Final Score: Celtics 113 - Nuggets 137
Friday, March 23, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.5 | 111.6 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 127 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 71 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 107.5 | 110.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.1 | 109.5 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 23% | 68% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 247
113-134
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
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
Nuggets
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 20, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 215
113-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 17, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 229
118-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 220
120-100
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 217
98-119
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 6, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 237
118-119
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: -25 · Total: 219
97-122
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 227
121-106
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119