Final Score: Celtics 114 - Pistons 112
Tuesday, December 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 103.7 |
| Last meeting | 123 | 128 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 106.2 | 109.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.0 | 114.1 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 45% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
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
Pistons
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 245
120-125
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 236
119-117
@ New York Knicks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 175
79-96
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 224
105-119
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 259
126-133
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 251
128-123
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 247
112-135