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Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 12 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 121-109
23-29 35-26 30-31 33-23
Position#4
Record26-13
FormWWLWW
Points / game120.8
Allowed / game115.4
vs
Position#16
Record19-19
FormLWWWW
Points / game110.8
Allowed / game110.8
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics
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BOS89
21 Mar 2014
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BOS98
10 Dec 2013
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BOS96
25 Dec 2012
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15 Nov 2012
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BOS97
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BOS94
14 Mar 2011
BKN88
BOS79
05 Dec 2010
BKN75
BOS100
13 Jan 2010
BKN87
BOS111
07 Nov 2009
BKN76
BOS86
04 Mar 2009
BKN111
BOS115
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BOS105
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
134-117
134
117
+17
135avg 113
A14/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
136-125
136
125
+11
131avg 113
A16/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
128-124
128
124
+4
127avg 113
A17/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
109-98
109
98
+11
102avg 113
A19/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
112-108
112
108
+4
98avg 113
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
127-118
127
118
+9
120avg 113
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
129-92
129
92
+37
130avg 113
H26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
98-115
98
115
-17
88avg 113
H28/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
124-113 OT
124
113
+11
121avg 113
A02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
132-114
132
114
+18
139avg 113
A04/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-28
29-23
42-31
26-35
36-37
38-31
33-20
29-37
22-33
32-42
34-25
40-24
31-24
33-29
26-21
19-24
28-30
30-21
31-28
23-29
42-28
30-38
26-30
29-22
24-28
41-19
27-25
37-20
26-38
38-30
18-26
16-21
27-21
30-33
24-27
27-27
30-27
37-27
34-31
31-29
235.3Avg total
122.9Scored
112.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)120.8115.4236.2+5.567%
Season at home (20)119.0113.3232.3+5.770%
Season away (19)122.8117.5240.3+5.363%
Last 10 (10)122.9112.4235.3+10.590%
Last 5 (5)122.0110.4232.4+11.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)119.3114.4233.7+4.979%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)124.1118.8242.8+5.362%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
112-99
112
99
+13
110avg 102
H17/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
114-122
114
122
-8
102avg 102
H18/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
121-109
121
109
+12
117avg 102
H20/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
115-120 OT
115
120
-5
99avg 102
A21/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
107-110
107
110
-3
98avg 102
A24/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
112-127
112
127
-15
93avg 102
A25/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
118-112
118
112
+6
115avg 102
H27/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
111-110
111
110
+1
105avg 102
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
117-112
117
112
+5
110avg 102
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
132-125
132
125
+7
131avg 102
H05/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-26
29-28
27-21
26-24
35-33
21-29
25-28
33-32
33-22
33-19
32-32
23-36
30-28
33-19
24-27
21-34
31-34
25-21
20-25
31-30
27-40
22-32
29-27
34-28
32-31
29-29
31-24
26-28
33-28
27-27
19-21
32-34
35-32
27-31
26-26
29-23
31-34
35-36
35-22
31-33
230.5Avg total
115.9Scored
114.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)110.8110.8221.6-0.050%
Season at home (18)112.8109.7222.5+3.167%
Season away (20)109.0111.8220.7-2.835%
Last 10 (10)115.9114.6230.5+1.360%
Last 5 (5)118.0117.2235.2+0.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)109.0114.7223.7-5.733%
vs Similar (19)110.9110.1221.0+0.958%
vs Weaker (5)120.0108.8228.8+11.260%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) 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: +0.9+0.9Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: +4.5+4.5Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -1.6-1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: +4.5+4.5Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -1.6-1.6
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A14/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
74-68
74
68
+6
A16/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
54-75
54
75
-21
A17/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A19/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
58-51
58
51
+7
A22/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
72-66
72
66
+6
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
65-47
65
47
+18
H26/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
64-68
64
68
-4
H28/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
67-54
67
54
+13
A04/03
NBA
122.8Avg total
64.1Scored
58.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.456.4116.8+4.160%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.354.6114.9+5.664%-
Last 30 away (16)60.657.9118.4+2.756%-
Last 10 (10)64.158.7122.8+5.480%-
Last 5 (5)65.057.8122.8+7.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)58.657.0115.6+1.650%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)62.055.8117.8+6.269%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. 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
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H17/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
56-62
56
62
-6
H18/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
66-41
66
41
+25
H20/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
63-47
63
47
+16
A21/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A24/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
49-72
49
72
-23
A25/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
61-60
61
60
+1
H27/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
62-63
62
63
-1
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
66-70
66
70
-4
H05/03
NBA
117.7Avg total
59.8Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.254.1110.3+2.253%-
Last 30 at home (14)59.454.4113.7+5.057%-
Last 30 away (16)53.553.8107.3-0.350%-
Last 10 (10)59.857.9117.7+1.960%-
Last 5 (5)59.664.0123.6-4.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)53.755.3109.0-1.733%-
vs Similar (19)56.254.1110.3+2.158%-
vs Weaker (5)59.452.4111.8+7.060%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Stronger. 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: 122.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀43%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers53.1 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.727.7
58.1%
52.8%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.817.7
43.4%
36.6%53.1
🏀 Free throws19.514.4
73.8%
77.7%14.4
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 115.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.930.5
56.6%
52.8%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.7
35.7%
36.6%35.1
🏀 Free throws24.919.8
79.5%
77.7%19.8
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
WWLWWWWWWW
Boston Celtics
WWWWLLLWLW
#4
League position
#16
+10.5
Net rating
+1.3
122.8
Offensive rating
115.7
112.3
Defensive rating
114.4
61.3%
Effective FG%
55.4%
55.5%
Opp. effective FG%
55.0%
11.7%
Turnover %
13.5%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
26.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.29
43.4%
3-point %
35.7%
63.2%
Assist %
55.5%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence122.8 · 115.7Defence112.3 · 114.4Shooting61.3% · 55.4%3-point %43.4% · 35.7%Ball care11.7% · 13.5%Off. rebounds22.8% · 26.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)90% · 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
6
Brooklyn Nets wins
4
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/03/21AHouston Rockets132-114
02/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs124-113 OT
28/02/21HDallas Mavericks98-115
26/02/21HOrlando Magic129-92
24/02/21HSacramento Kings127-118
22/02/21ALos Angeles Clippers112-108
19/02/21ALos Angeles Lakers109-98
17/02/21APhoenix Suns128-124
16/02/21ASacramento Kings136-125
14/02/21AGolden State Warriors134-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/03/21HToronto Raptors132-125
03/03/21HLos Angeles Clippers117-112
01/03/21HWashington Wizards111-110
27/02/21HIndiana Pacers118-112
25/02/21AAtlanta Hawks112-127
24/02/21ADallas Mavericks107-110
21/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans115-120 OT
20/02/21HAtlanta Hawks121-109
18/02/21HAtlanta Hawks114-122
17/02/21HDenver Nuggets112-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW67%
HomeLWWWL70%
AwayWWWWW63%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games392019
Win %67%70%63%
Points / game120.8119.0122.8
Allowed / game115.4113.3117.5
Point differential+5.5+5.7+5.3
Avg total236.2232.3240.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%30%42%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)71% (7)50% (6)
Overtime %10%5%16%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW50%
HomeWWWWW67%
AwayLLLLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381820
Win %50%67%35%
Points / game110.8112.8109.0
Allowed / game110.8109.7111.8
Point differential-0.0+3.1-2.8
Avg total221.6222.5220.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%33%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)75% (4)45% (11)
Overtime %3%0%5%
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 Utah Jazz3930977%116.7107.3+9.5
2 Philadelphia 76ers38261268%114.4110.7+3.7
3 Los Angeles Lakers41281368%111.3105.9+5.5
4 Brooklyn Nets39261367%120.8115.4+5.5
5 Phoenix Suns39241562%112.6107.8+4.8
6 Denver Nuggets39231659%116.2109.7+6.5
7 Los Angeles Clippers41241759%113.6109.8+3.8
8 Milwaukee Bucks39221756%118.1113.3+4.8
9 Portland Trail Blazers39221756%113.6115.4-1.8
10 Dallas Mavericks38211755%112.7112.3+0.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies37201754%112.8110.5+2.2
12 New York Knicks41221954%104.4103.0+1.4
13 Golden State Warriors40211952%113.2112.5+0.7
14 Chicago Bulls38191950%114.4114.2+0.2
15 Boston Celtics38191950%110.8110.8-0.0
16 San Antonio Spurs36181850%110.2111.8-1.6
17 Miami Heat38191950%106.7108.4-1.8
18 Toronto Raptors39192049%112.7111.3+1.4
19 Charlotte Hornets40192148%112.5113.0-0.6
20 Atlanta Hawks40182245%112.6112.7-0.0
21 New Orleans Pelicans38172145%115.7115.2+0.6
22 Indiana Pacers38162242%112.2112.5-0.3
23 Oklahoma City Thunder39162341%106.1111.5-5.4
24 Sacramento Kings40162440%114.3119.8-5.5
25 Cleveland Cavaliers40162440%104.1111.6-7.5
26 Washington Wizards38152339%113.5118.2-4.7
27 Orlando Magic40152538%106.5112.7-6.2
28 Houston Rockets38142437%108.2111.8-3.6
29 Detroit Pistons41122929%106.5109.7-3.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3983121%108.3117.2-8.9
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
Brooklyn Nets23353033121
Boston Celtics29263123109
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