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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 17 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 93-102
12-31 28-17 33-23 20-31
Position#29
Record9-20
FormLLLLW
Points / game97.2
Allowed / game101.2
Memphis Grizzlies
USA
vs
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
Position#4
Record24-7
FormLWLWL
Points / game103.6
Allowed / game98.3
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies 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

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
95-104
95
104
-9
88avg 91
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
79-95
79
95
-16
70avg 91
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
111-116
111
116
-5
108avg 91
A03/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
95-92
95
92
+3
93avg 91
H05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
88-99
88
99
-11
72avg 91
A07/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
107-116
107
116
-9
98avg 91
H09/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
101-102 OT
101
102
-1
92avg 91
H10/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
82-107
82
107
-25
67avg 91
H12/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
87-93
87
93
-6
78avg 91
A14/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
96-94
96
94
+2
90avg 91
H16/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-28
28-30
24-21
22-25
18-24
20-23
21-21
20-27
32-28
20-38
30-27
29-23
29-26
27-27
20-22
19-17
32-23
17-26
18-27
21-23
34-25
28-32
31-35
14-24
34-19
23-27
9-21
26-25
23-21
19-24
18-25
22-37
12-22
17-19
28-19
30-33
17-21
23-26
32-26
24-21
195.9Avg total
94.1Scored
101.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)97.2101.2198.4-4.031%
Season at home (17)96.599.8196.4-3.335%
Season away (12)98.1103.2201.2-5.125%
Last 10 (10)94.1101.8195.9-7.720%
Last 5 (5)94.6102.4197.0-7.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)98.2102.5200.7-4.330%
vs Similar (7)93.697.3190.9-3.729%
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
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
108-118
108
118
-10
103avg 100
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
108-97
108
97
+11
105avg 100
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
116-111
116
111
+5
113avg 100
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
111-100
111
100
+11
112avg 100
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
97-90
97
90
+7
93avg 100
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
102-105
102
105
-3
88avg 100
A09/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
91-81
91
81
+10
84avg 100
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
85-108
85
108
-23
76avg 100
A12/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
124-118
124
118
+6
121avg 100
H14/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
95-107
95
107
-12
77avg 100
H16/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-31
34-29
29-26
22-32
28-22
26-22
22-27
32-26
31-22
29-32
29-25
27-32
34-26
28-23
26-32
23-19
24-26
23-31
23-16
27-17
31-26
24-30
27-21
20-28
29-21
15-16
29-22
18-22
29-28
13-28
21-22
22-30
30-31
38-28
29-33
27-26
26-21
13-25
28-33
28-28
207.2Avg total
103.7Scored
103.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)103.698.3201.9+5.477%
Season at home (16)105.899.1204.9+6.681%
Season away (15)101.497.4198.8+4.073%
Last 10 (10)103.7103.5207.2+0.260%
Last 5 (5)99.4103.8203.2-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (18)101.498.0199.4+3.472%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)107.498.4205.8+9.092%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: +3.1+3.1Q2Q2: -5.0-5.0Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: -1.4-1.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: +3.1+3.1Q2Q2: -5.0-5.0Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: -1.4-1.4
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
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A30/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
38-47
38
47
-9
H02/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A03/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A07/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H09/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H10/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H12/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
29-41
29
41
-12
A14/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H16/12
NBA
98.3Avg total
47.4Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.852.6103.4-1.840%-
Last 30 at home (18)51.449.9101.4+1.556%-
Last 30 away (12)49.956.6106.5-6.717%-
Last 10 (10)47.450.998.3-3.530%-
Last 5 (5)46.047.293.2-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)51.154.3105.5-3.243%-
vs Similar (7)49.946.996.7+3.029%-
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
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H28/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H01/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
60-54
60
54
+6
H02/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
62-49
62
49
+13
H05/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A09/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
44-37
44
37
+7
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
42-56
42
56
-14
A12/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
68-59
68
59
+9
H14/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
39-46
39
46
-7
H16/12
NBA
104.6Avg total
52.8Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.650.0100.6+0.643%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.250.4104.6+3.856%-
Last 30 away (14)46.649.696.1-3.029%-
Last 10 (10)52.851.8104.6+1.050%-
Last 5 (5)49.650.8100.4-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (18)48.450.799.2-2.333%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)53.948.9102.8+5.058%-
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: 94.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers52.924.7
46.7%
51.0%49.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.99.9
39.8%
36.1%29.7
🏀 Free throws19.315.0
77.7%
76.5%15.0
They take 77.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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: 103.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers49.827.1
54.4%
51.0%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.311.6
37.1%
36.1%34.8
🏀 Free throws19.214.7
76.6%
76.5%14.7
They take 81.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 17 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
WLLLLLWLLL
Boston Celtics
LWLWLWWWWL
#29
League position
#4
-8.3
Net rating
+0.2
101.6
Offensive rating
109.0
109.9
Defensive rating
108.8
50.8%
Effective FG%
54.9%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.3%
16.7%
Turnover %
13.6%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
17.3%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.24
39.8%
3-point %
37.1%
60.7%
Assist %
60.7%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence101.6 · 109.0Defence109.9 · 108.8Shooting50.8% · 54.9%3-point %39.8% · 37.1%Ball care16.7% · 13.6%Off. rebounds21.7% · 17.3%Free throws0.25 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
6
Memphis Grizzlies wins
4
Boston Celtics wins
DateGameScore
28/12/16Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies113-103
21/12/16Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics109-112 OT
10/03/16Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies116-96
10/01/16Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics101-98
11/03/15Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies95-92
22/11/14Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics117-100
28/11/13Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies93-100
05/11/13Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics95-88
24/03/13Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics110-106
03/01/13Boston Celtics v Memphis Grizzlies83-93
Memphis Grizzlieslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/12/17HAtlanta Hawks96-94
14/12/17AWashington Wizards87-93
12/12/17HMiami Heat82-107
10/12/17HOklahoma City Thunder101-102 OT
09/12/17HToronto Raptors107-116
07/12/17ANew York Knicks88-99
05/12/17HMinnesota Timberwolves95-92
03/12/17ACleveland Cavaliers111-116
02/12/17HSan Antonio Spurs79-95
30/11/17ASan Antonio Spurs95-104
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/12/17HUtah Jazz95-107
14/12/17HDenver Nuggets124-118
12/12/17AChicago Bulls85-108
10/12/17ADetroit Pistons91-81
09/12/17ASan Antonio Spurs102-105
07/12/17HDallas Mavericks97-90
05/12/17HMilwaukee Bucks111-100
02/12/17HPhoenix Suns116-111
01/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers108-97
28/11/17HDetroit Pistons108-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW31%
HomeWLLLW35%
AwayLLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291712
Win %31%35%25%
Points / game97.296.598.1
Allowed / game101.299.8103.2
Point differential-4.0-3.3-5.1
Avg total198.4196.4201.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%18%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)38% (8)33% (3)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL77%
HomeWWWWL81%
AwayLWLWL73%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311615
Win %77%81%73%
Points / game103.6105.8101.4
Allowed / game98.399.197.4
Point differential+5.4+6.6+4.0
Avg total201.9204.9198.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%44%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)100% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %3%0%7%
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 Houston Rockets2824486%115.1104.2+10.9
2 Golden State Warriors2923679%116.8105.7+11.1
3 Boston Celtics3124777%103.698.3+5.4
4 Cleveland Cavaliers3022873%111.2107.3+3.9
5 Toronto Raptors2719870%111.0102.8+8.2
6 San Antonio Spurs30201067%101.298.4+2.9
7 Minnesota Timberwolves30171357%107.6106.4+1.2
8 Washington Wizards29161355%105.4102.9+2.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers29161355%102.7100.5+2.1
10 New York Knicks29161355%104.8103.7+1.1
11 Indiana Pacers29161355%108.1107.1+1.0
12 Detroit Pistons29161355%102.6101.7+0.9
13 Denver Nuggets29161355%107.9107.5+0.3
14 Milwaukee Bucks28151354%104.5105.0-0.5
15 Miami Heat29151452%100.1102.0-1.9
16 Philadelphia 76ers28141450%108.9109.3-0.4
17 New Orleans Pelicans30151550%110.8111.7-0.9
18 Oklahoma City Thunder29141548%102.1100.4+1.7
19 Utah Jazz30141647%103.0100.2+2.8
20 Los Angeles Clippers28111739%103.8105.9-2.1
21 Brooklyn Nets28111739%107.4111.0-3.5
22 Los Angeles Lakers27101737%106.3109.3-3.0
23 Orlando Magic30111937%105.9110.1-4.2
24 Charlotte Hornets29101934%104.0106.2-2.1
25 Phoenix Suns31102132%106.7114.2-7.5
26 Sacramento Kings2891932%96.2105.5-9.3
27 Memphis Grizzlies2992031%97.2101.2-4.0
28 Chicago Bulls2882029%98.2105.9-7.7
29 Dallas Mavericks3082227%99.7103.1-3.4
30 Atlanta Hawks2962321%103.1108.7-5.6
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 Grizzlies1228332093
Boston Celtics31172331102
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