Final Score: Bulls 111 - Celtics 117
Friday, January 9, 1981 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 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 100.6 | 101.1 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 115 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 108.3 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 102.4 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 85% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 231
121-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 201
104-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs New York Knicks
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 231
117-114
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +24 · Total: 242
133-109
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 235
129-106
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -17 · Total: 213
98-115
Celtics
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 213
116-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 219
112-107
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 264
136-128
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 252
133-119