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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 01 Dec 2024
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 115-111
28-24 23-25 21-35 43-27
Position#2
Record17-3
FormLWWLL
Points / game122.3
Allowed / game112.5
vs
Position#3
Record16-3
FormWWWWW
Points / game121.2
Allowed / game110.6
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics
01 Apr 2027
CLE v BOS
upcoming
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BOS109
11 May 2024
CLE93
BOS106
05 Mar 2024
CLE105
BOS104
06 Mar 2023
CLE118
BOS114
02 Nov 2022
CLE114
BOS113
15 Nov 2021
CLE92
BOS98
13 Nov 2021
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BOS89
12 May 2021
CLE102
BOS94
17 Mar 2021
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BOS110
04 Mar 2020
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05 Nov 2019
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26 Mar 2019
CLE106
BOS116
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25 May 2018
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BOS99
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BOS102
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CLE116
BOS86
17 Oct 2017
CLE102
BOS99
23 May 2017
CLE112
BOS99
21 May 2017
CLE108
BOS111
29 Dec 2016
CLE124
BOS118
03 Nov 2016
CLE128
BOS122
05 Mar 2016
CLE120
BOS103
05 Feb 2016
CLE103
BOS104
21 Apr 2015
CLE99
BOS91
19 Apr 2015
CLE113
BOS100
10 Apr 2015
CLE90
BOS99
03 Mar 2015
CLE110
BOS79
12 Apr 2014
CLE99
BOS111
27 Mar 2013
CLE92
BOS93
22 Jan 2013
CLE95
BOS90
28 Feb 2012
CLE83
BOS86
31 Jan 2012
CLE90
BOS93
30 Nov 2010
CLE87
BOS106
27 Oct 2010
CLE95
BOS87
11 May 2010
CLE88
BOS120
03 May 2010
CLE86
BOS104
01 May 2010
CLE101
BOS93
14 Mar 2010
CLE104
BOS93
27 Oct 2009
CLE89
BOS95
12 Apr 2009
CLE107
BOS76
09 Jan 2009
CLE98
BOS83
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers 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

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
105-100
105
100
+5
101avg 108
H10/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
119-113
119
113
+6
106avg 108
A12/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
114-106
114
106
+8
111avg 108
A14/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
144-126
144
126
+18
141avg 108
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
128-114
128
114
+14
134avg 108
H17/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
117-120
117
120
-3
111avg 108
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
128-100
128
100
+28
128avg 108
H21/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
122-108
122
108
+14
115avg 108
H25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
124-135
124
135
-11
116avg 108
H28/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
101-117
101
117
-16
85avg 108
A29/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-28
23-27
13-27
35-18
34-35
33-31
28-26
24-21
31-27
17-27
34-24
32-28
49-34
28-39
30-29
37-24
38-28
34-31
30-40
26-15
20-26
28-39
40-28
29-27
29-24
40-31
36-18
23-27
38-22
27-33
31-35
26-18
35-35
29-26
31-37
29-37
27-29
23-23
23-39
28-26
234.1Avg total
120.2Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)122.3112.5234.9+9.885%
Season at home (11)124.5112.2236.7+12.491%
Season away (9)119.7113.0232.7+6.778%
Last 10 (10)120.2113.9234.1+6.370%
Last 5 (5)118.4116.0234.4+2.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)101.2108.4209.6-7.220%
vs Similar ◀ (6)99.2108.8208.0-9.733%
vs Weaker (19)122.6112.2234.8+10.589%
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
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
108-104 OT
108
104
+4
95avg 113
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
113-107
113
107
+6
106avg 113
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
116-117
116
117
-1
113avg 113
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
139-114
139
114
+25
138avg 113
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
126-123 OT
126
123
+3
116avg 113
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
120-117
120
117
+3
119avg 113
H20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
108-96
108
96
+12
97avg 113
A23/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
107-105
107
105
+2
97avg 113
H24/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
126-94
126
94
+32
127avg 113
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
138-129
138
129
+9
129avg 113
A30/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-28
25-23
27-27
18-16
30-40
28-29
29-15
26-23
31-29
34-25
26-30
25-33
32-34
33-26
38-29
36-25
28-26
28-28
30-31
28-29
26-20
39-28
28-40
27-29
29-27
20-24
26-21
33-24
24-27
31-25
29-21
23-32
27-20
51-29
21-29
27-16
39-30
28-37
29-29
42-33
230.7Avg total
120.1Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)121.2110.6231.7+10.684%
Season at home (9)118.4110.6229.0+7.978%
Season away (10)123.6110.6234.2+13.090%
Last 10 (10)120.1110.6230.7+9.590%
Last 5 (5)119.8108.2228.0+11.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)120.0117.0237.0+3.0100%
vs Weaker (29)116.9108.0224.9+8.986%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.7+4.7Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: +4.3+4.3Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +4.8+4.8Q4: +2.5+2.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.7+4.7Q1: +0.9+0.9Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: +4.3+4.3Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +4.8+4.8Q4: +2.5+2.5
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
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
57-55
57
55
+2
H10/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
67-66
67
66
+1
A12/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A14/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
77-73
77
73
+4
H16/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
72-59
72
59
+13
H17/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
48-65
48
65
-17
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H21/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H28/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A29/11
NBA
121.2Avg total
61.7Scored
59.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.955.8114.7+3.153%-
Last 30 at home (15)63.455.1118.5+8.380%-
Last 30 away (15)54.356.5110.9-2.227%-
Last 10 (10)61.759.5121.2+2.270%-
Last 5 (5)59.257.6116.8+1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.058.0110.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)48.855.0103.8-6.233%-
vs Weaker (19)63.855.5119.3+8.474%-
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
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
58-69
58
69
-11
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
65-48
65
48
+17
H20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
49-51
49
51
-2
A23/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
55-52
55
52
+3
H24/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
78-49
78
49
+29
H26/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
D
67-67
67
67
+0
A30/11
NBA
116.2Avg total
60.7Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.255.7115.9+4.563%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.951.7111.6+8.173%-
Last 30 away (15)60.659.7120.3+0.953%-
Last 10 (10)60.755.5116.2+5.260%-
Last 5 (5)62.853.4116.2+9.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)65.048.0113.0+17.0100%-
vs Weaker (29)60.156.0116.0+4.162%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. 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: 120.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.5 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.330.0
58.5%
54.3%60.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.5
37.8%
35.9%43.5
🏀 Free throws20.216.7
82.7%
77.8%16.7
They take 89.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 120.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀37%
🏀🏀🏀48%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.8 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers57.9 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.422.4
58.3%
54.3%44.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.319.3
38.4%
35.9%57.9
🏀 Free throws22.017.4
79.1%
77.8%17.4
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 50.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 57% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 01 Dec 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLWWLWWWWW
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWWLWW
#2
League position
#3
+6.3
Net rating
+9.5
119.5
Offensive rating
119.7
113.2
Defensive rating
110.3
57.7%
Effective FG%
57.9%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.6%
12.1%
Turnover %
11.1%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
21.0%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.8%
3-point %
38.4%
61.1%
Assist %
66.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence119.5 · 119.7Defence113.2 · 110.3Shooting57.7% · 57.9%3-point %37.8% · 38.4%Ball care12.1% · 11.1%Off. rebounds23.7% · 21.0%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 90%
■ 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
29/11/24AAtlanta Hawks101-117
28/11/24HAtlanta Hawks124-135
25/11/24HToronto Raptors122-108
21/11/24HNew Orleans Pelicans128-100
20/11/24ABoston Celtics117-120
17/11/24HCharlotte Hornets128-114
16/11/24HChicago Bulls144-126
14/11/24APhiladelphia 76ers114-106
12/11/24AChicago Bulls119-113
10/11/24HBrooklyn Nets105-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/11/24AChicago Bulls138-129
26/11/24HLos Angeles Clippers126-94
24/11/24HMinnesota Timberwolves107-105
23/11/24AWashington Wizards108-96
20/11/24HCleveland Cavaliers120-117
17/11/24HToronto Raptors126-123 OT
14/11/24ABrooklyn Nets139-114
13/11/24HAtlanta Hawks116-117
10/11/24AMilwaukee Bucks113-107
09/11/24HBrooklyn Nets108-104 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL85%
HomeWWWWL91%
AwayWWWLL78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games20119
Win %85%91%78%
Points / game122.3124.5119.7
Allowed / game112.5112.2113.0
Point differential+9.8+12.4+6.7
Avg total234.9236.7232.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%73%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (4)100% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW84%
HomeLWWWW78%
AwayWWWWW90%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19910
Win %84%78%90%
Points / game121.2118.4123.6
Allowed / game110.6110.6110.6
Point differential+10.6+7.9+13.0
Avg total231.7229.0234.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%33%60%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)80% (5)0% (1)
Overtime %16%22%10%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers2017385%122.3112.5+9.8
2 Boston Celtics1916384%121.2110.6+10.6
3 Oklahoma City Thunder1915479%113.9103.2+10.7
4 Houston Rockets2014670%114.3105.8+8.5
5 Orlando Magic2215768%108.0102.3+5.8
6 Memphis Grizzlies2114767%121.7112.9+8.8
7 Golden State Warriors1912763%116.2109.8+6.4
8 Dallas Mavericks2012860%117.0110.5+6.5
9 Denver Nuggets1710759%117.8115.8+1.9
10 New York Knicks1911858%117.8112.8+4.9
11 Phoenix Suns1911858%113.2113.9-0.7
12 Los Angeles Lakers1911858%114.4115.7-1.3
13 Los Angeles Clippers2112957%108.5106.3+2.2
14 Miami Heat179853%111.0109.4+1.6
15 Milwaukee Bucks1910953%113.3112.4+0.9
16 San Antonio Spurs1910953%110.3110.0+0.3
17 Atlanta Hawks21101148%116.1119.4-3.2
18 Minnesota Timberwolves1991047%111.2110.3+0.8
19 Sacramento Kings2091145%113.7113.3+0.3
20 Brooklyn Nets2191243%110.9114.1-3.2
21 Indiana Pacers2191243%114.7119.0-4.3
22 Detroit Pistons2291341%109.8111.7-1.9
23 Portland Trail Blazers2081240%106.0113.6-7.5
24 Chicago Bulls2181338%118.5124.2-5.8
25 Charlotte Hornets2061430%107.5112.1-4.6
26 Toronto Raptors2051525%112.5116.8-4.3
27 Philadelphia 76ers1841422%105.1112.1-7.0
28 Utah Jazz1941521%108.6118.5-9.9
29 New Orleans Pelicans2041620%103.8115.5-11.8
30 Washington Wizards1821611%108.1123.1-15.0
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 Cavaliers28232143115
Boston Celtics24253527111
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