Final Score: 76ers 91 - Celtics 87
Sunday, January 21, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
76ers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | 76ers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.1 | 103.6 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 108 |
| Stat | 76ers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 111.3 | 107.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.3 | 111.2 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 45% |
Recent Results
76ers
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 201
107-94
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 189
89-100
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 235
123-112
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 282
139-143
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 209
111-98
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 219
99-120
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