Final Score: Bulls 97 - Celtics 96
Friday, March 24, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 95.4 | 94.8 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 97 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 70 |
| Avg points scored | 104.2 | 105.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.8 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 67% |
Recent Results
Bulls
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 19, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 204
92-112
vs New York Knicks
Mar 17, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 246
129-117
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 16, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 224
109-115
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 9, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 19, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 217
122-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 18, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 17, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 223
115-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 16, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 214
102-112
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 229
109-120
vs New York Knicks
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94