Final Score: Pistons 98 - Celtics 105
Tuesday, March 14, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.1 | 101.5 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 100 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 66 | 63 |
| Avg points scored | 108.0 | 104.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.0 | 107.2 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 34% | 61% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 255
130-125
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 9, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 7, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 232
109-123
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 232
108-124
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 251
127-124
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 222
104-118
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 229
109-120
vs New York Knicks
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94
@ New York Knicks
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 190
91-99
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 229
116-113
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: -32 · Total: 202
85-117
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 186
94-92
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 207
96-111