Final Score: Pistons 78 - Celtics 68
Monday, January 5, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
21-13 Rating 1608
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +0.4
Celtics
17-18 Rating 1457
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Celtics
All-time wins 69 89
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.1 106.1
Last meeting 96 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Celtics
Games played 34 35
Avg points scored 88.9 94.5
Avg points conceded 85.6 94.7
Win percentage 62% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 44%