Final Score: Clippers 77 - Celtics 99
Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Clippers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Clippers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 42 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.4 | 111.7 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 102 |
| Stat | Clippers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 94.8 | 95.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.5 | 97.9 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 57% |
Recent Results
Clippers
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 183
91-92
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 160
82-78
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 157
74-83
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 189
87-102
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 162
79-83
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
Celtics
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 183
100-83
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 170
77-93
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ Miami Heat
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 214
97-117
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 184
87-97
@ 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