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Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 02 Jan 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 96-93
27-12 28-28 24-33 17-20
Position#29
Record2-6
FormLLLLL
Points / game102.8
Allowed / game106.1
vs
Position#16
Record3-4
FormWLLWW
Points / game107.7
Allowed / game113.0
USANBA· Little Caesars Arena
NBA2020-21
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 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

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
L
84-96
84
96
-12
69avg 95
A08/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
106-124
106
124
-18
93avg 95
A11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
84-90
84
90
-6
70avg 95
H12/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
99-91
99
91
+8
no box
H14/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
97-86
97
86
+11
90avg 95
A18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
96-99
96
99
-3
85avg 95
A20/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
101-111
101
111
-10
94avg 95
A24/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
119-128 OT
119
128
-9
108avg 95
H27/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
120-128
120
128
-8
108avg 95
A29/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
106-116
106
116
-10
90avg 95
H30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-27
25-22
24-23
13-24
29-34
26-36
29-29
22-25
18-22
29-26
14-26
23-16
31-20
21-22
23-33
24-16
33-23
25-12
20-25
19-26
27-31
22-32
27-20
20-16
34-25
23-31
28-24
16-31
26-26
27-33
33-22
15-20
25-33
31-32
31-35
33-28
29-24
22-24
25-29
30-39
208.1Avg total
101.2Scored
106.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)102.8106.1208.9-3.425%
Season at home (4)102.0106.2208.2-4.225%
Season away (4)103.5106.0209.5-2.525%
Last 10 (10)101.2106.9208.1-5.720%
Last 5 (5)108.4116.4224.8-8.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)104.3112.6216.9-8.217%
vs Similar (16)102.4105.9208.3-3.625%
vs Weaker (2)109.5121.5231.0-12.00%
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
Miami Heat
#7
L
109-112
109
112
-3
108avg 104
A24/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
121-108
121
108
+13
116avg 104
H26/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
113-125
113
125
-12
99avg 104
A27/09
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
99-108
99
108
-9
87avg 104
A16/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
89-113
89
113
-24
72avg 104
H19/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
122-121
122
121
+1
104avg 104
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
95-123
95
123
-28
78avg 104
H25/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
107-108
107
108
-1
100avg 104
A28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
116-111
116
111
+5
108avg 104
A30/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
126-107
126
107
+19
121avg 104
H31/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-24
21-26
32-27
33-35
18-26
33-32
41-25
29-25
27-33
33-29
26-26
27-37
19-29
25-21
28-32
27-26
23-35
21-27
16-30
29-21
31-34
33-25
37-25
21-37
22-26
32-25
23-35
18-37
23-19
32-30
28-39
24-20
31-26
27-31
25-37
33-17
31-19
35-21
30-31
30-36
223.3Avg total
109.7Scored
113.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (7)107.7113.0220.7-5.343%
Season at home (4)108.0116.0224.0-8.050%
Season away (3)107.3109.0216.3-1.733%
Last 10 (10)109.7113.6223.3-3.940%
Last 5 (5)113.2114.0227.2-0.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)101.2116.2217.5-15.025%
vs Similar (18)110.4106.1216.5+4.350%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)116.5104.9221.4+11.688%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: -2.0-2.0
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +2.5+2.5Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: -2.0-2.0
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
New York Knicks
#25
L
47-49
47
49
-2
A08/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
55-70
55
70
-15
A11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H12/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
52-42
52
42
+10
H14/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
58-35
58
35
+23
A18/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
49-63
49
63
-14
A20/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
57-56
57
56
+1
A24/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H27/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
56-65
56
65
-9
A29/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H30/12
NBA
106.0Avg total
52.5Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.755.9108.6-3.233%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.255.7107.9-3.444%-
Last 30 away (14)53.256.2109.4-3.021%-
Last 10 (10)52.553.5106.0-1.040%-
Last 5 (5)53.258.2111.4-5.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)51.158.6109.7-7.525%-
vs Similar (16)54.453.9108.3+0.444%-
vs Weaker (2)49.056.0105.0-7.00%-
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
Miami Heat
#7
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A24/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
51-58
51
58
-7
H26/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A27/09
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A16/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
44-62
44
62
-18
H19/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H25/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
55-49
55
49
+6
A28/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
58-57
58
57
+1
A30/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
66-40
66
40
+26
H31/12
NBA
107.8Avg total
54.0Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.450.6105.9+4.867%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.652.1108.7+4.567%-
Last 30 away (15)54.149.1103.2+5.167%-
Last 10 (10)54.053.8107.8+0.250%-
Last 5 (5)59.451.2110.6+8.2100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.555.5107.0-4.050%-
vs Similar (18)55.249.1104.3+6.267%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)57.651.5109.1+6.175%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Weaker. 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: 101.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers50.325.3
50.3%
52.8%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.411.8
31.6%
36.6%35.4
🏀 Free throws21.615.8
73.1%
77.7%15.8
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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: 109.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 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-pointers53.928.6
53.1%
52.8%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.912.0
33.4%
36.6%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.316.5
77.5%
77.7%16.5
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 02 Jan 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
LLLLLWWLLL
Boston Celtics
WWLLWLLLWL
#29
League position
#16
-6.9
Net rating
-3.8
99.2
Offensive rating
106.5
106.1
Defensive rating
110.3
49.0%
Effective FG%
51.9%
53.3%
Opp. effective FG%
54.7%
14.8%
Turnover %
14.7%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
25.6%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.24
31.6%
3-point %
33.4%
60.1%
Assist %
57.9%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence99.2 · 106.5Defence106.1 · 110.3Shooting49.0% · 51.9%3-point %31.6% · 33.4%Ball care14.8% · 14.7%Off. rebounds19.9% · 25.6%Free throws0.25 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 40%
■ 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
3
Detroit Pistons wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/20HGolden State Warriors106-116
29/12/20AAtlanta Hawks120-128
27/12/20HCleveland Cavaliers119-128 OT
24/12/20AMinnesota Timberwolves101-111
20/12/20AWashington Wizards96-99
18/12/20AWashington Wizards97-86
14/12/20HNew York Knicks99-91
12/12/20HNew York Knicks84-90
11/03/20APhiladelphia 76ers106-124
08/03/20ANew York Knicks84-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/12/20HMemphis Grizzlies126-107
30/12/20AIndiana Pacers116-111
28/12/20AIndiana Pacers107-108
25/12/20HBrooklyn Nets95-123
24/12/20HMilwaukee Bucks122-121
19/12/20HBrooklyn Nets89-113
16/12/20APhiladelphia 76ers99-108
27/09/20AMiami Heat113-125
26/09/20HMiami Heat121-108
24/09/20AMiami Heat109-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL25%
HomeLWLL25%
AwayWLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844
Win %25%25%25%
Points / game102.8102.0103.5
Allowed / game106.1106.2106.0
Point differential-3.4-4.2-2.5
Avg total208.9208.2209.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%0%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)-0% (1)
Overtime %12%25%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW43%
HomeLWLW50%
AwayLLW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743
Win %43%50%33%
Points / game107.7108.0107.3
Allowed / game113.0116.0109.0
Point differential-5.3-8.0-1.7
Avg total220.7224.0216.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (1)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%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 Philadelphia 76ers76186%107.6100.7+6.9
2 Los Angeles Lakers97278%116.2105.7+10.6
3 Brooklyn Nets75271%120.0108.6+11.4
4 Utah Jazz75271%113.0104.7+8.3
5 New Orleans Pelicans75271%107.0100.1+6.9
6 Orlando Magic96367%114.6114.6+0.0
7 Atlanta Hawks85362%120.8118.5+2.2
8 Houston Rockets74357%116.4111.9+4.6
9 Golden State Warriors74357%110.9117.3-6.4
10 New York Knicks95456%100.498.3+2.1
11 Chicago Bulls95456%113.7115.2-1.6
12 Cleveland Cavaliers95456%105.7107.8-2.1
13 Sacramento Kings95456%112.9115.2-2.3
14 Indiana Pacers84450%112.6108.9+3.8
15 Memphis Grizzlies84450%116.0115.2+0.8
16 Los Angeles Clippers84450%106.8111.2-4.5
17 Miami Heat63350%107.2113.7-6.5
18 Phoenix Suns94544%106.6105.0+1.6
19 Denver Nuggets73443%118.4111.3+7.1
20 Dallas Mavericks73443%115.3111.1+4.1
21 Toronto Raptors73443%104.9105.9-1.0
22 Boston Celtics73443%107.7113.0-5.3
23 Minnesota Timberwolves73443%108.1117.1-9.0
24 Charlotte Hornets83538%111.8111.4+0.4
25 Portland Trail Blazers83538%109.0119.9-10.9
26 San Antonio Spurs72529%109.1116.1-7.0
27 Oklahoma City Thunder72529%104.6112.1-7.6
28 Milwaukee Bucks82625%118.5116.8+1.8
29 Detroit Pistons82625%102.8106.1-3.4
30 Washington Wizards81712%109.5115.4-5.9
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 Pistons2728241796
Boston Celtics1228332093
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