Final Score: Celtics 118 - Clippers 97
Thursday, December 27, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 105.0 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 106 |
| Stat | Celtics | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 112.1 | 108.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.0 | 110.5 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 64% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 247
133-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +23 · Total: 201
112-89
@ 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
Clippers
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: -20 · Total: 228
104-124
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 242
124-118
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 208
110-98
vs New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 246
128-118
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 206
96-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 225
107-118
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 224
116-108