Final Score: Bulls 97 - Celtics 87
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 46 | 63 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 92 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 90.2 | 96.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 87.2 | 100.0 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 50% |
Recent Results
Bulls
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 181
90-91
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 20, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 174
85-89
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 149
79-70
vs Charlotte Hornets
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 173
83-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 11, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 181
80-101
Celtics
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 200
97-103
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 221
103-118
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 231
122-109
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 182
96-86