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Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 13 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 125-130 (OT)
28-24 27-22 22-38 36-29 12-17
Position#25
Record11-16
FormWWWLL
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game116.4
vs
Position#8
Record16-10
FormWWWWW
Points / game110.4
Allowed / game102.8
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2018-19
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
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
107-125
107
125
-18
94avg 101
A24/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
124-114
124
114
+10
120avg 101
H25/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
135-131 OT
135
131
+4
129avg 101
H27/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
104-125
104
125
-21
88avg 101
A29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
98-123
98
123
-25
84avg 101
A01/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
102-88
102
88
+14
93avg 101
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
110-107
110
107
+3
102avg 101
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
131-117
131
117
+14
130avg 101
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
101-116
101
116
-15
89avg 101
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
101-109
101
109
-8
84avg 101
A11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-38
36-32
25-31
20-24
37-34
31-34
22-23
34-23
30-42
37-23
27-33
31-27
24-31
23-36
34-31
23-27
19-31
27-37
24-30
28-25
24-19
18-20
26-19
34-30
26-32
26-29
34-19
24-27
33-25
39-24
31-45
28-23
25-38
21-24
20-25
35-29
33-29
17-30
25-28
26-22
226.8Avg total
111.3Scored
115.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)111.6116.4228.0-4.841%
Season at home (12)114.9112.3227.2+2.658%
Season away (15)108.9119.7228.6-10.727%
Last 10 (10)111.3115.5226.8-4.250%
Last 5 (5)109.0107.4216.4+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)109.8119.5229.2-9.825%
vs Similar (14)111.0114.6225.6-3.643%
vs Weaker (4)109.5103.2212.8+6.275%
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
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
112-117
112
117
-5
108avg 96
A20/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
109-117
109
117
-8
no box
H22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
114-96
114
96
+18
109avg 96
A24/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
104-113
104
113
-9
94avg 96
A25/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
124-107
124
107
+17
115avg 96
A27/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
128-95
128
95
+33
126avg 96
H01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
118-109
118
109
+9
116avg 96
A02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-100
128
100
+28
127avg 96
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-77
133
77
+56
137avg 96
A09/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
113-100
113
100
+13
107avg 96
H11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-29
32-25
31-30
25-33
18-26
31-39
20-19
40-33
45-23
16-22
21-19
32-32
26-32
30-27
26-28
22-26
34-21
23-27
32-31
35-28
30-26
32-26
39-20
27-23
29-26
28-22
27-29
34-32
38-30
31-28
30-26
29-16
35-17
29-26
29-17
40-17
28-21
31-32
24-19
30-28
221.4Avg total
118.3Scored
103.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)110.4102.8213.2+7.662%
Season at home (11)110.7100.5211.3+10.273%
Season away (15)110.1104.4214.5+5.753%
Last 10 (10)118.3103.1221.4+15.270%
Last 5 (5)124.096.2220.2+27.8100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)117.0113.0230.0+4.0100%
vs Similar (13)100.7103.0203.7-2.331%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)113.8100.6214.4+13.175%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -4.2-4.2Q1: +5.6+5.6Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +4.6+4.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -4.2-4.2Q1: +5.6+5.6Q2Q2: -1.4-1.4Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: +4.6+4.6
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
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
62-70
62
70
-8
A24/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
D
68-68
68
68
+0
H25/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
67-65
67
65
+2
H27/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
47-67
47
67
-20
A29/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
46-68
46
68
-22
A01/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
42-39
42
39
+3
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
72-49
72
49
+23
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
46-62
46
62
-16
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A11/12
NBA
116.0Avg total
55.2Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.660.2114.8-5.627%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.958.2113.1-3.443%-
Last 30 away (16)54.461.9116.2-7.512%-
Last 10 (10)55.260.8116.0-5.630%-
Last 5 (5)52.454.0106.4-1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)53.662.6116.2-9.017%-
vs Similar (14)54.759.2113.9-4.529%-
vs Weaker (4)57.256.2113.5+1.050%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
56-54
56
54
+2
A20/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
49-65
49
65
-16
H22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A24/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A25/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A27/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
62-52
62
52
+10
H01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
57-48
57
48
+9
A02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
69-58
69
58
+11
H07/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
64-43
64
43
+21
A09/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H11/12
NBA
111.5Avg total
59.0Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.050.7102.6+1.360%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.949.8102.7+3.269%-
Last 30 away (17)51.251.4102.6-0.153%-
Last 10 (10)59.052.5111.5+6.580%-
Last 5 (5)62.250.8113.0+11.4100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)55.053.0108.0+2.0100%-
vs Similar (13)47.250.597.8-3.346%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)55.650.6106.2+5.069%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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: 111.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.231.7
55.4%
51.7%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.510.8
32.2%
35.4%32.4
🏀 Free throws21.115.5
73.5%
76.6%15.5
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 118.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.530.4
55.8%
51.7%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.714.2
38.7%
35.4%42.6
🏀 Free throws18.514.9
80.5%
76.6%14.9
They take 91.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLWWWLLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWWWWWLWLL
#25
League position
#8
-4.0
Net rating
+15.2
106.8
Offensive rating
116.9
110.8
Defensive rating
101.7
52.8%
Effective FG%
56.7%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
50.3%
12.3%
Turnover %
11.8%
18.6%
Off. rebound %
24.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.20
32.2%
3-point %
38.7%
62.8%
Assist %
64.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence106.8 · 116.9Defence110.8 · 101.7Shooting52.8% · 56.7%3-point %32.2% · 38.7%Ball care12.3% · 11.8%Off. rebounds18.6% · 24.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ 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
11/12/18AIndiana Pacers101-109
09/12/18ACleveland Cavaliers101-116
06/12/18AAtlanta Hawks131-117
04/12/18ANew York Knicks110-107
02/12/18HBrooklyn Nets102-88
01/12/18APhiladelphia 76ers98-123
29/11/18ANew Orleans Pelicans104-125
27/11/18HHouston Rockets135-131 OT
25/11/18HNew Orleans Pelicans124-114
24/11/18AToronto Raptors107-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/12/18HNew Orleans Pelicans113-100
09/12/18AChicago Bulls133-77
07/12/18HNew York Knicks128-100
02/12/18AMinnesota Timberwolves118-109
01/12/18HCleveland Cavaliers128-95
27/11/18ANew Orleans Pelicans124-107
25/11/18ADallas Mavericks104-113
24/11/18AAtlanta Hawks114-96
22/11/18HNew York Knicks109-117
20/11/18ACharlotte Hornets112-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL41%
HomeLWWWW58%
AwayLWWLL27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271215
Win %41%58%27%
Points / game111.6114.9108.9
Allowed / game116.4112.3119.7
Point differential-4.8+2.6-10.7
Avg total228.0227.2228.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%33%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)33% (3)67% (3)
Overtime %7%8%7%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW62%
HomeLLWWW73%
AwayWLWWW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261115
Win %62%73%53%
Points / game110.4110.7110.1
Allowed / game102.8100.5104.4
Point differential+7.6+10.2+5.7
Avg total213.2211.3214.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%45%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)67% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %8%9%7%
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 Toronto Raptors2922776%115.7107.5+8.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks2618869%118.9109.1+9.8
3 Oklahoma City Thunder2517868%111.6104.7+6.8
4 Golden State Warriors2819968%116.4110.5+5.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers2819968%113.9111.5+2.4
6 Denver Nuggets2718967%110.0103.7+6.3
7 Indiana Pacers27171063%106.1101.4+4.7
8 Los Angeles Lakers27171063%113.1110.9+2.2
9 Los Angeles Clippers27171063%115.3113.2+2.1
10 Boston Celtics26161062%110.4102.8+7.6
11 Memphis Grizzlies26151158%103.3102.8+0.5
12 Dallas Mavericks25141156%110.1108.0+2.1
13 Portland Trail Blazers27151256%112.0110.4+1.6
14 Sacramento Kings26141254%114.3114.9-0.7
15 Detroit Pistons25131252%109.1110.3-1.2
16 Charlotte Hornets26131350%114.2110.8+3.3
17 San Antonio Spurs28141450%110.3112.4-2.0
18 New Orleans Pelicans29141548%117.4115.6+1.8
19 Minnesota Timberwolves27131448%109.7109.9-0.1
20 Utah Jazz28131546%107.2107.8-0.6
21 Houston Rockets26121446%108.4109.5-1.1
22 Orlando Magic27121544%104.6107.9-3.4
23 Miami Heat26111542%108.1108.5-0.3
24 Washington Wizards27111641%111.6116.4-4.8
25 Brooklyn Nets28101836%108.7110.6-1.9
26 New York Knicks2882029%108.4115.0-6.6
27 Atlanta Hawks2662023%107.9118.2-10.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers2762122%103.0111.4-8.3
29 Chicago Bulls2862221%101.8112.9-11.0
30 Phoenix Suns2842414%102.2114.1-11.9
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Washington Wizards2827223612125
Boston Celtics2422382917130
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