Final Score: Celtics 92 - Pacers 89
Tuesday, February 7, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 0 |
| Average points | 108.8 | 112.3 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 94 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 49 |
| Avg points scored | 105.4 | 107.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.6 | 110.5 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 9% | 58% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 210
116-94
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
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
Pacers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 220
104-116
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
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