Final Score: Rockets 102 - Celtics 119
Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 106.3 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 105 |
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 48 |
| Avg points scored | 110.8 | 106.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.0 | 110.9 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 44% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -19 · Total: 213
97-116
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 243
122-121
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 236
126-110
Celtics
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 234
106-128
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 178
87-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 219
99-120
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 210
100-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125