Final Score: Magic 109 - Celtics 114
Monday, December 9, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 29 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 104.0 |
| Last meeting | 97 | 102 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 19 |
| Avg points scored | 98.5 | 96.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.4 | 93.6 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 73% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -33 · Total: 209
88-121
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 166
88-78
@ New York Knicks
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 172
87-85
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Miami Heat
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 152
77-75
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: -36 · Total: 176
70-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 19, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 185
101-84
Celtics
vs New York Knicks
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 175
96-79
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 189
85-104