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Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 109-102
27-25 19-20 44-21 19-36
Position#15
Record21-23
FormWWLWL
Points / game110.7
Allowed / game111.5
vs
Position#8
Record25-17
FormWWWLL
Points / game111.9
Allowed / game105.6
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Brooklyn Nets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
111-103
111
103
+8
105avg 100
H23/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
134-132 OT
134
132
+2
130avg 100
H27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
87-100
87
100
-13
75avg 100
A29/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
115-129
115
129
-14
110avg 100
A29/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
126-121
126
121
+5
118avg 100
H03/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
109-100
109
100
+9
107avg 100
A05/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
117-100
117
100
+17
113avg 100
A06/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
95-116
95
116
-21
88avg 100
A08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
116-100
116
100
+16
106avg 100
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
105-122
105
122
-17
95avg 100
A12/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-31
25-25
28-18
20-29
22-29
34-22
23-26
35-37
17-33
25-21
23-19
22-27
23-29
29-42
34-35
29-23
39-29
34-29
32-29
21-34
26-26
22-21
33-30
28-23
28-21
27-34
33-27
29-18
22-34
23-22
29-30
21-30
23-38
28-19
35-23
30-20
35-28
18-36
22-35
30-23
223.8Avg total
111.5Scored
112.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (44)110.7111.5222.2-0.848%
Season at home (22)115.2114.6229.8+0.650%
Season away (22)106.2108.5214.7-2.245%
Last 10 (10)111.5112.3223.8-0.860%
Last 5 (5)108.4107.6216.0+0.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)102.4114.6217.0-12.220%
vs Similar (18)113.3114.8228.1-1.644%
vs Weaker (7)113.3103.7217.0+9.686%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
121-114 OT
121
114
+7
104avg 98
H25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
113-127
113
127
-14
107avg 98
A28/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
112-103
112
103
+9
110avg 98
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
111-120
111
120
-9
105avg 98
A01/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
115-102
115
102
+13
119avg 98
H03/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
114-93
114
93
+21
114avg 98
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
116-95
116
95
+21
116avg 98
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
135-108
135
108
+27
139avg 98
H10/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
99-115
99
115
-16
83avg 98
A11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
103-105
103
105
-2
88avg 98
A13/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-25
25-26
29-38
22-19
24-35
31-22
31-35
27-35
29-26
18-38
32-23
33-16
23-17
29-29
30-46
29-28
25-21
35-21
27-39
28-21
34-23
24-28
26-17
30-25
34-22
22-23
30-29
30-21
29-23
39-30
37-27
30-28
24-28
19-33
29-22
27-32
19-19
32-22
26-31
26-33
222.1Avg total
113.9Scored
108.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)111.9105.6217.5+6.460%
Season at home (20)113.8103.0216.8+10.875%
Season away (22)110.2107.9218.1+2.345%
Last 10 (10)113.9108.2222.1+5.760%
Last 5 (5)113.4103.2216.6+10.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)107.0120.0227.0-13.00%
vs Similar (7)111.9111.9223.7+0.043%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)115.4103.9219.3+11.568%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +2.4+2.4
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.5-2.5Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +2.4+2.4
Brooklyn NetsBoston Celtics
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
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H23/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
42-54
42
54
-12
A29/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
52-71
52
71
-19
A29/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
73-58
73
58
+15
H03/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
48-47
48
47
+1
A05/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A06/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
51-57
51
57
-6
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
53-64
53
64
-11
A12/01
NBA
110.7Avg total
53.8Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.254.5108.7-0.347%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.555.8114.2+2.753%-
Last 30 away (13)48.652.8101.4-4.238%-
Last 10 (10)53.856.9110.7-3.140%-
Last 5 (5)50.455.8106.2-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)49.057.4106.4-8.40%-
vs Similar (18)55.254.1109.3+1.256%-
vs Weaker (7)55.353.4108.7+1.957%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
55-57
55
57
-2
A28/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
47-64
47
64
-17
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A01/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
60-42
60
42
+18
H03/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
56-45
56
45
+11
H08/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
68-53
68
53
+15
H10/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
43-61
43
61
-18
A11/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
51-41
51
41
+10
A13/01
NBA
105.8Avg total
54.7Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.752.2107.9+3.567%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.352.1110.4+6.281%-
Last 30 away (14)52.752.3105.0+0.450%-
Last 10 (10)54.751.1105.8+3.670%-
Last 5 (5)55.250.2105.4+5.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)48.065.0113.0-17.00%-
vs Similar (7)52.651.9104.4+0.757%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)57.051.7108.8+5.373%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.927.4
52.8%
51.7%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.912.5
35.8%
35.4%37.5
🏀 Free throws25.319.2
75.9%
76.6%19.2
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 113.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.229.2
53.9%
51.7%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.713.2
38.0%
35.4%39.6
🏀 Free throws19.615.9
81.1%
76.6%15.9
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 15 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
LWLWWWLLWW
Boston Celtics
LLWWWWLWLW
#15
League position
#8
-0.8
Net rating
+5.6
106.5
Offensive rating
112.4
107.3
Defensive rating
106.8
53.2%
Effective FG%
55.1%
51.1%
Opp. effective FG%
51.6%
15.3%
Turnover %
12.0%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
19.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.22
35.8%
3-point %
38.0%
60.2%
Assist %
67.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.5 · 112.4Defence107.3 · 106.8Shooting53.2% · 55.1%3-point %35.8% · 38.0%Ball care15.3% · 12.0%Off. rebounds22.1% · 19.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Brooklyn Nets   ■ Boston Celtics
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
0
Brooklyn Nets wins
10
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/01/19AToronto Raptors105-122
10/01/19HAtlanta Hawks116-100
08/01/19ABoston Celtics95-116
06/01/19AChicago Bulls117-100
05/01/19AMemphis Grizzlies109-100
03/01/19HNew Orleans Pelicans126-121
29/12/18AMilwaukee Bucks115-129
29/12/18ACharlotte Hornets87-100
27/12/18HCharlotte Hornets134-132 OT
23/12/18HPhoenix Suns111-103
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/01/19AOrlando Magic103-105
11/01/19AMiami Heat99-115
10/01/19HIndiana Pacers135-108
08/01/19HBrooklyn Nets116-95
05/01/19HDallas Mavericks114-93
03/01/19HMinnesota Timberwolves115-102
01/01/19ASan Antonio Spurs111-120
30/12/18AMemphis Grizzlies112-103
28/12/18AHouston Rockets113-127
25/12/18HPhiladelphia 76ers121-114 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL48%
HomeLWWWW50%
AwayLWWLL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games442222
Win %48%50%45%
Points / game110.7115.2106.2
Allowed / game111.5114.6108.5
Point differential-0.8+0.6-2.2
Avg total222.2229.8214.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%14%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)67% (9)60% (5)
Overtime %9%18%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL60%
HomeWWWWW75%
AwayLWLLL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422022
Win %60%75%45%
Points / game111.9113.8110.2
Allowed / game105.6103.0107.9
Point differential+6.4+10.8+2.3
Avg total217.5216.8218.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%55%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)67% (3)40% (5)
Overtime %10%10%9%
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 Toronto Raptors45331273%114.0108.5+5.5
2 Milwaukee Bucks42301271%117.6108.3+9.3
3 Denver Nuggets42291369%110.4105.5+4.9
4 Golden State Warriors43291467%117.4111.7+5.7
5 Indiana Pacers42281467%108.4103.1+5.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers44281664%114.6112.5+2.0
7 Oklahoma City Thunder42261662%112.8107.4+5.4
8 Boston Celtics42251760%111.9105.6+6.4
9 Portland Trail Blazers44261859%111.9109.9+2.0
10 Houston Rockets42241857%111.3109.5+1.8
11 Los Angeles Clippers42241857%115.3114.2+1.1
12 San Antonio Spurs44251957%112.3109.5+2.8
13 Utah Jazz44232152%108.0105.2+2.8
14 Los Angeles Lakers44232152%111.4110.6+0.8
15 Miami Heat41212051%106.7105.6+1.0
16 Sacramento Kings43222151%114.7115.6-1.0
17 Minnesota Timberwolves43212249%111.6111.0+0.6
18 Brooklyn Nets44212348%110.7111.5-0.8
19 New Orleans Pelicans43202347%116.9114.7+2.2
20 Dallas Mavericks43202347%110.0109.7+0.4
21 Charlotte Hornets42192345%112.1112.3-0.1
22 Memphis Grizzlies42192345%101.0102.7-1.6
23 Orlando Magic43192444%103.3107.2-3.9
24 Detroit Pistons41182344%106.9109.7-2.8
25 Washington Wizards44182641%113.5116.8-3.3
26 Atlanta Hawks43133030%109.2117.7-8.5
27 Phoenix Suns44113325%106.1114.2-8.1
28 New York Knicks43103323%107.3115.8-8.5
29 Chicago Bulls43103323%100.9111.0-10.1
30 Cleveland Cavaliers4493520%102.7113.3-10.6
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
Brooklyn Nets27194419109
Boston Celtics25202136102
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