Final Score: Kings 120 - Celtics 99
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.3 | 110.7 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 112 |
| Stat | Kings | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 110.2 | 107.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.5 | 111.5 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 45% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 165
86-79
vs New York Knicks
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 236
110-126
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 219
120-99
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 196
97-99
@ New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 263
137-126
Celtics
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 210
100-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -29 · Total: 225
98-127
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 211
98-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 239
116-123
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ 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