Final Score: Pistons 92 - Celtics 117
Friday, March 8, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 64 | 82 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.4 | 107.7 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 91 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 93.4 | 95.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.5 | 95.0 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 61% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 7, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
vs Miami Heat
Mar 5, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 3, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 164
83-81
vs Orlando Magic
Mar 1, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 212
110-102
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 27, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 24, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 171
82-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 22, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 152
80-72
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 20, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
vs Toronto Raptors
Feb 18, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 165
89-76
@ New York Knicks
Feb 15, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
Celtics
vs Orlando Magic
Mar 6, 2002 · Margin: +20 · Total: 240
130-110
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 4, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 1, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 27, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 23, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ 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