Final Score: Cavaliers 71 - Celtics 78
Friday, April 17, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 48 | 75 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 102.8 | 104.8 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 86 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 80 | 80 |
| Avg points scored | 92.7 | 96.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.9 | 98.7 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 57% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
vs Chicago Bulls
Apr 9, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 176
91-85
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 162
80-82
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 5, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 3, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
@ Detroit Pistons
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Orlando Magic
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 179
97-82
Celtics
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 181
86-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Apr 12, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 180
87-93
vs Orlando Magic
Apr 10, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 162
82-80
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