Final Score: Celtics 122 - Suns 112
Friday, December 26, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 110.2 | 106.9 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 108 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 109.1 | 111.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.1 | 111.7 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 69% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -20 · Total: 220
100-120
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -22 · Total: 222
100-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
Suns
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -13 · Total: 175
81-94
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 233
123-110
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: -12 · Total: 244
116-128
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 203
109-94
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109