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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 102 | 67 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.3 | 100.3 |
| Last meeting | 90 | 85 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 7, 2009 · Margin: -4 · Total: 174
85-89
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 6, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 220
106-114
@ New York Knicks
Jan 4, 2009 · Margin: -12 · Total: 188
88-100
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 2, 2009 · Margin: +25 · Total: 191
108-83
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 30, 2008 · Margin: -5 · Total: 177
86-91
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 2008 · Margin: +45 · Total: 171
108-63
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 175
83-92
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 201
110-91
vs New York Knicks
Dec 21, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 229
124-105
Cavaliers
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 7, 2009 · Margin: +30 · Total: 192
111-81
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 4, 2009 · Margin: -3 · Total: 157
77-80
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 2, 2009 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
@ Miami Heat
Dec 30, 2008 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
vs Miami Heat
Dec 28, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 25, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 21, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: +17 · Total: 193
105-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +23 · Total: 163
93-70