Final Score: Cavaliers 108 - Celtics 127
Wednesday, October 17, 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.3 | 99.3 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 139 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 3 | 2 |
| Avg points scored | 116.3 | 126.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 119.3 | 111.5 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 100% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 100% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Detroit Pistons
Oct 16, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 254
137-117
vs Boston Celtics
Oct 13, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 256
117-139
@ Brooklyn Nets
Oct 12, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 197
95-102
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 218
101-117
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 6, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 4, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 197
95-102
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 3, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 228
112-116
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 30, 1979 · Margin: -36 · Total: 222
93-129
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 29, 1979 · Margin: -17 · Total: 223
103-120
Celtics
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Oct 13, 1979 · Margin: +22 · Total: 256
139-117
vs Houston Rockets
Oct 12, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
vs Brooklyn Nets
Apr 8, 1979 · Margin: +26 · Total: 228
127-101
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 7, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 6, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 4, 1979 · Margin: -26 · Total: 264
119-145
@ Utah Jazz
Apr 3, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 266
125-141
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 30, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 252
117-135