Final Score: Celtics 89 - Rockets 99
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 53 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.5 | 101.8 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 104 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 54 |
| Avg points scored | 95.5 | 92.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 46% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 21, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 19, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 16, 2002 · Margin: -20 · Total: 178
79-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 15, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 211
107-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 13, 2002 · Margin: -17 · Total: 167
75-92
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 12, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 203
110-93
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 6, 2002 · Margin: -17 · Total: 187
85-102
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 5, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 161
82-79
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 3, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 1, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98
Rockets
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 21, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 172
89-83
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 20, 2002 · Margin: -39 · Total: 191
76-115
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 18, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 191
102-89
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 16, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 12, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 163
85-78
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 6, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 4, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 201
104-97
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 1, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 145
72-73
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 31, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 186
91-95
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96