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Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 09 Feb 2017
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 108-92
19-28 30-21 28-22 31-21
Position#23
Record20-32
FormLLLWL
Points / game103.2
Allowed / game106.2
vs
Position#5
Record33-18
FormWWWWW
Points / game108.3
Allowed / game105.6
USANBA· Golden 1 Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Sacramento Kings v Boston Celtics
21 Nov 2026
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BOS111
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BOS111
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BOS101
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SAC90
BOS95
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SAC92
BOS95
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SAC63
BOS108
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sacramento Kings 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

Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
99-102
99
102
-3
87avg 96
A22/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
109-104
109
104
+5
104avg 96
A24/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
116-112 OT
116
112
+4
109avg 96
A26/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
111-115 OT
111
115
-4
110avg 96
A28/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
109-106
109
106
+3
104avg 96
A29/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
119-122
119
122
-3
120avg 96
A30/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
83-105
83
105
-22
68avg 96
A01/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
103-105
103
105
-2
94avg 96
H04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
109-106 OT
109
106
+3
104avg 96
H05/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
107-112
107
112
-5
106avg 96
H07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-24
31-31
21-20
26-27
28-38
37-24
23-19
21-23
22-26
31-21
26-35
25-22
30-27
34-28
23-26
17-23
24-22
28-22
33-33
24-29
35-21
20-27
30-42
34-32
24-29
11-25
22-28
26-23
21-15
28-34
30-30
24-26
27-31
29-25
26-26
16-16
11-27
34-33
24-25
38-27
215.4Avg total
106.5Scored
108.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)103.2106.2209.4-3.038%
Season at home (24)105.3107.1212.5-1.838%
Season away (28)101.4105.4206.8-4.039%
Last 10 (10)106.5108.9215.4-2.440%
Last 5 (5)104.2110.0214.2-5.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)103.5111.0214.5-7.538%
vs Similar (17)103.2105.3208.5-2.141%
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
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
L
106-117
106
117
-11
90avg 98
H19/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
123-127 OT
123
127
-4
115avg 98
H21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
108-123
108
123
-15
96avg 98
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
120-109
120
109
+11
122avg 98
H26/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
128-98
128
98
+30
135avg 98
H28/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
112-108 OT
112
108
+4
102avg 98
A29/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
113-109
113
109
+4
106avg 98
H31/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
109-104
109
104
+5
97avg 98
H02/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
113-107
113
107
+6
112avg 98
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
107-102
107
102
+5
98avg 98
H05/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-31
20-32
29-25
23-29
28-26
37-30
21-32
27-25
24-33
35-33
21-25
28-32
24-27
28-31
36-28
32-23
39-24
29-24
36-17
24-33
42-27
22-26
17-20
21-29
26-25
28-21
25-24
34-39
28-30
23-32
26-23
32-19
29-30
33-21
20-23
31-33
29-19
27-28
25-20
26-35
224.3Avg total
113.9Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)108.3105.6214.0+2.765%
Season at home (27)109.7105.8215.4+3.970%
Season away (24)106.8105.5212.3+1.358%
Last 10 (10)113.9110.4224.3+3.570%
Last 5 (5)110.8106.0216.8+4.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)101.0108.0209.0-7.00%
vs Similar (23)110.0107.3217.3+2.770%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)115.5104.8220.3+10.783%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: +3.1+3.1Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -1.9-1.9
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: +3.1+3.1Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +1.9+1.9Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -1.9-1.9
Sacramento KingsBoston 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
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A22/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A24/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
53-47
53
47
+6
A26/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A28/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
52-44
52
44
+8
A29/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
55-48
55
48
+7
A30/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
35-54
35
54
-19
A01/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
D
49-49
49
49
+0
H04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
D
56-56
56
56
+0
H05/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
45-60
45
60
-15
H07/02
NBA
105.6Avg total
52.6Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.253.9104.1-3.833%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.455.5105.9-5.121%-
Last 30 away (16)50.052.6102.6-2.644%-
Last 10 (10)52.653.0105.6-0.450%-
Last 5 (5)48.053.4101.4-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)48.854.2102.9-5.431%-
vs Similar (17)51.253.8105.0-2.535%-
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
New York Knicks
#25
L
54-63
54
63
-9
H19/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
65-56
65
56
+9
H21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A25/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H26/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
68-48
68
48
+20
H28/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A29/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H31/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H02/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
62-51
62
51
+11
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H05/02
NBA
113.5Avg total
58.5Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.751.4105.1+2.360%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.152.7107.8+2.361%-
Last 30 away (12)51.749.5101.2+2.258%-
Last 10 (10)58.555.0113.5+3.560%-
Last 5 (5)57.451.8109.2+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)47.056.0103.0-9.00%-
vs Similar (23)53.250.7103.9+2.665%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)56.753.7110.3+3.050%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 106.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.6 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 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-pointers55.628.7
51.6%
50.2%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.610.2
38.3%
35.7%30.6
🏀 Free throws24.318.5
76.1%
77.0%18.5
They take 82.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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: 113.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.8 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers51.227.0
52.7%
50.2%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.312.7
35.0%
35.7%38.1
🏀 Free throws25.621.8
85.2%
77.0%21.8
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 09 Feb 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sacramento Kings
LWLLLWLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWWLLL
#23
League position
#5
-2.5
Net rating
+3.4
109.1
Offensive rating
111.6
111.5
Defensive rating
108.2
53.5%
Effective FG%
52.6%
53.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.7%
14.0%
Turnover %
12.1%
22.4%
Off. rebound %
21.4%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.29
38.3%
3-point %
35.0%
64.5%
Assist %
68.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence109.1 · 111.6Defence111.5 · 108.2Shooting53.5% · 52.6%3-point %38.3% · 35.0%Ball care14.0% · 12.1%Off. rebounds22.4% · 21.4%Free throws0.30 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Sacramento Kings   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
07/02/17HChicago Bulls107-112
05/02/17HGolden State Warriors109-106 OT
04/02/17HPhoenix Suns103-105
01/02/17AHouston Rockets83-105
30/01/17APhiladelphia 76ers119-122
29/01/17ACharlotte Hornets109-106
28/01/17AIndiana Pacers111-115 OT
26/01/17ACleveland Cavaliers116-112 OT
24/01/17ADetroit Pistons109-104
22/01/17AChicago Bulls99-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/02/17HLos Angeles Clippers107-102
04/02/17HLos Angeles Lakers113-107
02/02/17HToronto Raptors109-104
31/01/17HDetroit Pistons113-109
29/01/17AMilwaukee Bucks112-108 OT
28/01/17HOrlando Magic128-98
26/01/17HHouston Rockets120-109
25/01/17AWashington Wizards108-123
21/01/17HPortland Trail Blazers123-127 OT
19/01/17HNew York Knicks106-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sacramento Kings
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL38%
HomeLLLWL38%
AwayWLWLL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522428
Win %38%38%39%
Points / game103.2105.3101.4
Allowed / game106.2107.1105.4
Point differential-3.0-1.8-4.0
Avg total209.4212.5206.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%8%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won52% (23)45% (11)58% (12)
Overtime %12%4%18%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW65%
HomeWWWWW70%
AwayLLWLW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512724
Win %65%70%58%
Points / game108.3109.7106.8
Allowed / game105.6105.8105.5
Point differential+2.7+3.9+1.3
Avg total214.0215.4212.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%22%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won72% (18)78% (9)67% (9)
Overtime %6%4%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 Golden State Warriors5143884%118.2105.3+12.8
2 San Antonio Spurs52401277%107.098.8+8.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers51361571%111.0105.7+5.3
4 Houston Rockets55381769%114.3108.2+6.2
5 Boston Celtics51331865%108.3105.6+2.7
6 Utah Jazz53341964%100.495.4+5.0
7 Los Angeles Clippers53322160%108.5105.2+3.3
8 Memphis Grizzlies55332260%100.799.1+1.5
9 Washington Wizards52312160%107.7105.5+2.2
10 Toronto Raptors54322259%109.2104.7+4.5
11 Atlanta Hawks53312258%104.0104.3-0.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder53302357%105.5105.3+0.2
13 Indiana Pacers52292356%105.7105.8-0.1
14 Chicago Bulls52262650%102.6102.1+0.5
15 Detroit Pistons53252847%101.7101.9-0.2
16 Charlotte Hornets52242846%105.2104.4+0.8
17 Denver Nuggets52232944%110.1111.4-1.3
18 Miami Heat53233043%100.8101.9-1.1
19 Portland Trail Blazers53233043%107.6109.9-2.3
20 Milwaukee Bucks51222943%104.9105.1-0.2
21 New York Knicks54223241%106.0109.0-3.0
22 Dallas Mavericks52203238%97.7100.5-2.8
23 Sacramento Kings52203238%103.2106.2-3.0
24 Minnesota Timberwolves53203338%104.3105.6-1.3
25 New Orleans Pelicans53203338%103.1106.8-3.7
26 Orlando Magic54203437%99.7105.8-6.1
27 Philadelphia 76ers52183435%100.5106.6-6.2
28 Los Angeles Lakers55183733%104.4110.5-6.1
29 Phoenix Suns53163730%106.3112.6-6.3
30 Brooklyn Nets5394417%105.3114.1-8.8
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
Sacramento Kings19302831108
Boston Celtics2821222192
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