Final Score: Pacers 105 - Celtics 121
Wednesday, December 20, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 110.1 | 109.1 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 117 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 108.1 | 106.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.1 | 111.2 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 40% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -28 · Total: 232
102-130
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 238
113-125
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 218
101-117
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
Celtics
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 242
117-125
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 228
104-124
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