Final Score: Celtics 105 - Rockets 112
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.3 | 107.4 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 118 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 106.8 | 111.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.5 | 110.8 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 58% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 228
104-124
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
@ 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
Rockets
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 226
116-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -22 · Total: 232
105-127
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 235
114-121