Final Score: Celtics 102 - Cavaliers 112
Thursday, March 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 95.5 | 98.0 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 104 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 68 |
| Avg points scored | 104.4 | 103.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.0 | 103.9 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 65% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
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
Cavaliers
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 185
95-90
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 8, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 226
108-118
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 245
117-128
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 27, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 199
98-101