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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 27 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 93-99
24-25 22-26 15-25 32-23
Position#14
Record17-13
FormLWWWL
Points / game101.4
Allowed / game100.0
vs
Position#9
Record16-13
FormLLLWW
Points / game103.3
Allowed / game99.1
USANBA· Palace of Auburn Hills
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Detroit Pistons v Boston Celtics
05 Mar 2027
DET v BOS
upcoming
20 Oct 2026
DET121
BOS113
19 Jan 2026
DET104
BOS103
26 Oct 2025
DET119
BOS113
26 Feb 2025
DET117
BOS97
26 Oct 2024
DET118
BOS124
22 Mar 2024
DET102
BOS129
06 Feb 2023
DET99
BOS111
12 Nov 2022
DET108
BOS117
26 Feb 2022
DET104
BOS113
04 Feb 2022
DET93
BOS102
03 Jan 2021
DET120
BOS122
01 Jan 2021
DET96
BOS93
13 Apr 2020
DET v BOS
upcoming
15 Dec 2018
DET113
BOS104
27 Oct 2018
DET89
BOS109
23 Feb 2018
DET98
BOS110
10 Dec 2017
DET81
BOS91
26 Feb 2017
DET98
BOS104
19 Nov 2016
DET92
BOS94
26 Dec 2015
DET93
BOS99
16 Dec 2015
DET119
BOS116
08 Apr 2015
DET103
BOS113
05 Apr 2014
DET115
BOS111
03 Nov 2013
DET87
BOS77
20 Jan 2013
DET103
BOS88
18 Nov 2012
DET103
BOS83
19 Feb 2012
DET96
BOS81
29 Dec 2010
DET104
BOS92
02 Nov 2010
DET86
BOS109
02 Mar 2010
DET100
BOS105
20 Jan 2010
DET92
BOS86
30 Jan 2009
DET78
BOS86
09 Nov 2008
DET76
BOS88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Detroit Pistons 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

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
111-91
111
91
+20
104avg 89
H06/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
84-104
84
104
-20
64avg 89
A08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
92-93
92
93
-1
77avg 89
H10/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
107-95
107
95
+12
94avg 89
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
118-96
118
96
+22
113avg 89
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
103-105 OT
103
105
-2
91avg 89
H15/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
119-116
119
116
+3
102avg 89
H17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
147-144 OT
147
144
+3
127avg 89
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
93-92
93
92
+1
83avg 89
A23/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
100-107
100
107
-7
82avg 89
A24/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-19
33-23
25-23
21-26
20-28
31-34
19-26
14-16
17-24
30-19
27-24
18-26
35-14
23-32
31-20
18-29
28-29
37-26
37-24
16-17
27-27
12-21
24-25
31-21
18-25
37-27
30-31
34-33
30-27
25-25
19-25
31-28
18-34
36-18
18-23
21-17
26-27
19-34
22-21
33-25
211.7Avg total
107.4Scored
104.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)101.4100.0201.4+1.457%
Season at home (14)104.598.2202.7+6.371%
Season away (16)98.7101.5200.2-2.844%
Last 10 (10)107.4104.3211.7+3.160%
Last 5 (5)112.4112.8225.2-0.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)95.3103.7199.0-8.333%
vs Similar ◀ (19)102.8100.0202.8+2.858%
vs Weaker (8)100.498.5198.9+1.962%
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
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
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
102-89
102
89
+13
98avg 94
A24/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
29-21
18-19
27-22
28-27
207.0Avg total
104.7Scored
102.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)103.399.1202.5+4.255%
Season at home (15)103.398.4201.7+4.953%
Season away (14)103.499.9203.4+3.557%
Last 10 (10)104.7102.3207.0+2.450%
Last 5 (5)101.8101.0202.8+0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)100.8102.6203.4-1.820%
vs Similar ◀ (15)102.4100.0202.4+2.447%
vs Weaker (10)105.096.3201.3+8.780%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +2.7+2.7Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: +1.3+1.3Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: +0.9+0.9
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: +2.7+2.7Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: +1.0+1.0Q3: +1.3+1.3Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: +0.9+0.9
Detroit PistonsBoston 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
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
65-42
65
42
+23
H06/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A08/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
47-43
47
43
+4
H10/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
58-46
58
46
+12
A12/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
39-48
39
48
-9
H15/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
55-52
55
52
+3
H17/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
55-52
55
52
+3
A19/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A23/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A24/12
NBA
104.7Avg total
53.4Scored
51.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.549.599.9+1.050%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.447.9100.3+4.450%-
Last 30 away (16)48.850.899.6-2.050%-
Last 10 (10)53.451.3104.7+2.170%-
Last 5 (5)49.653.0102.6-3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)52.053.0105.0-1.033%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)50.150.5100.6-0.447%-
vs Weaker (8)50.845.896.5+5.062%-
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
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
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
47-40
47
40
+7
A24/12
NBA
97.7Avg total
49.2Scored
48.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.248.397.5+0.943%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.347.297.6+3.150%-
Last 30 away (14)47.949.597.4-1.636%-
Last 10 (10)49.248.597.7+0.750%-
Last 5 (5)49.646.095.6+3.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)42.853.696.4-10.80%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)50.547.497.9+3.147%-
vs Weaker (10)50.547.097.5+3.560%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 107.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers64.530.5
47.3%
49.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.39.7
36.9%
35.3%29.1
🏀 Free throws26.517.3
65.3%
75.5%17.3
They take 90.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers62.429.5
47.3%
49.0%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.29.8
36.0%
35.3%29.4
🏀 Free throws21.116.3
77.3%
75.5%16.3
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% 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 27 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
LWWWLWWLLW
Boston Celtics
WWLLLWLWWL
#14
League position
#9
+3.0
Net rating
+2.3
104.2
Offensive rating
102.5
101.2
Defensive rating
100.1
49.6%
Effective FG%
49.3%
48.3%
Opp. effective FG%
47.7%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.7%
27.9%
Off. rebound %
21.4%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.24
36.9%
3-point %
36.0%
47.3%
Assist %
60.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence104.2 · 102.5Defence101.2 · 100.1Shooting49.6% · 49.3%3-point %36.9% · 36.0%Ball care13.4% · 13.7%Off. rebounds27.9% · 21.4%Free throws0.29 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Detroit Pistons   ■ 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
6
Detroit Pistons wins
4
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/12/15AAtlanta Hawks100-107
23/12/15AMiami Heat93-92
19/12/15AChicago Bulls147-144 OT
17/12/15HBoston Celtics119-116
15/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers103-105 OT
13/12/15HIndiana Pacers118-96
12/12/15APhiladelphia 76ers107-95
10/12/15HMemphis Grizzlies92-93
08/12/15ACharlotte Hornets84-104
06/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers111-91
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/12/15ACharlotte Hornets102-89
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL57%
HomeWLWLW71%
AwayLWWWL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301416
Win %57%71%44%
Points / game101.4104.598.7
Allowed / game100.098.2101.5
Point differential+1.4+6.3-2.8
Avg total201.4202.7200.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%29%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)62% (8)50% (4)
Overtime %13%21%6%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW55%
HomeWLLLW53%
AwayLWWLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291514
Win %55%53%57%
Points / game103.3103.3103.4
Allowed / game99.198.499.9
Point differential+4.2+4.9+3.5
Avg total202.5201.7203.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%40%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)50% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %3%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 Warriors2928197%114.6101.3+13.3
2 San Antonio Spurs3125681%101.888.7+13.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2719870%100.794.9+5.8
4 Oklahoma City Thunder30201067%107.499.2+8.2
5 Miami Heat29181162%96.994.8+2.1
6 Toronto Raptors31191261%100.196.4+3.7
7 Atlanta Hawks31191261%101.499.9+1.5
8 Chicago Bulls27161159%100.699.4+1.1
9 Indiana Pacers28161257%102.799.1+3.6
10 Orlando Magic30171357%101.098.9+2.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers30171357%102.1100.6+1.5
12 Detroit Pistons30171357%101.4100.0+1.4
13 Boston Celtics29161355%103.399.1+4.2
14 Charlotte Hornets29161355%101.899.0+2.8
15 Dallas Mavericks29161355%101.3101.1+0.2
16 Houston Rockets32161650%103.7105.0-1.3
17 Washington Wizards28141450%102.2104.6-2.4
18 Memphis Grizzlies32161650%95.999.8-3.9
19 New York Knicks30141647%97.999.0-1.1
20 Utah Jazz27121544%97.097.2-0.2
21 Sacramento Kings29121741%104.5107.1-2.6
22 Denver Nuggets29121741%99.2103.4-4.2
23 Phoenix Suns31121939%103.6105.2-1.5
24 Milwaukee Bucks31121939%96.4102.3-5.9
25 Minnesota Timberwolves29111838%101.3103.4-2.2
26 Portland Trail Blazers31112035%101.0103.1-2.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans30102033%102.5107.1-4.6
28 Brooklyn Nets3082227%96.7103.4-6.7
29 Los Angeles Lakers3052517%96.2107.2-10.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers311303%91.4104.7-13.3
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
Detroit Pistons2422153293
Boston Celtics2526252399
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