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Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 23 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 109-104
21-25 39-26 28-22 21-31
Position#4
Record41-20
FormLWLWL
Points / game118.7
Allowed / game114.0
vs
Position#16
Record32-29
FormWWWLW
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game110.0
USANBA· Barclays Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics
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BOS98
10 Dec 2013
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14 Mar 2011
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BOS79
05 Dec 2010
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BOS100
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BOS111
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BOS86
04 Mar 2009
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BOS115
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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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
107-115
107
115
-8
97avg 112
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
114-112
114
112
+2
105avg 112
H05/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
139-111
139
111
+28
142avg 112
H07/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
101-126
101
126
-25
92avg 112
H11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
127-97
127
97
+30
130avg 112
A13/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
117-123
117
123
-6
112avg 112
A14/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
130-115
130
115
+15
132avg 112
H16/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
107-109
107
109
-2
100avg 112
A18/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
134-129
134
129
+5
132avg 112
A20/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
103-114
103
114
-11
90avg 112
A21/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-25
18-32
26-32
35-26
31-34
26-33
32-21
25-24
36-33
43-26
36-23
24-29
25-33
33-28
19-31
24-34
33-25
40-27
31-22
23-23
28-32
30-33
26-29
33-29
29-35
32-26
33-28
36-26
31-32
29-32
24-22
23-23
26-29
31-30
36-33
41-37
36-23
22-33
23-36
22-22
233.0Avg total
117.9Scored
115.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)118.7114.0232.7+4.767%
Season at home (31)118.0111.5229.5+6.577%
Season away (30)119.4116.6236.0+2.857%
Last 10 (10)117.9115.1233.0+2.850%
Last 5 (5)118.2118.0236.2+0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)109.3115.1224.4-5.856%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)119.1109.5228.7+9.681%
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
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
116-86
116
86
+30
109avg 103
H04/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
96-106
96
106
-10
89avg 103
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
101-99
101
99
+2
95avg 103
H07/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
145-136 OT
145
136
+9
147avg 103
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
105-87
105
87
+18
98avg 103
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
116-115
116
115
+1
111avg 103
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
121-113
121
113
+8
127avg 103
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
119-114
119
114
+5
104avg 103
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
96-102
96
102
-6
90avg 103
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
99-86
99
86
+13
95avg 103
H22/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-26
33-17
40-27
18-16
24-25
22-34
24-26
26-21
21-19
26-27
23-27
31-26
25-39
32-27
35-31
32-27
16-27
29-24
29-28
31-8
30-38
27-22
35-27
24-28
31-23
30-25
30-31
30-34
24-33
36-33
29-23
30-25
30-24
18-18
18-32
30-28
26-21
27-16
24-28
22-21
215.8Avg total
111.4Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)111.6110.0221.6+1.652%
Season at home (31)111.4108.2219.6+3.261%
Season away (30)111.7111.9223.6-0.143%
Last 10 (10)111.4104.4215.8+7.080%
Last 5 (5)110.2106.0216.2+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)110.1111.0221.1-0.943%
vs Similar (16)113.2111.2224.5+2.056%
vs Weaker (7)118.0108.4226.4+9.671%
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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +4.0+4.0
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: +4.0+4.0
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A04/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
57-67
57
67
-10
H05/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
79-59
79
59
+20
H07/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
73-52
73
52
+21
A13/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A14/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
D
61-61
61
61
+0
H16/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A18/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
57-59
57
59
-2
A20/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
58-56
58
56
+2
A21/04
NBA
120.8Avg total
60.7Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.558.4118.9+2.153%-
Last 30 at home (14)62.957.8120.7+5.164%-
Last 30 away (16)58.459.0117.4-0.644%-
Last 10 (10)60.760.1120.8+0.630%-
Last 5 (5)58.861.0119.8-2.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)57.662.0119.6-4.433%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)61.856.9118.7+4.962%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H04/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
46-59
46
59
-13
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H07/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
57-66
57
66
-9
H09/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A11/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A14/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
61-48
61
48
+13
A16/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
60-66
60
66
-6
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
48-42
48
42
+6
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
53-37
53
37
+16
H22/04
NBA
105.0Avg total
53.2Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.855.7110.6-0.947%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.455.1109.4-0.747%-
Last 30 away (13)55.556.6112.1-1.246%-
Last 10 (10)53.251.8105.0+1.450%-
Last 5 (5)55.850.6106.4+5.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)55.456.6112.0-1.129%-
vs Similar (16)56.056.4112.4-0.456%-
vs Weaker (7)51.653.3104.9-1.743%-
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: 117.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers53.130.4
57.3%
52.8%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.712.9
37.2%
36.6%38.7
🏀 Free throws22.418.4
82.1%
77.7%18.4
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 111.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers46.625.9
55.6%
52.8%51.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.114.2
37.3%
36.6%42.6
🏀 Free throws20.217.0
84.2%
77.7%17.0
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% 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 23 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Brooklyn Nets
LWLWLWLWWL
Boston Celtics
WLWWWWWWLW
#4
League position
#16
+2.7
Net rating
+7.1
115.5
Offensive rating
112.2
112.7
Defensive rating
105.2
56.7%
Effective FG%
55.7%
55.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
13.6%
Turnover %
14.8%
22.3%
Off. rebound %
23.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
37.2%
3-point %
37.3%
63.5%
Assist %
60.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence115.5 · 112.2Defence112.7 · 105.2Shooting56.7% · 55.7%3-point %37.2% · 37.3%Ball care13.6% · 14.8%Off. rebounds22.3% · 23.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)50% · 80%
■ 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
7
Brooklyn Nets wins
3
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/04/21AToronto Raptors103-114
20/04/21ANew Orleans Pelicans134-129
18/04/21AMiami Heat107-109
16/04/21HCharlotte Hornets130-115
14/04/21APhiladelphia 76ers117-123
13/04/21AMinnesota Timberwolves127-97
11/04/21HLos Angeles Lakers101-126
07/04/21HNew Orleans Pelicans139-111
05/04/21HNew York Knicks114-112
04/04/21AChicago Bulls107-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/04/21HPhoenix Suns99-86
19/04/21HChicago Bulls96-102
18/04/21HGolden State Warriors119-114
16/04/21ALos Angeles Lakers121-113
14/04/21APortland Trail Blazers116-115
11/04/21ADenver Nuggets105-87
09/04/21HMinnesota Timberwolves145-136 OT
07/04/21HNew York Knicks101-99
06/04/21HPhiladelphia 76ers96-106
04/04/21HCharlotte Hornets116-86

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL67%
HomeWWWLW77%
AwayWLLWL57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613130
Win %67%77%57%
Points / game118.7118.0119.4
Allowed / game114.0111.5116.6
Point differential+4.7+6.5+2.8
Avg total232.7229.5236.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%35%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (21)82% (11)60% (10)
Overtime %7%3%10%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW52%
HomeWWWLW61%
AwayWWWWW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613130
Win %52%61%43%
Points / game111.6111.4111.7
Allowed / game110.0108.2111.9
Point differential+1.6+3.2-0.1
Avg total221.6219.6223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%32%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (20)71% (7)46% (13)
Overtime %5%3%7%
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 Jazz62471576%116.9107.1+9.8
2 Philadelphia 76ers61412067%113.4108.6+4.8
3 Brooklyn Nets61412067%118.7114.0+4.7
4 Phoenix Suns63422167%113.6108.5+5.1
5 Los Angeles Clippers64422266%114.2108.4+5.7
6 Denver Nuggets61402166%115.8109.7+6.1
7 Los Angeles Lakers63392462%110.0106.0+4.0
8 Milwaukee Bucks61362559%118.9113.7+5.1
9 New York Knicks64362856%106.2103.8+2.5
10 Dallas Mavericks61342756%112.1110.4+1.8
11 Atlanta Hawks63342954%113.6111.9+1.7
12 Portland Trail Blazers62332953%113.6114.8-1.2
13 Memphis Grizzlies61322952%114.0112.0+2.0
14 Boston Celtics61322952%111.6110.0+1.6
15 Miami Heat61322952%106.4107.1-0.7
16 Golden State Warriors62313150%112.8113.1-0.3
17 San Antonio Spurs61293248%109.8111.1-1.3
18 Charlotte Hornets62293347%109.8111.6-1.7
19 New Orleans Pelicans61283346%115.3114.7+0.5
20 Chicago Bulls63283544%111.6112.4-0.8
21 Indiana Pacers61273444%113.3114.3-1.0
22 Toronto Raptors62273544%111.9111.0+0.9
23 Washington Wizards61263543%113.4117.3-3.9
24 Sacramento Kings63263741%114.4118.7-4.3
25 Cleveland Cavaliers62233937%103.8110.7-6.9
26 Oklahoma City Thunder62214134%105.7114.3-8.6
27 Orlando Magic63204332%104.8112.7-7.9
28 Detroit Pistons64204431%106.6110.2-3.6
29 Houston Rockets63184529%108.0114.1-6.1
30 Minnesota Timberwolves63174627%110.9118.3-7.4
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 Nets21392821109
Boston Celtics25262231104
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