Final Score: Pistons 111 - Celtics 109
Friday, April 7, 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 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.8 | 101.8 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 105 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 80 | 79 |
| Avg points scored | 108.6 | 105.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.9 | 107.4 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 61% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ New York Knicks
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 254
125-129
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 5, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 241
115-126
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 250
121-129
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 212
99-113
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 241
123-118
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 219
109-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 202
107-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 227
111-116
Celtics
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 220
104-116
vs Indiana Pacers
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 243
120-123
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 237
117-120
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 196
104-92
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99