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Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 24 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 89-102
21-29 19-18 22-27 27-28
Position#7
Record15-12
FormLLWLL
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game99.1
vs
Position#9
Record15-13
FormWLLLW
Points / game103.4
Allowed / game99.5
USANBA· Time Warner Cable Arena
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
99-116
99
116
-17
77avg 92
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
102-96
102
96
+6
93avg 92
A06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
104-84
104
84
+20
98avg 92
H08/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
99-81
99
81
+18
94avg 92
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
123-99
123
99
+24
119avg 92
A12/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 92
H13/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
98-113
98
113
-15
88avg 92
A17/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
109-99 OT
109
99
+10
104avg 92
H18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
101-109
101
109
-8
92avg 92
A20/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
95-102
95
102
-7
78avg 92
A22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
28-28
21-33
27-23
26-22
26-28
20-25
30-21
28-20
34-31
26-19
16-14
27-17
29-19
24-18
19-27
29-35
30-19
34-19
30-26
17-16
25-22
27-35
24-25
23-30
22-28
28-31
25-24
25-20
31-24
21-21
13-25
27-28
26-31
22-27
26-23
28-27
16-18
16-24
35-33
202.0Avg total
102.3Scored
99.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)102.499.1201.5+3.356%
Season at home (15)104.196.6200.7+7.573%
Season away (12)100.3102.2202.6-1.933%
Last 10 (10)102.399.7202.0+2.650%
Last 5 (5)99.2104.2203.4-5.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)92.0103.4195.4-11.40%
vs Similar ◀ (17)100.098.5198.5+1.547%
vs Weaker (8)107.499.0206.4+8.488%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
114-97
114
97
+17
113avg 94
A04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
105-108
105
108
-3
92avg 94
A06/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
111-93
111
93
+18
108avg 94
A08/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
105-100
105
100
+5
92avg 94
H10/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
119-124 OT
119
124
-5
104avg 94
H12/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
98-93
98
93
+5
86avg 94
A13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
77-89
77
89
-12
60avg 94
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
116-119
116
119
-3
103avg 94
A17/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-109
101
109
-8
92avg 94
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
113-99
113
99
+14
115avg 94
H22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-17
19-19
39-32
24-29
27-29
22-29
22-28
34-22
25-25
28-19
28-23
30-26
24-24
27-30
24-21
30-25
25-26
28-31
22-25
28-21
16-17
22-25
35-27
25-24
25-23
21-17
15-29
16-20
25-18
27-37
31-30
33-34
25-19
18-23
30-29
28-38
34-26
26-27
32-19
21-27
209.0Avg total
105.9Scored
103.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)103.499.5202.9+3.954%
Season at home (15)103.398.4201.7+4.953%
Season away (13)103.5100.8204.3+2.854%
Last 10 (10)105.9103.1209.0+2.850%
Last 5 (5)101.0101.8202.8-0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)99.8102.7202.5-2.817%
vs Similar ◀ (14)102.4100.8203.2+1.643%
vs Weaker (10)105.096.3201.3+8.780%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.4+0.4Q4: +0.3+0.3
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: +3.4+3.4Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: +0.4+0.4Q4: +0.3+0.3
Charlotte HornetsBoston 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
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
52-50
52
50
+2
A06/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
62-51
62
51
+11
H08/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
56-36
56
36
+20
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
59-54
59
54
+5
A12/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
42-38
42
38
+4
H13/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-58
45
58
-13
A17/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A20/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
44-45
44
45
-1
A22/12
NBA
101.5Avg total
52.0Scored
49.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.050.3102.4+1.753%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.847.8102.5+7.069%-
Last 30 away (14)48.953.3102.2-4.436%-
Last 10 (10)52.049.5101.5+2.560%-
Last 5 (5)48.048.896.8-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)49.253.6102.8-4.420%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)51.649.5101.1+2.153%-
vs Weaker (8)54.850.0104.8+4.875%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
51-36
51
36
+15
A04/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A06/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
53-44
53
44
+9
A08/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
51-54
51
54
-3
H10/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
53-57
53
57
-4
H12/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
38-42
38
42
-4
A13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H16/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A17/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
43-42
43
42
+1
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H22/12
NBA
97.7Avg total
49.6Scored
48.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.248.898.1+0.440%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.247.897.9+2.447%-
Last 30 away (13)48.050.298.2-2.231%-
Last 10 (10)49.648.197.7+1.550%-
Last 5 (5)47.846.494.2+1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)43.754.097.7-10.30%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)50.747.998.6+2.843%-
vs Weaker (10)50.547.097.5+3.560%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 102.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.2 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 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-pointers52.725.1
47.6%
49.0%50.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.711.3
34.6%
35.3%33.9
🏀 Free throws24.018.2
75.8%
75.5%18.2
They take 85.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 105.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 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-pointers61.929.2
47.2%
49.0%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.610.5
38.0%
35.3%31.5
🏀 Free throws20.916.0
76.6%
75.5%16.0
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.6 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 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
LLWLLWWWWL
Boston Celtics
WLLLWLWWLW
#7
League position
#9
+2.6
Net rating
+2.7
103.2
Offensive rating
103.1
100.6
Defensive rating
100.4
49.2%
Effective FG%
50.2%
49.5%
Opp. effective FG%
47.9%
12.4%
Turnover %
13.9%
21.0%
Off. rebound %
20.4%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.6%
3-point %
38.0%
60.2%
Assist %
62.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence103.2 · 103.1Defence100.6 · 100.4Shooting49.2% · 50.2%3-point %34.6% · 38.0%Ball care12.4% · 13.9%Off. rebounds21.0% · 20.4%Free throws0.28 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/15AHouston Rockets95-102
20/12/15AWashington Wizards101-109
18/12/15HToronto Raptors109-99 OT
17/12/15AOrlando Magic98-113
13/12/15HBoston Celtics93-98
12/12/15AMemphis Grizzlies123-99
10/12/15HMiami Heat99-81
08/12/15HDetroit Pistons104-84
06/12/15AChicago Bulls102-96
03/12/15HGolden State Warriors99-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves113-99
19/12/15HAtlanta Hawks101-109
17/12/15ADetroit Pistons116-119
16/12/15HCleveland Cavaliers77-89
13/12/15ACharlotte Hornets98-93
12/12/15HGolden State Warriors119-124 OT
10/12/15HChicago Bulls105-100
08/12/15ANew Orleans Pelicans111-93
06/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs105-108
04/12/15ASacramento Kings114-97

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL56%
HomeLWWLW73%
AwayWWLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271512
Win %56%73%33%
Points / game102.4104.1100.3
Allowed / game99.196.6102.2
Point differential+3.3+7.5-1.9
Avg total201.5200.7202.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%47%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)57% (7)0% (2)
Overtime %7%13%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW54%
HomeWLLLW53%
AwayWLWWL54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281513
Win %54%53%54%
Points / game103.4103.3103.5
Allowed / game99.598.4100.8
Point differential+3.9+4.9+2.8
Avg total202.9201.7204.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+43%40%46%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)50% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %4%7%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 Warriors2726196%116.0102.6+13.4
2 San Antonio Spurs2924583%102.289.0+13.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2518772%101.895.6+6.2
4 Oklahoma City Thunder2819968%107.499.5+7.9
5 Toronto Raptors30181260%99.796.6+3.2
6 Atlanta Hawks30181260%101.299.9+1.3
7 Indiana Pacers27161159%102.698.8+3.8
8 Miami Heat27161159%96.694.9+1.8
9 Detroit Pistons29171259%101.499.7+1.7
10 Chicago Bulls26151158%100.499.5+0.8
11 Orlando Magic28161257%100.998.5+2.4
12 Charlotte Hornets27151256%102.499.1+3.3
13 Los Angeles Clippers29161355%102.4101.2+1.2
14 Boston Celtics28151354%103.499.5+3.9
15 Dallas Mavericks28151354%100.6100.5+0.1
16 Memphis Grizzlies30161453%96.299.8-3.7
17 Houston Rockets29151452%104.2105.6-1.4
18 New York Knicks29141548%98.499.2-0.9
19 Utah Jazz26121446%97.597.0+0.5
20 Washington Wizards26121446%102.0105.5-3.5
21 Phoenix Suns30121840%103.9105.2-1.3
22 Minnesota Timberwolves28111739%101.9103.3-1.4
23 Sacramento Kings28111739%104.4107.1-2.7
24 Denver Nuggets28111739%99.0103.7-4.7
25 Milwaukee Bucks29111838%96.0102.1-6.1
26 Portland Trail Blazers30111937%101.4102.7-1.3
27 New Orleans Pelicans2781930%102.3108.2-5.9
28 Brooklyn Nets2882029%96.0102.6-6.6
29 Los Angeles Lakers2852318%97.1107.2-10.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers301293%91.1104.4-13.3
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
Charlotte Hornets2119222789
Boston Celtics29182728102
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