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Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 25 Apr 2025
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 95-93
31-27 18-32 24-11 22-23
Position#15
Record42-42
FormWLWLL
Points / game105.3
Allowed / game105.3
vs
Position#3
Record63-21
FormLWWWW
Points / game116.0
Allowed / game106.8
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
87-96
87
96
-9
74avg 97
H31/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
W
116-105
116
105
+11
110avg 97
A02/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
109-97
109
97
+12
108avg 97
A03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
119-112
119
112
+7
111avg 97
H08/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
96-76
96
76
+20
87avg 97
H09/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
129-115
129
115
+14
128avg 97
A11/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
105-117
105
117
-12
96avg 97
A13/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
120-95
120
95
+25
119avg 97
H15/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
86-103
86
103
-17
74avg 97
A20/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
100-109
100
109
-9
84avg 97
A23/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
27-21
22-20
31-20
16-15
29-29
43-20
37-27
20-39
24-31
22-27
38-34
21-25
32-17
29-30
18-26
41-22
18-26
31-22
18-30
19-25
21-23
26-27
24-31
29-28
209.2Avg total
106.7Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (84)105.3105.3210.6-0.150%
Season at home (42)106.0103.3209.3+2.655%
Season away (42)104.5107.3211.9-2.845%
Last 10 (10)106.7102.5209.2+4.260%
Last 5 (5)108.0107.8215.8+0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)96.6104.5201.1-7.920%
vs Similar (14)114.1108.8222.9+5.457%
vs Weaker (6)110.895.8206.7+15.0100%
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
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
117-103
117
103
+14
113avg 108
A31/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
103-124
103
124
-21
95avg 108
H02/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
123-103
123
103
+20
123avg 108
H04/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
124-90
124
90
+34
128avg 108
H06/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
119-117 OT
119
117
+2
109avg 108
A08/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
76-96
76
96
-20
66avg 108
A09/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
130-94
130
94
+36
132avg 108
H11/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
93-86
93
86
+7
82avg 108
H13/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
103-86
103
86
+17
95avg 108
H20/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
109-100
109
100
+9
99avg 108
H23/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
21-27
20-22
20-31
15-16
25-25
29-28
37-22
39-19
33-15
21-28
15-25
24-18
26-18
22-31
30-18
25-19
23-21
27-26
31-24
28-29
209.6Avg total
109.7Scored
99.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (84)116.0106.8222.8+9.275%
Season at home (43)116.4107.4223.8+9.070%
Season away (41)115.6106.2221.8+9.480%
Last 10 (10)109.799.9209.6+9.880%
Last 5 (5)102.292.4194.6+9.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)114.0120.5234.5-6.50%
vs Weaker ◀ (28)113.8103.1216.9+10.789%
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: +0.9+0.9Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: +4.9+4.9Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: +4.3+4.3Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: +2.8+2.8
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.9+0.9Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: +4.9+4.9Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: +4.3+4.3Q4Q4: +0.8+0.8Q4: +2.8+2.8
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
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
Boston Celtics
#3
W
49-41
49
41
+8
H09/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
72-49
72
49
+23
A11/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
46-58
46
58
-12
A13/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
61-47
61
47
+14
H15/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
49-48
49
48
+1
A20/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
47-50
47
50
-3
A23/04
NBA
106.0Avg total
55.9Scored
50.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.751.7107.3+4.057%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.151.0105.1+3.156%-
Last 30 away (14)57.452.4109.9+5.057%-
Last 10 (10)55.950.1106.0+5.870%-
Last 5 (5)55.050.4105.4+4.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (10)49.152.3101.4-3.230%-
vs Similar (14)59.153.1112.2+5.964%-
vs Weaker (6)58.747.2105.8+11.583%-
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
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
Orlando Magic
#15
L
41-49
41
49
-8
A09/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
54-53
54
53
+1
H11/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
54-43
54
43
+11
H13/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H20/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
50-47
50
47
+3
H23/04
NBA
103.5Avg total
53.0Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.851.5110.3+7.273%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.750.2107.9+7.576%-
Last 30 away (13)60.253.3113.5+6.869%-
Last 10 (10)53.050.5103.5+2.560%-
Last 5 (5)49.448.297.6+1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)67.063.5130.5+3.550%-
vs Weaker ◀ (28)58.250.7108.9+7.575%-
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: 106.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers50.627.4
54.2%
54.3%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.412.2
35.5%
35.9%36.6
🏀 Free throws19.615.3
78.1%
77.8%15.3
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 109.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.6 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.5 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-pointers42.923.8
55.5%
54.3%47.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.516.2
35.6%
35.9%48.6
🏀 Free throws17.013.5
79.4%
77.8%13.5
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% 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 25 Apr 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWLWWWWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWLWWWLW
#15
League position
#3
+4.4
Net rating
+10.8
111.8
Offensive rating
116.2
107.4
Defensive rating
105.4
53.8%
Effective FG%
54.4%
51.8%
Opp. effective FG%
50.0%
12.4%
Turnover %
12.4%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
29.8%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.19
35.5%
3-point %
35.6%
60.6%
Assist %
64.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence111.8 · 116.2Defence107.4 · 105.4Shooting53.8% · 54.4%3-point %35.5% · 35.6%Ball care12.4% · 12.4%Off. rebounds25.1% · 29.8%Free throws0.23 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)60% · 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
5
Orlando Magic wins
5
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/04/25ABoston Celtics100-109
20/04/25ABoston Celtics86-103
15/04/25HAtlanta Hawks120-95
13/04/25AAtlanta Hawks105-117
11/04/25AIndiana Pacers129-115
09/04/25HBoston Celtics96-76
08/04/25HAtlanta Hawks119-112
03/04/25AWashington Wizards109-97
02/04/25ASan Antonio Spurs116-105
31/03/25HLos Angeles Clippers87-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/04/25HOrlando Magic109-100
20/04/25HOrlando Magic103-86
13/04/25HCharlotte Hornets93-86
11/04/25HCharlotte Hornets130-94
09/04/25AOrlando Magic76-96
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL50%
HomeWLWWW55%
AwayWWLLL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844242
Win %50%55%45%
Points / game105.3106.0104.5
Allowed / game105.3103.3107.3
Point differential-0.1+2.6-2.8
Avg total210.6209.3211.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%31%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (19)54% (13)67% (6)
Overtime %1%0%2%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW75%
HomeWWWWW70%
AwayWWWWL80%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games844341
Win %75%70%80%
Points / game116.0116.4115.6
Allowed / game106.8107.4106.2
Point differential+9.2+9.0+9.4
Avg total222.8223.8221.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+50%44%56%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (17)56% (9)62% (8)
Overtime %7%7%7%
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 Thunder83691483%120.7107.4+13.3
2 Cleveland Cavaliers84661879%121.9112.2+9.7
3 Boston Celtics84632175%116.0106.8+9.2
4 Houston Rockets82523063%114.4109.6+4.7
5 New York Knicks84533163%115.8111.6+4.2
6 Indiana Pacers84523262%117.4114.9+2.5
7 Los Angeles Clippers85523361%112.8107.9+4.9
8 Los Angeles Lakers84513361%112.9111.9+1.0
9 Denver Nuggets85513460%120.0116.6+3.3
10 Minnesota Timberwolves84503460%114.0108.9+5.0
11 Golden State Warriors84503460%113.7110.5+3.2
12 Memphis Grizzlies87493856%120.7116.9+3.8
13 Milwaukee Bucks82463656%115.4113.4+2.0
14 Detroit Pistons85454053%115.3113.5+1.8
15 Orlando Magic84424250%105.3105.3-0.1
16 Sacramento Kings83404348%115.6115.3+0.3
17 Dallas Mavericks83404348%114.3115.3-1.0
18 Atlanta Hawks82394348%118.2119.7-1.5
19 Chicago Bulls83394447%117.5119.2-1.8
20 Miami Heat86394745%110.6110.1+0.5
21 Portland Trail Blazers82364644%110.9113.9-3.0
22 Phoenix Suns82364644%113.6116.6-3.0
23 San Antonio Spurs82344841%113.9116.7-2.8
24 Toronto Raptors82305237%110.9115.2-4.3
25 Brooklyn Nets82265632%105.1112.2-7.1
26 Philadelphia 76ers82245829%109.6115.8-6.2
27 New Orleans Pelicans82216126%109.8119.3-9.4
28 Charlotte Hornets82196323%105.1114.2-9.1
29 Washington Wizards82186422%108.0120.4-12.4
30 Utah Jazz82176521%111.9121.2-9.3
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic3118242295
Boston Celtics2732112393
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