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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 09 Apr 2025
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 96-76
27-21 22-20 31-20 16-15
Position#15
Record39-39
FormWLWWW
Points / game105.2
Allowed / game105.6
vs
Position#3
Record59-20
FormWLWWW
Points / game116.9
Allowed / game107.7
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Boston Celtics
07 Apr 2027
ORL v BOS
upcoming
01 Nov 2026
ORL97
BOS108
09 Nov 2025
ORL107
BOS111
07 Nov 2025
ORL123
BOS110
27 Apr 2025
ORL98
BOS107
25 Apr 2025
ORL95
BOS93
09 Apr 2025
ORL96
BOS76
23 Dec 2024
ORL108
BOS104
24 Nov 2023
ORL113
BOS96
23 Jan 2023
ORL113
BOS98
22 Oct 2022
ORL120
BOS126
06 Feb 2022
ORL83
BOS116
03 Nov 2021
ORL79
BOS92
05 May 2021
ORL96
BOS132
10 Apr 2020
ORL v BOS
upcoming
24 Jan 2020
ORL98
BOS109
12 Jan 2019
ORL105
BOS103
16 Mar 2018
ORL83
BOS92
05 Nov 2017
ORL88
BOS104
07 Dec 2016
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
Houston Rockets
#4
L
108-116
108
116
-8
95avg 96
H19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-105
120
105
+15
115avg 96
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
W
118-106
118
106
+12
113avg 96
H24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
111-104
111
104
+7
104avg 96
A25/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
92-101
92
101
-9
79avg 96
H27/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
121-91
121
91
+30
119avg 96
H29/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
87-96
87
96
-9
74avg 96
H31/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
116-105
116
105
+11
110avg 96
A02/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
109-97
109
97
+12
108avg 96
A03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
119-112
119
112
+7
111avg 96
H08/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-28
29-28
20-32
36-28
33-30
34-24
35-17
18-34
26-30
32-30
34-18
26-28
29-27
34-26
20-30
28-21
17-19
33-24
20-34
22-24
38-21
23-25
37-20
23-25
28-22
19-23
19-24
21-27
29-34
32-27
18-23
37-21
32-27
29-18
20-31
28-21
30-31
36-26
26-27
27-28
213.4Avg total
110.1Scored
103.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)105.2105.6210.8-0.350%
Season at home (40)105.9104.2210.1+1.752%
Season away (38)104.5106.9211.4-2.447%
Last 10 (10)110.1103.3213.4+6.870%
Last 5 (5)110.4100.2210.6+10.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)97.7108.1205.9-10.414%
vs Similar (16)111.3109.1220.4+2.250%
vs Weaker (7)109.198.3207.4+10.986%
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
Utah Jazz
#30
W
121-99
121
99
+22
113avg 109
A22/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
129-116
129
116
+13
126avg 109
A23/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
113-95
113
95
+18
105avg 109
A25/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
132-102
132
102
+30
134avg 109
A27/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
121-111
121
111
+10
121avg 109
A30/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
117-103
117
103
+14
113avg 109
A31/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
103-124
103
124
-21
95avg 109
H02/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
123-103
123
103
+20
123avg 109
H04/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
124-90
124
90
+34
128avg 109
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
119-117 OT
119
117
+2
109avg 109
A08/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-21
25-30
29-24
32-24
34-24
30-27
38-39
27-26
30-29
26-22
32-27
25-17
42-38
31-16
35-27
24-21
36-27
28-25
30-29
27-30
25-32
41-29
26-24
25-18
22-29
23-30
36-32
22-33
31-22
29-25
30-28
33-28
34-18
26-21
40-29
24-22
27-30
25-28
31-20
24-29
226.2Avg total
120.2Scored
106.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)116.9107.7224.6+9.275%
Season at home (39)117.2109.1226.3+8.267%
Season away (40)116.6106.5223.1+10.182%
Last 10 (10)120.2106.0226.2+14.290%
Last 5 (5)117.2107.4224.6+9.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)113.3115.3228.7-2.033%
vs Weaker ◀ (27)116.6105.6222.2+11.089%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: +4.6+4.6Q2Q2: +5.0+5.0Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +4.8+4.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: +4.6+4.6Q2Q2: +5.0+5.0Q2: +3.1+3.1Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +4.8+4.8Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
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
Houston Rockets
#4
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H19/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
67-54
67
54
+13
A21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-53
63
53
+10
A25/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
50-43
50
43
+7
H27/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
61-46
61
46
+15
H29/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
47-45
47
45
+2
H31/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A02/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
66-57
66
57
+9
H08/04
NBA
110.6Avg total
58.6Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.452.9108.3+2.550%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.452.4106.8+2.050%-
Last 30 away (14)56.653.6110.1+3.050%-
Last 10 (10)58.652.0110.6+6.670%-
Last 5 (5)59.250.8110.0+8.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)49.454.9104.3-5.414%-
vs Similar (16)57.353.9111.2+3.456%-
vs Weaker (7)57.048.9105.9+8.171%-
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
Utah Jazz
#30
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A22/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
64-51
64
51
+13
A23/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
56-51
56
51
+5
A25/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
73-54
73
54
+19
A27/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
64-52
64
52
+12
A30/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
66-61
66
61
+5
A31/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
45-59
45
59
-14
H02/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H04/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
60-39
60
39
+21
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
52-58
52
58
-6
A08/04
NBA
112.3Avg total
60.0Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.452.3111.7+7.273%-
Last 30 at home (14)59.452.0111.4+7.471%-
Last 30 away (16)59.552.5112.0+7.075%-
Last 10 (10)60.052.3112.3+7.780%-
Last 5 (5)56.652.8109.4+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)62.757.0119.7+5.767%-
vs Weaker ◀ (27)59.151.7110.8+7.374%-
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: 110.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.927.4
54.9%
54.3%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.512.7
34.8%
35.9%38.1
🏀 Free throws21.317.2
80.8%
77.8%17.2
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 120.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀41%
🏀🏀🏀47%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.4 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers56.4 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.424.7
59.7%
54.3%49.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.918.8
37.7%
35.9%56.4
🏀 Free throws17.814.4
80.9%
77.8%14.4
They take 91.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 49.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 55% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). 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 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWWLWLWWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWWWWW
#15
League position
#3
+7.1
Net rating
+14.8
114.3
Offensive rating
125.3
107.2
Defensive rating
110.5
53.8%
Effective FG%
57.9%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.5%
11.8%
Turnover %
11.2%
27.1%
Off. rebound %
32.0%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.19
34.8%
3-point %
37.7%
58.9%
Assist %
67.1%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence114.3 · 125.3Defence107.2 · 110.5Shooting53.8% · 57.9%3-point %34.8% · 37.7%Ball care11.8% · 11.2%Off. rebounds27.1% · 32.0%Free throws0.25 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)70% · 90%
■ 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
5
Orlando Magic wins
5
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/04/25HAtlanta Hawks119-112
03/04/25AWashington Wizards109-97
02/04/25ASan Antonio Spurs116-105
31/03/25HLos Angeles Clippers87-96
29/03/25HSacramento Kings121-91
27/03/25HDallas Mavericks92-101
25/03/25ACharlotte Hornets111-104
24/03/25HLos Angeles Lakers118-106
21/03/25AWashington Wizards120-105
19/03/25HHouston Rockets108-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/04/25ANew York Knicks119-117 OT
06/04/25HWashington Wizards124-90
04/04/25HPhoenix Suns123-103
02/04/25HMiami Heat103-124
31/03/25AMemphis Grizzlies117-103
30/03/25ASan Antonio Spurs121-111
27/03/25APhoenix Suns132-102
25/03/25ASacramento Kings113-95
23/03/25APortland Trail Blazers129-116
22/03/25AUtah Jazz121-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW50%
HomeWLWLW52%
AwayWWWWW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games784038
Win %50%52%47%
Points / game105.2105.9104.5
Allowed / game105.6104.2106.9
Point differential-0.3+1.6-2.4
Avg total210.8210.1211.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%28%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (19)54% (13)67% (6)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW75%
HomeLWLWW67%
AwayWWWWW82%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games793940
Win %75%67%82%
Points / game116.9117.2116.6
Allowed / game107.7109.1106.5
Point differential+9.2+8.2+10.2
Avg total224.6226.3223.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+51%44%57%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (17)56% (9)62% (8)
Overtime %8%8%8%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder77631482%120.4107.8+12.5
2 Cleveland Cavaliers79631680%122.3112.3+9.9
3 Boston Celtics79592075%116.9107.7+9.2
4 Houston Rockets77512666%114.9109.1+5.8
5 New York Knicks78502864%116.3111.8+4.5
6 Indiana Pacers79483161%117.3115.0+2.4
7 Los Angeles Lakers79483161%113.5112.4+1.0
8 Golden State Warriors78473160%114.2110.8+3.4
9 Memphis Grizzlies79473259%121.7116.8+4.9
10 Los Angeles Clippers79473259%112.6108.1+4.5
11 Denver Nuggets79473259%120.7117.1+3.6
12 Minnesota Timberwolves79463358%113.9109.4+4.5
13 Milwaukee Bucks77433456%114.9112.9+2.0
14 Detroit Pistons79433654%115.2113.2+2.0
15 Orlando Magic78393950%105.2105.6-0.3
16 Sacramento Kings79394049%116.0115.5+0.5
17 Dallas Mavericks78384049%114.6115.4-0.7
18 Atlanta Hawks77364147%118.3120.1-1.9
19 Miami Heat79364346%110.0109.9+0.1
20 Chicago Bulls79364346%117.7120.1-2.4
21 Phoenix Suns79354444%113.8116.8-3.1
22 Portland Trail Blazers79354444%111.0114.2-3.1
23 San Antonio Spurs79324741%114.0116.7-2.7
24 Toronto Raptors79295037%110.7115.2-4.5
25 Brooklyn Nets79265333%105.2111.9-6.6
26 Philadelphia 76ers79235629%109.5115.8-6.3
27 New Orleans Pelicans79215827%110.0118.7-8.7
28 Charlotte Hornets79196024%105.6114.1-8.5
29 Washington Wizards79176222%108.2120.5-12.3
30 Utah Jazz79166320%111.7120.9-9.2
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 Magic2722311696
Boston Celtics2120201576
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