Final Score: Celtics 99 - Mavericks 92
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
43-11 Rating 1869
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +1.4
Mavericks
31-20 Rating 1628
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Mavericks
All-time wins 32 23
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.4 104.4
Last meeting 124 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Mavericks
Games played 54 51
Avg points scored 101.4 101.0
Avg points conceded 92.0 99.7
Win percentage 80% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 71%