Final Score: Celtics 98 - Suns 95
Thursday, February 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 104.9 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 121 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 50 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 104.9 | 112.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 106.8 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 16% | 89% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 173
98-75
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
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
Suns
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 230
121-109
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 223
125-98
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 247
120-127
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: +31 · Total: 231
131-100
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 214
118-96
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 215
114-101