Final Score: Suns 121 - Celtics 111
Thursday, January 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 107.5 |
| Last meeting | 129 | 110 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 110.6 | 106.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.4 | 110.9 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 60% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -32 · Total: 198
83-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 228
125-103
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 231
110-121
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +26 · Total: 236
131-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 26, 1977 · Margin: -19 · Total: 235
108-127
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +19 · Total: 239
129-110
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 244
119-125
@ New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: +11 · Total: 209
110-99
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 263
129-134
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +9 · Total: 239
124-115
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 26, 1977 · Margin: -22 · Total: 222
100-122
@ 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