Final Score: Clippers 106 - Celtics 99
Friday, March 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Clippers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Clippers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.9 | 108.2 |
| Last meeting | 131 | 116 |
| Stat | Clippers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 61 |
| Avg points scored | 112.8 | 107.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.1 | 110.6 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 55% |
Recent Results
Clippers
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 242
122-120
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +17 · Total: 231
124-107
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 247
131-116
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 217
116-101
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 222
118-104
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 234
122-112
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 274
136-138
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 234
122-112
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 247
116-131
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -30 · Total: 268
119-149
vs New York Knicks
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
@ New York Knicks
Feb 10, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100