Final Score: Magic 80 - Celtics 82
Friday, April 10, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.5 | 106.5 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 98 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 77 | 76 |
| Avg points scored | 90.0 | 96.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.2 | 98.8 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 59% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 8, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 182
95-87
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 6, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 5, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 173
85-88
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 185
87-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 179
86-93
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 175
100-75
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 155
70-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 175
92-83
Celtics
vs Brooklyn Nets
Apr 8, 1998 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
vs New York Knicks
Apr 5, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 194
102-92
@ Detroit Pistons
Apr 3, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 201
101-100
@ Orlando Magic
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 185
98-87
@ Miami Heat
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -26 · Total: 216
95-121
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 158
82-76
vs Miami Heat
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 23, 1998 · Margin: -23 · Total: 199
88-111
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90