Final Score: Celtics 90 - Suns 100
Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 34 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 110.7 | 109.0 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 112 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 95.7 | 101.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 71% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
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
Suns
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 218
118-100
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 167
91-76
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 183
102-81
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 164
89-75
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 193
90-103
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 172
94-78
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 192
107-85