Final Score: Celtics 123 - Nuggets 128
Tuesday, December 29, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.0 | 113.0 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 118 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 107.5 | 120.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.0 | 122.9 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 62% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 241
118-123
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 205
97-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ New York Knicks
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -20 · Total: 186
83-103
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
Nuggets
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 241
124-117
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 243
119-124
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 230
121-109
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 263
138-125
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: +35 · Total: 241
138-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 246
120-126
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 235
120-115
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 254
123-131
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
@ New York Knicks
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135