Final Score: Kings 105 - Celtics 101
Friday, December 15, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.3 | 111.4 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 94 |
| Stat | Kings | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 110.4 | 106.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.2 | 111.0 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 43% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 220
100-120
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +24 · Total: 240
132-108
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 220
106-114
@ New York Knicks
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 219
110-109
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 202
108-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 173
86-87
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 211
115-96
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 214
114-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
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