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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 10 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 101-98
16-34 22-19 30-23 33-22
Position#17
Record20-18
FormWLWLW
Points / game95.8
Allowed / game98.6
vs
Position#9
Record19-17
FormLLWLL
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game99.0
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies 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

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
96-84
96
84
+12
89avg 82
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
104-90
104
90
+14
95avg 82
A23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
91-100
91
100
-9
76avg 82
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
92-98
92
98
-6
78avg 82
A27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
112-96
112
96
+16
113avg 82
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
99-90 OT
99
90
+9
93avg 82
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
87-92 OT
87
92
-5
71avg 82
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
91-78
91
78
+13
79avg 82
A05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
94-112
94
112
-18
76avg 82
A07/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
91-84
91
84
+7
74avg 82
H09/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-16
23-27
26-23
26-18
31-23
22-24
24-19
27-24
18-25
30-34
17-22
26-19
28-30
25-23
21-21
18-24
32-23
27-23
33-28
20-22
26-30
21-17
22-15
14-21
25-28
20-18
24-20
15-18
17-15
21-19
32-18
21-26
16-25
20-31
29-27
29-29
29-30
20-7
18-29
24-18
188.1Avg total
95.7Scored
92.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)95.898.6194.4-2.753%
Season at home (18)97.799.1196.8-1.467%
Season away (20)94.298.0192.2-3.840%
Last 10 (10)95.792.4188.1+3.360%
Last 5 (5)92.491.2183.6+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)94.2103.8197.9-9.623%
vs Similar (14)98.794.3193.0+4.479%
vs Weaker (3)102.790.0192.7+12.7100%
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
101-109
101
109
-8
92avg 92
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
113-99
113
99
+14
115avg 92
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
102-89
102
89
+13
98avg 92
A24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
99-93
99
93
+6
91avg 92
A27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
100-91
100
91
+9
89avg 92
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
104-112
104
112
-8
95avg 92
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
97-100
97
100
-3
84avg 92
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
103-94
103
94
+9
93avg 92
A05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
94-99
94
99
-5
77avg 92
H07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
92-101
92
101
-9
73avg 92
A08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-19
18-23
30-29
28-38
34-26
26-27
32-19
21-27
29-21
18-19
27-22
28-27
25-24
26-22
25-15
23-32
22-18
29-23
26-24
23-26
27-24
29-34
22-31
26-23
29-31
26-25
16-25
26-19
37-22
19-20
23-26
24-26
33-24
22-24
20-18
19-33
27-21
20-27
16-26
29-27
199.2Avg total
100.5Scored
98.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)102.499.0201.4+3.453%
Season at home (19)102.398.8201.2+3.547%
Season away (17)102.599.2201.7+3.259%
Last 10 (10)100.598.7199.2+1.850%
Last 5 (5)98.0101.2199.2-3.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)108.0105.7213.7+2.333%
vs Similar (14)100.798.6199.4+2.150%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)102.798.7201.4+4.062%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) 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: -0.2-0.2Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: +0.6+0.6Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -3.1-3.1
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.2-0.2Q1: +5.8+5.8Q2Q2: +0.6+0.6Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: +2.4+2.4Q3: +0.2+0.2Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -3.1-3.1
Memphis GrizzliesBoston 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
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
44-43
44
43
+1
H20/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
53-47
53
47
+6
A23/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A24/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H27/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
45-46
45
46
-1
A03/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
38-34
38
34
+4
A05/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
36-56
36
56
-20
A07/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
49-37
49
37
+12
H09/01
NBA
94.0Avg total
47.2Scored
46.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.248.597.7+0.757%-
Last 30 at home (16)49.246.295.4+3.169%-
Last 30 away (14)49.151.1100.2-1.943%-
Last 10 (10)47.246.894.0+0.450%-
Last 5 (5)43.044.087.0-1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)47.250.898.1-3.631%-
vs Similar (14)50.947.898.7+3.171%-
vs Weaker (3)49.741.391.0+8.3100%-
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
43-42
43
42
+1
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H22/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
47-40
47
40
+7
A24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A27/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
51-41
51
41
+10
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
56-42
56
42
+14
A05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
55-48
55
48
+7
H07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A08/01
NBA
99.5Avg total
52.1Scored
47.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.548.498.9+2.047%-
Last 30 at home (15)51.947.799.5+4.253%-
Last 30 away (15)49.149.298.3-0.140%-
Last 10 (10)52.147.499.5+4.770%-
Last 5 (5)53.850.4104.2+3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.055.7104.7-6.70%-
vs Similar (14)49.646.696.2+2.957%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)51.848.7100.5+3.146%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 95.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀63%
🏀🏀🏀18%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 63% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.630.2
44.7%
49.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.35.8
33.5%
35.3%17.4
🏀 Free throws23.817.6
73.9%
75.5%17.6
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 20% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 100.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.6 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.430.1
48.2%
49.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.37.2
28.5%
35.3%21.6
🏀 Free throws24.618.7
76.0%
75.5%18.7
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 10 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
WLWLWWLLWW
Boston Celtics
LLWLLWWWWL
#17
League position
#9
+3.5
Net rating
+1.8
101.1
Offensive rating
100.7
97.6
Defensive rating
98.9
45.8%
Effective FG%
46.6%
46.8%
Opp. effective FG%
44.9%
10.7%
Turnover %
12.7%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
24.7%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.28
33.5%
3-point %
28.5%
58.1%
Assist %
58.4%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence101.1 · 100.7Defence97.6 · 98.9Shooting45.8% · 46.6%3-point %33.5% · 28.5%Ball care10.7% · 12.7%Off. rebounds24.2% · 24.7%Free throws0.28 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Memphis Grizzlies   ■ 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
09/01/16HDenver Nuggets91-84
07/01/16AOklahoma City Thunder94-112
05/01/16APortland Trail Blazers91-78
03/01/16AUtah Jazz87-92 OT
30/12/15HMiami Heat99-90 OT
27/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers112-96
27/12/15ACharlotte Hornets92-98
24/12/15AWashington Wizards91-100
23/12/15APhiladelphia 76ers104-90
20/12/15HIndiana Pacers96-84
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/01/16AChicago Bulls92-101
07/01/16HDetroit Pistons94-99
05/01/16ABrooklyn Nets103-94
02/01/16HBrooklyn Nets97-100
31/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers104-112
28/12/15HNew York Knicks100-91
27/12/15ADetroit Pistons99-93
24/12/15ACharlotte Hornets102-89
22/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves113-99
19/12/15HAtlanta Hawks101-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW53%
HomeWWWWW67%
AwayLLLWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381820
Win %53%67%40%
Points / game95.897.794.2
Allowed / game98.699.198.0
Point differential-2.7-1.4-3.9
Avg total194.4196.8192.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%33%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)100% (2)25% (4)
Overtime %5%6%5%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL53%
HomeWWLLL47%
AwayLWWWL59%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361917
Win %53%47%59%
Points / game102.4102.3102.5
Allowed / game99.098.899.2
Point differential+3.4+3.5+3.2
Avg total201.4201.2201.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%32%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won30% (10)33% (6)25% (4)
Overtime %3%5%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 Golden State Warriors3735295%114.5102.3+12.2
2 San Antonio Spurs3832684%103.689.7+13.9
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3425974%101.895.4+6.4
4 Oklahoma City Thunder37261170%108.9100.8+8.0
5 Los Angeles Clippers38251366%103.9100.3+3.6
6 Chicago Bulls35221363%102.2100.3+1.9
7 Toronto Raptors39241562%100.296.7+3.5
8 Atlanta Hawks38231561%102.9100.6+2.3
9 Miami Heat37221559%97.094.8+2.2
10 Indiana Pacers36211558%101.998.0+3.8
11 Dallas Mavericks38221658%101.5100.7+0.8
12 Detroit Pistons37211657%101.299.0+2.2
13 Boston Celtics36191753%102.499.0+3.4
14 Orlando Magic38201853%98.998.6+0.3
15 Memphis Grizzlies38201853%95.898.6-2.7
16 Houston Rockets37181949%103.9105.5-1.6
17 New York Knicks38182047%98.299.4-1.3
18 Charlotte Hornets36171947%101.3100.6+0.7
19 Washington Wizards35161946%100.9103.9-3.1
20 Utah Jazz36162044%96.797.3-0.7
21 Sacramento Kings37152241%106.5108.6-2.1
22 Milwaukee Bucks38152339%97.9103.7-5.9
23 Portland Trail Blazers39152438%100.9102.9-1.9
24 Denver Nuggets37132435%98.4103.1-4.7
25 Phoenix Suns39132633%102.6106.1-3.5
26 Minnesota Timberwolves38122632%98.6102.6-3.9
27 New Orleans Pelicans36112531%101.3106.0-4.7
28 Brooklyn Nets37102727%95.7102.3-6.6
29 Los Angeles Lakers3883021%97.3106.4-9.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers3943510%93.1105.3-12.2
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
Memphis Grizzlies16223033101
Boston Celtics3419232298
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