Final Score: Suns 124 - Celtics 104
Friday, December 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 115 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 117.3 | 107.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.6 | 111.0 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 42% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 245
136-109
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 224
108-116
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 252
122-130
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 236
112-124
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 234
125-109
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 202
94-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs New York Knicks
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90