Final Score: Celtics 83 - Cavaliers 98
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
29-8 Rating 1759
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5
Cavaliers
28-6 Rating 1797
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Cavaliers
All-time wins 102 67
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.3 100.3
Last meeting 90 85

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Cavaliers
Games played 37 34
Avg points scored 100.6 101.5
Avg points conceded 91.4 89.1
Win percentage 78% 82%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 100%