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
Celtics
32-13 Rating 1728
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +1.3
Rockets
25-17 Rating 1622
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Rockets
All-time wins 39 14
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.7 101.7
Last meeting 99 92

Key Season Stats

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%