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Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 12 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 140-115
25-19 37-30 39-36 39-30
Position#12
Record38-29
FormLWWWW
Points / game114.2
Allowed / game113.4
Los Angeles Clippers 🏆
USA
vs
Boston Celtics
USA
Position#8
Record41-26
FormWLWWW
Points / game112.3
Allowed / game106.6
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Clippers 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

Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
120-130
120
130
-10
118avg 104
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
134-107
134
107
+27
137avg 104
H14/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
112-106
112
106
+6
110avg 104
A23/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
96-123
96
123
-27
78avg 104
A24/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
121-112
121
112
+9
110avg 104
H26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
105-111
105
111
-6
87avg 104
A28/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
116-109
116
109
+7
no box
A02/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-107
128
107
+21
no box
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
113-105
113
105
+8
112avg 104
A05/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
118-110
118
110
+8
108avg 104
H09/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-29
29-34
36-36
29-31
32-22
35-29
33-28
34-28
36-23
29-30
18-33
29-20
27-34
29-30
21-33
19-26
29-22
34-35
28-31
30-24
33-26
23-23
27-34
22-28
26-23
26-33
35-26
29-27
38-20
44-26
19-32
27-29
26-34
35-23
30-28
22-20
36-32
32-24
20-28
30-26
228.3Avg total
116.3Scored
112.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)114.2113.4227.6+0.857%
Season at home (31)116.8113.4230.2+3.461%
Season away (36)111.9113.4225.3-1.453%
Last 10 (10)116.3112.0228.3+4.370%
Last 5 (5)116.0108.4224.4+7.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)102.8118.2221.0-15.50%
vs Similar ◀ (21)111.8110.8222.6+1.062%
vs Weaker (5)121.4109.8231.2+11.680%
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
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
118-110
118
110
+8
119avg 100
H14/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
97-98
97
98
-1
79avg 100
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
116-126
116
126
-10
102avg 100
A24/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
95-118
95
118
-23
no box
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
92-97
92
97
-5
81avg 100
H28/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
107-96
107
96
+11
no box
H02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
104-115
104
115
-11
no box
H03/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
128-95
128
95
+33
no box
A06/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
111-109
111
109
+2
no box
A07/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
120-107
120
107
+13
116avg 100
A10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-29
29-23
34-20
27-38
22-20
25-33
21-19
29-26
33-28
18-36
30-30
35-32
32-30
13-36
23-29
27-23
24-25
18-18
22-31
28-23
30-20
19-25
33-36
25-15
23-33
20-32
35-35
26-15
32-24
41-24
32-28
23-19
26-32
23-17
33-28
29-32
25-24
32-23
36-29
27-31
215.9Avg total
108.8Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)112.3106.6218.9+5.761%
Season at home (34)114.4105.8220.2+8.671%
Season away (33)110.1107.4217.5+2.752%
Last 10 (10)108.8107.1215.9+1.750%
Last 5 (5)114.0104.4218.4+9.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)97.098.0195.0-1.00%
vs Similar ◀ (10)114.0111.7225.7+2.350%
vs Weaker (19)113.3105.8219.1+7.574%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +2.9+2.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -4.2-4.2Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +2.2+2.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +2.9+2.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -4.2-4.2Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +2.2+2.2
Los Angeles ClippersBoston 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
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
55-63
55
63
-8
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
67-51
67
51
+16
H14/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A23/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
56-64
56
64
-8
A24/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
63-57
63
57
+6
H26/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
56-49
56
49
+7
A28/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
52-56
52
56
-4
A02/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
82-46
82
46
+36
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
61-57
61
57
+4
A05/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
68-56
68
56
+12
H09/03
NBA
117.7Avg total
62.5Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.757.5115.2+0.237%-
Last 30 at home (13)60.455.5115.8+4.946%-
Last 30 away (17)55.659.1114.8-3.529%-
Last 10 (10)62.555.2117.7+7.370%-
Last 5 (5)63.852.8116.6+11.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)51.855.5107.2-3.825%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)56.959.2116.1-2.433%-
vs Weaker (5)66.052.0118.0+14.060%-
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
Detroit Pistons
#16
W
57-52
57
52
+5
H14/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A24/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
45-66
45
66
-21
A27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
42-43
42
43
-1
H28/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
49-45
49
45
+4
H02/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
43-65
43
65
-22
H03/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
73-48
73
48
+25
A06/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A07/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
57-47
57
47
+10
A10/03
NBA
104.5Avg total
51.3Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.253.1109.3+3.160%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.753.4112.1+5.471%-
Last 30 away (13)52.952.8105.7+0.246%-
Last 10 (10)51.353.2104.5-1.940%-
Last 5 (5)54.250.8105.0+3.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.053.0100.0-6.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)58.654.6113.2+4.060%-
vs Weaker (19)55.452.3107.7+3.163%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Los Angeles Clipperstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Clippers: 116.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀22%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws25.4 pts a game · 22% 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-pointers58.329.6
50.8%
51.7%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.810.5
36.5%
35.4%31.5
🏀 Free throws31.625.4
80.4%
76.6%25.4
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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: 108.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.2 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers55.930.5
54.6%
51.7%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.411.0
32.9%
35.4%33.0
🏀 Free throws17.814.2
79.8%
76.6%14.2
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 12 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Clippers
WWWWLWLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWLWLLLLW
#12
League position
#8
+4.1
Net rating
+1.5
110.0
Offensive rating
107.2
105.9
Defensive rating
105.7
52.1%
Effective FG%
52.6%
49.5%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
12.9%
Turnover %
12.4%
20.6%
Off. rebound %
18.5%
0.36
Free-throw rate
0.20
36.5%
3-point %
32.9%
60.8%
Assist %
64.1%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence110.0 · 107.2Defence105.9 · 105.7Shooting52.1% · 52.6%3-point %36.5% · 32.9%Ball care12.9% · 12.4%Off. rebounds20.6% · 18.5%Free throws0.36 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Los Angeles Clippers   ■ 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
7
Los Angeles Clippers wins
3
Boston Celtics wins
DateGameScore
10/02/19Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Clippers112-123
15/02/18Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Clippers119-129
25/01/18Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics102-113
07/03/17Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics116-102
05/02/17Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Clippers107-102
29/03/16Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics114-90
11/02/16Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Clippers139-134 OT
29/03/15Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Clippers106-119
19/01/15Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics102-93
09/01/14Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics111-105
Los Angeles Clipperslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/03/19HOklahoma City Thunder118-110
05/03/19ALos Angeles Lakers113-105
03/03/19HNew York Knicks128-107
02/03/19ASacramento Kings116-109
28/02/19AUtah Jazz105-111
26/02/19HDallas Mavericks121-112
24/02/19ADenver Nuggets96-123
23/02/19AMemphis Grizzlies112-106
14/02/19HPhoenix Suns134-107
12/02/19AMinnesota Timberwolves120-130
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/19ALos Angeles Lakers120-107
07/03/19ASacramento Kings111-109
06/03/19AGolden State Warriors128-95
03/03/19HHouston Rockets104-115
02/03/19HWashington Wizards107-96
28/02/19HPortland Trail Blazers92-97
27/02/19AToronto Raptors95-118
24/02/19AChicago Bulls116-126
22/02/19AMilwaukee Bucks97-98
14/02/19HDetroit Pistons118-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW57%
HomeLWWWW61%
AwayWLLWW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673136
Win %57%61%53%
Points / game114.2116.8111.9
Allowed / game113.4113.4113.4
Point differential+0.8+3.4-1.4
Avg total227.6230.2225.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%32%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won61% (18)55% (11)71% (7)
Overtime %7%13%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW61%
HomeLWLWL71%
AwayLLWWW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673433
Win %61%71%52%
Points / game112.3114.4110.1
Allowed / game106.6105.8107.4
Point differential+5.7+8.6+2.7
Avg total218.9220.2217.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%41%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (15)43% (7)50% (8)
Overtime %6%6%6%
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 Bucks67501775%117.4108.4+9.1
2 Toronto Raptors68482071%114.0108.9+5.1
3 Golden State Warriors66452168%118.2112.3+5.9
4 Denver Nuggets65432266%112.0107.3+4.7
5 Indiana Pacers67422563%108.2104.0+4.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers67422563%114.9111.7+3.2
7 Houston Rockets67422563%113.0110.2+2.8
8 Boston Celtics67412661%112.3106.6+5.7
9 Oklahoma City Thunder67412661%115.2111.1+4.1
10 Portland Trail Blazers66402661%113.9110.6+3.3
11 San Antonio Spurs67382957%112.0111.0+1.0
12 Los Angeles Clippers67382957%114.2113.4+0.8
13 Utah Jazz66372956%109.9106.8+3.1
14 Brooklyn Nets69363352%111.8111.8+0.1
15 Detroit Pistons66343252%107.7107.8-0.1
16 Sacramento Kings66333350%113.7114.8-1.2
17 Minnesota Timberwolves67323548%113.0113.1-0.0
18 Miami Heat66313547%106.0106.5-0.5
19 Orlando Magic68313746%105.8106.8-1.0
20 Los Angeles Lakers66303645%112.0114.0-2.0
21 Charlotte Hornets67303745%110.8111.8-1.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans69303943%115.6115.4+0.2
23 Washington Wizards67283942%114.6117.2-2.6
24 Memphis Grizzlies68284041%101.6103.7-2.1
25 Dallas Mavericks66273941%107.9109.6-1.7
26 Atlanta Hawks68234534%112.4118.7-6.4
27 Chicago Bulls68194928%105.0112.7-7.7
28 Cleveland Cavaliers67175025%104.1113.3-9.2
29 Phoenix Suns68165224%107.0115.9-8.9
30 New York Knicks67135419%105.4113.9-8.4
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Clippers25373939140
Boston Celtics19303630115
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