Final Score: Pacers 123 - Celtics 120
Sunday, April 2, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.6 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 92 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 78 | 76 |
| Avg points scored | 108.0 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.6 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 64% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 30, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 197
91-106
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 209
99-110
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 206
102-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 23, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 234
115-119
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 234
119-115
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 20, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 231
127-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 18, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 237
117-120
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 196
104-92
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
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