Final Score: Celtics 98 - Nuggets 127
Saturday, January 6, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 110.8 | 109.9 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 118 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 107.9 | 110.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.1 | 110.6 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 61% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 211
98-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 239
116-123
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 229
124-105
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 226
121-105
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 242
117-125
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
Nuggets
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -26 · Total: 200
87-113
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 240
117-123
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123