Final Score: Celtics 120 - Rockets 129
Tuesday, February 9, 1988 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 | 39 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 101.7 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 92 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 112.6 | 106.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.8 | 103.9 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 80% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 4, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 212
101-111
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 3, 1988 · Margin: +15 · Total: 221
118-103
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1988 · Margin: +15 · Total: 185
100-85
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 29, 1988 · Margin: -17 · Total: 233
108-125
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 27, 1988 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 26, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 23, 1988 · Margin: -19 · Total: 219
100-119
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 22, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 20, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 18, 1988 · Margin: +20 · Total: 222
121-101
Rockets
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 4, 1988 · Margin: +28 · Total: 202
115-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 2, 1988 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 30, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 200
108-92
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 28, 1988 · Margin: -24 · Total: 194
85-109
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 26, 1988 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 21, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 19, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 18, 1988 · Margin: -11 · Total: 231
110-121
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 16, 1988 · Margin: +30 · Total: 234
132-102
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 14, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98