Final Score: Celtics 87 - Pistons 99
Thursday, January 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 76 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.6 | 107.8 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 99 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 96.1 | 93.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.0 | 86.1 |
| Win percentage | 22% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 8% | 81% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -30 · Total: 222
96-126
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
Pistons
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 182
97-85
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 172
97-75
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 184
89-95
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 178
83-95
@ New York Knicks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 159
84-75
vs New York Knicks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +34 · Total: 190
112-78
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115