Final Score: Rockets 99 - Celtics 122
Sunday, January 18, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 37 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.9 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 97 | 114 |
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 105.7 | 111.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.7 | 105.7 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 89% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 16, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 15, 1987 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 13, 1987 · Margin: +18 · Total: 218
118-100
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 10, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 202
106-96
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 206
110-96
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 6, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 218
100-118
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 3, 1987 · Margin: +24 · Total: 252
138-114
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 207
105-102
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 16, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 261
133-128
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 14, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 13, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 240
123-117
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 10, 1987 · Margin: -17 · Total: 219
101-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 9, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 7, 1987 · Margin: +27 · Total: 211
119-92
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 2, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 29, 1986 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 215
114-101