Final Score: Celtics 100 - Heat 108
Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
11-12 Rating 1521
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
22%
78%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +7.7
Heat
19-7 Rating 1701
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Heat
All-time wins 39 28
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 99.2 99.0
Last meeting 104 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Heat
Games played 23 26
Avg points scored 101.2 100.0
Avg points conceded 98.7 95.2
Win percentage 48% 73%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 77%