Final Score: Pacers 94 - Celtics 104
Tuesday, January 31, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 0 |
| Average points | 118.3 | 110.3 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 101 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 46 | 44 |
| Avg points scored | 108.1 | 105.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.6 | 109.5 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 55% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -30 · Total: 194
82-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 209
104-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 16, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 232
120-112
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 203
92-111
Celtics
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 246
130-116
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 179
91-88
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 232
111-121