Final Score: Celtics 82 - Suns 84
Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.8 | 108.0 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 102 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 96.0 | 99.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.4 | 96.6 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 60% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 185
86-99
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 23, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 165
85-80
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 2001 · Margin: -16 · Total: 182
83-99
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 171
84-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
Suns
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 2001 · Margin: -32 · Total: 234
101-133
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 192
102-90
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 12, 2001 · Margin: +26 · Total: 202
114-88
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 9, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 181
91-90
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 5, 2001 · Margin: -19 · Total: 193
87-106