Final Score: Magic 121 - Celtics 117
Friday, January 24, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.3 | 107.8 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 100 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 88.8 | 97.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.7 | 103.5 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 36% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 181
93-88
@ Miami Heat
Jan 19, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 145
67-78
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 15, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 144
78-66
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 12, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 9, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 197
109-88
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 199
89-110
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 252
125-127
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 18, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
vs Miami Heat
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
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