Final Score: Suns 126 - Celtics 117
Wednesday, March 14, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 107.5 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 109 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 66 |
| Avg points scored | 114.9 | 107.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.5 | 111.6 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 53% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 244
124-120
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 223
111-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 8, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 249
132-117
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +25 · Total: 213
119-94
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 224
105-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -25 · Total: 195
85-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
@ New York Knicks
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: -43 · Total: 277
117-160
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 234
122-112
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 247
116-131
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111