Final Score: Celtics 81 - Nets 117
Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 91 | 45 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 79 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 97.2 | 97.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.3 | 89.1 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 94% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 171
89-82
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
Nets
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 182
99-83
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +27 · Total: 169
98-71
@ New York Knicks
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 192
91-101
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +14 · Total: 144
79-65
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 209
105-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 199
106-93
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +33 · Total: 209
121-88
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 159
87-72