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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 05 Feb 2025
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 105-112
15-28 29-26 31-33 30-25
Position#2
Record40-9
FormLWWWW
Points / game122.6
Allowed / game111.8
vs
Position#3
Record35-15
FormWLWWW
Points / game117.3
Allowed / game108.5
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics
01 Apr 2027
CLE v BOS
upcoming
08 Mar 2026
CLE98
BOS109
30 Nov 2025
CLE115
BOS117
04 Feb 2025
CLE105
BOS112
01 Dec 2024
CLE115
BOS111
13 May 2024
CLE102
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
CLE91
BOS89
12 May 2021
CLE102
BOS94
17 Mar 2021
CLE117
BOS110
04 Mar 2020
CLE106
BOS112
05 Nov 2019
CLE113
BOS119
26 Mar 2019
CLE106
BOS116
05 Feb 2019
CLE96
BOS103
25 May 2018
CLE109
BOS99
21 May 2018
CLE111
BOS102
19 May 2018
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 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

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
114-134
114
134
-20
113avg 110
A17/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
124-117
124
117
+7
118avg 110
A19/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
118-92
118
92
+26
109avg 110
H20/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
108-109
108
109
-1
94avg 110
A23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
129-132
129
132
-3
122avg 110
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
131-135
131
135
-4
123avg 110
H26/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
110-91
110
91
+19
106avg 110
H28/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
126-106
126
106
+20
121avg 110
A30/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
137-115
137
115
+22
142avg 110
H31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
144-101
144
101
+43
151avg 110
H02/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
14-32
35-43
32-44
33-15
29-32
31-28
29-19
35-38
27-27
32-19
34-24
25-22
32-39
21-22
30-33
25-15
33-39
34-25
29-34
33-34
27-33
27-35
30-33
47-34
26-23
29-22
27-22
28-24
31-21
28-20
35-43
32-22
39-29
32-34
39-21
27-31
50-19
41-27
28-29
25-26
237.3Avg total
124.1Scored
113.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (49)122.6111.8234.4+10.882%
Season at home (27)123.2109.6232.8+13.689%
Season away (22)121.9114.5236.4+7.473%
Last 10 (10)124.1113.2237.3+10.960%
Last 5 (5)129.6109.6239.2+20.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (3)119.3122.3241.7-3.067%
vs Weaker (27)122.4110.3232.7+12.178%
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
Orlando Magic
#15
W
121-94
121
94
+27
119avg 110
H18/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
115-119 OT
115
119
-4
100avg 110
H19/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
125-85
125
85
+40
128avg 110
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
117-113 OT
117
113
+4
102avg 110
A23/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
96-117
96
117
-21
81avg 110
A24/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
122-107
122
107
+15
114avg 110
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
112-114
112
114
-2
106avg 110
H28/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
122-100
122
100
+22
120avg 110
H30/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
118-116
118
116
+2
113avg 110
A01/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
118-110
118
110
+8
118avg 110
A02/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-28
31-26
30-22
25-18
33-21
15-31
30-21
26-31
29-18
25-21
43-24
28-22
33-34
27-25
21-25
22-19
23-34
25-33
20-16
28-34
25-29
34-20
37-27
26-31
27-31
25-23
37-31
23-29
26-23
41-28
29-25
26-24
31-34
28-19
32-33
27-30
21-29
23-32
36-33
38-16
224.1Avg total
116.6Scored
107.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)117.3108.5225.8+8.870%
Season at home (25)118.0109.2227.1+8.864%
Season away (25)116.6107.8224.4+8.876%
Last 10 (10)116.6107.5224.1+9.170%
Last 5 (5)118.4109.4227.8+9.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)92.0105.0197.0-13.00%
vs Weaker (29)115.9107.0222.9+8.966%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: +5.8+5.8Q4Q4: +4.9+4.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +0.2+0.2Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: +1.6+1.6Q3Q3: +1.1+1.1Q3: +5.8+5.8Q4Q4: +4.9+4.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
49-75
49
75
-26
A17/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A19/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H20/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
53-61
53
61
-8
A23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
67-64
67
64
+3
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
54-68
54
68
-14
H26/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H28/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
59-41
59
41
+18
A30/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
71-63
71
63
+8
H31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
91-46
91
46
+45
H02/02
NBA
118.7Avg total
61.8Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.254.0115.2+7.377%-
Last 30 at home (16)62.452.8115.2+9.688%-
Last 30 away (14)59.955.3115.2+4.664%-
Last 10 (10)61.856.9118.7+4.960%-
Last 5 (5)66.052.6118.6+13.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (3)54.061.0115.0-7.067%-
vs Weaker (27)62.053.2115.2+8.978%-
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
Orlando Magic
#15
W
66-54
66
54
+12
H18/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
48-52
48
52
-4
H19/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
54-39
54
39
+15
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A23/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
48-67
48
67
-19
A24/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
59-49
59
49
+10
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H28/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
67-51
67
51
+16
H30/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A01/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
44-61
44
61
-17
A02/02
NBA
109.6Avg total
55.7Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.253.7111.9+4.567%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.353.8112.1+4.662%-
Last 30 away (14)58.053.6111.6+4.471%-
Last 10 (10)55.753.9109.6+1.860%-
Last 5 (5)56.253.6109.8+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (1)65.055.0120.0+10.0100%-
vs Weaker (29)57.953.7111.6+4.366%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 124.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.4 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers49.229.0
58.9%
54.3%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.816.8
38.4%
35.9%50.4
🏀 Free throws19.815.7
79.3%
77.8%15.7
They take 93.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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: 116.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀41%
🏀🏀🏀45%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.0 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers52.5 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 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-pointers44.224.0
54.3%
54.3%48.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.317.5
38.6%
35.9%52.5
🏀 Free throws19.916.1
80.9%
77.8%16.1
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% 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 05 Feb 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWWLLLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWLWLWWLW
#2
League position
#3
+10.8
Net rating
+9.1
122.8
Offensive rating
116.8
112.0
Defensive rating
107.6
58.3%
Effective FG%
56.1%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
11.0%
Turnover %
10.8%
27.3%
Off. rebound %
21.6%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.22
38.4%
3-point %
38.6%
65.3%
Assist %
67.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence122.8 · 116.8Defence112.0 · 107.6Shooting58.3% · 56.1%3-point %38.4% · 38.6%Ball care11.0% · 10.8%Off. rebounds27.3% · 21.6%Free throws0.21 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)60% · 70%
■ 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
02/02/25HDallas Mavericks144-101
31/01/25HAtlanta Hawks137-115
30/01/25AMiami Heat126-106
28/01/25HDetroit Pistons110-91
26/01/25HHouston Rockets131-135
25/01/25APhiladelphia 76ers129-132
23/01/25AHouston Rockets108-109
20/01/25HPhoenix Suns118-92
19/01/25AMinnesota Timberwolves124-117
17/01/25AOklahoma City Thunder114-134
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/02/25APhiladelphia 76ers118-110
01/02/25ANew Orleans Pelicans118-116
30/01/25HChicago Bulls122-100
28/01/25HHouston Rockets112-114
25/01/25ADallas Mavericks122-107
24/01/25ALos Angeles Lakers96-117
23/01/25ALos Angeles Clippers117-113 OT
20/01/25AGolden State Warriors125-85
19/01/25HAtlanta Hawks115-119 OT
18/01/25HOrlando Magic121-94

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW82%
HomeWLWWW89%
AwayLWLLW73%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games492722
Win %82%89%73%
Points / game122.6123.2121.9
Allowed / game111.8109.6114.5
Point differential+10.8+13.6+7.4
Avg total234.4232.8236.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+59%70%45%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)75% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW70%
HomeWWLLW64%
AwayWLWWW76%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502525
Win %70%64%76%
Points / game117.3118.0116.6
Allowed / game108.5109.2107.8
Point differential+8.8+8.8+8.8
Avg total225.8227.1224.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%40%48%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)56% (9)50% (6)
Overtime %10%12%8%
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 Cavaliers4940982%122.6111.8+10.8
2 Oklahoma City Thunder4637980%117.3104.7+12.6
3 Boston Celtics50351570%117.3108.5+8.8
4 Memphis Grizzlies50341668%123.5115.6+7.9
5 New York Knicks49331667%118.2111.4+6.9
6 Houston Rockets47311666%114.6109.1+5.5
7 Denver Nuggets50311962%120.6116.4+4.2
8 Los Angeles Lakers47281960%112.2112.3-0.1
9 Indiana Pacers48282058%116.1115.0+1.1
10 Los Angeles Clippers49282157%110.3107.2+3.1
11 Minnesota Timberwolves50272354%111.1108.0+3.0
12 Milwaukee Bucks46242252%114.4113.1+1.3
13 Golden State Warriors48252352%111.6111.8-0.2
14 Dallas Mavericks50262452%115.5113.3+2.2
15 Miami Heat47242351%110.7110.6+0.2
16 Sacramento Kings49252451%116.4115.2+1.2
17 Phoenix Suns49252451%113.1113.9-0.8
18 Detroit Pistons50252550%112.7113.7-1.0
19 Orlando Magic50242648%103.5105.2-1.7
20 Atlanta Hawks48222646%116.4119.6-3.2
21 San Antonio Spurs47212645%112.5114.0-1.6
22 Chicago Bulls50212942%116.5119.9-3.4
23 Portland Trail Blazers50212942%109.0114.6-5.6
24 Philadelphia 76ers49202941%109.2112.7-3.5
25 Toronto Raptors49163333%111.2116.3-5.1
26 Brooklyn Nets49163333%105.5112.4-6.9
27 Charlotte Hornets47123526%107.0112.2-5.2
28 New Orleans Pelicans50123824%109.9118.3-8.4
29 Utah Jazz48113723%111.2118.4-7.2
30 Washington Wizards4984116%107.3121.7-14.4
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
Cleveland Cavaliers15293130105
Boston Celtics28263325112
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