Final Score: Celtics 84 - Pistons 96
Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 83 | 65 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 106.4 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 109 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 87 | 87 |
| Avg points scored | 96.4 | 93.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.9 | 91.7 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 51% | 66% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
May 3, 2002 · Margin: +33 · Total: 207
120-87
@ Philadelphia 76ers
May 1, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 28, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 25, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 178
93-85
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 21, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 17, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 170
89-81
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 15, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 183
93-90
vs New York Knicks
Apr 12, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
vs Miami Heat
Apr 10, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 135
70-65
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 8, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
Pistons
vs Toronto Raptors
May 2, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 29, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 27, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 24, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 21, 2002 · Margin: +22 · Total: 148
85-63
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 17, 2002 · Margin: +34 · Total: 212
123-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 16, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 13, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 12, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 182
86-96
vs Chicago Bulls
Apr 10, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 203
101-102