Final Score: Celtics 79 - Bulls 90
Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 63 | 47 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 106.0 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 97 |
| Stat | Celtics | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 95.8 | 94.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.2 | 88.1 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 94% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
@ 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
Bulls
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 201
105-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 214
114-100
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
vs Miami Heat
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 170
90-80
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 187
104-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104