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Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 17 Mar 2024
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 104-130
27-45 26-36 25-27 26-22
Position#29
Record11-56
FormWWLLL
Points / game114.0
Allowed / game123.9
Washington Wizards
USA
vs
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
Position#1
Record52-13
FormLWWWW
Points / game121.0
Allowed / game109.5
USANBA· Capital One Arena (Washington)
NBA2023-24
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
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
112-123
112
123
-11
109avg 105
H28/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
131-134 OT
131
134
-3
127avg 105
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
115-140
115
140
-25
103avg 105
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
L
115-127
115
127
-12
103avg 105
A05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
109-119
109
119
-10
98avg 105
H07/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
112-100
112
100
+12
112avg 105
H09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
110-108
110
108
+2
111avg 105
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
97-109
97
109
-12
85avg 105
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
119-135
119
135
-16
107avg 105
A15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
98-127
98
127
-29
85avg 105
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-23
33-37
17-38
37-25
34-31
35-39
26-29
31-27
30-33
34-46
21-31
30-30
41-35
34-39
26-28
14-25
34-23
31-30
18-31
26-35
24-16
24-29
20-31
44-24
25-27
23-27
33-28
29-26
21-29
21-38
33-25
22-17
31-33
25-42
39-35
24-25
19-32
26-35
24-28
29-32
234.0Avg total
111.8Scored
122.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)114.0123.9237.9-9.916%
Season at home (30)113.6123.6237.2-10.013%
Season away (37)114.3124.2238.5-9.919%
Last 10 (10)111.8122.2234.0-10.420%
Last 5 (5)107.2115.8223.0-8.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)111.9123.2235.1-11.28%
vs Similar (6)114.8114.3229.2+0.550%
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
#5
W
116-102
116
102
+14
113avg 113
A25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
117-99
117
99
+18
122avg 113
H28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
138-110
138
110
+28
140avg 113
H02/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
140-88
140
88
+52
143avg 113
H03/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
104-105
104
105
-1
97avg 113
A06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
109-115
109
115
-6
98avg 113
A08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
117-107
117
107
+10
110avg 113
A10/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
121-99
121
99
+22
115avg 113
A12/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
123-107
123
107
+16
116avg 113
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
127-112
127
112
+15
120avg 113
H14/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-26
32-32
35-26
19-18
30-30
23-21
33-24
31-24
38-32
28-27
36-31
36-20
44-22
38-16
33-24
25-26
33-25
22-20
32-26
17-34
28-30
26-32
26-28
29-25
31-26
31-24
25-28
30-29
37-28
29-24
22-23
33-24
44-33
28-24
26-34
25-16
35-32
30-28
37-25
25-27
225.6Avg total
121.2Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)121.0109.5230.5+11.680%
Season at home (33)123.5108.1231.6+15.491%
Season away (32)118.4110.9229.3+7.669%
Last 10 (10)121.2104.4225.6+16.880%
Last 5 (5)119.4108.0227.4+11.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similarno games
vs Weaker ◀ (30)120.5108.4228.9+12.280%
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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +6.6+6.6Q2Q2: -7.6-7.6Q2: +3.9+3.9Q3Q3: -4.7-4.7Q3: +3.6+3.6Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: +2.7+2.7
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +6.6+6.6Q2Q2: -7.6-7.6Q2: +3.9+3.9Q3Q3: -4.7-4.7Q3: +3.6+3.6Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: +2.7+2.7
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
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H28/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
69-70
69
70
-1
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
64-79
64
79
-15
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
75-74
75
74
+1
A05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
65-53
65
53
+12
H07/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
42-67
42
67
-25
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
56-75
56
75
-19
A15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
45-67
45
67
-22
A17/03
NBA
121.4Avg total
57.0Scored
64.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.462.8120.2-5.427%-
Last 30 at home (14)57.960.6118.4-2.729%-
Last 30 away (16)57.064.7121.7-7.725%-
Last 10 (10)57.064.4121.4-7.430%-
Last 5 (5)47.861.6109.4-13.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)57.963.1121.0-5.229%-
vs Similar (6)55.561.3116.8-5.817%-
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
#5
W
62-58
62
58
+4
A25/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
53-51
53
51
+2
H28/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H02/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
82-38
82
38
+44
H03/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
55-45
55
45
+10
A06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
54-62
54
62
-8
A08/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A10/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
66-52
66
52
+14
A12/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
72-57
72
57
+15
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
65-60
65
60
+5
H14/03
NBA
116.9Avg total
63.7Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.756.0118.7+6.777%-
Last 30 at home (16)63.155.0118.1+8.175%-
Last 30 away (14)62.357.2119.5+5.179%-
Last 10 (10)63.753.2116.9+10.590%-
Last 5 (5)63.856.2120.0+7.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similarno games
vs Weaker ◀ (30)62.756.0118.7+6.777%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 111.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.829.8
55.4%
54.4%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.412.7
34.9%
36.3%38.1
🏀 Free throws18.214.1
77.5%
78.2%14.1
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 121.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.1 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.5 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.128.8
57.5%
54.4%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.316.7
41.4%
36.3%50.1
🏀 Free throws16.513.5
81.8%
78.2%13.5
They take 90.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). 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 Mar 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLWWLLLLL
Boston Celtics
WWWWLLWWWW
#29
League position
#1
-10.0
Net rating
+17.5
107.8
Offensive rating
126.0
117.8
Defensive rating
108.6
54.2%
Effective FG%
59.6%
56.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.6%
13.1%
Turnover %
9.7%
18.7%
Off. rebound %
26.7%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.18
34.9%
3-point %
41.4%
68.7%
Assist %
62.2%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence107.8 · 126.0Defence117.8 · 108.6Shooting54.2% · 59.6%3-point %34.9% · 41.4%Ball care13.1% · 9.7%Off. rebounds18.7% · 26.7%Free throws0.20 · 0.18Form (last 10/10)20% · 80%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
3
Washington Wizards wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateGameScore
10/02/24Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards133-129
30/10/23Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics107-126
28/03/23Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics130-111
27/11/22Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards130-121
30/10/22Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards112-94
03/04/22Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards144-102
23/01/22Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics87-116
30/10/21Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics115-112 OT
27/10/21Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards107-116
19/05/21Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards118-100
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/24AChicago Bulls98-127
15/03/24AHouston Rockets119-135
13/03/24AMemphis Grizzlies97-109
10/03/24AMiami Heat110-108
09/03/24HCharlotte Hornets112-100
07/03/24HOrlando Magic109-119
05/03/24AUtah Jazz115-127
02/03/24ALos Angeles Clippers115-140
01/03/24ALos Angeles Lakers131-134 OT
28/02/24HGolden State Warriors112-123
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/03/24HPhoenix Suns127-112
13/03/24AUtah Jazz123-107
12/03/24APortland Trail Blazers121-99
10/03/24APhoenix Suns117-107
08/03/24ADenver Nuggets109-115
06/03/24ACleveland Cavaliers104-105
03/03/24HGolden State Warriors140-88
02/03/24HDallas Mavericks138-110
28/02/24HPhiladelphia 76ers117-99
25/02/24ANew York Knicks116-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL16%
HomeLLLLW13%
AwayLWLLL19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673037
Win %16%13%19%
Points / game114.0113.6114.3
Allowed / game123.9123.6124.2
Point differential-9.9-10.0-9.9
Avg total237.9237.2238.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%7%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (14)0% (3)27% (11)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW80%
HomeWWWWW91%
AwayLLWWW69%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653332
Win %80%91%69%
Points / game121.0123.5118.4
Allowed / game109.5108.1110.9
Point differential+11.6+15.4+7.6
Avg total230.5231.6229.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+49%55%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)80% (5)40% (10)
Overtime %8%6%9%
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 Boston Celtics65521380%121.0109.5+11.6
2 Oklahoma City Thunder67472070%120.7113.1+7.6
3 Denver Nuggets68472169%114.7110.2+4.5
4 Minnesota Timberwolves67462169%113.3106.6+6.7
5 Milwaukee Bucks66432365%120.3117.0+3.3
6 Los Angeles Clippers66422464%116.8112.7+4.2
7 Cleveland Cavaliers67422563%113.6109.6+4.0
8 New Orleans Pelicans65402562%116.4110.6+5.8
9 New York Knicks66402661%111.8107.3+4.5
10 Sacramento Kings65382758%118.0116.9+1.1
11 Phoenix Suns67392858%117.1114.7+2.4
12 Orlando Magic67392858%110.7109.2+1.5
13 Dallas Mavericks68392957%118.8117.5+1.3
14 Philadelphia 76ers67373055%115.1112.6+2.4
15 Miami Heat67373055%110.0109.4+0.6
16 Indiana Pacers66363055%123.1121.3+1.8
17 Golden State Warriors66353153%118.4116.8+1.6
18 Los Angeles Lakers66343252%117.1118.4-1.3
19 Chicago Bulls68333549%112.1113.6-1.6
20 Houston Rockets67323548%113.2112.5+0.8
21 Atlanta Hawks66293744%119.4121.3-1.9
22 Utah Jazz67293843%117.4120.7-3.3
23 Brooklyn Nets67264139%111.7114.0-2.3
24 Toronto Raptors67234434%113.9118.1-4.2
25 Memphis Grizzlies68234534%105.8112.3-6.5
26 Portland Trail Blazers67194828%107.7115.9-8.1
27 Charlotte Hornets68175125%106.8116.7-9.9
28 San Antonio Spurs67145321%112.2119.8-7.6
29 Detroit Pistons67125518%112.0120.1-8.1
30 Washington Wizards67115616%114.0123.9-9.9
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 Wizards27262526104
Boston Celtics45362722130
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