Final Score: Celtics 92 - Cavaliers 90
Saturday, November 18, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 96.6 | 99.6 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 115 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 109.4 | 104.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 116.0 | 110.0 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 43% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 238
120-118
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 251
123-128
@ New York Knicks
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 218
103-115
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 7, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 233
108-125
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 213
103-110
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 1, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 230
118-112
@ Brooklyn Nets
Oct 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Oct 24, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 241
109-132
Cavaliers
vs New York Knicks
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 228
106-122
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 189
91-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 204
95-109
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: -22 · Total: 214
96-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 4, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 203
93-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 1, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 229
107-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Oct 31, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119