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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 28 Dec 2020
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 108-107
19-23 30-32 39-28 20-24
Position#17
Record2-3
FormLLLWW
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game109.8
vs
Position#16
Record1-3
FormLLLWL
Points / game101.2
Allowed / game116.2
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics
30 Mar 2027
IND v BOS
upcoming
02 Mar 2027
IND v BOS
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12 Jan 2026
IND98
BOS96
26 Dec 2025
IND122
BOS140
30 Oct 2024
IND135
BOS132
27 May 2024
IND102
BOS105
25 May 2024
IND111
BOS114
08 Jan 2024
IND133
BOS131
06 Jan 2024
IND101
BOS118
23 Feb 2023
IND138
BOS142
27 Feb 2022
IND128
BOS107
12 Jan 2022
IND100
BOS119
29 Dec 2020
IND111
BOS116
27 Dec 2020
IND108
BOS107
10 Mar 2020
IND111
BOS114
11 Dec 2019
IND122
BOS117
21 Apr 2019
IND106
BOS110
19 Apr 2019
IND96
BOS104
05 Apr 2019
IND97
BOS117
03 Nov 2018
IND102
BOS101
18 Dec 2017
IND111
BOS112
25 Nov 2017
IND98
BOS108
22 Dec 2016
IND102
BOS109
12 Nov 2016
IND99
BOS105
15 Mar 2016
IND103
BOS98
04 Nov 2015
IND100
BOS98
14 Mar 2015
IND89
BOS93
09 Jan 2015
IND107
BOS103
11 Mar 2014
IND94
BOS83
22 Dec 2013
IND106
BOS79
06 Mar 2013
IND81
BOS83
07 Apr 2012
IND72
BOS86
14 Jan 2012
IND97
BOS83
28 Mar 2011
IND107
BOS100
28 Dec 2010
IND83
BOS95
14 Nov 2009
IND113
BOS104
07 Dec 2008
IND117
BOS122
01 Nov 2008
IND95
BOS79
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#7
W
109-92
109
92
+17
111avg 102
H14/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
101-113
101
113
-12
95avg 102
H18/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
100-109
100
109
-9
93avg 102
H20/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
115-124
115
124
-9
104avg 102
A22/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
87-99
87
99
-12
74avg 102
A24/08
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
104-107
104
107
-3
95avg 102
A13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
106-116
106
116
-10
91avg 102
A14/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
107-113
107
113
-6
82avg 102
H18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
121-107
121
107
+14
115avg 102
H24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
125-106
125
106
+19
126avg 102
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-13
30-31
26-26
25-22
33-27
19-29
28-25
21-32
24-22
22-29
31-37
23-21
27-34
29-40
34-20
25-30
22-21
20-27
20-22
25-29
22-20
23-29
28-16
31-42
35-32
20-23
24-26
27-35
28-28
31-23
24-33
24-29
35-33
26-33
27-16
33-25
27-28
39-28
33-15
26-35
216.1Avg total
107.5Scored
108.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (5)112.6109.8222.4+2.840%
Season at home (2)114.0110.0224.0+4.050%
Season away (3)111.7109.7221.3+2.033%
Last 10 (10)107.5108.6216.1-1.130%
Last 5 (5)112.6109.8222.4+2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)103.0116.8219.8-13.820%
vs Similar ◀ (18)108.8108.3217.1+0.561%
vs Weaker (7)109.6101.0210.6+8.671%
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
Miami Heat
#7
L
114-117 OT
114
117
-3
102avg 103
H15/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
101-106
101
106
-5
97avg 103
H17/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
117-106
117
106
+11
116avg 103
A20/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
109-112
109
112
-3
108avg 103
A24/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
121-108
121
108
+13
116avg 103
H26/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
113-125
113
125
-12
99avg 103
A27/09
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
99-108
99
108
-9
87avg 103
A16/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
89-113
89
113
-24
72avg 103
H19/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
122-121
122
121
+1
104avg 103
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
95-123
95
123
-28
78avg 103
H25/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-18
29-37
28-16
23-35
31-28
29-19
17-37
24-22
31-22
32-28
26-24
28-32
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
221.9Avg total
108.0Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (4)101.2116.2217.5-15.025%
Season at home (3)102.0119.0221.0-17.033%
Season away (1)99.0108.0207.0-9.00%
Last 10 (10)108.0113.9221.9-5.930%
Last 5 (5)103.6118.0221.6-14.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)101.2116.2217.5-15.025%
vs Similar ◀ (17)109.5108.2217.8+1.341%
vs Weaker (9)117.8107.0224.8+10.889%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +3.9+3.9Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: -4.0-4.0Q4: -4.8-4.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +3.9+3.9Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: -4.0-4.0Q4: -4.8-4.8
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
Miami Heat
#7
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H14/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H18/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
46-51
46
51
-5
H20/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
56-74
56
74
-18
A22/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
42-48
42
48
-6
A24/08
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
45-49
45
49
-4
A13/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A14/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
59-51
59
51
+8
H18/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
61-66
61
66
-5
H24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
66-56
66
56
+10
A27/12
NBA
109.0Avg total
54.0Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.453.6108.1+0.843%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.952.9108.8+3.046%-
Last 30 away (17)53.354.2107.5-0.941%-
Last 10 (10)54.055.0109.0-1.030%-
Last 5 (5)57.255.4112.6+1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)50.258.0108.2-7.820%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)54.954.2109.1+0.744%-
vs Weaker (7)56.349.0105.3+7.357%-
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
Miami Heat
#7
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H15/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H17/09
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
63-50
63
50
+13
A20/09
NBA
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
108.3Avg total
53.9Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.652.0107.6+3.660%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.752.6109.3+4.167%-
Last 30 away (15)54.551.4105.9+3.153%-
Last 10 (10)53.954.4108.3-0.540%-
Last 5 (5)53.256.8110.0-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.555.5107.0-4.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.951.6106.5+3.253%-
vs Weaker (9)58.751.1109.8+7.678%-
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: 107.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers52.127.8
53.4%
52.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.212.3
34.9%
36.6%36.9
🏀 Free throws20.915.0
71.8%
77.7%15.0
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 108.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 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-pointers52.227.3
52.3%
52.8%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.112.0
32.3%
36.6%36.0
🏀 Free throws21.517.4
80.9%
77.7%17.4
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% 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 28 Dec 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WWLLLLLLLW
Boston Celtics
LWLLLWLWLL
#17
League position
#16
-1.1
Net rating
-5.8
104.4
Offensive rating
105.9
105.5
Defensive rating
111.7
53.0%
Effective FG%
50.7%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
14.9%
Turnover %
14.3%
19.6%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.9%
3-point %
32.3%
63.6%
Assist %
60.1%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence104.4 · 105.9Defence105.5 · 111.7Shooting53.0% · 50.7%3-point %34.9% · 32.3%Ball care14.9% · 14.3%Off. rebounds19.6% · 24.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ 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
2
Indiana Pacers wins
8
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/20AChicago Bulls125-106
24/12/20HNew York Knicks121-107
18/12/20HPhiladelphia 76ers107-113
14/12/20ACleveland Cavaliers106-116
13/12/20ACleveland Cavaliers104-107
24/08/20AMiami Heat87-99
22/08/20AMiami Heat115-124
20/08/20HMiami Heat100-109
18/08/20HMiami Heat101-113
14/08/20HMiami Heat109-92
DateH/AOpponentScore
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
20/09/20AMiami Heat117-106
17/09/20HMiami Heat101-106
15/09/20HMiami Heat114-117 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW40%
HomeLW50%
AwayLLW33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games523
Win %40%50%33%
Points / game112.6114.0111.7
Allowed / game109.8110.0109.7
Point differential+2.8+4.0+2.0
Avg total222.4224.0221.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%50%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)-0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWL25%
HomeLWL33%
AwayL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games431
Win %25%33%0%
Points / game101.2102.099.0
Allowed / game116.2119.0108.0
Point differential-15.0-17.0-9.0
Avg total217.5221.0207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)100% (1)-
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 Los Angeles Lakers65183%115.2106.3+8.8
2 Brooklyn Nets54180%116.8100.6+16.2
3 Utah Jazz54180%117.2103.6+13.6
4 New Orleans Pelicans54180%110.0102.0+8.0
5 Philadelphia 76ers54180%107.4104.0+3.4
6 Orlando Magic75271%117.3115.4+1.9
7 Cleveland Cavaliers75271%109.4108.0+1.4
8 Atlanta Hawks64267%116.2113.8+2.3
9 Sacramento Kings64267%112.0114.0-2.0
10 Houston Rockets53260%116.4108.0+8.4
11 Minnesota Timberwolves53260%113.0113.8-0.8
12 New York Knicks74357%103.799.9+3.9
13 Dallas Mavericks63350%118.0110.0+8.0
14 Memphis Grizzlies63350%117.5114.2+3.3
15 Miami Heat42250%106.8107.5-0.8
16 Oklahoma City Thunder42250%109.0111.0-2.0
17 Chicago Bulls63350%107.8111.8-4.0
18 Denver Nuggets52340%118.0108.6+9.4
19 Indiana Pacers52340%112.6109.8+2.8
20 Toronto Raptors52340%108.2111.6-3.4
21 Golden State Warriors52340%106.2117.4-11.2
22 Detroit Pistons62433%99.3100.8-1.5
23 San Antonio Spurs62433%109.5115.3-5.8
24 Portland Trail Blazers62433%108.7120.7-12.0
25 Los Angeles Clippers62433%100.3114.0-13.7
26 Charlotte Hornets72529%110.9113.1-2.3
27 Boston Celtics41325%101.2116.2-15.0
28 Milwaukee Bucks61517%116.0119.7-3.7
29 Washington Wizards61517%106.5112.5-6.0
30 Phoenix Suns61517%104.3110.7-6.3
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
Indiana Pacers19303920108
Boston Celtics23322824107
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