Final Score: Celtics 100 - Cavaliers 116
Saturday, December 8, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 100.4 | 100.6 |
| Last meeting | 127 | 108 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 112.5 | 115.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.5 | 116.2 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 79% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 212
92-120
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
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
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -19 · Total: 217
99-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 234
126-108
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 222
105-117
vs New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 224
111-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ New York Knicks
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -20 · Total: 246
113-133
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 22, 1979 · Margin: +27 · Total: 213
120-93
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 225
122-103