Final Score: Celtics 86 - Spurs 101
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Spurs
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 111.4 | 107.7 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 103 |
| Stat | Celtics | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 95.6 | 93.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.0 | 91.8 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 79% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 176
99-77
@ 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
Spurs
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 170
91-79
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 185
98-87
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 184
99-85
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +29 · Total: 185
107-78
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 189
102-87
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -30 · Total: 186
78-108
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 186
88-98
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 196
96-100
vs New York Knicks
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 174
90-84