Final Score: Celtics 123 - Pacers 105
Friday, January 17, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.5 | 106.7 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 104 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 113.4 | 103.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.2 | 106.2 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 26% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 42% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 15, 1986 · Margin: +23 · Total: 223
123-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 10, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 223
115-108
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 8, 1986 · Margin: +31 · Total: 221
126-95
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 7, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 246
129-117
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 2, 1986 · Margin: +18 · Total: 226
122-104
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1985 · Margin: +22 · Total: 228
125-103
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1985 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
Pacers
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 15, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 213
104-109
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 13, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 227
108-119
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 11, 1986 · Margin: -29 · Total: 227
99-128
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 10, 1986 · Margin: -22 · Total: 226
102-124
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 8, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 175
87-88
@ New York Knicks
Jan 7, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1986 · Margin: +29 · Total: 183
106-77
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 2, 1986 · Margin: -18 · Total: 226
104-122
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 177
97-80
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 212
104-108