Final Score: Cavaliers 98 - Celtics 112
Friday, February 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 99.1 | 96.4 |
| Last meeting | 90 | 92 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 50 | 49 |
| Avg points scored | 105.1 | 106.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 110.7 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 46% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 221
110-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 237
123-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93
@ New York Knicks
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 165
79-86
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 220
103-117
Celtics
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 234
106-128
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 178
87-91
@ 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