Final Score: Pistons 98 - Celtics 99
Friday, March 16, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.0 | 105.5 |
| Last meeting | 160 | 117 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 110.6 | 107.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.8 | 111.8 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 51% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs New York Knicks
Mar 15, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 242
120-122
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: +43 · Total: 277
160-117
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 241
117-124
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 245
119-126
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104
Celtics
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: -43 · Total: 277
117-160
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106
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