Final Score: Celtics 98 - Magic 101
Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.3 | 105.0 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 98 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 17 | 18 |
| Avg points scored | 94.6 | 93.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.2 | 94.6 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 40% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 3, 2000 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 1, 2000 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 30, 2000 · Margin: -11 · Total: 205
97-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 28, 2000 · Margin: +15 · Total: 159
87-72
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 26, 2000 · Margin: -11 · Total: 185
87-98
vs Orlando Magic
Nov 24, 2000 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 22, 2000 · Margin: +15 · Total: 177
96-81
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 20, 2000 · Margin: -24 · Total: 204
90-114
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 18, 2000 · Margin: -20 · Total: 198
89-109
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 17, 2000 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
Magic
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 2, 2000 · Margin: +21 · Total: 169
95-74
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 1, 2000 · Margin: +3 · Total: 163
83-80
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 29, 2000 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 27, 2000 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 2000 · Margin: +22 · Total: 206
114-92
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 24, 2000 · Margin: -5 · Total: 201
98-103
vs New York Knicks
Nov 21, 2000 · Margin: -1 · Total: 169
84-85
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 19, 2000 · Margin: -8 · Total: 212
102-110
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 16, 2000 · Margin: -15 · Total: 183
84-99
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 14, 2000 · Margin: -14 · Total: 178
82-96