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Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 24 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 108-107
15-21 30-32 31-21 32-33
Position#21
Record19-33
FormWLLWW
Points / game105.7
Allowed / game109.2
vs
Position#4
Record38-13
FormWWLLL
Points / game102.8
Allowed / game97.8
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics
07 Jan 2027
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BOS121
23 Feb 2020
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BOS112
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BOS120
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BOS107
08 Jul 2017
LAL81
BOS86
03 Mar 2017
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BOS115
03 Apr 2016
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BOS107
22 Feb 2015
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BOS111
21 Feb 2014
LAL101
BOS92
20 Feb 2013
LAL113
BOS99
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BOS94
30 Jan 2011
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BOS109
17 Jun 2010
LAL83
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15 Jun 2010
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BOS67
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BOS103
03 Jun 2010
LAL102
BOS89
18 Feb 2010
LAL86
BOS87
25 Dec 2008
LAL92
BOS83
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers 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 LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
96-133
96
133
-37
H04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
94-108
94
108
-14
H06/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
132-113
132
113
+19
H08/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
99-86
99
86
+13
H10/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
93-81
93
81
+12
H12/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
W
107-101 OT
107
101
+6
A13/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
114-123
114
123
-9
A15/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
90-114
90
114
-24
A18/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
99-86
99
86
+13
H20/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
127-107
127
107
+20
H21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-26
18-37
26-33
26-37
24-28
24-35
28-30
18-15
29-27
37-21
30-32
36-33
31-27
22-25
31-22
15-12
20-15
29-23
19-24
25-19
31-20
15-32
24-21
25-22
27-34
23-26
27-37
37-26
25-33
29-27
18-33
18-21
18-25
29-14
27-27
25-20
30-29
37-34
30-26
30-18
210.3Avg total
105.1Scored
105.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)105.7109.2214.9-3.537%
Season at home (30)105.0107.1212.1-2.040%
Season away (22)106.7112.1218.8-5.432%
Last 10 (10)105.1105.2210.3-0.160%
Last 5 (5)107.4106.2213.6+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)107.3115.0222.3-7.727%
vs Similar (16)109.4111.2220.7-1.838%
vs Weaker (3)101.397.7199.0+3.767%
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
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
102-91
102
91
+11
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
99-98
99
98
+1
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
108-105
108
105
+3
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
102-88
102
88
+14
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
W
91-84
91
84
+7
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
87-85
87
85
+2
A06/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
114-103
114
103
+11
A11/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
113-116 OT
113
116
-3
H17/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
80-89
80
89
-9
H19/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
95-103
95
103
-8
H21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-16
32-28
16-31
26-16
12-32
26-30
31-16
30-20
38-28
23-31
21-17
26-29
32-21
23-26
26-21
21-20
19-19
22-19
25-24
25-22
16-22
23-19
25-20
23-24
23-28
25-29
37-22
29-24
25-32
23-26
32-29
24-17
19-21
13-18
21-32
27-18
29-28
30-30
12-32
24-13
195.3Avg total
99.1Scored
96.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)102.897.8200.6+5.075%
Season at home (28)103.497.9201.3+5.671%
Season away (23)102.197.7199.9+4.478%
Last 10 (10)99.196.2195.3+2.970%
Last 5 (5)97.899.2197.0-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.098.0197.0+1.0100%
vs Similar (18)102.8100.6203.4+2.256%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)102.599.5202.0+3.173%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +5.2+5.2
Los Angeles LakersBoston 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 LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
44-63
44
63
-19
H04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
48-63
48
63
-15
H06/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
66-48
66
48
+18
H08/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H10/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
49-38
49
38
+11
H12/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#25
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A13/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
50-60
50
60
-10
A15/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
54-60
54
60
-6
A18/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
47-39
47
39
+8
H20/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
67-63
67
63
+4
H21/01
NBA
106.2Avg total
52.4Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.155.2108.3-2.047%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.253.2105.4-1.050%-
Last 30 away (14)54.257.4111.6-3.243%-
Last 10 (10)52.453.8106.2-1.450%-
Last 5 (5)52.854.8107.6-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)53.255.2108.4-2.055%-
vs Similar (16)54.655.4109.9-0.844%-
vs Weaker (3)45.354.099.3-8.733%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
60-44
60
44
+16
A28/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
38-62
38
62
-24
H29/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
61-59
61
59
+2
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#13
W
41-38
41
38
+3
H06/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
39-41
39
41
-2
A06/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A11/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
48-58
48
58
-10
H17/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
32-39
32
39
-7
H19/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
59-58
59
58
+1
H21/01
NBA
98.4Avg total
48.1Scored
50.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.850.1100.9+0.853%-
Last 30 at home (18)52.751.3103.9+1.461%-
Last 30 away (12)48.148.296.3-0.242%-
Last 10 (10)48.150.398.4-2.250%-
Last 5 (5)45.250.695.8-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)38.062.0100.0-24.00%-
vs Similar (18)50.348.799.0+1.650%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)52.951.2104.1+1.764%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 105.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.9 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.030.1
53.8%
51.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.911.0
34.5%
36.1%33.0
🏀 Free throws17.511.9
68.0%
76.5%11.9
They take 87.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 99.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.527.2
49.9%
51.0%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.710.7
32.7%
36.1%32.1
🏀 Free throws16.712.6
75.4%
76.5%12.6
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
WWLLWWWWLL
Boston Celtics
LLLWWWWWWW
#21
League position
#4
-0.1
Net rating
+2.9
103.7
Offensive rating
99.3
103.8
Defensive rating
96.4
53.0%
Effective FG%
49.6%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
45.3%
15.3%
Turnover %
14.8%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
21.6%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.19
34.5%
3-point %
32.7%
64.0%
Assist %
54.9%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence103.7 · 99.3Defence103.8 · 96.4Shooting53.0% · 49.6%3-point %34.5% · 32.7%Ball care15.3% · 14.8%Off. rebounds22.9% · 21.6%Free throws0.20 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)60% · 70%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
21/01/18HNew York Knicks127-107
20/01/18HIndiana Pacers99-86
18/01/18AOklahoma City Thunder90-114
15/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies114-123
13/01/18ADallas Mavericks107-101 OT
12/01/18HSan Antonio Spurs93-81
10/01/18HSacramento Kings99-86
08/01/18HAtlanta Hawks132-113
06/01/18HCharlotte Hornets94-108
04/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder96-133
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/01/18HOrlando Magic95-103
19/01/18HPhiladelphia 76ers80-89
17/01/18HNew Orleans Pelicans113-116 OT
11/01/18APhiladelphia 76ers114-103
06/01/18ABrooklyn Nets87-85
06/01/18HMinnesota Timberwolves91-84
04/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers102-88
31/12/17HBrooklyn Nets108-105
29/12/17HHouston Rockets99-98
28/12/17ACharlotte Hornets102-91

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW37%
HomeWWWWW40%
AwayLLWLL32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games523022
Win %37%40%32%
Points / game105.7105.0106.7
Allowed / game109.2107.1112.1
Point differential-3.5-2.0-5.4
Avg total214.9212.1218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%27%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)40% (5)40% (5)
Overtime %12%10%14%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL75%
HomeWWLLL71%
AwayWLWWW78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512823
Win %75%71%78%
Points / game102.8103.4102.1
Allowed / game97.897.997.7
Point differential+5.0+5.6+4.4
Avg total200.6201.3199.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%39%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (13)75% (8)60% (5)
Overtime %4%4%4%
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 Warriors51391276%115.6107.2+8.4
2 Boston Celtics51381375%102.897.8+5.0
3 Houston Rockets49361373%113.6105.7+7.9
4 Toronto Raptors50341668%111.1103.9+7.2
5 Minnesota Timberwolves52331963%109.0105.7+3.2
6 San Antonio Spurs54342063%101.597.8+3.7
7 Oklahoma City Thunder50292158%104.9101.0+4.0
8 Washington Wizards51292257%106.6105.1+1.5
9 Miami Heat53302357%100.7102.2-1.4
10 Portland Trail Blazers52292356%104.9102.9+2.0
11 Cleveland Cavaliers51282355%108.5109.3-0.7
12 Indiana Pacers50272354%106.0104.9+1.1
13 New Orleans Pelicans50262452%110.5111.1-0.6
14 Denver Nuggets52272552%105.9105.6+0.3
15 Philadelphia 76ers48242450%108.1107.2+0.9
16 Milwaukee Bucks50252550%104.4106.1-1.8
17 Los Angeles Clippers51252649%107.6107.5+0.1
18 Detroit Pistons50242648%102.4102.2+0.2
19 Utah Jazz50222844%102.2102.4-0.2
20 Charlotte Hornets50212942%105.3105.5-0.1
21 Brooklyn Nets52213140%106.3108.2-1.9
22 New York Knicks52213140%103.9106.4-2.5
23 Chicago Bulls53213240%103.4108.9-5.5
24 Memphis Grizzlies51203139%100.1101.4-1.3
25 Dallas Mavericks53203338%102.5103.4-0.9
26 Los Angeles Lakers52193337%105.7109.2-3.5
27 Phoenix Suns51183335%105.4112.3-6.8
28 Orlando Magic53173632%104.4108.8-4.4
29 Atlanta Hawks51163531%102.8106.6-3.8
30 Sacramento Kings53153828%97.2106.1-8.9
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Lakers15303132108
Boston Celtics21322133107
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