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Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 02 Apr 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 106-109
23-21 20-24 36-37 27-27
Position#1
Record68-7
FormWWWWW
Points / game115.1
Allowed / game104.1
Golden State Warriors
USA
vs
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
Position#9
Record43-32
FormWWWLL
Points / game105.6
Allowed / game102.3
USANBA
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Golden State Warriors 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

Golden State WarriorsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWarriors
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
125-107
125
107
+18
130avg 111
H15/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
121-85
121
85
+36
125avg 111
H17/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
130-112
130
112
+18
127avg 111
A19/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
79-87
79
87
-8
68avg 111
A20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
109-104
109
104
+5
105avg 111
A22/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
114-98
114
98
+16
107avg 111
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
128-120
128
120
+8
124avg 111
H26/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
117-105
117
105
+12
119avg 111
H28/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
102-94
102
94
+8
100avg 111
H30/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
103-96 OT
103
96
+7
91avg 111
A31/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
31-26
35-19
31-38
31-19
31-27
35-18
24-21
42-36
31-31
21-18
36-27
18-17
19-26
28-22
14-22
27-29
34-29
28-31
20-15
23-28
28-21
30-23
33-26
40-33
32-25
30-31
26-31
32-31
39-24
25-24
21-26
27-22
22-24
30-26
23-22
26-21
16-19
21-29
26-20
213.6Avg total
112.8Scored
100.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (75)115.1104.1219.2+11.091%
Season at home (36)115.9100.8216.6+15.1100%
Season away (39)114.4107.1221.5+7.382%
Last 10 (10)112.8100.8213.6+12.090%
Last 5 (5)112.8102.6215.4+10.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)109.2104.8214.0+4.575%
vs Weaker ◀ (26)116.5107.0223.5+9.592%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#19
L
98-102
98
102
-4
85avg 96
H12/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
98-103
98
103
-5
86avg 96
A15/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
109-130
109
130
-21
92avg 96
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
91-105
91
105
-14
78avg 96
A18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
120-105
120
105
+15
118avg 96
A20/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-96
107
96
+11
100avg 96
H21/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
91-79
91
79
+12
87avg 96
H23/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
102-99
102
99
+3
90avg 96
A27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
90-114
90
114
-24
72avg 96
A29/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
109-116
109
116
-7
97avg 96
A01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-19
20-27
30-31
25-25
20-20
19-23
31-28
28-32
30-35
25-31
26-42
28-22
14-30
27-25
33-24
17-26
28-16
27-28
33-35
32-26
22-17
34-32
35-29
16-18
25-25
21-21
23-16
22-17
35-22
23-19
23-34
21-24
24-30
26-37
20-25
20-22
31-30
27-24
25-27
26-35
206.4Avg total
101.5Scored
104.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (75)105.6102.3207.9+3.357%
Season at home (37)106.0100.3206.3+5.768%
Season away (38)105.2104.3209.5+0.947%
Last 10 (10)101.5104.9206.4-3.440%
Last 5 (5)99.8100.8200.6-1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)109.0130.0239.0-21.00%
vs Similar (15)103.4103.3206.7+0.153%
vs Weaker (14)112.8104.9217.6+7.979%
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Stronger. 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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +3.1+3.1Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -1.2-1.2
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +3.1+3.1Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -1.2-1.2
Golden State WarriorsBoston 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
Golden State WarriorsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H15/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
62-46
62
46
+16
H17/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
73-67
73
67
+6
A19/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
37-43
37
43
-6
A20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A22/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
72-58
72
58
+14
H26/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
71-55
71
55
+16
H28/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
49-46
49
46
+3
H30/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
42-40
42
40
+2
A31/03
NBA
108.9Avg total
57.7Scored
51.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.953.3113.2+6.680%-
Last 30 at home (15)62.452.7115.1+9.7100%-
Last 30 away (15)57.353.9111.3+3.460%-
Last 10 (10)57.751.2108.9+6.590%-
Last 5 (5)57.049.6106.6+7.4100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (4)54.855.0109.8-0.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (26)60.753.0113.7+7.685%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. 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
Houston Rockets
#19
L
43-46
43
46
-3
H12/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
39-43
39
43
-4
A15/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
55-66
55
66
-11
H16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
41-55
41
55
-14
A18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
55-44
55
44
+11
A20/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
56-49
56
49
+7
H21/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
D
46-46
46
46
+0
H23/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
58-41
58
41
+17
A27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
50-67
50
67
-17
A29/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
58-54
58
54
+4
A01/04
NBA
101.2Avg total
50.1Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.451.4104.7+2.050%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.451.7107.1+3.753%-
Last 30 away (15)51.351.1102.4+0.347%-
Last 10 (10)50.151.1101.2-1.040%-
Last 5 (5)53.651.4105.0+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (1)55.066.0121.0-11.00%-
vs Similar (15)50.251.2101.4-1.033%-
vs Weaker (14)56.650.5107.1+6.171%-
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Golden State Warriorstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Golden State Warriors: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers53.827.6
51.3%
49.0%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.214.2
42.8%
35.3%42.6
🏀 Free throws19.515.0
76.9%
75.5%15.0
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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: 101.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers63.929.1
45.5%
49.0%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.17.9
32.8%
35.3%23.7
🏀 Free throws24.319.6
80.7%
75.5%19.6
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% 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 02 Apr 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Golden State Warriors
WWWWWWLWWW
Boston Celtics
LLWWWWLLLL
#1
League position
#9
+12.0
Net rating
-3.4
112.6
Offensive rating
102.4
100.6
Defensive rating
105.9
56.2%
Effective FG%
46.5%
47.2%
Opp. effective FG%
49.8%
13.8%
Turnover %
13.9%
20.6%
Off. rebound %
28.5%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.28
42.8%
3-point %
32.8%
67.7%
Assist %
55.1%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.6 · 102.4Defence100.6 · 105.9Shooting56.2% · 46.5%3-point %42.8% · 32.8%Ball care13.8% · 13.9%Off. rebounds20.6% · 28.5%Free throws0.22 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)90% · 40%
■ Golden State Warriors   ■ 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
Golden State Warriors wins
4
Boston Celtics wins
DateGameScore
12/12/15Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors119-124 OT
01/03/15Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors101-106
26/01/15Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics114-111
06/03/14Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors88-108
11/01/14Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics99-97
02/03/13Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors94-86
30/12/12Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics101-83
15/03/12Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics103-105
05/03/11Boston Celtics v Golden State Warriors107-103
23/02/11Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics93-115
Golden State Warriorslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/03/16AUtah Jazz103-96 OT
30/03/16HWashington Wizards102-94
28/03/16HPhiladelphia 76ers117-105
26/03/16HDallas Mavericks128-120
24/03/16HLos Angeles Clippers114-98
22/03/16AMinnesota Timberwolves109-104
20/03/16ASan Antonio Spurs79-87
19/03/16ADallas Mavericks130-112
17/03/16HNew York Knicks121-85
15/03/16HNew Orleans Pelicans125-107
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/04/16APortland Trail Blazers109-116
29/03/16ALos Angeles Clippers90-114
27/03/16APhoenix Suns102-99
23/03/16HToronto Raptors91-79
21/03/16HOrlando Magic107-96
20/03/16APhiladelphia 76ers120-105
18/03/16AToronto Raptors91-105
16/03/16HOklahoma City Thunder109-130
15/03/16AIndiana Pacers98-103
12/03/16HHouston Rockets98-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Golden State Warriors
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW91%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayLWLWW82%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games753639
Win %91%100%82%
Points / game115.1115.9114.4
Allowed / game104.1100.8107.1
Point differential+11.0+15.1+7.3
Avg total219.2216.6221.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+55%64%46%
Close games (≤5 pts) won92% (13)100% (4)89% (9)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL57%
HomeWLLWW68%
AwayLWWLL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games753738
Win %57%68%47%
Points / game105.6106.0105.2
Allowed / game102.3100.3104.3
Point differential+3.3+5.7+0.9
Avg total207.9206.3209.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%35%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (24)55% (11)31% (13)
Overtime %4%5%3%
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 Warriors7568791%115.1104.1+11.0
2 San Antonio Spurs75631284%104.292.6+11.7
3 Cleveland Cavaliers76542271%104.098.0+6.0
4 Oklahoma City Thunder76532370%110.1102.7+7.4
5 Toronto Raptors75512468%102.998.5+4.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers75472863%104.6100.8+3.8
7 Charlotte Hornets75443159%103.1100.5+2.6
8 Miami Heat75443159%99.898.3+1.5
9 Atlanta Hawks77453258%102.999.2+3.8
10 Boston Celtics75433257%105.6102.3+3.3
11 Memphis Grizzlies76413554%99.1100.8-1.7
12 Portland Trail Blazers76403653%104.7103.9+0.7
13 Detroit Pistons76403653%102.0101.3+0.7
14 Indiana Pacers75393652%101.6100.5+1.1
15 Chicago Bulls75383751%101.5103.0-1.5
16 Utah Jazz76383850%97.896.1+1.8
17 Dallas Mavericks76383850%103.0103.6-0.6
18 Houston Rockets76373949%105.8106.6-0.8
19 Washington Wizards75363948%103.4104.5-1.1
20 Orlando Magic76324442%101.7103.2-1.5
21 Milwaukee Bucks76324442%99.2102.9-3.7
22 Denver Nuggets77324542%102.1104.7-2.6
23 New York Knicks77314640%98.6101.2-2.5
24 Sacramento Kings76304639%106.9109.1-2.2
25 New Orleans Pelicans75284737%102.6106.0-3.4
26 Minnesota Timberwolves76255133%101.8105.8-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets76215528%98.5105.3-6.7
28 Phoenix Suns75205527%100.5107.8-7.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers75165921%97.7106.9-9.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers7696712%96.9107.4-10.5
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
Golden State Warriors23203627106
Boston Celtics21243727109
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