Final Score: Heat 91 - Celtics 81
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 35 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.9 | 100.8 |
| Last meeting | 65 | 70 |
| Stat | Heat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 84.7 | 97.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.5 | 94.8 |
| Win percentage | 25% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 71% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 193
101-92
vs New York Knicks
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -29 · Total: 171
71-100
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 157
69-88
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 169
80-89
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 164
85-79
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ New York Knicks
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 203
113-90
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 197
94-103
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
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