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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 18 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 117-110
26-18 29-20 27-36 35-36
Position#26
Record16-27
FormWLLLL
Points / game102.9
Allowed / game111.4
vs
Position#16
Record20-21
FormWWLWL
Points / game111.2
Allowed / game111.1
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2020-21
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
103-120
103
120
-17
95avg 93
H20/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
101-117
101
117
-16
92avg 93
H22/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
112-111
112
111
+1
110avg 93
H24/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
112-96
112
96
+16
112avg 93
H25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
112-109 OT
112
109
+3
101avg 93
A28/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
101-90
101
90
+11
102avg 93
A02/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
111-114
111
114
-3
112avg 93
H04/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
82-116
82
116
-34
54avg 93
A13/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
82-100
82
100
-18
64avg 93
A14/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
98-113
98
113
-15
89avg 93
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-33
27-36
30-26
23-25
28-31
23-31
24-24
26-31
28-27
30-28
26-29
28-27
27-17
21-33
34-24
30-22
28-23
28-24
16-23
20-22
34-29
17-21
23-20
27-20
28-28
33-23
29-31
21-32
29-34
19-35
9-24
25-23
22-26
24-23
20-20
16-31
26-37
22-25
28-33
22-18
210.0Avg total
101.4Scored
108.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)102.9111.4214.4-8.537%
Season at home (21)108.4110.9219.2-2.552%
Season away (22)97.7112.0209.7-14.323%
Last 10 (10)101.4108.6210.0-7.240%
Last 5 (5)94.8106.6201.4-11.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)103.6116.9220.5-13.324%
vs Similar (5)103.6102.0205.6+1.660%
vs Weakerno games
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
115-120 OT
115
120
-5
99avg 103
A21/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
107-110
107
110
-3
98avg 103
A24/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
112-127
112
127
-15
93avg 103
A25/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
118-112
118
112
+6
115avg 103
H27/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
111-110
111
110
+1
105avg 103
H01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
117-112
117
112
+5
110avg 103
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
132-125
132
125
+7
131avg 103
H05/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
109-121
109
121
-12
93avg 103
A12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
134-107
134
107
+27
135avg 103
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
109-117
109
117
-8
101avg 103
H16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
29-23
26-35
31-30
23-33
38-34
28-19
38-19
30-35
22-20
31-34
26-23
30-40
232.5Avg total
116.4Scored
116.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)111.2111.1222.3+0.149%
Season at home (19)112.6110.1222.7+2.563%
Season away (22)110.1112.0222.0-1.936%
Last 10 (10)116.4116.1232.5+0.350%
Last 5 (5)120.2116.4236.6+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)109.0115.8224.8-6.825%
vs Similar (17)110.3110.1220.4+0.253%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)122.4106.2228.6+16.260%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) 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: -1.2-1.2Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -3.5-3.5Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q3: +3.5+3.5Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -3.1-3.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.2-1.2Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -3.5-3.5Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q3: +3.5+3.5Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -3.1-3.1
Cleveland CavaliersBoston 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
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
50-69
50
69
-19
H20/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H22/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H24/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
48-50
48
50
-2
H25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
56-47
56
47
+9
A28/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
51-50
51
50
+1
A02/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
61-51
61
51
+10
H04/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
48-69
48
69
-21
A13/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
46-49
46
49
-3
A14/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
48-62
48
62
-14
A17/03
NBA
108.1Avg total
51.7Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.657.2108.8-5.633%-
Last 30 at home (16)53.155.2108.2-2.144%-
Last 30 away (14)49.959.6109.5-9.621%-
Last 10 (10)51.756.4108.1-4.740%-
Last 5 (5)50.856.2107.0-5.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)51.458.2109.6-6.828%-
vs Similar (5)52.652.2104.8+0.460%-
vs Weakerno games
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
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
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
55-58
55
58
-3
A12/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
66-53
66
53
+13
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H16/03
NBA
117.8Avg total
59.1Scored
58.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.254.6110.8+1.647%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.954.3113.3+4.653%-
Last 30 away (15)53.554.9108.4-1.540%-
Last 10 (10)59.158.7117.8+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)60.459.6120.0+0.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)53.855.5109.2-1.825%-
vs Similar (17)56.155.1111.2+1.053%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)60.451.6112.0+8.860%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 101.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers52.927.6
52.2%
52.8%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.910.5
34.0%
36.6%31.5
🏀 Free throws20.014.5
72.5%
77.7%14.5
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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: 116.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.9 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-pointers56.531.4
55.6%
52.8%62.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.611.9
36.5%
36.6%35.7
🏀 Free throws23.817.9
75.2%
77.7%17.9
They take 89.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 18 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLLLWWWWLL
Boston Celtics
LWLWWWWLLL
#26
League position
#16
-7.6
Net rating
+0.3
104.1
Offensive rating
116.0
111.7
Defensive rating
115.7
51.7%
Effective FG%
55.3%
54.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
16.1%
Turnover %
12.0%
25.3%
Off. rebound %
27.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.0%
3-point %
36.5%
61.7%
Assist %
55.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence104.1 · 116.0Defence111.7 · 115.7Shooting51.7% · 55.3%3-point %34.0% · 36.5%Ball care16.1% · 12.0%Off. rebounds25.3% · 27.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ 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
17/03/21AMiami Heat98-113
14/03/21AAtlanta Hawks82-100
13/03/21ANew Orleans Pelicans82-116
04/03/21HIndiana Pacers111-114
02/03/21AHouston Rockets101-90
28/02/21APhiladelphia 76ers112-109 OT
25/02/21HHouston Rockets112-96
24/02/21HAtlanta Hawks112-111
22/02/21HOklahoma City Thunder101-117
20/02/21HDenver Nuggets103-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/03/21HUtah Jazz109-117
15/03/21AHouston Rockets134-107
12/03/21ABrooklyn Nets109-121
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL37%
HomeLLWWL52%
AwayWWLLL23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432122
Win %37%52%23%
Points / game102.9108.497.7
Allowed / game111.4110.9112.0
Point differential-8.5-2.5-14.3
Avg total214.4219.2209.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%29%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won78% (9)80% (5)75% (4)
Overtime %7%5%9%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL49%
HomeWWWWL63%
AwayLLLLW36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games411922
Win %49%63%36%
Points / game111.2112.6110.1
Allowed / game111.1110.1112.0
Point differential+0.1+2.5-1.9
Avg total222.3222.7222.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%32%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)75% (4)45% (11)
Overtime %2%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 Jazz42321076%116.7107.7+9.1
2 Los Angeles Lakers44311370%112.2105.9+6.3
3 Brooklyn Nets43301370%120.3114.7+5.7
4 Philadelphia 76ers43301370%114.9109.7+5.2
5 Phoenix Suns42261662%113.1108.2+4.9
6 Milwaukee Bucks43261760%118.7113.1+5.6
7 Denver Nuggets42251760%115.7109.6+6.1
8 Los Angeles Clippers44261859%113.9110.0+3.9
9 Portland Trail Blazers43241956%114.3116.0-1.7
10 Miami Heat42231955%106.7107.4-0.7
11 Dallas Mavericks41221954%112.3112.0+0.3
12 San Antonio Spurs39201951%109.7111.2-1.5
13 Golden State Warriors43222151%113.0113.4-0.4
14 New York Knicks45232251%104.6103.8+0.9
15 Memphis Grizzlies40202050%112.4111.0+1.3
16 Atlanta Hawks44222250%112.9111.8+1.0
17 Chicago Bulls42212150%113.9113.4+0.5
18 Charlotte Hornets42212150%112.7112.9-0.1
19 Boston Celtics41202149%111.2111.1+0.1
20 New Orleans Pelicans42192345%116.1115.1+1.0
21 Toronto Raptors43192444%112.2111.9+0.3
22 Oklahoma City Thunder43182542%106.6112.1-5.5
23 Sacramento Kings44182641%114.5119.5-5.0
24 Indiana Pacers42172540%112.1112.8-0.7
25 Cleveland Cavaliers43162737%102.9111.4-8.5
26 Washington Wizards42152736%113.7119.0-5.3
27 Orlando Magic43152835%105.5112.2-6.7
28 Houston Rockets42142833%107.9112.9-5.0
29 Detroit Pistons44133130%106.2109.5-3.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves43103323%109.6117.4-7.8
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
Cleveland Cavaliers26292735117
Boston Celtics18203636110
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