Final Score: Celtics 89 - Cavaliers 82
Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 87 | 53 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 101.7 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 100 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 97.5 | 91.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.8 | 102.0 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 31% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs Miami Heat
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 172
81-91
@ 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
Cavaliers
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -15 · Total: 215
100-115
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 179
96-83
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 273
133-140
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 216
104-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: -32 · Total: 218
93-125