Final Score: Celtics 111 - Rockets 103
Wednesday, January 2, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.0 | 106.8 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 99 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 111.8 | 113.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.8 | 112.9 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 76% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 192
104-88
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 228
105-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 215
118-97
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 247
133-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +23 · Total: 201
112-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
@ New York Knicks
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 191
97-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 218
116-102
Rockets
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +33 · Total: 253
143-110
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 224
101-123
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 210
101-109
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 234
113-121
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 225
118-107