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Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 23 Nov 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 96-108
27-29 24-20 21-26 24-33
Position#29
Record2-11
FormLLLLL
Points / game109.9
Allowed / game124.7
vs
Position#3
Record12-3
FormWLWWW
Points / game121.5
Allowed / game111.8
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2024-25
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
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
133-120
133
120
+13
130avg 103
H30/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
98-118
98
118
-20
85avg 103
H03/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
112-125
112
125
-13
104avg 103
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
104-128
104
128
-24
92avg 103
A09/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
94-121
94
121
-27
86avg 103
A10/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
92-107
92
107
-15
75avg 103
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
L
130-139
130
139
-9
122avg 103
A14/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
117-129
117
129
-12
104avg 103
A16/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
104-124
104
124
-20
93avg 103
H17/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
106-134
106
134
-28
93avg 103
A19/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-34
24-31
36-27
40-28
21-31
27-25
22-33
28-29
20-29
25-25
36-39
31-32
24-34
25-32
22-32
33-30
22-26
34-35
16-30
22-30
28-30
21-27
20-25
23-25
31-32
36-35
24-41
39-31
39-29
11-30
25-35
42-35
18-28
35-37
26-37
25-22
27-40
27-33
21-36
31-25
233.5Avg total
109.0Scored
124.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)109.9124.7234.6-14.815%
Season at home (6)110.8124.0234.8-13.217%
Season away (7)109.1125.3234.4-16.114%
Last 10 (10)109.0124.5233.5-15.510%
Last 5 (5)109.8126.6236.4-16.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)112.0124.1236.2-12.119%
vs Similar (4)105.8110.8216.5-5.025%
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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
124-109
124
109
+15
113avg 113
A01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
113-103
113
103
+10
107avg 113
A02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
123-93
123
93
+30
115avg 113
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
112-118
112
118
-6
102avg 113
H07/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
108-104 OT
108
104
+4
95avg 113
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
113-107
113
107
+6
106avg 113
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
116-117
116
117
-1
113avg 113
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
139-114
139
114
+25
138avg 113
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
126-123 OT
126
123
+3
116avg 113
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
120-117
120
117
+3
119avg 113
H20/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-25
31-42
21-19
32-23
38-24
30-26
17-24
28-29
35-30
40-23
28-22
20-18
24-19
16-32
41-31
31-36
24-28
25-23
27-27
18-16
30-40
28-29
29-15
26-23
31-29
34-25
26-30
25-33
32-34
33-26
38-29
36-25
28-26
28-28
30-31
28-29
26-20
39-28
28-40
27-29
229.9Avg total
119.4Scored
110.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)121.5111.8233.3+9.780%
Season at home (7)119.0113.7232.7+5.371%
Season away (8)123.8110.1233.9+13.688%
Last 10 (10)119.4110.5229.9+8.980%
Last 5 (5)122.8115.6238.4+7.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)120.0117.0237.0+3.0100%
vs Weaker ◀ (29)115.5106.8222.3+8.783%
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

-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -5.0-5.0Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: -4.5-4.5Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: -8.7-8.7Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: +1.0+1.0
-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -5.0-5.0Q1: +3.3+3.3Q2Q2: -4.5-4.5Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: -8.7-8.7Q3: +1.7+1.7Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: +1.0+1.0
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
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
57-65
57
65
-8
H30/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
48-56
48
56
-8
H03/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
45-54
45
54
-9
H05/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
49-66
49
66
-17
A09/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
56-61
56
61
-5
A10/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
49-57
49
57
-8
A12/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#23
D
67-67
67
67
+0
A14/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A16/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
53-65
53
65
-12
H17/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
54-73
54
73
-19
A19/11
NBA
115.1Avg total
52.8Scored
62.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.162.1116.2-8.017%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.661.0114.6-7.418%-
Last 30 away (13)54.863.6118.4-8.815%-
Last 10 (10)52.862.3115.1-9.50%-
Last 5 (5)54.664.2118.8-9.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)55.062.9117.9-7.815%-
vs Similar (4)48.057.2105.2-9.225%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
71-67
71
67
+4
A01/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-50
68
50
+18
A02/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
75-53
75
53
+22
A05/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
40-51
40
51
-11
H07/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
49-51
49
51
-2
H09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
58-69
58
69
-11
A10/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H13/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A14/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
56-54
56
54
+2
H17/11
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
65-48
65
48
+17
H20/11
NBA
116.9Avg total
61.2Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.955.0114.8+4.967%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.151.5110.6+7.669%-
Last 30 away (14)60.758.9119.6+1.864%-
Last 10 (10)61.255.7116.9+5.570%-
Last 5 (5)61.857.0118.8+4.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)65.048.0113.0+17.0100%-
vs Weaker ◀ (29)59.755.2114.9+4.566%-
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: 109.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.128.9
53.4%
54.3%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.211.9
32.9%
35.9%35.7
🏀 Free throws20.115.5
77.1%
77.8%15.5
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 119.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀46%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.2 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers54.6 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers38.723.1
59.7%
54.3%46.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.918.2
36.5%
35.9%54.6
🏀 Free throws22.718.6
81.9%
77.8%18.6
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 49.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 56% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Nov 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLLLLW
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWLWWW
#29
League position
#3
-14.8
Net rating
+8.8
104.3
Offensive rating
118.5
119.2
Defensive rating
109.7
51.8%
Effective FG%
56.9%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
13.9%
Turnover %
12.1%
19.7%
Off. rebound %
23.0%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.26
32.9%
3-point %
36.5%
61.5%
Assist %
64.9%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence104.3 · 118.5Defence119.2 · 109.7Shooting51.8% · 56.9%3-point %32.9% · 36.5%Ball care13.9% · 12.1%Off. rebounds19.7% · 23.0%Free throws0.22 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)10% · 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
19/11/24ANew York Knicks106-134
17/11/24HDetroit Pistons104-124
16/11/24AAtlanta Hawks117-129
14/11/24ASan Antonio Spurs130-139
12/11/24AHouston Rockets92-107
10/11/24AOrlando Magic94-121
09/11/24AMemphis Grizzlies104-128
05/11/24HGolden State Warriors112-125
03/11/24HMiami Heat98-118
30/10/24HAtlanta Hawks133-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/11/24HCleveland Cavaliers120-117
17/11/24HToronto Raptors126-123 OT
14/11/24ABrooklyn Nets139-114
13/11/24HAtlanta Hawks116-117
10/11/24AMilwaukee Bucks113-107
09/11/24HBrooklyn Nets108-104 OT
07/11/24HGolden State Warriors112-118
05/11/24AAtlanta Hawks123-93
02/11/24ACharlotte Hornets113-103
01/11/24ACharlotte Hornets124-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL15%
HomeLWLLL17%
AwayLLLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1367
Win %15%17%14%
Points / game109.9110.8109.1
Allowed / game124.7124.0125.3
Point differential-14.8-13.2-16.1
Avg total234.6234.8234.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%17%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW80%
HomeLWLWW71%
AwayWWWWW88%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1578
Win %80%71%88%
Points / game121.5119.0123.8
Allowed / game111.8113.7110.1
Point differential+9.7+5.3+13.6
Avg total233.3232.7233.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%29%62%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)75% (4)0% (1)
Overtime %20%29%12%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers1716194%123.5111.2+12.3
2 Boston Celtics1512380%121.5111.8+9.7
3 Golden State Warriors1411379%119.6109.1+10.5
4 Oklahoma City Thunder1612475%114.2103.6+10.6
5 Houston Rockets1611569%114.6106.2+8.4
6 Los Angeles Lakers1510567%117.3116.2+1.1
7 Denver Nuggets138562%116.5115.1+1.5
8 New York Knicks159660%118.3111.9+6.4
9 Orlando Magic1710759%106.8103.2+3.5
10 Memphis Grizzlies169756%118.9112.6+6.4
11 Los Angeles Clippers169756%108.9108.1+0.8
12 Phoenix Suns169756%112.1114.5-2.4
13 Dallas Mavericks158753%115.6109.3+6.3
14 Sacramento Kings158753%116.9113.7+3.1
15 Minnesota Timberwolves158753%113.3111.0+2.3
16 San Antonio Spurs168850%110.1110.1+0.0
17 Miami Heat136746%110.9110.1+0.8
18 Atlanta Hawks167944%114.9119.6-4.6
19 Detroit Pistons1771041%110.4111.6-1.2
20 Milwaukee Bucks156940%111.3112.2-0.9
21 Brooklyn Nets156940%111.7114.7-3.0
22 Indiana Pacers156940%114.3118.4-4.1
23 Charlotte Hornets156940%110.1114.5-4.5
24 Portland Trail Blazers156940%106.8113.9-7.1
25 Chicago Bulls1661038%115.4122.9-7.5
26 Toronto Raptors1641225%113.2118.6-5.4
27 New Orleans Pelicans1641225%103.5115.4-11.9
28 Utah Jazz1531220%108.7119.3-10.7
29 Washington Wizards1321115%109.9124.7-14.8
30 Philadelphia 76ers1421214%103.9112.6-8.8
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 Wizards2724212496
Boston Celtics29202633108
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