
28-32
24-15
27-30
22-32
32-23
31-28
22-30
29-21
27-28
20-24
22-12
19-17
19-28
33-30
25-18
23-25
27-21
25-27
23-27
37-33
23-23
16-23
36-19
25-36
32-15
23-36
23-26
20-27
18-35
23-31
37-29
35-19
28-35
30-20
206.6Avg total
104.7Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)105.7103.6209.3+2.155%
Season at home (16)109.1103.4212.6+5.762%
Season away (17)102.4103.8206.2-1.447%
Last 10 (10)104.7101.9206.6+2.860%
Last 5 (5)105.8105.0210.8+0.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)107.0108.5215.5-1.525%
vs Similar ◀ (17)103.1103.1206.2-0.147%
vs Weaker (9)107.0100.2207.2+6.867%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +5.5+5.5Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -3.2-3.2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: -0.8-0.8
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +5.5+5.5Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -3.2-3.2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: -0.8-0.8
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
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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
39-46
39
46
-7
H16/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
48-40
48
40
+8
A17/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
W
44-36
44
36
+8
H21/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
40-44
40
44
-4
A22/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H24/12
NBA
98.1Avg total
50.2Scored
47.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.049.8100.8+1.250%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.050.6104.6+3.462%-
Last 30 away (14)47.649.096.6-1.436%-
Last 10 (10)50.247.998.1+2.360%-
Last 5 (5)50.845.095.8+5.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)49.349.999.2-0.644%-
vs Weaker (14)52.949.7102.6+3.257%-
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
51-37
51
37
+14
A06/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
49-62
49
62
-13
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
D
51-51
51
51
+0
A13/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
41-29
41
29
+12
H14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
48-43
48
43
+5
H16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H17/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
61-55
61
55
+6
H20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
43-53
43
53
-10
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
72-48
72
48
+24
H24/12
NBA
102.3Avg total
53.3Scored
49.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.151.0104.2+2.160%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.851.2106.0+3.664%-
Last 30 away (16)51.750.9102.6+0.856%-
Last 10 (10)53.349.0102.3+4.360%-
Last 5 (5)56.851.8108.6+5.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)56.054.2110.2+1.850%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)51.453.2104.5-1.853%-
vs Weaker (9)55.245.6100.8+9.778%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 101.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.8 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-pointers50.525.6
50.7%
51.0%51.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.212.0
37.3%
36.1%36.0
🏀 Free throws18.113.8
76.2%
76.5%13.8
They take 82.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.0 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-pointers60.330.5
50.6%
51.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.19.9
36.5%
36.1%29.7
🏀 Free throws19.914.0
70.4%
76.5%14.0
They take 87.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 25 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WLLWWLWLWL
Washington Wizards
WLWLWWLLWW
#4
League position
#18
+0.3
Net rating
+2.8
106.7
Offensive rating
105.8
106.4
Defensive rating
103.0
52.7%
Effective FG%
51.9%
50.2%
Opp. effective FG%
50.2%
12.9%
Turnover %
12.7%
18.4%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.23
37.3%
3-point %
36.5%
56.4%
Assist %
58.9%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.7 · 105.8Defence106.4 · 103.0Shooting52.7% · 51.9%3-point %37.3% · 36.5%Ball care12.9% · 12.7%Off. rebounds18.4% · 22.0%Free throws0.22 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ 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
24/12/17HChicago Bulls117-92
22/12/17ANew York Knicks93-102
21/12/17HMiami Heat89-90
19/12/17AIndiana Pacers112-111
17/12/17AMemphis Grizzlies102-93
16/12/17HUtah Jazz95-107
14/12/17HDenver Nuggets124-118
12/12/17AChicago Bulls85-108
10/12/17ADetroit Pistons91-81
09/12/17ASan Antonio Spurs102-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/12/17HOrlando Magic130-103
23/12/17ABrooklyn Nets84-119
20/12/17HNew Orleans Pelicans116-106
17/12/17HCleveland Cavaliers99-106
16/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers100-91
14/12/17HMemphis Grizzlies93-87
13/12/17ABrooklyn Nets98-103
09/12/17ALos Angeles Clippers112-113
08/12/17APhoenix Suns109-99
06/12/17APortland Trail Blazers106-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW75%
HomeWWLLW78%
AwayWLWWL72%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361818
Win %75%78%72%
Points / game103.5105.4101.6
Allowed / game98.298.298.2
Point differential+5.3+7.2+3.4
Avg total201.7203.7199.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%44%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)80% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW55%
HomeWWLWW62%
AwayWWLLL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %55%62%47%
Points / game105.7109.1102.4
Allowed / game103.6103.4103.8
Point differential+2.1+5.7-1.4
Avg total209.3212.6206.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%38%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)50% (4)25% (8)
Overtime %6%0%12%
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 Rockets3125681%115.4105.4+10.0
2 Golden State Warriors3427779%114.5104.6+9.9
3 Boston Celtics3627975%103.598.2+5.3
4 Toronto Raptors3123874%111.3102.4+8.9
5 Cleveland Cavaliers34241071%110.8107.3+3.4
6 San Antonio Spurs34231168%101.198.0+3.1
7 Minnesota Timberwolves33201361%108.0106.3+1.7
8 Indiana Pacers33191458%108.6106.9+1.7
9 Detroit Pistons32181456%102.7102.2+0.5
10 Milwaukee Bucks31171455%105.1105.5-0.4
11 Oklahoma City Thunder33181555%102.699.8+2.9
12 Washington Wizards33181555%105.7103.6+2.1
13 Denver Nuggets33181555%106.8105.8+1.0
14 Portland Trail Blazers33171652%101.7100.3+1.4
15 New York Knicks33171652%104.0103.6+0.4
16 New Orleans Pelicans33171652%110.6110.8-0.2
17 Miami Heat33171652%100.1102.0-1.9
18 Philadelphia 76ers33151845%107.8108.8-1.0
19 Utah Jazz34151944%101.7100.7+1.0
20 Los Angeles Clippers32131941%104.5106.3-1.8
21 Brooklyn Nets32122038%107.6110.2-2.7
22 Charlotte Hornets33122136%104.6106.5-1.9
23 Los Angeles Lakers31112035%106.6109.4-2.8
24 Sacramento Kings32112134%96.6105.1-8.5
25 Phoenix Suns35122334%105.8112.8-7.1
26 Orlando Magic34112332%105.4110.9-5.5
27 Chicago Bulls32102231%99.4106.4-7.0
28 Memphis Grizzlies33102330%97.1101.3-4.2
29 Dallas Mavericks3492526%100.0103.2-3.2
30 Atlanta Hawks3382524%103.8108.7-4.9
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 Celtics24262627103
Washington Wizards30222831111
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