Final Score: Celtics 95 - Timberwolves 104
Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.8 | 103.4 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 89 |
| Stat | Celtics | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 94.7 | 100.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.6 | 99.3 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 60% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ New York Knicks
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 180
82-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 190
97-93
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 185
88-97
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: -19 · Total: 203
92-111
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 169
79-90
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
Timberwolves
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 223
113-110
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 190
103-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 169
77-92
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +22 · Total: 196
109-87
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95