Final Score: Cavaliers 96 - Celtics 87
Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 44 | 74 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.0 | 105.3 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 81 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 86.9 | 100.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 85.1 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 29% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs New York Knicks
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 30, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 164
84-80
@ Miami Heat
Mar 28, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 162
79-83
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 196
89-107
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 123
59-64
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 22, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 147
75-72
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 20, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 165
76-89
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 162
72-90
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -23 · Total: 169
73-96
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 28, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 26, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 197
92-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 23, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 191
91-100
vs Orlando Magic
Mar 21, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 203
99-104
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109