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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 08 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 87-117
27-26 23-23 23-36 14-32
Position#26
Record12-17
FormWLWWW
Points / game95.6
Allowed / game99.9
vs
Position#4
Record17-11
FormWLWWL
Points / game104.8
Allowed / game102.8
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics
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BOS116
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BOS91
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BOS78
26 May 2010
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BOS92
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BOS95
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BOS92
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic 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

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
95-87
95
87
+8
H20/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
89-93
89
93
-4
A22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
87-92
87
92
-5
H24/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
L
91-94
91
94
-3
H26/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
96-104
96
104
-8
H27/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
95-83
95
83
+12
A30/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
94-95
94
95
-1
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
105-88
105
88
+17
A03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
98-92
98
92
+6
A04/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
W
124-116
124
116
+8
A07/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-16
27-29
22-24
29-18
27-20
17-29
30-20
15-24
22-24
22-22
22-22
21-24
14-26
24-22
30-24
23-22
29-36
23-22
20-21
24-25
16-20
29-23
30-21
20-19
28-30
21-20
19-15
26-30
21-14
29-28
32-19
23-27
23-27
35-23
20-23
20-19
25-24
40-28
31-29
28-35
191.8Avg total
97.4Scored
94.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)95.699.9195.6-4.341%
Season at home (14)95.798.1193.9-2.443%
Season away (15)95.5101.6197.1-6.140%
Last 10 (10)97.494.4191.8+3.050%
Last 5 (5)103.294.8198.0+8.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)95.0101.5196.5-6.533%
vs Similar (6)99.296.5195.7+2.767%
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
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
88-104
88
104
-16
H19/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
94-92
94
92
+2
A20/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
99-93
99
93
+6
A22/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
111-92
111
92
+19
A24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
103-109
103
109
-6
H25/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
112-104
112
104
+8
A29/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
114-121
114
121
-7
H01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
97-92
97
92
+5
H03/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
107-106
107
106
+1
A04/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
106-107
106
107
-1
A06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
21-26
9-31
31-18
30-23
20-24
21-26
23-19
23-21
19-31
26-29
31-12
30-16
21-33
28-17
32-26
32-22
16-24
26-29
29-34
21-19
27-12
35-42
29-31
28-31
25-28
31-33
30-29
29-29
18-17
22-26
28-20
22-30
23-23
29-21
33-32
17-26
31-32
35-19
23-30
205.1Avg total
103.1Scored
102.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)104.8102.8207.6+2.061%
Season at home (12)105.2103.5208.8+1.858%
Season away (16)104.5102.2206.8+2.262%
Last 10 (10)103.1102.0205.1+1.160%
Last 5 (5)107.2106.0213.2+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)95.0103.7198.7-8.70%
vs Similar (15)103.2103.1206.3+0.153%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)105.999.9205.8+6.075%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: +2.1+2.1Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: -1.1-1.1Q4Q4: -1.4-1.4Q4: +3.8+3.8
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
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H20/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
44-49
44
49
-5
A22/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
44-46
44
46
-2
H24/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
L
38-48
38
48
-10
H26/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H27/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
45-43
45
43
+2
A30/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
50-42
50
42
+8
A03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A04/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#8
W
65-52
65
52
+13
A07/12
NBA
97.2Avg total
48.9Scored
48.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.952.099.8-4.133%-
Last 30 at home (14)48.050.798.7-2.736%-
Last 30 away (16)47.853.1100.8-5.331%-
Last 10 (10)48.948.397.2+0.640%-
Last 5 (5)53.447.4100.8+6.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)47.952.2100.1-4.333%-
vs Similar (6)47.851.098.8-3.233%-
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
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
48-55
48
55
-7
H19/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
50-47
50
47
+3
A20/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
42-52
42
52
-10
A22/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
51-49
51
49
+2
A24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
48-46
48
46
+2
H25/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
48-31
48
31
+17
A29/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
53-59
53
59
-6
H01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H03/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
45-53
45
53
-8
A04/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A06/12
NBA
97.6Avg total
48.0Scored
49.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.050.199.1-1.153%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.051.2102.2-0.262%-
Last 30 away (17)47.449.296.6-1.847%-
Last 10 (10)48.049.697.6-1.650%-
Last 5 (5)48.249.497.6-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)46.348.795.0-2.333%-
vs Similar (15)47.451.999.3-4.540%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)51.648.299.8+3.375%-
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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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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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: 97.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.228.6
49.1%
50.2%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.68.0
33.9%
35.7%24.0
🏀 Free throws22.516.2
72.0%
77.0%16.2
They take 81.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 103.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.726.7
48.8%
50.2%53.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.8
36.0%
35.7%35.4
🏀 Free throws16.914.3
84.6%
77.0%14.3
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWLWLLLLW
Boston Celtics
LWWLWLWWWL
#26
League position
#4
+3.1
Net rating
+1.1
100.8
Offensive rating
106.5
97.7
Defensive rating
105.4
49.6%
Effective FG%
50.7%
47.3%
Opp. effective FG%
50.4%
14.6%
Turnover %
10.6%
21.3%
Off. rebound %
18.8%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.19
33.9%
3-point %
36.0%
56.8%
Assist %
63.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence100.8 · 106.5Defence97.7 · 105.4Shooting49.6% · 50.7%3-point %33.9% · 36.0%Ball care14.6% · 10.6%Off. rebounds21.3% · 18.8%Free throws0.28 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)50% · 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
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/12/16AWashington Wizards124-116
04/12/16ADetroit Pistons98-92
03/12/16APhiladelphia 76ers105-88
02/12/16AMemphis Grizzlies94-95
30/11/16ASan Antonio Spurs95-83
27/11/16HMilwaukee Bucks96-104
26/11/16HWashington Wizards91-94
24/11/16HPhoenix Suns87-92
22/11/16AMilwaukee Bucks89-93
20/11/16HDallas Mavericks95-87
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/12/16AHouston Rockets106-107
04/12/16APhiladelphia 76ers107-106
03/12/16HSacramento Kings97-92
01/12/16HDetroit Pistons114-121
29/11/16AMiami Heat112-104
25/11/16HSan Antonio Spurs103-109
24/11/16ABrooklyn Nets111-92
22/11/16AMinnesota Timberwolves99-93
20/11/16ADetroit Pistons94-92
19/11/16HGolden State Warriors88-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW41%
HomeWWLLL43%
AwayWLWWW40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291415
Win %41%43%40%
Points / game95.695.795.5
Allowed / game99.998.1101.6
Point differential-4.3-2.4-6.1
Avg total195.6193.9197.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%0%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)50% (4)40% (5)
Overtime %3%7%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL61%
HomeWLLLW58%
AwayWWWWL62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281216
Win %61%58%62%
Points / game104.8105.2104.5
Allowed / game102.8103.5102.2
Point differential+2.0+1.8+2.2
Avg total207.6208.8206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%25%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)100% (2)50% (6)
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 Warriors2824486%118.3105.2+13.1
2 San Antonio Spurs2822679%101.696.8+4.8
3 Los Angeles Clippers2819968%105.199.9+5.3
4 Houston Rockets2718967%112.3108.1+4.2
5 Memphis Grizzlies29191066%99.999.2+0.7
6 Cleveland Cavaliers2516964%108.3105.4+2.9
7 Toronto Raptors27171063%108.6102.5+6.1
8 Oklahoma City Thunder26161062%106.7104.3+2.5
9 Boston Celtics28171161%104.8102.8+2.0
10 New York Knicks27161159%105.7106.4-0.8
11 Utah Jazz29171259%99.995.3+4.5
12 Portland Trail Blazers29161355%108.2109.8-1.6
13 Charlotte Hornets28151354%101.9102.0-0.1
14 Milwaukee Bucks25131252%100.0100.3-0.2
15 Detroit Pistons29151452%98.995.2+3.7
16 Atlanta Hawks29151452%99.699.8-0.2
17 Chicago Bulls28141450%103.5100.6+2.9
18 Indiana Pacers27131448%104.9107.4-2.5
19 Denver Nuggets29121741%105.7107.5-1.8
20 Orlando Magic29121741%95.699.9-4.3
21 Washington Wizards27111641%104.7104.9-0.1
22 Minnesota Timberwolves28111739%103.2102.8+0.4
23 Los Angeles Lakers31121939%105.2108.8-3.6
24 Miami Heat29111838%99.399.4-0.0
25 Phoenix Suns27101737%105.7110.8-5.1
26 Sacramento Kings2591636%102.2104.8-2.6
27 New Orleans Pelicans2882029%103.0106.5-3.6
28 Brooklyn Nets2662023%104.6113.6-9.0
29 Dallas Mavericks2762122%92.7100.3-7.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers2962321%97.3107.1-9.9
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 Magic2723231487
Boston Celtics26233632117
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