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Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 27 Feb 2020
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 103-114
15-23 36-30 31-32 21-29
Position#8
Record36-21
FormWWLLL
Points / game111.1
Allowed / game107.9
vs
Position#5
Record40-17
FormLWWLW
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game106.5
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics
01 Jan 2027
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BOS97
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UTA90
BOS85
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz winLost
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
100-106
100
106
-6
92avg 104
A31/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
107-124
107
124
-17
89avg 104
A02/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
95-98
95
98
-3
84avg 104
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
117-114
117
114
+3
111avg 104
H08/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
W
114-113
114
113
+1
111avg 104
A10/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
123-119
123
119
+4
126avg 104
A11/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
116-101
116
101
+15
114avg 104
H13/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
104-113
104
113
-9
100avg 104
H22/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
110-120
110
120
-10
97avg 104
H23/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
111-131
111
131
-20
100avg 104
H25/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
25-22
22-33
30-30
34-33
19-30
30-31
24-30
32-25
25-24
18-23
20-26
32-38
26-34
30-17
29-25
25-33
29-25
27-25
33-30
32-24
39-26
29-34
23-35
25-28
22-24
32-22
37-27
21-27
25-38
29-28
29-20
36-38
30-24
19-38
25-20
35-27
27-35
26-37
23-32
223.6Avg total
109.7Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)111.1107.9219.1+3.263%
Season at home (28)111.2106.0217.2+5.271%
Season away (29)111.0109.9220.9+1.255%
Last 10 (10)109.7113.9223.6-4.240%
Last 5 (5)112.8116.8229.6-4.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)114.0114.2228.2-0.244%
vs Weaker (14)115.6104.1219.7+11.693%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
116-95
116
95
+21
103avg 104
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
123-115
123
115
+8
115avg 104
A04/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
116-100
116
100
+16
109avg 104
H06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
W
112-107
112
107
+5
104avg 104
H08/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
112-111
112
111
+1
105avg 104
A09/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
105-116
105
116
-11
99avg 104
A12/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
141-133 OT
141
133
+8
125avg 104
H14/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
127-117
127
117
+10
119avg 104
A22/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
112-114
112
114
-2
102avg 104
A23/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
118-106
118
106
+12
108avg 104
A26/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-19
27-32
27-16
30-28
28-34
32-28
35-22
28-31
32-24
25-32
30-24
29-20
28-26
26-29
33-18
25-34
28-32
24-29
32-23
28-27
19-23
30-24
22-31
34-38
30-32
30-26
31-29
23-27
24-20
37-33
34-35
32-29
19-28
35-28
33-31
25-27
28-24
28-24
29-22
33-36
229.6Avg total
118.2Scored
111.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)113.4106.5219.9+6.970%
Season at home (28)116.8106.9223.6+9.982%
Season away (29)110.1106.2216.4+3.959%
Last 10 (10)118.2111.4229.6+6.880%
Last 5 (5)120.6117.2237.8+3.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)118.0114.2232.2+3.850%
vs Weaker (22)114.5107.8222.3+6.673%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +5.5+5.5Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -1.0-1.0
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: +5.5+5.5Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -1.0-1.0
Utah JazzBoston 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
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
48-43
48
43
+5
A31/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A02/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
58-72
58
72
-14
H08/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A10/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
71-50
71
50
+21
A11/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H13/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
46-65
46
65
-19
H22/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
W
66-62
66
62
+4
H23/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H25/02
NBA
113.8Avg total
56.2Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.554.9111.4+1.643%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.453.9110.4+2.550%-
Last 30 away (16)56.555.8112.2+0.838%-
Last 10 (10)56.257.6113.8-1.440%-
Last 5 (5)58.458.2116.6+0.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)56.256.8113.0-0.538%-
vs Weaker (14)56.752.8109.5+3.950%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. 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
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
59-51
59
51
+8
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A04/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#27
L
54-55
54
55
-1
H08/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A09/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
W
49-47
49
47
+2
A12/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H14/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
61-53
61
53
+8
A22/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
54-56
54
56
-2
A23/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A26/02
NBA
110.9Avg total
56.2Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.453.9109.3+1.560%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.053.7111.7+4.367%-
Last 30 away (15)52.954.1106.9-1.253%-
Last 10 (10)56.254.7110.9+1.560%-
Last 5 (5)56.052.4108.4+3.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)56.555.8112.2+0.862%-
vs Weaker (22)55.053.2108.3+1.859%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 109.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.6 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.226.3
53.5%
52.3%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.613.2
38.2%
35.7%39.6
🏀 Free throws21.917.5
79.9%
77.2%17.5
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.6 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: 118.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.027.8
50.5%
52.3%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.213.6
41.0%
35.7%40.8
🏀 Free throws27.421.8
79.6%
77.2%21.8
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 27 Feb 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LLLWWWWLLL
Boston Celtics
WLWWLWWWWW
#8
League position
#5
-4.2
Net rating
+6.6
109.8
Offensive rating
114.0
114.0
Defensive rating
107.4
55.0%
Effective FG%
54.6%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
49.9%
15.2%
Turnover %
12.8%
20.1%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.31
38.2%
3-point %
41.0%
55.2%
Assist %
50.0%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence109.8 · 114.0Defence114.0 · 107.4Shooting55.0% · 54.6%3-point %38.2% · 41.0%Ball care15.2% · 12.8%Off. rebounds20.1% · 22.7%Free throws0.26 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)40% · 80%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ 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
4
Utah Jazz wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/02/20HPhoenix Suns111-131
23/02/20HHouston Rockets110-120
22/02/20HSan Antonio Spurs104-113
13/02/20HMiami Heat116-101
11/02/20ADallas Mavericks123-119
10/02/20AHouston Rockets114-113
08/02/20HPortland Trail Blazers117-114
06/02/20HDenver Nuggets95-98
02/02/20APortland Trail Blazers107-124
31/01/20ADenver Nuggets100-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/02/20APortland Trail Blazers118-106
23/02/20ALos Angeles Lakers112-114
22/02/20AMinnesota Timberwolves127-117
14/02/20HLos Angeles Clippers141-133 OT
12/02/20AHouston Rockets105-116
09/02/20AOklahoma City Thunder112-111
08/02/20HAtlanta Hawks112-107
06/02/20HOrlando Magic116-100
04/02/20AAtlanta Hawks123-115
02/02/20HPhiladelphia 76ers116-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL63%
HomeWWLLL71%
AwayLLLWW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %63%71%55%
Points / game111.1111.2111.0
Allowed / game107.9106.0109.9
Point differential+3.2+5.2+1.2
Avg total219.1217.2220.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%32%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won72% (18)88% (8)60% (10)
Overtime %2%0%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW70%
HomeWWWWW82%
AwayWLWLW59%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %70%82%59%
Points / game113.4116.8110.1
Allowed / game106.5106.9106.2
Point differential+6.9+9.9+3.9
Avg total219.9223.6216.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%57%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (15)80% (5)20% (10)
Overtime %4%4%3%
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 Milwaukee Bucks5850886%119.8107.6+12.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers56441279%114.8107.4+7.4
3 Toronto Raptors58421672%113.0106.1+6.9
4 Boston Celtics57401770%113.4106.5+6.9
5 Denver Nuggets58401869%110.7106.8+3.9
6 Los Angeles Clippers58391967%115.6109.8+5.8
7 Houston Rockets58382066%118.9114.1+4.8
8 Utah Jazz57362163%111.1107.9+3.2
9 Miami Heat58362262%112.5109.3+3.2
10 Oklahoma City Thunder58362262%111.2108.1+3.2
11 Dallas Mavericks59362361%116.6110.5+6.2
12 Philadelphia 76ers59362361%108.6106.5+2.1
13 Indiana Pacers58342459%109.3107.3+2.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies58283048%112.8115.3-2.6
15 Brooklyn Nets57263146%110.5110.6-0.2
16 Orlando Magic58263245%104.6106.1-1.5
17 Portland Trail Blazers59263344%113.2115.3-2.1
18 New Orleans Pelicans58253343%115.8117.0-1.2
19 San Antonio Spurs57243342%112.8114.5-1.7
20 Sacramento Kings57243342%108.4110.6-2.2
21 Phoenix Suns59243541%112.2113.3-1.1
22 Washington Wizards57213637%115.7119.9-4.2
23 Charlotte Hornets58203834%102.3110.0-7.7
24 Chicago Bulls59203934%106.7109.8-3.1
25 Detroit Pistons60194132%107.7110.8-3.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves57174030%113.0116.9-3.9
27 New York Knicks58174129%104.7111.7-7.0
28 Cleveland Cavaliers58174129%106.6114.7-8.2
29 Atlanta Hawks60174328%110.7119.2-8.4
30 Golden State Warriors58124621%106.0115.1-9.1
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
Utah Jazz15363121103
Boston Celtics23303229114
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