Final Score: Heat 102 - Celtics 94
Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
26-10 Rating 1732
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +5.8
Celtics
9-25 Rating 1298
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Celtics
All-time wins 10 26
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 103.3 107.1
Last meeting 78 77

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Celtics
Games played 36 34
Avg points scored 91.6 96.9
Avg points conceded 87.4 102.6
Win percentage 72% 26%
Away win % / Home win % 77% 42%