Final Score: Celtics 100 - Pacers 104
Sunday, March 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 64 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 110.2 | 106.8 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 95 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 96.7 | 95.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.4 | 88.8 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 79% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 6, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 4, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +32 · Total: 208
120-88
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 217
96-121
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 202
106-96
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 188
87-101
Pacers
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 6, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 188
101-87
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 4, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 3, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 153
90-63
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +65 · Total: 183
124-59
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 19, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 159
82-77
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105