Final Score: Celtics 105 - Timberwolves 99
Saturday, November 9, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.5 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 90 |
| Stat | Celtics | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 5 | 6 |
| Avg points scored | 94.2 | 93.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.8 | 95.2 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 100% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 7, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 6, 2002 · Margin: +22 · Total: 160
91-69
@ New York Knicks
Nov 2, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
@ Washington Wizards
Oct 31, 2002 · Margin: -45 · Total: 183
69-114
vs Chicago Bulls
Oct 30, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 31, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 184
88-96
@ Brooklyn Nets
May 29, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 27, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 25, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
@ Brooklyn Nets
May 21, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
Timberwolves
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 7, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 224
114-110
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 5, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 4, 2002 · Margin: -24 · Total: 188
82-106
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 2, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87
vs Orlando Magic
Nov 1, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs Denver Nuggets
Oct 30, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 160
83-77
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 28, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 217
102-115
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 24, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 21, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 195
94-101
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 17, 2002 · Margin: +14 · Total: 194
104-90