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Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 17 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 117-119
31-24 30-30 25-29 31-36
Position#15
Record19-19
FormLWWWW
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game103.7
vs
Position#9
Record21-19
FormLLLWW
Points / game103.0
Allowed / game99.6
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics
18 Jan 2027
WAS v BOS
upcoming
24 Nov 2026
WAS v BOS
upcoming
04 Dec 2025
WAS101
BOS146
15 Dec 2024
WAS98
BOS112
22 Nov 2024
WAS96
BOS108
24 Oct 2024
WAS102
BOS122
17 Mar 2024
WAS104
BOS130
30 Oct 2023
WAS107
BOS126
28 Mar 2023
WAS130
BOS111
23 Jan 2022
WAS87
BOS116
30 Oct 2021
WAS115
BOS112
14 Feb 2021
WAS104
BOS91
23 Mar 2020
WAS v BOS
upcoming
06 Jan 2020
WAS99
BOS94
09 Apr 2019
WAS110
BOS116
12 Dec 2018
WAS125
BOS130
10 Apr 2018
WAS113
BOS101
08 Feb 2018
WAS104
BOS110
12 May 2017
WAS92
BOS91
07 May 2017
WAS121
BOS102
04 May 2017
WAS116
BOS89
24 Jan 2017
WAS123
BOS108
09 Nov 2016
WAS118
BOS93
25 Jan 2016
WAS91
BOS116
16 Jan 2016
WAS117
BOS119
27 Dec 2014
WAS101
BOS88
08 Dec 2014
WAS133
BOS132
02 Apr 2014
WAS118
BOS92
22 Jan 2014
WAS111
BOS113
03 Nov 2012
WAS86
BOS89
22 Jan 2012
WAS94
BOS100
01 Jan 2012
WAS86
BOS94
11 Apr 2011
WAS95
BOS94
22 Jan 2011
WAS85
BOS83
01 Feb 2010
WAS88
BOS99
10 Dec 2009
WAS102
BOS104
11 Dec 2008
WAS88
BOS122
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
91-108
91
108
-17
76avg 89
H29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
91-94
91
94
-3
81avg 89
A31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
103-91
103
91
+12
96avg 89
H02/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
75-97
75
97
-22
58avg 89
H03/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
115-121
115
121
-6
113avg 89
H07/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
88-97
88
97
-9
72avg 89
H09/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
105-99
105
99
+6
102avg 89
A10/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
114-100
114
100
+14
99avg 89
A12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
106-101
106
101
+5
90avg 89
H14/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
118-104
118
104
+14
102avg 89
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-34
26-25
25-27
20-22
27-28
14-24
24-25
26-17
24-21
24-22
24-29
31-19
24-25
7-25
20-23
24-24
26-24
24-38
39-33
26-26
26-18
21-29
14-26
27-24
27-17
33-32
25-21
20-29
28-25
34-23
21-26
31-26
29-18
27-25
15-31
35-27
24-27
35-19
29-26
30-32
201.8Avg total
100.6Scored
101.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)101.8103.7205.5-1.950%
Season at home (20)102.2103.9206.1-1.745%
Season away (18)101.3103.6204.9-2.256%
Last 10 (10)100.6101.2201.8-0.650%
Last 5 (5)106.2100.2206.4+6.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)99.5107.0206.5-7.525%
vs Similar ◀ (23)101.0101.4202.3-0.452%
vs Weaker (3)108.0103.3211.3+4.767%
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
New York Knicks
#24
W
100-91
100
91
+9
89avg 93
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
104-112
104
112
-8
95avg 93
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
97-100
97
100
-3
84avg 93
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
103-94
103
94
+9
93avg 93
A05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
94-99
94
99
-5
77avg 93
H07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
92-101
92
101
-9
73avg 93
A08/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
98-101
98
101
-3
84avg 93
A10/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
114-120
114
120
-6
107avg 93
A13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
103-94
103
94
+9
95avg 93
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
117-103
117
103
+14
112avg 93
H16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-18
29-23
26-24
23-26
27-24
29-34
22-31
26-23
29-31
26-25
16-25
26-19
37-22
19-20
23-26
24-26
33-24
22-24
20-18
19-33
27-21
20-27
16-26
29-27
34-16
19-22
23-30
22-33
27-36
22-23
32-26
33-35
28-24
29-25
21-27
25-18
36-29
32-18
28-31
21-25
203.7Avg total
102.2Scored
101.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)103.099.6202.5+3.452%
Season at home (21)103.098.8201.9+4.252%
Season away (19)102.8100.4203.3+2.453%
Last 10 (10)102.2101.5203.7+0.740%
Last 5 (5)104.8103.8208.6+1.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)112.0116.0228.0-4.00%
vs Similar ◀ (12)100.498.8199.2+1.750%
vs Weaker (16)104.0100.4204.4+3.656%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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: +1.8+1.8Q1: +5.5+5.5Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +0.6+0.6Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: -1.7-1.7
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: +5.5+5.5Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +0.6+0.6Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: +2.4+2.4Q4: -1.7-1.7
Washington WizardsBoston 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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
46-59
46
59
-13
H29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
41-52
41
52
-11
A31/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
48-43
48
43
+5
H02/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
31-50
31
50
-19
H03/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
50-62
50
62
-12
H07/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H09/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
60-49
60
49
+11
A10/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
62-48
62
48
+14
A12/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
56-43
56
43
+13
H14/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
59-46
59
46
+13
A16/01
NBA
99.9Avg total
50.0Scored
49.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.352.1104.4+0.250%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.252.4104.7-0.250%-
Last 30 away (14)52.451.7104.1+0.650%-
Last 10 (10)50.049.999.9+0.150%-
Last 5 (5)56.846.6103.4+10.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)50.554.8105.2-4.225%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)52.751.2103.9+1.657%-
vs Weaker (3)51.355.7107.0-4.333%-
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
New York Knicks
#24
W
51-41
51
41
+10
H28/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
56-42
56
42
+14
A05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
55-48
55
48
+7
H07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A08/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
53-38
53
38
+15
A10/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H14/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
68-47
68
47
+21
H16/01
NBA
103.3Avg total
54.7Scored
48.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.648.199.7+3.557%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.947.7101.6+6.367%-
Last 30 away (15)49.248.597.7+0.747%-
Last 10 (10)54.748.6103.3+6.160%-
Last 5 (5)54.848.2103.0+6.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.057.5108.5-6.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (12)50.245.996.1+4.275%-
vs Weaker (16)52.748.6101.2+4.150%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 100.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.428.7
48.3%
49.0%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.59.7
39.6%
35.3%29.1
🏀 Free throws17.813.6
76.4%
75.5%13.6
They take 83.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 102.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.4 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.230.1
46.9%
49.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.07.8
30.0%
35.3%23.4
🏀 Free throws24.818.6
75.0%
75.5%18.6
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WWWWLLLWLL
Boston Celtics
WWLLLLWLLW
#15
League position
#9
-0.2
Net rating
+0.7
102.8
Offensive rating
101.5
103.0
Defensive rating
100.8
51.5%
Effective FG%
46.3%
50.2%
Opp. effective FG%
45.5%
13.1%
Turnover %
11.8%
17.9%
Off. rebound %
25.6%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.27
39.6%
3-point %
30.0%
66.1%
Assist %
58.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence102.8 · 101.5Defence103.0 · 100.8Shooting51.5% · 46.3%3-point %39.6% · 30.0%Ball care13.1% · 11.8%Off. rebounds17.9% · 25.6%Free throws0.21 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 40%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ 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
16/01/16AIndiana Pacers118-104
14/01/16HMilwaukee Bucks106-101
12/01/16AChicago Bulls114-100
10/01/16AOrlando Magic105-99
09/01/16HToronto Raptors88-97
07/01/16HCleveland Cavaliers115-121
03/01/16HMiami Heat75-97
02/01/16HOrlando Magic103-91
31/12/15AToronto Raptors91-94
29/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers91-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/16HPhoenix Suns117-103
14/01/16HIndiana Pacers103-94
13/01/16ANew York Knicks114-120
10/01/16AMemphis Grizzlies98-101
08/01/16AChicago Bulls92-101
07/01/16HDetroit Pistons94-99
05/01/16ABrooklyn Nets103-94
02/01/16HBrooklyn Nets97-100
31/12/15HLos Angeles Lakers104-112
28/12/15HNew York Knicks100-91

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW50%
HomeWLLLW45%
AwayWLWWW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382018
Win %50%45%56%
Points / game101.8102.2101.3
Allowed / game103.7103.9103.6
Point differential-1.9-1.7-2.2
Avg total205.5206.1204.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%15%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)60% (5)67% (6)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW52%
HomeLLLWW52%
AwayWWLLL53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402119
Win %52%52%53%
Points / game103.0103.0102.8
Allowed / game99.698.8100.4
Point differential+3.4+4.2+2.4
Avg total202.5201.9203.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%33%37%
Close games (≤5 pts) won27% (11)33% (6)20% (5)
Overtime %2%5%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 Warriors4037392%114.3102.5+11.9
2 San Antonio Spurs4135685%103.789.8+13.9
3 Cleveland Cavaliers38281074%101.495.1+6.3
4 Oklahoma City Thunder41291271%108.8100.6+8.2
5 Los Angeles Clippers39261367%103.9100.0+3.9
6 Toronto Raptors40251562%100.396.8+3.5
7 Chicago Bulls39231659%101.8100.6+1.2
8 Miami Heat40231757%97.095.5+1.5
9 Atlanta Hawks40231757%102.4101.0+1.4
10 Dallas Mavericks41231856%100.9100.6+0.3
11 Indiana Pacers40221855%102.198.8+3.2
12 Detroit Pistons39211854%101.299.3+1.8
13 Memphis Grizzlies41221954%96.098.8-2.8
14 Boston Celtics40211952%103.099.6+3.4
15 Orlando Magic39201951%99.198.8+0.2
16 Houston Rockets41212051%103.4104.7-1.2
17 Washington Wizards38191950%101.8103.7-1.9
18 New York Knicks41202149%98.999.8-0.9
19 Charlotte Hornets40182245%101.1100.4+0.8
20 Utah Jazz39172244%96.296.9-0.7
21 Portland Trail Blazers42182443%101.6102.6-1.0
22 Milwaukee Bucks43182542%98.3103.3-5.0
23 Sacramento Kings39162341%106.2108.4-2.2
24 Denver Nuggets40152538%98.5102.8-4.3
25 New Orleans Pelicans39132633%101.4105.5-4.1
26 Phoenix Suns41132832%102.5106.6-4.2
27 Minnesota Timberwolves41122929%98.6102.9-4.3
28 Brooklyn Nets40112928%95.8102.8-7.0
29 Los Angeles Lakers4193222%96.7105.8-9.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers4143710%93.3105.2-11.9
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
Washington Wizards31302531117
Boston Celtics24302936119
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