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Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 09 Apr 2024
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 104-91
37-21 26-22 15-24 26-24
Position#8
Record46-30
FormWLLLL
Points / game119.4
Allowed / game116.6
vs
Position#1
Record62-15
FormWWWWW
Points / game120.9
Allowed / game109.0
USANBA· Fiserv Forum
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

Milwaukee Bucks 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

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#1
L
119-122
119
122
-3
112avg 111
A20/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
115-108
115
108
+7
107avg 111
H22/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
118-93
118
93
+25
123avg 111
H24/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
124-128 OT
124
128
-4
114avg 111
H26/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
100-107
100
107
-7
92avg 111
A29/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
122-113
122
113
+9
121avg 111
A30/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
113-117
113
117
-4
107avg 111
A02/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
101-111
101
111
-10
88avg 111
H04/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
111-117
111
117
-6
97avg 111
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
109-122
109
122
-13
106avg 111
H07/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-33
28-36
27-32
36-21
26-19
34-25
21-25
34-39
25-22
23-25
34-17
36-29
32-16
26-26
30-32
13-27
25-26
20-35
28-24
27-22
33-28
26-17
30-29
33-39
28-27
26-31
32-33
27-26
22-26
27-27
29-26
23-32
27-21
27-37
31-32
26-27
31-25
30-25
24-39
24-33
227.0Avg total
113.2Scored
113.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)119.4116.6236.0+2.861%
Season at home (38)121.1115.3236.5+5.874%
Season away (38)117.7117.9235.6-0.247%
Last 10 (10)113.2113.8227.0-0.630%
Last 5 (5)111.2116.0227.2-4.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)118.5107.5226.0+11.050%
vs Similar (18)112.4115.1227.4-2.750%
vs Weaker (10)113.4107.0220.4+6.450%
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
122-119
122
119
+3
112avg 113
H20/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
129-102
129
102
+27
122avg 113
A22/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
124-113
124
113
+11
121avg 113
A24/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
118-120
118
120
-2
102avg 113
A25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
122-123 OT
122
123
-1
114avg 113
A28/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
104-92
104
92
+12
106avg 113
A30/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
118-104
118
104
+14
117avg 113
A01/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
135-100
135
100
+35
136avg 113
H03/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
101-100
101
100
+1
95avg 113
H05/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
124-107
124
107
+17
125avg 113
H07/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-28
36-28
32-27
21-36
32-34
37-19
35-30
25-19
31-31
35-29
29-32
29-21
44-22
30-34
22-34
22-30
29-28
34-31
27-30
22-23
28-37
31-20
24-11
21-24
30-32
29-21
36-26
23-25
30-23
31-24
32-36
42-17
27-15
27-35
30-22
17-28
30-24
33-32
30-29
31-22
227.7Avg total
119.7Scored
108.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)120.9109.0229.9+11.981%
Season at home (38)123.1107.6230.6+15.592%
Season away (39)118.8110.4229.3+8.469%
Last 10 (10)119.7108.0227.7+11.780%
Last 5 (5)116.4100.6217.0+15.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)135.0100.0235.0+35.0100%
vs Weaker ◀ (29)121.0106.4227.5+14.683%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) 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: +3.4+3.4Q1: +4.0+4.0Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +5.0+5.0Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.8+0.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: +4.0+4.0Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +5.0+5.0Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.8+0.8
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
Boston Celtics
#1
L
56-69
56
69
-13
A20/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
60-44
60
44
+16
H22/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H24/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
58-42
58
42
+16
H26/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
45-61
45
61
-16
A29/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
59-45
59
45
+14
A30/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A02/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H04/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
54-58
54
58
-4
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
61-50
61
50
+11
H07/04
NBA
107.1Avg total
54.4Scored
52.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.654.9112.6+2.747%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.350.7108.0+6.657%-
Last 30 away (16)57.958.6116.6-0.738%-
Last 10 (10)54.452.7107.1+1.750%-
Last 5 (5)55.452.8108.2+2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)52.058.0110.0-6.050%-
vs Similar (18)57.558.3115.8-0.839%-
vs Weaker (10)59.048.3107.3+10.760%-
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
69-56
69
56
+13
H20/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
69-53
69
53
+16
A22/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
66-60
66
60
+6
A24/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
74-56
74
56
+18
A25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
63-59
63
59
+4
A28/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
59-57
59
57
+2
A30/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A01/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
61-47
61
47
+14
H03/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
54-50
54
50
+4
H05/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H07/04
NBA
118.4Avg total
63.7Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)64.154.2118.3+9.987%-
Last 30 at home (14)63.653.1116.7+10.686%-
Last 30 away (16)64.555.2119.8+9.288%-
Last 10 (10)63.754.7118.4+9.0100%-
Last 5 (5)59.252.6111.8+6.6100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)61.047.0108.0+14.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (29)64.254.5118.7+9.786%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Weaker. 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: 113.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.729.2
56.5%
54.4%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.613.4
33.8%
36.3%40.2
🏀 Free throws19.714.6
74.1%
78.2%14.6
They take 91.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 119.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.7 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.928.3
60.3%
54.4%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.915.9
37.9%
36.3%47.7
🏀 Free throws19.115.4
80.6%
78.2%15.4
They take 88.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Apr 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
LLLLWLLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWLLWWW
#8
League position
#1
-0.6
Net rating
+12.1
111.5
Offensive rating
123.7
112.1
Defensive rating
111.6
54.0%
Effective FG%
58.7%
51.4%
Opp. effective FG%
53.8%
12.6%
Turnover %
10.1%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
23.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.22
33.8%
3-point %
37.9%
63.4%
Assist %
63.3%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence111.5 · 123.7Defence112.1 · 111.6Shooting54.0% · 58.7%3-point %33.8% · 37.9%Ball care12.6% · 10.1%Off. rebounds24.2% · 23.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)30% · 80%
■ 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
07/04/24HNew York Knicks109-122
06/04/24HToronto Raptors111-117
04/04/24HMemphis Grizzlies101-111
02/04/24AWashington Wizards113-117
30/03/24AAtlanta Hawks122-113
29/03/24ANew Orleans Pelicans100-107
26/03/24HLos Angeles Lakers124-128 OT
24/03/24HOklahoma City Thunder118-93
22/03/24HBrooklyn Nets115-108
20/03/24ABoston Celtics119-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/04/24HPortland Trail Blazers124-107
05/04/24HSacramento Kings101-100
03/04/24HOklahoma City Thunder135-100
01/04/24ACharlotte Hornets118-104
30/03/24ANew Orleans Pelicans104-92
28/03/24AAtlanta Hawks122-123 OT
25/03/24AAtlanta Hawks118-120
24/03/24AChicago Bulls124-113
22/03/24ADetroit Pistons129-102
20/03/24HMilwaukee Bucks122-119

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL61%
HomeWLLLL74%
AwayLLLWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %61%74%47%
Points / game119.4121.1117.7
Allowed / game116.6115.3117.9
Point differential+2.8+5.8-0.2
Avg total236.0236.5235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%34%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (19)88% (8)27% (11)
Overtime %5%8%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW81%
HomeWWWWW92%
AwayWLLWW69%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %81%92%69%
Points / game120.9123.1118.8
Allowed / game109.0107.6110.4
Point differential+11.9+15.5+8.4
Avg total229.9230.6229.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+52%55%49%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (19)86% (7)33% (12)
Overtime %8%5%10%
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 Boston Celtics77621581%120.9109.0+11.9
2 Minnesota Timberwolves78542469%113.0106.0+7.0
3 Denver Nuggets78542469%114.7109.7+5.0
4 Oklahoma City Thunder78532568%119.8113.5+6.4
5 Los Angeles Clippers78502864%116.1112.4+3.6
6 Dallas Mavericks79493062%118.7115.8+2.9
7 Milwaukee Bucks76463061%119.4116.6+2.8
8 New York Knicks77463160%112.3107.5+4.9
9 Phoenix Suns77463160%116.6113.6+3.0
10 New Orleans Pelicans76453159%115.2110.1+5.1
11 Orlando Magic78463259%110.6108.3+2.3
12 Sacramento Kings77453258%116.7114.9+1.7
13 Cleveland Cavaliers79463358%112.5110.1+2.4
14 Indiana Pacers78443456%122.9120.3+2.5
15 Philadelphia 76ers80453556%114.6111.8+2.7
16 Los Angeles Lakers77433456%117.8117.9-0.0
17 Golden State Warriors78433555%117.8115.4+2.4
18 Miami Heat78433555%110.0108.5+1.5
19 Houston Rockets78384049%114.2113.3+0.8
20 Chicago Bulls78374147%111.7113.4-1.7
21 Atlanta Hawks78364246%118.7120.3-1.6
22 Brooklyn Nets79314839%110.8113.5-2.7
23 Utah Jazz78294937%115.9120.8-4.9
24 Memphis Grizzlies78275135%105.9112.7-6.8
25 Toronto Raptors79255432%112.7118.9-6.2
26 Portland Trail Blazers78215727%106.9115.6-8.6
27 San Antonio Spurs78195924%112.3119.2-6.9
28 Charlotte Hornets79196024%106.4116.8-10.4
29 Washington Wizards79156419%113.4122.8-9.4
30 Detroit Pistons79136616%110.2119.2-9.1
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 Bucks37261526104
Boston Celtics2122242491
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