Final Score: Celtics 111 - Magic 119
Thursday, February 6, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 108.1 | 106.8 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 121 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 98.9 | 91.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.1 | 92.9 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 11% | 62% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Miami Heat
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
@ 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
Magic
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 198
111-87
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 184
82-102
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 238
121-117
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