Final Score: Pelicans 83 - Celtics 81
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
18-14 Rating 1468
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
12%
88%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +11.4
Celtics
24-6 Rating 1820
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Celtics
All-time wins 9 11
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 89.8 94.3
Last meeting 93 85

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Celtics
Games played 32 30
Avg points scored 94.2 99.5
Avg points conceded 92.8 91.3
Win percentage 56% 80%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 93%