Final Score: Celtics 109 - Suns 112
Saturday, December 30, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 105.5 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 124 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 107.9 | 116.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.6 | 112.7 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 76% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 229
124-105
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 226
121-105
@ 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
Suns
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -27 · Total: 211
92-119
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 256
129-127
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +20 · Total: 226
123-103
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 266
129-137
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 226
110-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 199
98-101
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104