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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 04 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 106-102
26-31 32-25 21-15 27-31
Position#15
Record41-36
FormWLWWL
Points / game106.5
Allowed / game106.7
vs
Position#4
Record53-23
FormWWWWW
Points / game104.2
Allowed / game100.1
USANBA· BMO Harris Bradley Center
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Milwaukee Bucks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winLost
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
L
117-126
117
126
-9
105avg 96
A14/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
122-117
122
117
+5
121avg 96
H17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
117-124
117
124
-7
107avg 96
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
120-127
120
127
-7
114avg 96
H22/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
118-105
118
105
+13
110avg 96
A24/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
106-103
106
103
+3
98avg 96
H25/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
98-105
98
105
-7
91avg 96
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
116-107
116
107
+9
113avg 96
A30/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
124-122 OT
124
122
+2
110avg 96
A31/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
125-128 OT
125
128
-3
113avg 96
A02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-36
32-25
28-30
37-35
26-31
30-19
39-37
27-30
25-26
32-38
28-29
32-31
24-38
33-26
26-33
37-30
24-34
37-27
29-21
28-23
27-15
20-32
41-28
18-28
29-35
27-27
26-16
16-27
29-27
29-22
34-23
24-35
39-34
29-23
29-26
15-29
34-22
20-41
38-16
19-32
232.7Avg total
116.3Scored
116.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)106.5106.7213.2-0.253%
Season at home (38)106.8106.1212.9+0.761%
Season away (39)106.2107.3213.6-1.146%
Last 10 (10)116.3116.4232.7-0.150%
Last 5 (5)113.8113.0226.8+0.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)112.4108.2220.6+4.280%
vs Similar ◀ (18)106.0109.0215.0-3.033%
vs Weaker (7)113.7106.1219.9+7.686%
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
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
97-99
97
99
-2
92avg 97
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
124-125 OT
124
125
-1
114avg 97
H15/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
92-83
92
83
+9
83avg 97
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
89-108
89
108
-19
72avg 97
A18/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
100-99
100
99
+1
94avg 97
H21/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
105-100
105
100
+5
102avg 97
A24/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
104-93
104
93
+11
101avg 97
A25/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
102-94
102
94
+8
95avg 97
A27/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
97-94
97
94
+3
89avg 97
A29/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
110-99
110
99
+11
97avg 97
H31/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-24
25-16
20-34
27-25
37-23
22-29
21-29
26-25
25-16
23-15
27-21
17-31
28-20
21-27
27-35
13-26
18-26
27-22
28-27
27-24
23-26
24-26
20-25
38-23
24-27
28-33
28-18
24-15
31-15
17-30
29-20
25-29
18-24
30-15
19-32
30-23
31-33
22-22
29-29
28-15
201.4Avg total
102.0Scored
99.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)104.2100.1204.3+4.170%
Season at home (38)105.0100.4205.4+4.766%
Season away (38)103.499.8203.2+3.674%
Last 10 (10)102.099.4201.4+2.670%
Last 5 (5)103.696.0199.6+7.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0123.0243.0-3.00%
vs Similar ◀ (19)106.3106.1212.4+0.258%
vs Weaker (10)105.796.3202.0+9.480%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -4.7-4.7Q4: +1.9+1.9
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: -2.2-2.2Q4Q4: -4.7-4.7Q4: +1.9+1.9
Milwaukee BucksBoston 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
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A14/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
57-64
57
64
-7
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
57-64
57
64
-7
H22/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A24/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H25/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A30/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
68-57
68
57
+11
A31/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
54-63
54
63
-9
A02/04
NBA
114.4Avg total
56.6Scored
57.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.554.5109.0-0.047%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.956.1110.0-2.238%-
Last 30 away (17)54.953.3108.2+1.653%-
Last 10 (10)56.657.8114.4-1.230%-
Last 5 (5)56.655.6112.2+1.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)56.857.8114.6-1.060%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)53.654.7108.3-1.144%-
vs Weaker (7)55.051.6106.6+3.443%-
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
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
59-52
59
52
+7
H15/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
48-31
48
31
+17
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
49-47
49
47
+2
A18/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H21/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
47-52
47
52
-5
A24/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A25/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
48-45
48
45
+3
A27/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
48-39
48
39
+9
A29/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
53-55
53
55
-2
H31/03
NBA
96.8Avg total
49.9Scored
46.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.050.2103.2+2.863%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.953.2106.1-0.246%-
Last 30 away (17)53.148.0101.1+5.176%-
Last 10 (10)49.946.996.8+3.060%-
Last 5 (5)49.650.299.8-0.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)64.058.0122.0+6.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)51.751.8103.5-0.153%-
vs Weaker (10)54.446.5100.9+7.980%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 116.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers63.234.5
54.6%
51.0%69.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.810.1
37.7%
36.1%30.3
🏀 Free throws20.617.0
82.5%
76.5%17.0
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% 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: 102.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.3 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 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-pointers58.126.0
44.8%
51.0%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.811.1
43.0%
36.1%33.3
🏀 Free throws21.216.7
78.8%
76.5%16.7
They take 83.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 04 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
LWWLWWLLWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWLWLL
#15
League position
#4
-0.1
Net rating
+2.7
113.9
Offensive rating
104.0
114.0
Defensive rating
101.3
55.2%
Effective FG%
50.8%
54.9%
Opp. effective FG%
50.1%
11.6%
Turnover %
14.4%
19.8%
Off. rebound %
21.9%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.7%
3-point %
43.0%
62.1%
Assist %
59.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence113.9 · 104.0Defence114.0 · 101.3Shooting55.2% · 50.8%3-point %37.7% · 43.0%Ball care11.6% · 14.4%Off. rebounds19.8% · 21.9%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Milwaukee Bucks   ■ 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
3
Milwaukee Bucks wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/04/18ADenver Nuggets125-128 OT
31/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers124-122 OT
30/03/18AGolden State Warriors116-107
28/03/18ALos Angeles Clippers98-105
25/03/18HSan Antonio Spurs106-103
24/03/18AChicago Bulls118-105
22/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers120-127
19/03/18ACleveland Cavaliers117-124
17/03/18HAtlanta Hawks122-117
14/03/18AOrlando Magic117-126
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/03/18HToronto Raptors110-99
29/03/18AUtah Jazz97-94
27/03/18APhoenix Suns102-94
25/03/18ASacramento Kings104-93
24/03/18APortland Trail Blazers105-100
21/03/18HOklahoma City Thunder100-99
18/03/18ANew Orleans Pelicans89-108
16/03/18AOrlando Magic92-83
15/03/18HWashington Wizards124-125 OT
11/03/18HIndiana Pacers97-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL53%
HomeLWWLW61%
AwayWLWWL46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %53%61%46%
Points / game106.5106.8106.2
Allowed / game106.7106.1107.3
Point differential-0.2+0.7-1.1
Avg total213.2212.9213.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%11%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (24)79% (14)30% (10)
Overtime %8%3%13%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW70%
HomeWLLWW66%
AwayLWWWW74%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %70%66%74%
Points / game104.2105.0103.4
Allowed / game100.1100.499.8
Point differential+4.1+4.7+3.6
Avg total204.3205.4203.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%34%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won61% (23)67% (12)55% (11)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Rockets77621581%113.1104.1+9.0
2 Golden State Warriors77562173%113.9107.0+6.9
3 Toronto Raptors77552271%112.2104.6+7.6
4 Boston Celtics76532370%104.2100.1+4.1
5 Portland Trail Blazers77482962%106.1103.1+3.0
6 Cleveland Cavaliers78483062%110.5109.6+0.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers77473061%109.1105.1+4.0
8 Indiana Pacers77463160%105.7103.9+1.8
9 San Antonio Spurs77453258%102.599.2+3.2
10 Oklahoma City Thunder78453358%107.4104.3+3.1
11 Utah Jazz77443357%103.7100.1+3.6
12 Minnesota Timberwolves78443456%109.6107.7+1.9
13 New Orleans Pelicans77433456%111.1110.9+0.2
14 Denver Nuggets77423555%110.2109.0+1.2
15 Washington Wizards77423555%106.8105.8+0.9
16 Miami Heat78423654%103.3102.7+0.6
17 Los Angeles Clippers77413653%109.3108.4+0.9
18 Milwaukee Bucks77413653%106.5106.7-0.2
19 Detroit Pistons77374048%103.3103.6-0.3
20 Charlotte Hornets78344444%107.5107.9-0.4
21 Los Angeles Lakers76334343%108.2109.6-1.4
22 New York Knicks78275135%104.1108.0-3.9
23 Chicago Bulls77265134%103.0109.5-6.6
24 Brooklyn Nets78255332%106.2110.6-4.3
25 Sacramento Kings78255332%99.2106.5-7.3
26 Dallas Mavericks77235430%102.3104.9-2.6
27 Orlando Magic77235430%103.7108.2-4.5
28 Atlanta Hawks78225628%103.3108.8-5.4
29 Memphis Grizzlies77215627%98.8104.8-6.0
30 Phoenix Suns78195924%103.8113.6-9.8
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
Milwaukee Bucks26322127106
Boston Celtics31251531102
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