Final Score: Celtics 118 - 76ers 115
Tuesday, December 22, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ 76ers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 48 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.3 | 105.1 |
| Last meeting | 124 | 87 |
| Stat | Celtics | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 112.6 | 102.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.2 | 102.8 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 78% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: +37 · Total: 211
124-87
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 232
121-111
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +20 · Total: 224
122-102
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 243
119-124
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -23 · Total: 233
105-128
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +31 · Total: 229
130-99
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 226
106-120
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 209
97-112
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
76ers
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: -37 · Total: 211
87-124
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 185
95-90
@ New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 202
106-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 252
121-131
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 223
118-105
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 173
85-88
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 30, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100