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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.3 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 78 | 77 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 10, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 179
85-94
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 166
85-81
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 179
85-94
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 163
80-83
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 29, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 189
95-94
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 187
101-86
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +20 · Total: 172
96-76
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 169
90-79
Celtics
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 14, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 224
116-108
@ New York Knicks
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 211
99-112
vs New York Knicks
Jan 10, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 190
107-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 186
87-99
@ 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