Final Score: Celtics 96 - Rockets 111
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 88 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 57 |
| Avg points scored | 105.0 | 104.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.6 | 106.8 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 64% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 233
115-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 220
106-114
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 173
98-75
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 210
116-94
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
Rockets
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 213
98-115
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 248
126-122
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 227
102-125
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 231
119-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 239
114-125
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
vs New York Knicks
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +21 · Total: 227
124-103