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
Celtics
20-33 Rating 1448
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +3.3
Rockets
22-35 Rating 1427
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Rockets
All-time wins 8 4
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 107.5 105.7
Last meeting 91 88

Key Season Stats

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%