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San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 15 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 108-101
32-23 24-24 21-26 31-28
Position#2
Record19-5
FormWWWLW
Points / game103.4
Allowed / game97.8
vs
Position#5
Record13-11
FormWLWLL
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game103.0
USANBA· AT&T Center
NBA2016-17
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

San Antonio Spurs 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

San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSpurs
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
119-114
119
114
+5
112avg 97
A24/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
109-103
109
103
+6
106avg 97
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
112-100
112
100
+12
108avg 97
A27/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
83-95
83
95
-12
75avg 97
H30/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
94-87
94
87
+7
87avg 97
A01/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
107-105
107
105
+2
99avg 97
H03/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
97-96
97
96
+1
87avg 97
A06/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
105-91
105
91
+14
100avg 97
A07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
91-95
91
95
-4
74avg 97
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
130-101
130
101
+29
134avg 97
H11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-28
29-32
25-24
35-30
22-32
24-16
29-26
34-29
23-22
31-22
36-32
22-24
20-16
23-29
21-30
19-20
21-17
22-23
18-26
33-21
24-28
33-32
23-14
27-31
26-24
9-24
36-25
26-23
19-22
24-24
29-18
33-27
17-21
15-24
31-27
28-23
41-26
26-26
36-18
27-31
203.4Avg total
104.7Scored
98.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)103.497.8201.2+5.679%
Season at home (10)98.697.0195.6+1.660%
Season away (14)106.998.4205.2+8.593%
Last 10 (10)104.798.7203.4+6.080%
Last 5 (5)106.097.6203.6+8.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)129.0100.0229.0+29.0100%
vs Similar (11)99.6101.3200.9-1.636%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)103.696.6200.2+7.189%
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
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
111-92
111
92
+19
103avg 96
A24/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
103-109
103
109
-6
96avg 96
H25/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
112-104
112
104
+8
106avg 96
A29/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
114-121
114
121
-7
101avg 96
H01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
97-92
97
92
+5
89avg 96
H03/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
107-106
107
106
+1
100avg 96
A04/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
106-107
106
107
-1
93avg 96
A06/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
117-87
117
87
+30
118avg 96
A08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
94-101
94
101
-7
85avg 96
H10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
96-99
96
99
-3
87avg 96
A12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
26-27
23-23
36-23
32-14
28-25
22-17
18-33
26-26
24-21
19-18
28-28
25-32
207.5Avg total
105.7Scored
101.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)104.5103.0207.4+1.554%
Season at home (10)103.7103.7207.4+0.050%
Season away (14)105.0102.4207.4+2.657%
Last 10 (10)105.7101.8207.5+3.950%
Last 5 (5)104.0100.0204.0+4.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)95.5106.5202.0-11.00%
vs Similar (21)101.0104.6205.6-3.738%
vs Weaker (7)108.494.9203.3+13.6100%
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) 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: +0.7+0.7Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +1.3+1.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +1.3+1.3
San Antonio SpursBoston 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
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
59-60
59
60
-1
A24/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
54-44
54
44
+10
A27/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H30/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
43-40
43
40
+3
A01/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H03/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
35-48
35
48
-13
A06/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
43-46
43
46
-3
A07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
32-45
32
45
-13
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
67-52
67
52
+15
H11/12
NBA
96.7Avg total
47.9Scored
48.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.249.0100.2+2.247%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.851.7106.5+3.238%-
Last 30 away (17)48.447.095.4+1.453%-
Last 10 (10)47.948.896.7-0.930%-
Last 5 (5)46.850.297.0-3.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)64.046.0110.0+18.0100%-
vs Similar (11)52.050.2102.2+1.855%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)50.048.598.5+1.539%-
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
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
#23
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
Orlando Magic
#26
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A08/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
50-42
50
42
+8
H10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
43-39
43
39
+4
A12/12
NBA
95.5Avg total
48.2Scored
47.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.249.997.1-2.747%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.250.1100.3+0.262%-
Last 30 away (17)44.949.794.6-4.835%-
Last 10 (10)48.247.395.5+0.960%-
Last 5 (5)47.048.495.4-1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (2)48.050.598.5-2.550%-
vs Similar (21)45.950.396.2-4.438%-
vs Weaker (7)50.948.399.1+2.671%-
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers58.329.1
49.9%
50.2%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.49.9
40.6%
35.7%29.7
🏀 Free throws21.316.8
78.9%
77.0%16.8
They take 82.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% 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: 105.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 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-pointers55.627.9
50.2%
50.2%55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.711.8
36.1%
35.7%35.4
🏀 Free throws17.814.5
81.5%
77.0%14.5
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 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 15 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
San Antonio Spurs
WLWWWWLWWW
Boston Celtics
LLWLWWLWLW
#2
League position
#5
+6.2
Net rating
+4.0
108.8
Offensive rating
108.6
102.6
Defensive rating
104.6
53.1%
Effective FG%
51.6%
50.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.1%
13.5%
Turnover %
11.0%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
20.9%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.20
40.6%
3-point %
36.1%
62.1%
Assist %
66.8%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence108.8 · 108.6Defence102.6 · 104.6Shooting53.1% · 51.6%3-point %40.6% · 36.1%Ball care13.5% · 11.0%Off. rebounds21.7% · 20.9%Free throws0.26 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)80% · 50%
■ San Antonio Spurs   ■ 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
11/12/16HBrooklyn Nets130-101
09/12/16AChicago Bulls91-95
07/12/16AMinnesota Timberwolves105-91
06/12/16AMilwaukee Bucks97-96
03/12/16HWashington Wizards107-105
01/12/16ADallas Mavericks94-87
30/11/16HOrlando Magic83-95
27/11/16AWashington Wizards112-100
25/11/16ABoston Celtics109-103
24/11/16ACharlotte Hornets119-114
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/16AOklahoma City Thunder96-99
10/12/16HToronto Raptors94-101
08/12/16AOrlando Magic117-87
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW79%
HomeWWLWW60%
AwayWWWWL93%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %79%60%93%
Points / game103.498.6106.9
Allowed / game97.897.098.4
Point differential+5.6+1.6+8.5
Avg total201.2195.6205.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%30%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (8)75% (4)75% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL54%
HomeLLLWL50%
AwayWWLWL57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %54%50%57%
Points / game104.5103.7105.0
Allowed / game103.0103.7102.4
Point differential+1.5+0.0+2.6
Avg total207.4207.4207.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%10%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (2)40% (5)
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 Warriors2622485%117.8106.1+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs2419579%103.497.8+5.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2418675%110.0102.4+7.6
4 Los Angeles Clippers2619773%109.9101.1+8.8
5 Houston Rockets2619773%112.8105.9+6.9
6 Toronto Raptors2518772%111.9103.0+8.9
7 Memphis Grizzlies2718967%97.497.3+0.1
8 Utah Jazz26161062%100.895.2+5.6
9 Oklahoma City Thunder26151158%105.6104.9+0.7
10 New York Knicks25141156%105.0107.3-2.3
11 Chicago Bulls24131154%102.699.8+2.8
12 Boston Celtics24131154%104.5103.0+1.5
13 Charlotte Hornets26141254%104.3102.5+1.9
14 Detroit Pistons27141352%98.995.7+3.3
15 Indiana Pacers26131350%104.5106.6-2.1
16 Portland Trail Blazers27131448%109.8111.4-1.7
17 Atlanta Hawks25121348%101.6103.4-1.8
18 Milwaukee Bucks23111248%104.0103.6+0.4
19 Washington Wizards24101442%104.1106.2-2.1
20 Orlando Magic27111641%96.6101.3-4.7
21 Sacramento Kings2591636%102.6104.7-2.1
22 Denver Nuggets2591636%105.6108.8-3.2
23 Los Angeles Lakers28101836%104.4111.0-6.6
24 Miami Heat2691735%97.3100.1-2.8
25 Phoenix Suns2581732%107.1113.2-6.2
26 New Orleans Pelicans2681831%102.8107.0-4.3
27 Brooklyn Nets2471729%106.5114.5-8.0
28 Minnesota Timberwolves2571828%103.7106.7-3.0
29 Dallas Mavericks2561924%93.2100.3-7.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers2561924%98.2105.9-7.6
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
San Antonio Spurs32242131108
Boston Celtics23242628101
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