Final Score: Celtics 100 - Pistons 122
Monday, December 26, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 98.8 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 100 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 106.4 | 105.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.7 | 108.1 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 6% | 53% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -19 · Total: 239
110-129
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: -33 · Total: 231
99-132
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 203
99-104
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 201
97-104
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 231
118-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +14 · Total: 230
122-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: -31 · Total: 205
87-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 7, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
@ New York Knicks
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 241
119-122
Pistons
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: +16 · Total: 220
118-102
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 235
118-117
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 248
122-126
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -8 · Total: 220
106-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: +18 · Total: 190
104-86
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 3, 1977 · Margin: -14 · Total: 192
89-103