Final Score: Heat 118 - Celtics 117
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
34-12 Rating 1764
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
83%
17%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +7.2
Celtics
11-33 Rating 1268
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Celtics
All-time wins 12 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 103.3 106.2
Last meeting 103 83

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Celtics
Games played 46 44
Avg points scored 92.4 98.5
Avg points conceded 87.5 103.8
Win percentage 74% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 78% 36%