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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 31 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 119-114
24-32 23-22 34-27 38-33
Position#20
Record20-25
FormLLLLL
Points / game98.7
Allowed / game99.9
vs
Position#9
Record27-21
FormWWWWW
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game100.3
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics
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24 Nov 2023
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ORL87
BOS117
31 Jan 2016
ORL119
BOS114
29 Nov 2015
ORL110
BOS91
08 Mar 2015
ORL103
BOS98
23 Dec 2014
ORL100
BOS95
19 Jan 2014
ORL93
BOS91
08 Nov 2013
ORL89
BOS91
13 Apr 2013
ORL88
BOS120
25 Nov 2012
ORL110
BOS116
26 Jan 2012
ORL83
BOS91
25 Dec 2010
ORL86
BOS78
26 May 2010
ORL113
BOS92
18 May 2010
ORL92
BOS95
16 May 2010
ORL88
BOS92
28 Jan 2010
ORL96
BOS94
25 Dec 2009
ORL77
BOS86
14 May 2009
ORL83
BOS75
10 May 2009
ORL94
BOS95
08 May 2009
ORL117
BOS96
25 Mar 2009
ORL84
BOS82
22 Jan 2009
ORL80
BOS90
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
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
86-95
86
95
-9
74avg 90
H07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
83-77
83
77
+6
79avg 90
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
99-105
99
105
-6
94avg 90
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
103-106 OT
103
106
-3
94avg 90
H14/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
81-98
81
98
-17
66avg 90
A18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
87-96
87
96
-9
75avg 90
H21/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
116-120 OT
116
120
-4
114avg 90
H23/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
102-108 OT
102
108
-6
97avg 90
A26/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
100-107
100
107
-7
89avg 90
A27/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
94-113
94
113
-19
82avg 90
A30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-22
18-15
21-29
27-29
26-17
11-21
23-24
23-15
17-27
32-33
21-25
29-20
18-31
36-30
19-16
23-19
17-24
21-27
21-21
22-26
21-23
25-24
25-34
16-15
35-30
26-25
33-24
15-30
33-31
32-33
16-16
19-20
30-23
26-30
22-29
22-25
22-26
28-32
27-28
17-27
197.6Avg total
95.1Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (45)98.799.9198.6-1.244%
Season at home (23)101.299.8201.0+1.452%
Season away (22)96.1100.0196.2-3.936%
Last 10 (10)95.1102.5197.6-7.410%
Last 5 (5)99.8108.8208.6-9.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)93.0103.6196.6-10.612%
vs Similar (17)100.799.6200.3+1.153%
vs Weaker (5)95.891.0186.8+4.860%
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
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
103-94
103
94
+9
95avg 95
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
117-103
117
103
+14
112avg 95
H16/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
119-117
119
117
+2
114avg 95
A17/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
113-118 OT
113
118
-5
102avg 95
A19/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
109-115
109
115
-6
103avg 95
A21/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
110-101
110
101
+9
99avg 95
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
112-92
112
92
+20
106avg 95
A25/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
116-91
116
91
+25
112avg 95
A26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
111-103
111
103
+8
103avg 95
H28/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
113-94
113
94
+19
111avg 95
H30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-24
29-25
21-27
25-18
36-29
32-18
28-31
21-25
24-31
30-30
29-25
36-31
16-29
23-23
33-18
26-28
27-35
35-21
28-40
19-19
34-23
30-26
26-33
20-19
30-25
28-18
36-26
18-23
22-20
31-29
31-21
32-21
29-21
26-24
31-26
25-32
26-22
32-28
28-27
27-17
215.1Avg total
112.3Scored
102.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)104.6100.3204.9+4.356%
Season at home (24)104.198.9203.0+5.258%
Season away (24)105.1101.7206.8+3.454%
Last 10 (10)112.3102.8215.1+9.580%
Last 5 (5)112.496.2208.6+16.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)112.0116.0228.0-4.00%
vs Similar (12)103.9102.2206.1+1.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)107.1100.1207.2+7.169%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +5.4+5.4Q3Q3: -1.8-1.8Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: +1.6+1.6
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +5.4+5.4Q3Q3: -1.8-1.8Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: +1.6+1.6
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
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
38-37
38
37
+1
H07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
37-38
37
38
-1
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
49-60
49
60
-11
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H14/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
38-51
38
51
-13
A18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
46-47
46
47
-1
H21/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
61-55
61
55
+6
H23/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
65-64
65
64
+1
A26/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A27/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
50-58
50
58
-8
A30/01
NBA
101.8Avg total
49.4Scored
52.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.850.198.9-1.347%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.749.499.1+0.360%-
Last 30 away (15)47.850.898.6-3.033%-
Last 10 (10)49.452.4101.8-3.040%-
Last 5 (5)55.655.4111.0+0.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)44.553.598.0-9.012%-
vs Similar (17)51.849.6101.4+2.171%-
vs Weaker (5)45.446.291.6-0.820%-
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
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
68-47
68
47
+21
H16/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
54-61
54
61
-7
A17/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
39-52
39
52
-13
A19/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A21/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
64-49
64
49
+15
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
58-43
58
43
+15
A25/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A26/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H28/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H30/01
NBA
106.9Avg total
56.8Scored
50.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.848.6101.4+4.263%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.149.2104.4+5.971%-
Last 30 away (16)50.848.198.8+2.756%-
Last 10 (10)56.850.1106.9+6.780%-
Last 5 (5)57.647.2104.8+10.4100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.057.5108.5-6.50%-
vs Similar (12)49.848.398.1+1.467%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)55.347.7103.0+7.669%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 95.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 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-pointers61.027.6
45.2%
49.0%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.08.4
36.5%
35.3%25.2
🏀 Free throws19.214.7
76.6%
75.5%14.7
They take 84.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.0 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: 110.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 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-pointers65.131.3
48.1%
49.0%62.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.310.1
38.4%
35.3%30.3
🏀 Free throws22.417.1
76.3%
75.5%17.1
They take 91.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.3 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 31 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLLLLLWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWLLWWW
#20
League position
#9
-7.6
Net rating
+5.8
97.8
Offensive rating
107.3
105.4
Defensive rating
101.5
47.9%
Effective FG%
50.8%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
47.8%
15.6%
Turnover %
13.0%
22.3%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
36.5%
3-point %
38.4%
62.8%
Assist %
64.5%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence97.8 · 107.3Defence105.4 · 101.5Shooting47.9% · 50.8%3-point %36.5% · 38.4%Ball care15.6% · 13.0%Off. rebounds22.3% · 26.1%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)10% · 80%
■ 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
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/16ABoston Celtics94-113
27/01/16AMilwaukee Bucks100-107
26/01/16AMemphis Grizzlies102-108 OT
23/01/16HCharlotte Hornets116-120 OT
21/01/16HPhiladelphia 76ers87-96
18/01/16AAtlanta Hawks81-98
14/01/16HToronto Raptors103-106 OT
10/01/16HWashington Wizards99-105
09/01/16ABrooklyn Nets83-77
07/01/16HIndiana Pacers86-95
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/16HOrlando Magic113-94
28/01/16HDenver Nuggets111-103
26/01/16AWashington Wizards116-91
25/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers112-92
23/01/16HChicago Bulls110-101
21/01/16AToronto Raptors109-115
19/01/16ADallas Mavericks113-118 OT
17/01/16AWashington Wizards119-117
16/01/16HPhoenix Suns117-103
14/01/16HIndiana Pacers103-94

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL44%
HomeLLLLL52%
AwayWLLLL36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games452322
Win %44%52%36%
Points / game98.7101.296.1
Allowed / game99.999.8100.0
Point differential-1.2+1.4-3.9
Avg total198.6201.0196.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%17%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (14)44% (9)20% (5)
Overtime %13%17%9%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW56%
HomeWWWWW58%
AwayWLLWW54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482424
Win %56%58%54%
Points / game104.6104.1105.1
Allowed / game100.398.9101.7
Point differential+4.3+5.2+3.4
Avg total204.9203.0206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%33%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (13)33% (6)29% (7)
Overtime %4%4%4%
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 Warriors4743491%115.0102.5+12.5
2 San Antonio Spurs4739883%104.591.2+13.3
3 Cleveland Cavaliers46341274%102.296.3+5.9
4 Oklahoma City Thunder49361373%109.4101.5+8.0
5 Toronto Raptors47321568%101.696.7+4.8
6 Los Angeles Clippers48321667%104.3100.3+4.0
7 Memphis Grizzlies48282058%97.499.0-1.6
8 Chicago Bulls46262057%101.4101.0+0.4
9 Boston Celtics48272156%104.6100.3+4.3
10 Atlanta Hawks48272156%101.999.9+2.0
11 Miami Heat47262155%95.795.7-0.0
12 Dallas Mavericks49272255%100.9101.3-0.4
13 Indiana Pacers47252253%102.699.9+2.7
14 Detroit Pistons48252352%102.1100.6+1.5
15 Houston Rockets50252550%105.1106.6-1.5
16 New York Knicks49232647%99.5100.9-1.4
17 Charlotte Hornets47222547%101.6101.7-0.2
18 Washington Wizards45212447%102.3104.8-2.5
19 Portland Trail Blazers48222646%102.2102.5-0.3
20 Utah Jazz46212546%97.796.7+1.0
21 Orlando Magic45202544%98.799.9-1.2
22 Sacramento Kings47202743%106.6108.2-1.6
23 Milwaukee Bucks49202941%98.1103.0-4.9
24 New Orleans Pelicans46182839%102.8105.0-2.2
25 Denver Nuggets48183038%100.2104.2-4.0
26 Minnesota Timberwolves48143429%99.5103.5-4.0
27 Phoenix Suns48143429%101.0106.8-5.8
28 Brooklyn Nets48123625%95.4102.9-7.5
29 Los Angeles Lakers4994018%96.1106.3-10.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers4874115%94.9105.1-10.1
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
Orlando Magic24233438119
Boston Celtics32222733114
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