Final Score: Celtics 128 - Pistons 120
Saturday, January 16, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 110.1 | 106.6 |
| Last meeting | 134 | 124 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 109.2 | 109.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.2 | 109.7 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 47% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 15, 1982 · Margin: -4 · Total: 240
118-122
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 13, 1982 · Margin: +21 · Total: 211
116-95
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 11, 1982 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 10, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 258
134-124
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 8, 1982 · Margin: +6 · Total: 186
96-90
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 6, 1982 · Margin: -14 · Total: 218
102-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1982 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 231
121-110
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 251
123-128
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
Pistons
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 14, 1982 · Margin: -7 · Total: 235
114-121
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 12, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1982 · Margin: -10 · Total: 258
124-134
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 9, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 257
127-130
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1982 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 5, 1982 · Margin: +23 · Total: 225
124-101
@ New York Knicks
Jan 2, 1982 · Margin: -13 · Total: 229
108-121
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 254
125-129
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94