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How the Celtics play under each ref or ref crew

Every Celtics game grouped by individual official, or by the same three officials on the court. Over this sample the Celtics are 247-163 (60.2%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 7, 2026, 11:16 p.m.Celtics record: 247-163 (60.2%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Crews with Pat Fraher, Marat Kogut, and Ben Taylor whistle opponents 2.1 more fouls called per game than the Celtics in the Celtics matchups (20 games).

    20 games in sample

    Pat Fraher profile →
  • Scoring pattern

    In the Celtics games with Biniam Maru, contests average 226.7 combined points (+4.3 vs league), 78.6% finish over the 222.4-point benchmark across 42 games.

    42 games in sample

    Biniam Maru profile →

Eric Dalen

10 games with the Celtics · ~10-0

Win rate

100.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+39.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.4 avg

65.6% over 222.4

+2.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jenna Schroeder

6 games with the Celtics · ~6-0

Win rate

100.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+39.8 pts vs team
Totals

223 avg

62.5% over 222.4

+0.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

CJ Washington

12 games with the Celtics · ~11-1

Win rate

91.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+31.5 pts vs team
Totals

222.9 avg

84.6% over 222.4

+0.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brandon Adair

11 games with the Celtics · ~10-1

Win rate

90.9%

Team baseline 60.2%

+30.7 pts vs team
Totals

223.4 avg

85.7% over 222.4

+1.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Nick Buchert

18 games with the Celtics · ~16-2

Win rate

88.9%

Team baseline 60.2%

+28.7 pts vs team
Totals

222.9 avg

84.6% over 222.4

+0.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Aaron Smith

17 games with the Celtics · ~15-2

Win rate

88.2%

Team baseline 60.2%

+28.0 pts vs team
Totals

213.8 avg

25.0% over 222.4

-8.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Bill Kennedy

14 games with the Celtics · ~12-2

Win rate

85.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+25.5 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

66.7% over 222.4

+1.2 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Eric Lewis

7 games with the Celtics · ~6-1

Win rate

85.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+25.5 pts vs team
Totals

223 avg

68.2% over 222.4

+0.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dedric Taylor

11 games with the Celtics · ~9-2

Win rate

81.8%

Team baseline 60.2%

+21.6 pts vs team
Totals

224 avg

81.8% over 222.4

+1.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Andy Nagy

16 games with the Celtics · ~13-3

Win rate

81.3%

Team baseline 60.2%

+21.1 pts vs team
Totals

224.9 avg

82.6% over 222.4

+2.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Smith

16 games with the Celtics · ~13-3

Win rate

81.3%

Team baseline 60.2%

+21.1 pts vs team
Totals

223.1 avg

63.6% over 222.4

+0.7 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brian Forte

21 games with the Celtics · ~17-4

Win rate

81.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+20.8 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

66.7% over 222.4

+1.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Brent Barnaky

21 games with the Celtics · ~17-4

Win rate

81.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+20.8 pts vs team
Totals

224 avg

73.1% over 222.4

+1.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Courtney Kirkland

13 games with the Celtics · ~10-3

Win rate

76.9%

Team baseline 60.2%

+16.7 pts vs team
Totals

222.4 avg

77.8% over 222.4

+0.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Butler

13 games with the Celtics · ~10-3

Win rate

76.9%

Team baseline 60.2%

+16.7 pts vs team
Totals

219.9 avg

75.0% over 222.4

-2.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Matt Myers

17 games with the Celtics · ~13-4

Win rate

76.5%

Team baseline 60.2%

+16.3 pts vs team
Totals

223.1 avg

66.7% over 222.4

+0.7 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Foster

17 games with the Celtics · ~13-4

Win rate

76.5%

Team baseline 60.2%

+16.3 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

63.6% over 222.4

+1.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Justin Van Duyne

16 games with the Celtics · ~12-4

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+14.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.4 avg

62.5% over 222.4

+2.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Karl Lane

12 games with the Celtics · ~9-3

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+14.8 pts vs team
Totals

221.8 avg

65.8% over 222.4

-0.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Scott Twardoski

12 games with the Celtics · ~9-3

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+14.8 pts vs team
Totals

221.8 avg

64.7% over 222.4

-0.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ashley Moyer-Gleich

8 games with the Celtics · ~6-2

Win rate

75.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+14.8 pts vs team
Totals

222.3 avg

63.6% over 222.4

-0.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pat Fraher

15 games with the Celtics · ~11-4

Win rate

73.3%

Team baseline 60.2%

+13.1 pts vs team
Totals

225.3 avg

73.8% over 222.4

+2.9 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

James Capers

11 games with the Celtics · ~8-3

Win rate

72.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+12.5 pts vs team
Totals

220.9 avg

75.0% over 222.4

-1.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Rodney Mott

11 games with the Celtics · ~8-3

Win rate

72.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+12.5 pts vs team
Totals

222.7 avg

72.7% over 222.4

+0.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tony Brothers

18 games with the Celtics · ~13-5

Win rate

72.2%

Team baseline 60.2%

+12.0 pts vs team
Totals

222.1 avg

55.0% over 222.4

-0.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Natalie Sago

18 games with the Celtics · ~13-5

Win rate

72.2%

Team baseline 60.2%

+12.0 pts vs team
Totals

216.3 avg

44.4% over 222.4

-6.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pat O'Connell

14 games with the Celtics · ~10-4

Win rate

71.4%

Team baseline 60.2%

+11.2 pts vs team
Totals

221.5 avg

71.4% over 222.4

-0.9 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Dannica Baroody

7 games with the Celtics · ~5-2

Win rate

71.4%

Team baseline 60.2%

+11.2 pts vs team
Totals

225 avg

73.3% over 222.4

+2.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Mark Lindsay

20 games with the Celtics · ~14-6

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+9.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.4 avg

72.7% over 222.4

+2.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Conley

10 games with the Celtics · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

+9.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.3 avg

70.6% over 222.4

+3.9 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Josh Tiven

16 games with the Celtics · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 60.2%

+8.6 pts vs team
Totals

221.3 avg

70.0% over 222.4

-1.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Marat Kogut

19 games with the Celtics · ~13-6

Win rate

68.4%

Team baseline 60.2%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

225.7 avg

85.0% over 222.4

+3.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Che Flores

6 games with the Celtics · ~4-2

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+6.5 pts vs team
Totals

221 avg

65.5% over 222.4

-1.4 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Robert Hussey

6 games with the Celtics · ~4-2

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+6.5 pts vs team
Totals

219.8 avg

81.0% over 222.4

-2.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Gediminas Petraitis

17 games with the Celtics · ~11-6

Win rate

64.7%

Team baseline 60.2%

+4.5 pts vs team
Totals

222.4 avg

66.7% over 222.4

+0.0 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Tre Maddox

11 games with the Celtics · ~7-4

Win rate

63.6%

Team baseline 60.2%

+3.4 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

64.7% over 222.4

+1.2 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Phenizee Ransom

16 games with the Celtics · ~10-6

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.2%

+2.3 pts vs team
Totals

224.5 avg

66.7% over 222.4

+2.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

BOS tendency

Brett Nansel

8 games with the Celtics · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 60.2%

+2.3 pts vs team
Totals

222.5 avg

60.0% over 222.4

+0.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Cutler

21 games with the Celtics · ~13-8

Win rate

61.9%

Team baseline 60.2%

+1.7 pts vs team
Totals

226.7 avg

79.3% over 222.4

+4.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jacyn Goble

13 games with the Celtics · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 60.2%

+1.3 pts vs team
Totals

221.3 avg

62.2% over 222.4

-1.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Curtis Blair

18 games with the Celtics · ~11-7

Win rate

61.1%

Team baseline 60.2%

+0.9 pts vs team
Totals

224.9 avg

70.8% over 222.4

+2.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

James Williams

15 games with the Celtics · ~9-6

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

-0.2 pts vs team
Totals

222.9 avg

69.2% over 222.4

+0.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Goble

15 games with the Celtics · ~8-7

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 60.2%

-6.9 pts vs team
Totals

222.3 avg

63.6% over 222.4

-0.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ray Acosta

19 games with the Celtics · ~10-9

Win rate

52.6%

Team baseline 60.2%

-7.6 pts vs team
Totals

221.8 avg

66.7% over 222.4

-0.6 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Biniam Maru

42 games with the Celtics · ~21-21

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

-10.2 pts vs team
Totals

226.7 avg

78.6% over 222.4

+4.3 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Marc Davis

22 games with the Celtics · ~11-11

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

-10.2 pts vs team
Totals

221.9 avg

64.3% over 222.4

-0.5 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Evan Scott

14 games with the Celtics · ~7-7

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

-10.2 pts vs team
Totals

228.8 avg

92.9% over 222.4

+6.4 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mousa Dagher

12 games with the Celtics · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 60.2%

-10.2 pts vs team
Totals

222.3 avg

50.0% over 222.4

-0.1 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ben Taylor

13 games with the Celtics · ~6-7

Win rate

46.2%

Team baseline 60.2%

-14.0 pts vs team
Totals

224.2 avg

77.4% over 222.4

+1.8 vs league
Whistle differentialAverage fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Celtics's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tight-game proxy

How Boston Celtics compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. Proxy windowsA competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤5 pt margin)

Final margin within five points, a proxy for competitive late-game minutes. Not true last-two-minute (L2M) play-by-play data.

304 of 410 games match this window

Derived from historical game logs · proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤5 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts224.8223.3+1.5
Avg fouls40.940.9+0.0
Over rate59.5%53.7%+5.8 pts

Over benchmark: 222.4 combined points · Seasons: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 410 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)

Games where the closing spread was within 5.5 points; often stay tight through the fourth quarter. Spread lines may be estimated where sportsbook closing lines are unavailable.

205 of 410 games match this window

Derived from historical game logs · proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts221.6223.3-1.7
Avg fouls40.740.9-0.2
Over rate47.3%53.7%-6.4 pts

Over benchmark: 222.4 combined points · Seasons: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 410 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Celtics games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same three officials worked together on the Celtics games (5+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Celtics went 247-163 (60.2%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: who gets called more. A positive number means opponents are whistled more often than the Celtics.

Ref×team W-L from Basketball-Reference (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26). Foul, scoring, and ATS/O-U splits use simulated or estimated data.

League-wide ref profiles