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Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 07 May 2021
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 121-99
30-28 30-18 34-28 27-25
Position#19
Record30-40
FormLLLLW
Points / game110.7
Allowed / game111.8
vs
Position#16
Record35-33
FormLWWLW
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game110.9
USANBA· United Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Boston Celtics
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BOS138
23 Mar 2024
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BOS124
22 Feb 2024
CHI112
BOS129
21 Nov 2022
CHI121
BOS107
24 Oct 2022
CHI120
BOS102
06 Apr 2022
CHI94
BOS117
07 May 2021
CHI121
BOS99
25 Jan 2021
CHI103
BOS119
15 Mar 2020
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23 Feb 2019
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BOS116
08 Dec 2018
CHI77
BOS133
05 Mar 2018
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BOS105
11 Dec 2017
CHI108
BOS85
28 Apr 2017
CHI83
BOS105
23 Apr 2017
CHI95
BOS104
21 Apr 2017
CHI87
BOS104
16 Feb 2017
CHI104
BOS103
27 Oct 2016
CHI105
BOS99
07 Jan 2016
CHI101
BOS92
03 Jan 2015
CHI109
BOS104
08 Nov 2014
CHI101
BOS106
31 Mar 2014
CHI94
BOS80
02 Jan 2014
CHI94
BOS82
18 Dec 2012
CHI100
BOS89
12 Nov 2012
CHI95
BOS101
05 Apr 2012
CHI93
BOS86
16 Feb 2012
CHI89
BOS80
07 Apr 2011
CHI97
BOS81
08 Jan 2011
CHI90
BOS79
13 Apr 2010
CHI101
BOS93
12 Dec 2009
CHI80
BOS106
30 Apr 2009
CHI128
BOS127
26 Apr 2009
CHI121
BOS118
23 Apr 2009
CHI86
BOS107
17 Mar 2009
CHI127
BOS121
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls 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

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#16
W
102-96
102
96
+6
96avg 105
A19/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
105-121
105
121
-16
103avg 105
A21/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
108-91
108
91
+17
109avg 105
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
101-106
101
106
-5
101avg 105
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-102
110
102
+8
119avg 105
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 105
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
98-108
98
108
-10
84avg 105
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-108
97
108
-11
86avg 105
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
94-106
94
106
-12
84avg 105
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
120-99
120
99
+21
123avg 105
A06/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-30
18-18
32-18
28-30
12-34
32-27
28-38
33-22
34-23
24-21
30-23
20-24
18-33
23-28
22-19
38-26
20-26
32-27
24-29
34-20
19-32
29-20
27-24
19-37
16-28
28-24
19-28
35-28
26-31
37-23
12-28
22-26
20-34
23-26
20-23
31-23
34-24
25-29
37-21
24-25
207.9Avg total
102.9Scored
105.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)110.7111.8222.5-1.143%
Season at home (34)108.5111.4219.9-3.038%
Season away (36)112.8112.1224.9+0.647%
Last 10 (10)102.9105.0207.9-2.140%
Last 5 (5)100.6106.8207.4-6.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)107.3115.1222.4-7.914%
vs Similar ◀ (17)106.1105.6211.6+0.547%
vs Weaker (6)108.5109.7218.2-1.233%
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
119-114
119
114
+5
104avg 104
H18/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
96-102
96
102
-6
90avg 104
H19/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
99-86
99
86
+13
95avg 104
H22/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
104-109
104
109
-5
93avg 104
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
104-125
104
125
-21
88avg 104
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
115-119
115
119
-4
96avg 104
H27/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
120-111
120
111
+9
116avg 104
H28/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
143-140 OT
143
140
+3
133avg 104
H30/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
119-129
119
129
-10
116avg 104
H02/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
132-96
132
96
+36
126avg 104
A05/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-33
36-33
29-23
30-25
30-24
18-18
18-32
30-28
26-21
27-16
24-28
22-21
25-21
26-39
22-28
31-21
23-33
29-30
36-37
16-25
24-29
25-26
29-23
37-41
39-19
19-28
30-33
32-31
16-39
32-38
42-26
38-25
32-34
39-37
27-32
21-26
39-27
24-18
37-30
32-21
228.2Avg total
115.1Scored
113.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)112.4110.9223.3+1.551%
Season at home (35)112.9110.1223.0+2.860%
Season away (33)111.9111.7223.6+0.242%
Last 10 (10)115.1113.1228.2+2.050%
Last 5 (5)125.8119.0244.8+6.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)108.3110.6218.9-2.329%
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.5112.9227.4+1.657%
vs Weaker (9)119.2108.2227.4+11.067%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.2-7.2Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +2.3+2.3Q4: +2.5+2.5
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.2-7.2Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +2.3+2.3Q4: +2.5+2.5
Chicago BullsBoston 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
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#16
L
42-48
42
48
-6
A19/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
44-61
44
61
-17
A21/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H23/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
41-61
41
61
-20
A25/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A27/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A28/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H01/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
63-54
63
54
+9
A02/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-60
43
60
-17
H04/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A06/05
NBA
103.2Avg total
49.4Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.154.0107.1-0.943%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.651.9105.5+1.750%-
Last 30 away (18)52.855.3108.1-2.639%-
Last 10 (10)49.453.8103.2-4.430%-
Last 5 (5)51.454.2105.6-2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)49.755.1104.9-5.429%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.152.2106.3+1.953%-
vs Weaker (6)54.257.7111.8-3.533%-
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
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
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A23/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A25/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H27/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
58-47
58
47
+11
H28/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
48-77
48
77
-29
H30/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
D
71-71
71
71
+0
H02/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
63-45
63
45
+18
A05/05
NBA
111.6Avg total
55.3Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.055.6109.6-1.640%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.055.2108.2-2.241%-
Last 30 away (13)55.356.2111.5-0.838%-
Last 10 (10)55.356.3111.6-1.040%-
Last 5 (5)57.859.0116.8-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)53.956.1110.0-2.329%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.057.3112.3-2.343%-
vs Weaker (9)52.652.6105.1+0.044%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 102.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.2 pts a game · 11% 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-pointers52.028.3
54.4%
52.8%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.611.7
34.8%
36.6%35.1
🏀 Free throws15.311.2
73.2%
77.7%11.2
They take 85.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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: 115.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.9 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 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-pointers50.426.0
51.6%
52.8%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.515.3
37.8%
36.6%45.9
🏀 Free throws21.117.2
81.5%
77.7%17.2
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.5 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 07 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
WLLLLWLWLW
Boston Celtics
WLWWLLLWLW
#19
League position
#16
-2.2
Net rating
+1.9
106.2
Offensive rating
111.7
108.4
Defensive rating
109.7
53.6%
Effective FG%
53.9%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
15.6%
Turnover %
14.1%
22.4%
Off. rebound %
25.8%
0.18
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.8%
3-point %
37.8%
70.0%
Assist %
56.4%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.2 · 111.7Defence108.4 · 109.7Shooting53.6% · 53.9%3-point %34.8% · 37.8%Ball care15.6% · 14.1%Off. rebounds22.4% · 25.8%Free throws0.18 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ 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
2
Chicago Bulls wins
8
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/05/21ACharlotte Hornets120-99
04/05/21HPhiladelphia 76ers94-106
02/05/21AAtlanta Hawks97-108
01/05/21HMilwaukee Bucks98-108
28/04/21ANew York Knicks94-113
27/04/21AMiami Heat110-102
25/04/21AMiami Heat101-106
23/04/21HCharlotte Hornets108-91
21/04/21ACleveland Cavaliers105-121
19/04/21ABoston Celtics102-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/05/21AOrlando Magic132-96
02/05/21HPortland Trail Blazers119-129
30/04/21HSan Antonio Spurs143-140 OT
28/04/21HCharlotte Hornets120-111
27/04/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-119
25/04/21ACharlotte Hornets104-125
23/04/21ABrooklyn Nets104-109
22/04/21HPhoenix Suns99-86
19/04/21HChicago Bulls96-102
18/04/21HGolden State Warriors119-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW43%
HomeLWWLL38%
AwayLWLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703436
Win %43%38%47%
Points / game110.7108.5112.8
Allowed / game111.8111.4112.1
Point differential-1.1-3.0+0.6
Avg total222.5219.9224.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%21%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won32% (19)33% (6)31% (13)
Overtime %6%3%8%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW51%
HomeWLWWL60%
AwayWWLLW42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %51%60%42%
Points / game112.4112.9111.9
Allowed / game110.9110.1111.7
Point differential+1.5+2.8+0.2
Avg total223.3223.0223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%29%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won52% (23)67% (9)43% (14)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Jazz69511874%116.6106.8+9.8
2 Philadelphia 76ers69482170%113.7108.1+5.6
3 Phoenix Suns70472367%114.0109.2+4.8
4 Denver Nuggets69462367%115.3109.2+6.0
5 Brooklyn Nets69452465%118.4114.1+4.3
6 Los Angeles Clippers70452564%113.5108.2+5.3
7 Milwaukee Bucks69422761%119.1113.8+5.3
8 Los Angeles Lakers70412959%109.3106.3+3.0
9 Dallas Mavericks69402958%112.5110.2+2.3
10 New York Knicks70403057%106.9103.9+3.0
11 Portland Trail Blazers70383254%115.1114.9+0.2
12 Atlanta Hawks72393354%113.2111.9+1.3
13 Miami Heat68363253%107.0107.6-0.6
14 Boston Celtics68353351%112.4110.9+1.5
15 Memphis Grizzlies70363451%113.6112.5+1.1
16 Golden State Warriors70363451%112.9112.6+0.3
17 Charlotte Hornets70333747%109.7111.3-1.6
18 New Orleans Pelicans69323746%115.1114.4+0.7
19 Washington Wizards70323846%115.6117.9-2.3
20 San Antonio Spurs68313746%110.5112.3-1.9
21 Indiana Pacers69313845%114.5115.0-0.5
22 Sacramento Kings70313944%113.8117.9-4.1
23 Chicago Bulls70304043%110.7111.8-1.1
24 Toronto Raptors70294141%111.7111.3+0.4
25 Cleveland Cavaliers70234733%103.9111.9-8.0
26 Orlando Magic70234733%104.7112.8-8.1
27 Oklahoma City Thunder70224831%105.4115.1-9.7
28 Detroit Pistons71224931%106.4109.8-3.4
29 Minnesota Timberwolves69214830%111.7118.2-6.5
30 Houston Rockets70195127%108.2114.9-6.8
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
Chicago Bulls30303427121
Boston Celtics2818282599
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