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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 29 Nov 2015
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 110-91
21-20 32-25 31-22 26-24
Position#20
Record13-10
FormWLLWW
Points / game101.2
Allowed / game100.1
vs
Position#8
Record13-8
FormWLLWW
Points / game101.7
Allowed / game95.8
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic 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

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
105-97
105
97
+8
A08/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
84-97
84
97
-13
A10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
101-99
101
99
+2
H12/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#17
W
102-93
102
93
+9
H14/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
99-108
99
108
-9
A15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
104-101 OT
104
101
+3
H19/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
91-97
91
97
-6
H21/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
103-117
103
117
-14
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
100-91
100
91
+9
H26/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
W
114-90
114
90
+24
H28/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-17
26-27
30-29
24-24
25-25
23-24
23-23
13-25
26-25
22-20
26-25
27-29
33-15
19-25
28-23
22-30
27-29
29-21
20-29
23-29
17-25
21-27
33-24
22-17
22-27
25-26
20-30
24-14
27-29
28-30
21-33
27-25
20-17
26-18
26-28
28-28
22-22
27-21
37-22
28-25
199.3Avg total
100.3Scored
99.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)101.2100.1201.3+1.157%
Season at home (13)101.497.4198.8+4.069%
Season away (10)101.0103.7204.7-2.740%
Last 10 (10)100.399.0199.3+1.360%
Last 5 (5)102.499.2201.6+3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)105.3106.2211.5-0.850%
vs Similar (22)97.696.8194.4+0.950%
vs Weaker (2)103.098.0201.0+5.0100%
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
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
91-102
91
102
-11
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
106-93
106
93
+13
H14/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
100-85
100
85
+15
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
W
111-95
111
95
+16
A17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
102-106
102
106
-4
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
120-95
120
95
+25
H21/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
101-111
101
111
-10
A22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-121
97
121
-24
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
84-80
84
80
+4
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
W
111-78
111
78
+33
H28/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-31
26-20
25-30
17-21
23-26
22-19
35-24
26-24
24-24
21-28
27-22
28-11
24-28
31-27
32-13
24-27
31-16
23-29
24-25
24-36
23-19
43-23
25-25
29-28
19-24
23-35
36-27
23-25
28-33
20-24
25-24
24-40
26-24
14-23
17-15
27-18
29-18
25-18
25-20
32-22
198.9Avg total
102.3Scored
96.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)101.795.8197.4+5.962%
Season at home (13)101.993.1195.0+8.869%
Season away (8)101.2100.1201.4+1.150%
Last 10 (10)102.396.6198.9+5.760%
Last 5 (5)102.697.0199.6+5.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)82.889.0171.8-6.225%
vs Similar (10)101.397.2198.5+4.150%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)98.089.5187.5+8.575%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +0.2+0.2
Orlando MagicBoston 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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
51-44
51
44
+7
A08/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H12/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#17
W
52-40
52
40
+12
H14/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
W
56-50
56
50
+6
A15/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
38-52
38
52
-14
H19/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
47-53
47
53
-6
H21/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
46-35
46
35
+11
H26/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#24
W
49-43
49
43
+6
H28/11
NBA
96.0Avg total
49.0Scored
47.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.449.198.5+0.357%-
Last 30 at home (16)47.746.394.0+1.462%-
Last 30 away (14)51.452.4103.7-1.050%-
Last 10 (10)49.047.096.0+2.060%-
Last 5 (5)47.048.495.4-1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)53.551.5105.0+2.050%-
vs Similar (22)48.348.997.2-0.655%-
vs Weaker (2)49.544.594.0+5.0100%-
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
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H12/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
D
45-45
45
45
+0
H14/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
45-52
45
52
-7
A16/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#18
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A17/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
W
54-45
54
45
+9
H19/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
66-42
66
42
+24
H21/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
42-59
42
59
-17
A22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A25/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
W
54-36
54
36
+18
H28/11
NBA
98.7Avg total
49.8Scored
48.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.545.693.1+1.953%-
Last 30 at home (18)49.445.194.4+4.367%-
Last 30 away (12)44.846.491.2-1.733%-
Last 10 (10)49.848.998.7+0.930%-
Last 5 (5)50.048.298.2+1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)35.543.579.0-8.00%-
vs Similar (10)49.648.898.4+0.830%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)49.244.193.4+5.181%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 100.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers63.928.8
45.1%
49.0%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.68.8
37.3%
35.3%26.4
🏀 Free throws21.216.3
76.9%
75.5%16.3
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% 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: 101.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers58.729.2
49.7%
49.0%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.89.2
31.9%
35.3%27.6
🏀 Free throws19.915.1
75.9%
75.5%15.1
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 29 Nov 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLLWLWWLW
Boston Celtics
WWLLWLWWWL
#20
League position
#8
+1.3
Net rating
+4.0
102.7
Offensive rating
101.7
101.3
Defensive rating
97.7
48.0%
Effective FG%
49.1%
49.6%
Opp. effective FG%
49.6%
13.8%
Turnover %
15.6%
25.8%
Off. rebound %
26.7%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.23
37.3%
3-point %
31.9%
59.3%
Assist %
62.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence102.7 · 101.7Defence101.3 · 97.7Shooting48.0% · 49.1%3-point %37.3% · 31.9%Ball care13.8% · 15.6%Off. rebounds25.8% · 26.7%Free throws0.24 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ 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
Orlando Magic wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/11/15HMilwaukee Bucks114-90
26/11/15HNew York Knicks100-91
24/11/15ACleveland Cavaliers103-117
21/11/15HSacramento Kings91-97
19/11/15HMinnesota Timberwolves104-101 OT
15/11/15AWashington Wizards99-108
14/11/15HUtah Jazz102-93
12/11/15HLos Angeles Lakers101-99
10/11/15AIndiana Pacers84-97
08/11/15APhiladelphia 76ers105-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/11/15HWashington Wizards111-78
26/11/15HPhiladelphia 76ers84-80
25/11/15AAtlanta Hawks97-121
22/11/15ABrooklyn Nets101-111
21/11/15HBrooklyn Nets120-95
19/11/15HDallas Mavericks102-106
17/11/15AHouston Rockets111-95
16/11/15AOklahoma City Thunder100-85
14/11/15HAtlanta Hawks106-93
12/11/15HIndiana Pacers91-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW57%
HomeWWLWW69%
AwayLWLLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231310
Win %57%69%40%
Points / game101.2101.4101.0
Allowed / game100.197.4103.7
Point differential+1.1+4.0-2.7
Avg total201.3198.8204.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%15%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)71% (7)40% (5)
Overtime %22%31%10%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW62%
HomeWLWWW69%
AwayWWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21138
Win %62%69%50%
Points / game101.7101.9101.2
Allowed / game95.893.1100.1
Point differential+5.9+8.8+1.1
Avg total197.4195.0201.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%54%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%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 Warriors2521484%112.3101.1+11.2
2 San Antonio Spurs2316770%98.091.3+6.7
3 Oklahoma City Thunder2215768%108.4101.3+7.0
4 Indiana Pacers2215768%101.896.0+5.8
5 Charlotte Hornets2517868%101.395.7+5.6
6 Toronto Raptors2416867%98.593.8+4.8
7 Boston Celtics2113862%101.795.8+5.9
8 Miami Heat2314961%96.393.2+3.0
9 Memphis Grizzlies2314961%94.195.2-1.1
10 Chicago Bulls2213959%100.1101.1-1.0
11 Cleveland Cavaliers24141058%100.597.8+2.8
12 Atlanta Hawks26151158%99.798.5+1.2
13 Orlando Magic23131057%101.2100.1+1.1
14 Los Angeles Clippers23121152%102.0102.4-0.5
15 Utah Jazz22111150%96.294.5+1.7
16 Phoenix Suns22111150%105.2103.7+1.5
17 New York Knicks22111150%96.497.5-1.1
18 Detroit Pistons24111346%98.596.5+2.0
19 Sacramento Kings24111346%104.1106.2-2.2
20 Washington Wizards2091145%102.0105.2-3.1
21 Portland Trail Blazers24101442%101.7101.3+0.4
22 Dallas Mavericks24101442%97.099.4-2.4
23 Denver Nuggets24101442%98.5101.6-3.2
24 Minnesota Timberwolves24101442%99.4102.6-3.2
25 Houston Rockets2491538%103.0107.5-4.6
26 Milwaukee Bucks2381535%98.1104.9-6.8
27 New Orleans Pelicans2471729%102.1108.4-6.3
28 Brooklyn Nets2151624%96.7102.5-5.8
29 Los Angeles Lakers2241818%96.3105.3-9.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers242228%92.5103.8-11.3
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
Orlando Magic21323126110
Boston Celtics2025222491
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