Final Score: Celtics 117 - Pacers 110
Saturday, December 2, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 110.2 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 123 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 105.7 | 108.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.0 | 110.8 |
| Win percentage | 27% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 50% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 202
94-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs New York Knicks
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
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
Pacers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 225
110-115
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 234
111-123
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 241
115-126
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -28 · Total: 240
106-134