Final Score: Celtics 106 - Pacers 102
Saturday, December 1, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.4 | 110.8 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 103 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 115.3 | 108.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.5 | 112.4 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 80% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs New York Knicks
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: +22 · Total: 216
119-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 221
118-103
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
@ New York Knicks
Nov 17, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 16, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 210
113-97
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 14, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 10, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 9, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 246
127-119
Pacers
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 166
79-87
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 26, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 212
115-97
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 221
103-118
vs New York Knicks
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: -23 · Total: 231
104-127
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 16, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 14, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 12, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 218
113-105