Final Score: Celtics 138 - Rockets 121
Monday, April 14, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 81 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 85 | 88 |
| Avg points scored | 113.1 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.0 | 110.2 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 70% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 13, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 181
100-81
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 11, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 170
95-75
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 9, 1980 · Margin: +18 · Total: 220
119-101
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 30, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 226
110-116
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 28, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 252
130-122
vs New York Knicks
Mar 26, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 250
129-121
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 25, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 23, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 22, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 20, 1980 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
Rockets
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 13, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 181
81-100
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 11, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 170
75-95
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 9, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 6, 1980 · Margin: +21 · Total: 261
141-120
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 4, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 207
101-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 2, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 180
95-85
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 30, 1980 · Margin: +15 · Total: 227
121-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 28, 1980 · Margin: +16 · Total: 240
128-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 26, 1980 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 233
107-126