Final Score: Celtics 101 - Rockets 118
Saturday, October 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.7 | 106.6 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 114 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 4 | 4 |
| Avg points scored | 110.0 | 116.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.0 | 102.5 |
| Win percentage | 25% | 75% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 100% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Utah Jazz
Oct 19, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 235
115-120
@ Atlanta Hawks
Oct 18, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 215
116-99
vs Houston Rockets
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 9, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 8, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 234
111-123
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
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
Rockets
@ Sacramento Kings
Oct 19, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs Brooklyn Nets
Oct 18, 1978 · Margin: +52 · Total: 226
139-87
@ Boston Celtics
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
@ New York Knicks
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 8, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 5, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
@ Denver Nuggets
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 228
116-112