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
Celtics
38-14 Rating 1872
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +1.6
Rockets
27-23 Rating 1623
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Rockets
All-time wins 38 14
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 107.9 101.8
Last meeting 122 99

Key Season Stats

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%