Final Score: Celtics 99 - Knicks 96
Saturday, December 15, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.0 | 106.1 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 97 |
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 111.7 | 116.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.6 | 117.5 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 62% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 191
97-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 218
116-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 216
100-116
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
Knicks
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 216
102-114
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 246
122-124
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 274
129-145
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 211
107-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114