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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 21 Apr 2019
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 106-110
23-21 26-26 23-26 34-37
Position#13
Record48-37
FormLWLLL
Points / game107.3
Allowed / game104.4
vs
Position#8
Record52-33
FormLWWWW
Points / game111.8
Allowed / game107.2
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics
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BOS95
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BOS104
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BOS122
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IND95
BOS79
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#8
L
112-114
112
114
-2
102avg 100
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
116-121
116
121
-5
no box
H30/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
111-102
111
102
+9
112avg 100
H01/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
108-89
108
89
+19
102avg 100
A03/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
97-117
97
117
-20
no box
H06/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
96-108
96
108
-12
87avg 100
H07/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
135-134
135
134
+1
no box
A11/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
74-84
74
84
-10
59avg 100
A14/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
91-99
91
99
-8
81avg 100
A17/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
96-104
96
104
-8
84avg 100
H20/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-35
35-28
31-26
21-25
28-32
29-24
35-34
24-31
23-33
36-22
28-25
24-22
18-15
26-21
34-26
30-27
27-24
20-34
27-33
23-26
25-31
19-21
25-30
27-26
35-28
38-41
36-34
26-31
20-20
25-18
8-26
21-20
33-29
17-23
29-16
12-31
28-41
33-18
12-21
23-24
210.8Avg total
103.6Scored
107.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (85)107.3104.4211.6+2.956%
Season at home (42)108.4101.1209.5+7.369%
Season away (43)106.2107.5213.7-1.344%
Last 10 (10)103.6107.2210.8-3.630%
Last 5 (5)98.4105.8204.2-7.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)97.5111.5209.0-14.00%
vs Similar ◀ (17)100.5105.6206.2-5.118%
vs Weaker (11)113.1106.4219.5+6.782%
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
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
114-112
114
112
+2
110avg 102
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
96-110
96
110
-14
no box
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
110-105
110
105
+5
102avg 102
H01/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
112-102
112
102
+10
108avg 102
A03/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
117-97
117
97
+20
no box
A06/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
108-116
108
116
-8
101avg 102
H07/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
116-110
116
110
+6
104avg 102
A09/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
84-74
84
74
+10
80avg 102
H14/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
99-91
99
91
+8
95avg 102
H17/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
104-96
104
96
+8
98avg 102
A20/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-25
28-35
26-31
25-21
21-17
27-32
22-33
26-28
36-17
25-30
27-30
22-28
29-31
24-18
30-32
29-21
24-27
34-20
33-27
26-23
27-27
25-21
26-35
30-33
25-39
38-25
26-31
27-15
20-20
18-25
26-8
20-21
29-33
23-17
16-29
31-12
41-28
18-33
21-12
24-23
207.3Avg total
106.0Scored
101.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (85)111.8107.2219.0+4.661%
Season at home (43)113.0106.2219.2+6.970%
Season away (42)110.5108.3218.8+2.252%
Last 10 (10)106.0101.3207.3+4.780%
Last 5 (5)102.297.4199.6+4.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)97.098.0195.0-1.00%
vs Similar ◀ (15)106.1107.6213.7-1.547%
vs Weaker (14)114.4111.5225.9+2.971%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -0.6-0.6Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: +3.5+3.5
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +2.8+2.8Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -0.6-0.6Q3: -1.5-1.5Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: +3.5+3.5
Indiana PacersBoston 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
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#8
L
60-63
60
63
-3
A29/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H30/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H01/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
44-36
44
36
+8
A03/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H06/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H07/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
73-69
73
69
+4
A11/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
45-38
45
38
+7
A14/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A17/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
61-59
61
59
+2
H20/04
NBA
107.8Avg total
54.0Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.253.0107.2+1.257%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.753.6108.3+1.167%-
Last 30 away (15)53.652.4106.0+1.247%-
Last 10 (10)54.053.8107.8+0.260%-
Last 5 (5)54.654.0108.6+0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)48.554.5103.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)53.152.7105.8+0.453%-
vs Weaker (11)56.853.2110.0+3.673%-
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
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
61-47
61
47
+14
H01/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A03/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A06/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H07/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A09/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
38-45
38
45
-7
H14/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H17/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
59-61
59
61
-2
A20/04
NBA
106.7Avg total
54.7Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.153.9109.1+1.253%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.352.9107.2+1.457%-
Last 30 away (16)55.954.8110.7+1.150%-
Last 10 (10)54.752.0106.7+2.760%-
Last 5 (5)52.853.6106.4-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.053.0100.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)54.454.2108.6+0.247%-
vs Weaker (14)56.553.7110.2+2.864%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 103.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.629.7
49.0%
51.7%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.59.9
37.4%
35.4%29.7
🏀 Free throws20.314.3
70.4%
76.6%14.3
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 105.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.927.5
49.2%
51.7%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.311.7
38.6%
35.4%35.1
🏀 Free throws20.115.5
77.1%
76.6%15.5
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 21 Apr 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLLWLLWWLL
Boston Celtics
WWWWLWWWLW
#13
League position
#8
-3.3
Net rating
+4.3
104.6
Offensive rating
106.1
107.9
Defensive rating
101.7
51.1%
Effective FG%
52.3%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
49.2%
12.1%
Turnover %
12.6%
20.1%
Off. rebound %
19.5%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.23
37.4%
3-point %
38.6%
62.9%
Assist %
61.5%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence104.6 · 106.1Defence107.9 · 101.7Shooting51.1% · 52.3%3-point %37.4% · 38.6%Ball care12.1% · 12.6%Off. rebounds20.1% · 19.5%Free throws0.23 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)30% · 80%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ 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
Indiana Pacers wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/04/19HBoston Celtics96-104
17/04/19ABoston Celtics91-99
14/04/19ABoston Celtics74-84
11/04/19AAtlanta Hawks135-134
07/04/19HBrooklyn Nets96-108
06/04/19HBoston Celtics97-117
03/04/19ADetroit Pistons108-89
01/04/19HDetroit Pistons111-102
30/03/19HOrlando Magic116-121
29/03/19ABoston Celtics112-114
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/04/19AIndiana Pacers104-96
17/04/19HIndiana Pacers99-91
14/04/19HIndiana Pacers84-74
09/04/19AWashington Wizards116-110
07/04/19HOrlando Magic108-116
06/04/19AIndiana Pacers117-97
03/04/19AMiami Heat112-102
01/04/19HMiami Heat110-105
30/03/19ABrooklyn Nets96-110
29/03/19HIndiana Pacers114-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL56%
HomeLWLLL69%
AwayLWWLL44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games854243
Win %56%69%44%
Points / game107.3108.4106.2
Allowed / game104.4101.1107.5
Point differential+2.9+7.3-1.3
Avg total211.6209.5213.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%38%16%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)50% (8)45% (11)
Overtime %1%0%2%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW61%
HomeWWLWW70%
AwayLWWWW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games854342
Win %61%70%52%
Points / game111.8113.0110.5
Allowed / game107.2106.2108.3
Point differential+4.6+6.9+2.2
Avg total219.0219.2218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%35%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)56% (9)44% (9)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Milwaukee Bucks85632274%118.2108.8+9.4
2 Toronto Raptors85602571%114.0107.8+6.2
3 Golden State Warriors85592669%118.0111.3+6.7
4 Houston Rockets85562966%113.9108.7+5.2
5 Denver Nuggets86563065%110.6106.7+3.9
6 Portland Trail Blazers85553065%114.4110.2+4.2
7 Philadelphia 76ers86543263%115.5112.6+3.0
8 Boston Celtics85523361%111.8107.2+4.6
9 Utah Jazz85503559%111.2106.8+4.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder85503559%114.1111.0+3.1
11 San Antonio Spurs86503658%111.4109.9+1.5
12 Los Angeles Clippers85493658%115.1114.8+0.4
13 Indiana Pacers85483756%107.3104.4+2.9
14 Orlando Magic85434251%106.8106.5+0.3
15 Brooklyn Nets86434350%112.3112.8-0.5
16 Detroit Pistons85414448%106.7107.7-1.1
17 Miami Heat82394348%105.7105.9-0.2
18 Charlotte Hornets82394348%110.7111.8-1.1
19 Sacramento Kings82394348%114.2115.3-1.1
20 Los Angeles Lakers82374545%111.8113.5-1.7
21 Minnesota Timberwolves82364644%112.5114.0-1.5
22 Dallas Mavericks82334940%108.9110.1-1.3
23 New Orleans Pelicans82334940%115.4116.8-1.3
24 Memphis Grizzlies82334940%103.5106.1-2.6
25 Washington Wizards82325039%114.0116.9-2.9
26 Atlanta Hawks82295335%113.3119.4-6.0
27 Chicago Bulls82226027%104.9113.4-8.4
28 Phoenix Suns82196323%107.5116.8-9.3
29 Cleveland Cavaliers82196323%104.5114.1-9.6
30 New York Knicks82176521%104.6113.8-9.2
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
Indiana Pacers23262334106
Boston Celtics21262637110
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