Final Score: Celtics 98 - Magic 121
Saturday, April 12, 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 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 107.9 | 107.0 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 104 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 78 | 77 |
| Avg points scored | 100.4 | 94.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 94.5 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 8% | 63% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 11, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 204
103-101
@ Charlotte Hornets
Apr 9, 1997 · Margin: -25 · Total: 247
111-136
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 6, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 4, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 219
102-117
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 2, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
@ 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
Magic
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +36 · Total: 174
105-69
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 8, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 179
97-82
vs Chicago Bulls
Apr 6, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
@ New York Knicks
Apr 4, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 177
93-84
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 3, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 207
94-113
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
vs New York Knicks
Mar 30, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 27, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 25, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 217
114-103
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 23, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 194
110-84