Final Score: Celtics 99 - Rockets 92
Thursday, February 19, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.9 | 101.8 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 99 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 112.5 | 106.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.5 | 104.6 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 59% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 18, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 209
113-96
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 16, 1987 · Margin: -20 · Total: 198
89-109
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 15, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 13, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 247
131-116
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 12, 1987 · Margin: +22 · Total: 246
134-112
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 10, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 4, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 3, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 249
123-126
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 30, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 28, 1987 · Margin: +29 · Total: 235
132-103
Rockets
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 16, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 14, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 217
101-116
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 12, 1987 · Margin: +22 · Total: 220
121-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 10, 1987 · Margin: +23 · Total: 207
115-92
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 5, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 230
120-110
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 3, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 1, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 29, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 27, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 180
88-92
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1987 · Margin: +23 · Total: 207
115-92