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Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 07 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 19:00
Final 100-91
27-19 25-30 24-19 24-23
Position#3
Record12-13
FormWWWLW
Points / game109.0
Allowed / game108.6
vs
Position#16
Record12-11
FormLLWLW
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game109.7
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics
04 Jan 2027
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BOS90
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BOS99
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BOS116
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BOS115
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PHX88
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PHX88
BOS71
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PHX116
BOS98
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PHX108
BOS128
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns 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

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
104-108
104
108
-4
99avg 106
A18/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
109-103
109
103
+6
103avg 106
A21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
126-130 OT
126
130
-4
122avg 106
H23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
112-120 OT
112
120
-8
99avg 106
H24/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
97-102
97
102
-5
82avg 106
H28/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
114-93
114
93
+21
120avg 106
H29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
111-105
111
105
+6
104avg 106
A31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
109-108
109
108
+1
97avg 106
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
101-123
101
123
-22
95avg 106
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
109-92
109
92
+17
108avg 106
H06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-18
24-34
27-25
29-31
30-23
33-28
26-31
20-21
34-25
34-29
27-37
19-23
30-28
31-30
16-15
21-25
32-17
10-28
29-28
26-29
36-29
16-18
33-24
29-22
29-28
26-27
22-27
34-23
22-22
25-31
30-29
32-26
25-28
21-20
28-40
27-35
27-24
30-20
30-24
22-24
217.6Avg total
109.2Scored
108.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)109.0108.6217.5+0.448%
Season at home (11)111.4107.1218.5+4.345%
Season away (14)107.1109.7216.8-2.650%
Last 10 (10)109.2108.4217.6+0.850%
Last 5 (5)108.8104.2213.0+4.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (19)112.5108.6221.1+3.958%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)109.6107.5217.1+2.255%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#11
L
75-105
75
105
-30
54avg 103
H17/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
109-117
109
117
-8
99avg 103
A21/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
110-122
110
122
-12
94avg 103
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
141-103
141
103
+38
141avg 103
H25/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
119-103
119
103
+16
116avg 103
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
106-110
106
110
-4
83avg 103
A28/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
95-96
95
96
-1
89avg 103
H31/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
111-107
111
107
+4
102avg 103
A03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
111-116
111
116
-5
106avg 103
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
119-115
119
115
+4
103avg 103
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-28
18-20
15-27
25-30
25-32
36-26
31-28
17-31
33-25
19-24
28-42
30-31
38-21
35-30
41-27
27-25
33-25
27-25
31-26
28-27
30-25
17-36
37-21
22-28
24-28
25-24
29-19
17-25
24-35
28-17
34-33
25-22
26-22
25-30
31-29
29-35
21-33
30-29
38-20
30-33
219.0Avg total
109.6Scored
109.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)110.3109.7220.1+0.652%
Season at home (9)109.2108.0217.2+1.256%
Season away (14)111.1110.9221.9+0.250%
Last 10 (10)109.6109.4219.0+0.240%
Last 5 (5)108.4108.8217.2-0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)106.1117.0223.1-10.929%
vs Similar (18)109.5107.4216.9+2.156%
vs Weaker (5)118.2106.4224.6+11.860%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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: +4.7+4.7Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: +4.3+4.3Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +4.7+4.7Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -0.1-0.1Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: +4.3+4.3Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
Phoenix SunsBoston 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
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A18/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
63-51
63
51
+12
A21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
68-54
68
54
+14
H23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H24/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H28/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
57-44
57
44
+13
H06/02
NBA
104.6Avg total
53.9Scored
50.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.553.0108.5+2.560%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.652.4110.0+5.379%-
Last 30 away (16)53.653.6107.2+0.144%-
Last 10 (10)53.950.7104.6+3.250%-
Last 5 (5)51.449.4100.8+2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (19)56.353.9110.2+2.458%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)54.251.5105.6+2.764%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Weaker. 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
New York Knicks
#11
L
35-48
35
48
-13
H17/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A21/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
52-49
52
49
+3
A23/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
73-51
73
51
+22
H25/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
47-61
47
61
-14
A28/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
49-52
49
52
-3
H31/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
51-52
51
52
-1
A04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A06/02
NBA
106.6Avg total
53.1Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.752.3107.0+2.457%-
Last 30 at home (12)56.451.5107.9+4.958%-
Last 30 away (18)53.552.8106.3+0.756%-
Last 10 (10)53.153.5106.6-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)50.055.8105.8-5.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)52.955.9108.7-3.057%-
vs Similar (18)54.750.8105.6+3.956%-
vs Weaker (5)57.052.6109.6+4.460%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.028.2
53.2%
52.8%56.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.612.5
34.2%
36.6%37.5
🏀 Free throws18.215.3
84.1%
77.7%15.3
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 109.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.6 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.129.1
51.9%
52.8%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.211.6
36.0%
36.6%34.8
🏀 Free throws22.116.6
75.1%
77.7%16.6
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWLLLWL
Boston Celtics
WLWLLWWLLL
#3
League position
#16
+0.8
Net rating
+0.2
105.9
Offensive rating
110.2
105.2
Defensive rating
110.0
52.4%
Effective FG%
52.7%
51.1%
Opp. effective FG%
55.0%
14.6%
Turnover %
13.0%
21.1%
Off. rebound %
24.4%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.2%
3-point %
36.0%
63.1%
Assist %
53.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence105.9 · 110.2Defence105.2 · 110.0Shooting52.4% · 52.7%3-point %34.2% · 36.0%Ball care14.6% · 13.0%Off. rebounds21.1% · 24.4%Free throws0.20 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ 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
Phoenix Suns wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/21HDetroit Pistons109-92
04/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans101-123
02/02/21ADallas Mavericks109-108
31/01/21ADallas Mavericks111-105
29/01/21HGolden State Warriors114-93
28/01/21HOklahoma City Thunder97-102
24/01/21HDenver Nuggets112-120 OT
23/01/21HDenver Nuggets126-130 OT
21/01/21AHouston Rockets109-103
18/01/21AMemphis Grizzlies104-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/21ALos Angeles Clippers119-115
04/02/21ASacramento Kings111-116
03/02/21AGolden State Warriors111-107
31/01/21HLos Angeles Lakers95-96
28/01/21ASan Antonio Spurs106-110
26/01/21AChicago Bulls119-103
25/01/21HCleveland Cavaliers141-103
23/01/21APhiladelphia 76ers110-122
21/01/21APhiladelphia 76ers109-117
17/01/21HNew York Knicks75-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW48%
HomeLLLWW45%
AwayLWWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251114
Win %48%45%50%
Points / game109.0111.4107.1
Allowed / game108.6107.1109.7
Point differential+0.4+4.3-2.6
Avg total217.5218.5216.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%27%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won27% (11)17% (6)40% (5)
Overtime %12%18%7%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW52%
HomeWWLWL56%
AwayWLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games23914
Win %52%56%50%
Points / game110.3109.2111.1
Allowed / game109.7108.0110.9
Point differential+0.6+1.2+0.2
Avg total220.1217.2221.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%33%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)50% (2)56% (9)
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 Utah Jazz2722581%114.7105.1+9.6
2 Los Angeles Lakers2822679%112.6104.2+8.4
3 Philadelphia 76ers2619773%113.8109.6+4.2
4 Los Angeles Clippers27171063%113.0108.4+4.7
5 Brooklyn Nets27161159%121.1117.0+4.1
6 Milwaukee Bucks26151158%119.8112.6+7.2
7 Denver Nuggets25141156%116.0110.6+5.4
8 Memphis Grizzlies22121055%111.4109.5+1.9
9 Houston Rockets26141254%111.5108.0+3.5
10 Golden State Warriors26141254%114.1113.5+0.6
11 Boston Celtics23121152%110.3109.7+0.6
12 New Orleans Pelicans24121250%112.3111.5+0.8
13 San Antonio Spurs26131350%110.4112.8-2.4
14 Portland Trail Blazers26131350%113.5116.7-3.2
15 Sacramento Kings26131350%113.3118.0-4.7
16 New York Knicks29141548%102.3102.1+0.2
17 Atlanta Hawks27131448%112.6111.9+0.7
18 Phoenix Suns25121348%109.0108.6+0.4
19 Toronto Raptors26121446%112.3111.1+1.2
20 Chicago Bulls26121446%114.2114.6-0.4
21 Indiana Pacers27121544%112.3111.9+0.3
22 Dallas Mavericks27121544%111.9113.4-1.5
23 Oklahoma City Thunder25111444%107.6113.7-6.0
24 Charlotte Hornets28121643%110.8111.6-0.9
25 Cleveland Cavaliers28121643%103.0109.6-6.5
26 Miami Heat25101540%107.1110.6-3.6
27 Orlando Magic28111739%106.4112.9-6.5
28 Minnesota Timberwolves2671927%107.5115.5-8.0
29 Washington Wizards2361726%112.3118.8-6.5
30 Detroit Pistons2772026%106.3110.4-4.1
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
Phoenix Suns27252424100
Boston Celtics1930192391
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