Final Score: Bulls 98 - Celtics 115
Wednesday, December 17, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 100.8 | 100.4 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 106 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 108.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.6 | 101.1 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 73% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 81% |
Recent Results
Bulls
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 216
118-98
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: -15 · Total: 231
108-123
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 2, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 253
129-124
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 30, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 230
122-108
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 203
101-102
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +15 · Total: 223
119-104
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 201
112-89
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 184
97-87
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 2, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 179
94-85
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 30, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
vs New York Knicks
Nov 28, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 226
120-106