Final Score: Mavericks 104 - Celtics 102
Monday, January 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
25-9 Rating 1767
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
71%
29%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +3.5
Celtics
13-20 Rating 1434
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Celtics
All-time wins 20 29
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 105.0 105.9
Last meeting 103 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Celtics
Games played 34 33
Avg points scored 98.4 99.3
Avg points conceded 94.3 101.2
Win percentage 74% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 59%