Final Score: Cavaliers 73 - Celtics 89
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 64 | 98 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.9 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 72 | 76 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 89 | 90 |
| Avg points scored | 96.0 | 100.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.2 | 89.8 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 87% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Boston Celtics
May 6, 2008 · Margin: -4 · Total: 148
72-76
@ Washington Wizards
May 2, 2008 · Margin: +17 · Total: 193
105-88
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 30, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 175
87-88
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 27, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 24, 2008 · Margin: -36 · Total: 180
72-108
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 21, 2008 · Margin: +30 · Total: 202
116-86
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 19, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 16, 2008 · Margin: -10 · Total: 158
74-84
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 14, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 181
91-90
vs Miami Heat
Apr 13, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 160
84-76
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
May 6, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 148
76-72
vs Atlanta Hawks
May 4, 2008 · Margin: +34 · Total: 164
99-65
@ Atlanta Hawks
May 2, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 30, 2008 · Margin: +25 · Total: 195
110-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Apr 28, 2008 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Apr 26, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 23, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 173
96-77
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 20, 2008 · Margin: +23 · Total: 185
104-81
vs Brooklyn Nets
Apr 16, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
@ New York Knicks
Apr 14, 2008 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93