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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.3 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 83 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 156
80-76
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 137
71-66
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 186
103-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 27, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 222
125-97
@ New York Knicks
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 184
89-95
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 19, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 186
87-99
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 17, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 196
102-94
Celtics
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 3, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Miami Heat
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 186
83-103
@ New York Knicks
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
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