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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 24 Feb 2023
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 138-142 (OT)
31-34 27-34 39-32 28-25 13-17
Position#24
Record26-34
FormLLLLW
Points / game114.5
Allowed / game117.1
vs
Position#3
Record42-17
FormWWWLW
Points / game117.9
Allowed / game111.7
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA2022-23
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics
30 Mar 2027
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BOS105
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BOS114
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IND133
BOS131
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IND101
BOS118
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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
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IND99
BOS105
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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 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
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
131-141
131
141
-10
120avg 107
H28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
100-112
100
112
-12
92avg 107
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
111-112
111
112
-1
108avg 107
H03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
107-104
107
104
+3
102avg 107
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
103-122
103
122
-19
92avg 107
H05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
111-116
111
116
-5
101avg 107
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
104-117
104
117
-13
91avg 107
H11/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
113-127
113
127
-14
98avg 107
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
117-123
117
123
-6
106avg 107
H14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
117-113
117
113
+4
114avg 107
H16/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-45
26-40
43-29
32-27
32-23
30-27
17-30
21-32
35-30
32-24
29-30
15-28
28-27
32-21
27-32
20-24
25-27
21-35
38-36
19-24
30-39
33-21
20-29
28-27
24-30
23-30
30-35
27-22
29-37
28-43
31-24
25-23
33-27
18-26
37-36
29-34
15-39
27-19
40-28
35-27
230.1Avg total
111.4Scored
118.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (60)114.5117.1231.6-2.643%
Season at home (32)116.7115.7232.4+1.156%
Season away (28)112.0118.8230.8-6.929%
Last 10 (10)111.4118.7230.1-7.320%
Last 5 (5)112.4119.2231.6-6.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)112.8119.3232.1-6.530%
vs Similar (10)116.7116.7233.4+0.050%
vs Weakerno games
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
New York Knicks
#8
L
117-120 OT
117
120
-3
104avg 111
H27/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
125-121 OT
125
121
+4
115avg 111
H29/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
139-96
139
96
+43
143avg 111
H02/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
94-106
94
106
-12
85avg 111
H04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
111-99
111
99
+12
110avg 111
A07/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
106-99
106
99
+7
107avg 111
H09/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
127-116
127
116
+11
126avg 111
H11/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
119-109
119
109
+10
117avg 111
H12/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
125-131 OT
125
131
-6
114avg 111
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
127-109
127
109
+18
124avg 111
H16/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-26
26-32
25-33
25-19
28-27
20-27
33-27
24-24
46-16
33-29
31-27
29-24
20-24
24-33
29-17
21-32
26-25
34-28
30-19
21-27
30-27
29-28
27-24
20-20
32-24
39-29
26-28
30-35
26-28
35-20
21-33
37-28
35-27
28-37
32-26
21-26
31-26
35-25
31-38
30-20
229.6Avg total
119.0Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (59)117.9111.7229.6+6.171%
Season at home (31)121.2111.8233.0+9.477%
Season away (28)114.1111.6225.8+2.564%
Last 10 (10)119.0110.6229.6+8.470%
Last 5 (5)120.8112.8233.6+8.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)119.5116.7236.2+2.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)115.6109.4225.0+6.271%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -4.3-4.3Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.3+0.3
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -4.3-4.3Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.3+0.3
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
56-85
56
85
-29
H28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
67-54
67
54
+13
H03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
60-48
60
48
+12
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
46-62
46
62
-16
H05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
47-60
47
60
-13
H11/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
57-80
57
80
-23
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
42-58
42
58
-16
H16/02
NBA
116.1Avg total
55.1Scored
61.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.159.5115.6-3.437%-
Last 30 at home (17)55.058.4113.4-3.441%-
Last 30 away (13)57.560.9118.4-3.531%-
Last 10 (10)55.161.0116.1-5.940%-
Last 5 (5)52.062.2114.2-10.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)55.159.9115.0-4.830%-
vs Similar (10)58.058.8116.8-0.850%-
vs Weakerno games
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
New York Knicks
#8
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H27/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H29/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
79-45
79
45
+34
H02/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A07/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H09/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
71-53
71
53
+18
H11/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
61-48
61
48
+13
H12/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
66-51
66
51
+15
H16/02
NBA
114.9Avg total
61.1Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.355.9114.2+2.357%-
Last 30 at home (18)57.554.6112.1+2.961%-
Last 30 away (12)59.458.0117.4+1.450%-
Last 10 (10)61.153.8114.9+7.370%-
Last 5 (5)64.054.2118.2+9.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (6)59.858.0117.8+1.867%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)57.955.4113.3+2.554%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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: 111.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.528.0
55.4%
54.5%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.813.2
35.9%
35.8%39.6
🏀 Free throws20.615.8
76.7%
78.1%15.8
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% 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: 119.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀46%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.0 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers55.2 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.723.5
55.0%
54.5%47.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.118.4
40.8%
35.8%55.2
🏀 Free throws20.716.8
81.2%
78.1%16.8
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% 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 24 Feb 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WLLLLLWLLL
Boston Celtics
WLWWWWLWWL
#24
League position
#3
-7.3
Net rating
+8.3
110.9
Offensive rating
117.7
118.2
Defensive rating
109.4
54.8%
Effective FG%
58.2%
56.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
13.5%
Turnover %
12.1%
20.8%
Off. rebound %
19.9%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.24
35.9%
3-point %
40.8%
63.1%
Assist %
61.1%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.9 · 117.7Defence118.2 · 109.4Shooting54.8% · 58.2%3-point %35.9% · 40.8%Ball care13.5% · 12.1%Off. rebounds20.8% · 19.9%Free throws0.24 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 70%
■ 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
4
Indiana Pacers wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/02/23HChicago Bulls117-113
14/02/23HUtah Jazz117-123
12/02/23AWashington Wizards113-127
11/02/23HPhoenix Suns104-117
09/02/23AMiami Heat111-116
05/02/23HCleveland Cavaliers103-122
04/02/23HSacramento Kings107-104
03/02/23HLos Angeles Lakers111-112
29/01/23AMemphis Grizzlies100-112
28/01/23HMilwaukee Bucks131-141
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/02/23HDetroit Pistons127-109
15/02/23AMilwaukee Bucks125-131 OT
12/02/23HMemphis Grizzlies119-109
11/02/23HCharlotte Hornets127-116
09/02/23HPhiladelphia 76ers106-99
07/02/23ADetroit Pistons111-99
04/02/23HPhoenix Suns94-106
02/02/23HBrooklyn Nets139-96
29/01/23HLos Angeles Lakers125-121 OT
27/01/23HNew York Knicks117-120 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW43%
HomeWLLLW56%
AwayLLLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games603228
Win %43%56%29%
Points / game114.5116.7112.0
Allowed / game117.1115.7118.8
Point differential-2.6+1.1-6.9
Avg total231.6232.4230.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%16%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)46% (13)50% (6)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW71%
HomeLWWWW77%
AwayWLLWL64%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games593128
Win %71%77%64%
Points / game117.9121.2114.1
Allowed / game111.7111.8111.6
Point differential+6.1+9.4+2.5
Avg total229.6233.0225.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%48%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)50% (8)67% (6)
Overtime %14%16%11%
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 Boston Celtics59421771%117.9111.7+6.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks58411771%114.8111.6+3.2
3 Denver Nuggets59411869%117.1112.7+4.4
4 Philadelphia 76ers57381967%114.4110.5+3.9
5 Cleveland Cavaliers61382362%111.8106.1+5.6
6 Memphis Grizzlies57352261%116.1112.2+3.9
7 Brooklyn Nets58342459%114.0112.3+1.7
8 Sacramento Kings57322556%119.5117.2+2.3
9 New York Knicks60332755%114.6112.3+2.2
10 Miami Heat59322754%108.3108.3+0.0
11 Los Angeles Clippers61332854%111.4111.1+0.3
12 Phoenix Suns60322853%112.7111.3+1.4
13 Dallas Mavericks60312952%113.0112.5+0.5
14 New Orleans Pelicans59302951%114.9113.5+1.4
15 Minnesota Timberwolves61313051%115.7115.8-0.1
16 Golden State Warriors58292950%118.6118.5+0.1
17 Atlanta Hawks59293049%116.4116.7-0.4
18 Oklahoma City Thunder57282949%117.9116.2+1.6
19 Utah Jazz60293148%117.6117.2+0.3
20 Washington Wizards58283048%113.6113.3+0.3
21 Portland Trail Blazers58283048%114.9115.0-0.2
22 Toronto Raptors59283147%113.3112.5+0.9
23 Los Angeles Lakers59273246%117.0118.2-1.2
24 Chicago Bulls59263344%113.1113.4-0.3
25 Indiana Pacers60263443%114.5117.1-2.6
26 Orlando Magic59243541%110.9113.7-2.8
27 Charlotte Hornets60174328%112.5118.9-6.4
28 Detroit Pistons59154425%112.3119.9-7.6
29 San Antonio Spurs59144524%112.4122.6-10.2
30 Houston Rockets58134522%109.8118.2-8.4
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Indiana Pacers3127392813138
Boston Celtics3434322517142
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