Final Score: 76ers 89 - Celtics 112
Wednesday, December 19, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
76ers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | 76ers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 102.7 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 94 |
| Stat | 76ers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 109.6 | 111.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.5 | 104.5 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 93% |
Recent Results
76ers
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 201
98-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 203
112-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 213
117-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 252
132-120
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 222
117-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 222
120-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 26, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 225
113-112
Celtics
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
@ New York Knicks
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 191
97-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 218
116-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 216
100-116
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 212
92-120
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94